Then I made this!!! How much fun was that? There is no end to what can be made with selvages. - free tutorial
Several years ago I purchased a quilt pattern at the International Quilt Festival for a collage quilt by Laura Heine of Fiberworks. I’ve never made a collage quilt in my life but absolutely L…
No Sewing or Carpentry Required! We love the look of a grouping of mini quilts hung on a wall. Whether they’re in various styles and sizes, or a collection of mug rugs or pot holders, little quilts provide charming decor that will brighten any room. Hanging them can be a challenge, however. There are several …
Are you new to machine quilting? You may have made tied quilts for a while and now want to explore machine quilting. I’ve seen a lot of advice given for how to machine quilt but I think mos…
Here is a collection of quilts I've made. Some of the quilts are treasured memories while others were made for samples and are up for sa...
I've made a quilt with this pattern before and it turned out so beautiful that I just had to do it again. The first one was made with the m...
One of the most awesome quilts I’ve ever come across. I found this on Pintrest, and there was nothing to tell the name of it or who made it. I tried to follow the link, but it leads nowhere. If...
Right before the Baltimore Craft Show last weekend, I had a brainstorm for a new quilt. This frequently happens when I’m in deadline mode before a show for some reason–maybe that’…
My first baby quilt I made for my granddaughter, I think it's weird because I've never done something so colorful, I'm not sure if I got it right or not. PATTERN: https://bit.ly/3Qnktgy
Quote: Originally Posted by Christy I may have overlooked the explanation but when you say "farmhouse quilt"s, is it a certain pattern or is it a style of putting the quilt together? The longer I am a quilter, and it's only been about 4 1/2 years, the more I understand my way of choosing a quilt to make and that other people don't do that the same way as I do. Up to this point I have chosen a quilt by seeing something already done and deciding I would like to make that. I don't choose kits because I like to avoid the cookie cutter exact copying, but I like to see and choose the overall look. I agree with you Christy! Your second paragraph explains the heart of the matter--not choosing a kit and instead building a quilt look that speaks to you. Your question makes me stop and think: what does the term farmhouse quilts means to me? DH Jon and I live in a rescued/restored 1893 Victorian Farmhouse on 9 acres. But more than an old house, I am a fan of farmhouse comfortable--and describe it as practical, made using whatever's handy sometimes, not delicate or so precious that I'd give it a second thought about whether or not its ok to use it everyday use. I name my quilts, because I want to remember every one of them (and believe it or not naming them helps me remember). I have a little chuckle when a customer reintroduces themselves to me, saying "yeah, I'm the one who bought "Cheese Platter Quilt." Oh yeah I say, now I remember you--hey, that was my favorite quilt. That's like a pick up line, you know. Some people embrace it, and some just kid me and say, "I bet you say that to all your customers!" Bottom line: it's all about having fun. These last two quilts "Farmhouse 1.0 and Farmhouse 2.0" are easy on the eyes, made from this n' that--what was handy at the time, simple traditional 4-patch blocks. I like to think the farmhouse quilts would look good on a clothesline, or covering an old sofa, or covering YOU snug as a bug in your bed.
Free PDF Pattern is now available for download. Click here! I have had this quilt in the works for a few months and finally got to quilt it this week. When I loaded it on my machine I was planning on doing a panto but it kept nagging at me that it deserved some custom work so I gave in! :) Large pebbles and swirls it was! I had made the blocks at a guild UFO day and had a few guild members help me decide on the finally layout as there are so many options when playing with HST style blocks. I really like how the blocks are worked into the border and glad my friends suggested it! :) I used soft yellow So Fine thread for the background quilting and a light brown Lava thread on the dark batiks. Batting is Quilter’s Dream Blend. I used a Stonehenge extra wide backing. I thought I would share how I made the blocks as I didn’t use a pattern but used a technique that I saw on a Missouri Quilt Company YouTube video that you can see here on how to make quick HST blocks. But instead of using just two fabrics from a charm pack I resized it and replaced one of the fabrics with a Four Patch made with 5” charm squares and that turns out to be 9 1/2” square. Once I had the four patch sewn I cut a 9 1/2” square of my background fabric and layered them right sides together and sewed a 1/4” seam around the outside perimeter. Then I cut the block diagonally twice. Then press open the four sections ( to the dark side) and end up with four HST blocks. Trim blocks, if needed, to 6 1/4" square. Now the only down side to these blocks are they are all bias edges so you have to be very careful when sewing the blocks together that you don’t stretch them out of shape! When adding the border cut 6 1/4" strips WOF of the background and piece in the two corner blocks that extend the design into the border. DO NOT piece white and white HST in the border as that would put bias edges on the outside edge. I have had a few readers do this and that makes for a very unstable outside edge. So if you have a few charm packs sitting around and want make a fast and easy quilt why not give this a try! I used 3 charm packs and my quilt finished 63 3/4"x 69 1/2", that includes the 6 1/4" border. I used about 3m of background/border/binding fabric for this size.
Today I’m sharing my very favorite quilt with you all. Ha. It’s my favorite because it’s my most recent quilt I’ve completed 😉 I have a list of quilts I want to make and a log cabin has been on that list for a while. This is my first log cabin quilt! But it certainly […]
~The winner of the 2013 book, Shots and Stripes: 24 New Projects Made with Shot Cottons and Striped Fabrics is Jan Hutchison , who said: ...
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I’ve made several checkerboard baby quilts in the past and have so many people ask me for patterns, that I finally made another quilt and spent some time making up a pattern. In the past, I …
I’m proud and happy to share some promising progress on two more Works-in-Progress (WIPS)! Woo! First of all, I’ve finished the blocks for my Scrappy-Trip-Around-the-World quilt. I added some less-intense reds and more funky shades of the original colors and and I think it’s made a good difference. I like it MUCH better. It’s not...Read More
I feel like I have been hustling since the last week of August. Between the kids and their homework and their sports and my job and everything else, I finally feel like I can maybe sit a minute and even read a book. This past week started with an incredible amount of stress, when my sewing machine started skipping. I tried all the normal things, several times and realized none of those things were working. So I took in to be serviced only to be told that the timing was bad. I was already completely stressed because at the time I had three people who were waiting on me to finish custom orders. But then to hear my sewing machine basically bit the dust and I couldn't sew a straight stitch anymore? Ugh..... I decided immediately I needed a replacement machine. I could just purchase another machine that wasn't too expensive.....OORRRRR...I could bite the bullet and get the machine I have been saving for and dreaming about right then and there. You guys?!?!?! I got my dream machine!!! A Janome Horizon Memory Craft 8200 QCP. I looked at the 8900, but I really didn't need all of those fancy stitches. I use a straight stitch 90% of the time, occasionally a zig zag, and less frequently a satin stitch. I really didn't need a machine that could sew 1,000 stitches. But I did purchase the extended quilting table with my machine! Here she is!!! And here we are, doing our thing! Every single time I turn her on, I do a little happy dance. The top 5 things I already love about her: 1. TONS of throat space 2. Automatic thread cutter!! 3. Knee presser foot lift 4. The light is powerful and awesome 5. She sews like a dream. I feel like I am quicker, more efficient, and I have more control when I sew with her. I am so smitten! You guys, I have literally been dreaming about upgrading to this machine for over a year!! And now I get to sew with her whenever I want. I am so happy. Here are some quilts I have been working on. I loved the one above. It was centered around Sarah Jane's beautiful line of fabric called Magic. You can get a bundle here! This was made with a charm pack of white squares and Lullaby, and I love the soft and tranquil look that these colors bring! This was made for my Quilt The Book challenge! I am doing a spectacular job---- being that this is the only quilt I have made so far :/ But I sure do love it. These colors are everything!! This was a quilting in progress shot of something I will be sharing later. This quilt was one I designed myself, specifically to have something more original that was definitely me! I am sure there have been other quilts like this, but if so, I had never seen them. I will share about this one in another post! I did several that were like this, and I love them. I am a sucker for big pieces that really showcase color and pattern of fabric, and I tend to think the simpler designs look cleaner, more modern, and more in line with my style. That center patch of fabric!!! Love it! Another quilt I dreamed up in my head one night and got out of bed at around midnight and went downstairs to my quilting room to get it going. This one was made Annabel Wrigley's Maribel, which is so perfectly charming! I realized it had been a while since I made a boy quilt, and I tried to branch out from my typical aqua or navy, and included some greens. Made around the Sommer line of fabric! I think this style will always be my favorite. Big patchwork with some fin blocks mixed in! This one is in my shop now. This fabric line is one of my all-time favorites!! Heather Bailey makes BEAUTIFUL fabric! This quilt design was based on the Peaches and Cream quilt tutorial. I changed some dimensions and sashing, but it is the same idea!
This photo, on IG in 2012, initiated a question from a friend- "How many quilts have you made?" This is my attempt to remember them from the most recent... (This doesn't include mini quilts. I have a separate page for them) 155. PA PJ Quilt 154. Violet Crumble 153. Patio Garden Quilt 152. Sophia's Quilt given to David, prosthodontist. 151. In The Sticks 150. Solstice Star donated to Carisbrook Lions Club 149. Daisy Hill Given to Ben for Rohan and Amilie's baby 148. Marking Time 147. Carisbrook Cabin 146. Starlit Sky 145. New Brighton Gardens 144. Faded Love 143. Go-Es-Car-Go 142. Shuffle Quilt Given to Leo Slattery 141. Peppermint Parade A keeper 140. Finnley's Rainforest Friends Given to Finn 139. Look for the Positive A keeper 138. Cloverly Given to Pam's great-grandson 137. Hooley Dooley A keeper 136. Deco Delta Given to Pam & Trev 135. Blossoming Buds A keeper 134. Rainbow Confetti Given to ? 133. Pastiche A keeper 132. Worries In My Pocket Given to Anuj 131. Snowflake Swirl sold to Jason Slingo 130. Pampered Pooches Give to Jane Sapporo for her grandchild 129. Wish Upon A Star Given to Glenn Gallego for his 2nd son 128. Bright A keeper 127. Double Donuts A keeper 126. Smorgasbord Quilt Looking for a home- sold at Harcourt Market 2022 125. Port Fairy Tales Given to Auriella for her grand child 124. Hindsight 2020 A keeper 123. Dear Deer 122. Sentiero Sold at Harcourt Market 2022 121. Snuggle Bunny given away to ?? 120. Charcoal Lane Car blanket 119. Vintage Flower Baskets- (But made before the year 2000.) 118. Good Victory- for Eunice given to Eunice 117. Gertie Marlane A keeper 116. Hip To Be Square waiting for a recipient Waiting for a baby girl... 115. Tilting at Windmills given to Glenn for his 1st son 114. Prickle Given to Balsa (Chemist-Kew) 113. Ruby Tuesday given to Pam Murray 112. Flying North or South sold to Slivana 111. Lakeside Circuit sold to Trish 110. Free-Wheelin' donated to charity 109. Midnight Square Dance Given to Anne S 108. Elaine's Legacy Donated to charity 107. Shadows of Love A keeper 106. Mint Thicket -donated to a woman's refuge (2020) 105. Clambake 101- Sold at Harcourt Market 104. B100MS given to Jill R 103. Foxy Forest Aston's baby quilt 102. Musicians of Bremen given to Laura 101. No Grand Illusions -a keeper 100. Bonkers given to Vanessa 99. Frieda's Platter given to Helen 98. If You Go Down to the Woods given to Peter R 97. Lions and Bears given to Renato 96. Tiger Tales donated to woman's refuge 95. Luna Park- a keeper 94. Hot Fudge- a keeper 93. Sanctuary given to Jo 92. Gelati baby quilt given to Michal Bourke's grandson 91. Chuckie's in Love - a keeper 90. Amethyst given to Stef (hairdresser) 89. Rainbow Stepping Stones given to Silvana 88. Rollercoaster a keeper 87. Oh Christmas Tree A keeper 86. Dream Catcher a Keeper 85. Stacks given to Adam (principal Xavier College) 84. Shelburne Tartan given to Denise 83. Words with Friends 82.Bubbles- a whole cloth quilt 81. On a Whim 80. All that Glitters given to Japanese girlfriend 79. Peach and Pine Baby Quilt Eli's baby quilt 2016 78. May Belle A keeper 77. Framed Flowers 76. Christmas Present- 2015 75. Pinks Charming given to ? 74. Stepping Towards Christmas- a large table runner 73. Kew Gardens Hexagon quilt 72. Melbourne Town 71. Winter Citrus donated to Maytime Fair 70. Rainbow Connection -includes the only block I have ever designed! 69. Heart's Content 2015 a keeper 68. Star Bright baby quilt (given to ex-boss of Daniel) 67. Pacific Lime 66. Wandering Free -given to Christian and Keith 65. Star Jump 4 - given to Allyson Rayner 2014 64. Martha's Medallion 2014 63. Under Southern Skies -given to Natasha and Nick Balgue 62. Cottage Garden 2014 61. Fun and Friendship 2014 Given to Ben and Hellen 60. Cobbled -given to Lesley 59. Daffodils in the Deep -given to Edwina Scanlon 58. Scrappy Sandwiches (donated) 57. Posy baby quilt -given to Ebony and Mark 2014 56. Rocky Road bee quilt- 2013 55. City Skyline -given to Ben 2013 54. Cherry Ripe (donated) 53. Birds of a Feather bee quilt 52. Ginger Kisses 51. Almost a Rainbow Sold to Samantha (Gisborne) at Harcourt Market 2022 50. Trip Trap (donated to Maytime Fair) 49. Pip's Playground-given to Paula 48. Confetti baby quilt (given to M) 2012 47. Dog's Breakfast (donated) 46. Crossroads (given to Ongeera, Grant and boys) 2012 45. Castle Tiles -given to Daniel and Jenny 44. Rainbow Pies 43. Bricolage 42. Sunnybrook Farm 41. Little Pink baby quilt -given to Brooke Rosewarne 40. Charming baby quilt -given to Byron and Sue 39. Summer Stars 38. Summer Breeze baby quilt (given to Vanessa) 2011 37. Licorice All Sorts- given to Helen 2011 36. Red and Black -given to Helen 2011, and back to me 35. Houses -given to Helen Slattery 2011 34. Twist and Shout baby quilt -given to Byron and Sue 2011 33. My Favourite Things 2010-11 32. Mullum Mullum Autumn 2001 31.Romantic Rings 2004 A keeper 30. Jenna's quilt 2005 29. Chelsea Garden -given to Pam and Trev 2007 28. Autumn Home 2005 A keeper 27. Mum's Medallion 2006 donated 26. Dan's Scrappy Stars 25. Baby Pinwheels baby quilt - given to Ava 2010 24. Chubby Star 2010 A keeper 23. Hearts and Homes (gifted) 22. Puss in the Corner (gifted to doctor) 2010 21. Fairway to Heaven (given to Jo and Bob) 2010 20. Burgoyne Surrounded given to Jenny 2010 19. Blue and Orange Zigzag (gifted- Byron XC?) 2008 18. Christmas Belles 2007 17. Civil War Medallion 2006-08 16. Scrappy Squares 2003 given to Zina 15. I Love Summer 2003 14. Ben's Rising Star- own design 2001 13. Mum's Spring Garden 2003 12. Dad's 90th birthday quilt 2002 11. Vintage Garden 2003-5 10. "Sleepover at Grandma's" given to Anne 2003 9. "Ann's Garden" given to A 2001 8. Bear Paw Ramble from Quiltmaker Magazine-1995 Donated 7. Kristen's baby quilt 6. Mariner's Compass - quilted and donated All prior to the year 2000 5. An exercise in pattern donated 4. Scrappy Low Volume - before it was called low volume -lost? 3. Wall Hanging 2. House quilt donated 1. Olive and Ivy donated
While I've made several variations of a log cabin quilt over the years, but I've never made a "traditional" one. Well, that is about to change! Yesterday morning, over breakfast, I drew up a block and figured out some measurements. I immediately sewed up a few test blocks and I was happy that almost all my measurements were correct on the first try. That was before I had a chance to finish my coffee. (Ha!) As I was sewing, I decided that each block must contain some hoarded or precious fabric. It's time to use it! These are my first four blocks......and if I can say so myself, I think it's going to be an amazing quilt!!! Each block will finish at 9". I put together a little pattern sheet that lists the CUT measurements (available here), so you can make a block (or 100!) of your own. You know, if you have any scraps laying around that you aren't sure what to do with.... :) One quick note...the pattern sheet isn't exactly to scale, but I just crowded my pieces on there anyway, so I knew how my block was shaping up. I used it to help me keep track of which pieces still needed to be cut. A mini design board is a helpful tool for transferring the pieces from your cutting table to your sewing machine. I've also found that it's helpful to sew up two blocks at a time, so you can chain piece, which saves time and thread. These blocks are addictive! I love this diamond layout.... ...but a straight furrow setting would be kind of fun as well. I could easily see spending a whole day making "just two more blocks"! It will be super fun to watch this one grow. At risk of sounding like a broken record, I think THIS will end up being my new king size quilt...and I can still use up my basket of strings!!! Hurray!!!
This photo, on IG in 2012, initiated a question from a friend- "How many quilts have you made?" This is my attempt to remem...
This are the 1st four string blocks that I've made for thing-a-day. Blogged here.
This quilt made its way to me from Arizona. A gal is teaching this pattern (a Jacqueline de Jonge pattern) in a class at a community college and asked me to quilt it after seeing an article I wrote…
Going to sleep under your average, run-of-the-mill, storebought duvet feels nothing like snuggling under an artistic quilt that you or your loved one made for you. With affection. With care in every stitch. With countless hours of skill and dedication.
Are you ready to make the easiest quilt ever? If so, read on to see how I made this easy quilt with no measuring or pattern required!
Are you new to machine quilting? You may have made tied quilts for a while and now want to explore machine quilting. I’ve seen a lot of advice given for how to machine quilt but I think mos…
One of the most awesome quilts I’ve ever come across. I found this on Pintrest, and there was nothing to tell the name of it or who made it. I tried to follow the link, but it leads nowhere. If...
