This quilt has been in the works for a while, and in my head I'd deemed it our 'end of summer/early fall' quilt. It's primarily made from a charm pack of American Jane Happy Campers, and I will allow myself the disclaimer that this isn't my first choice for binding. But it's leftover from a…
A fusion quilt is a fun alternative to making a patchwork quilt. This tutorial is part 1 of 2 and shows how to make the squares for the quilt.
The vortex quilt project was a great scrap buster. I got 2 quilts out of that project. But for some reason, after all the mess all over my sewing room, and working several months on those vortex quilts, I still had a huge pile of scraps!! They just seemed to multiply!!! So I decided to try scrap strips instead to see if I could lesson my scrap mountain. I put my scraps into piles strips that were about the same length. I had 6 or 7 piles of different lengths. I pulled two from the first pile (let's say they were 5 inch strips), and sewed them together, then without cutting strings, I sewed 2 together from the next pile (lets say they were 7 inch strips), and on down through all the piles. When I had sewn 2 together from each pile, I started back at the top. I picked one from the 5 inch pile and sewed that to the existing 5 inch strip, without cutting strings. I kept my nice big scissors near by, there was a lot of chopping at the machine. This was a donation quilt. So, I used a sheet for the back, and wrapped it around for the binding. I was careful to start and stop my quilting just 1 time because when you're carrying the backing around to the front, you can't just go running off the edge when you're quilting. Do you have a good way to get rid of scraps? I'd love to hear your ideas.
This listing is for the Barn Quilt, Quilt Square Wall Hanging PATTERN only. NOT finished product 16"x16" If you love farmhouse quilts, barn quilts and granny squares and working with colors you will love crocheting this wall hanging Lots of pictures included with pattern. Easy to do 2 color granny squares. To hang just attach to a stick or dowel rod. Or....make several quilt blocks and make a blanket! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Level: Intermediate - Advanced The pattern uses: DK Weight Yarn (#3) Size E (3.50mm) Crochet Hook Tapestry needle Helpful to know: single crochet double crochet chain stitch slip stitch Written in English using US terms Once you have paid, you will be able to download this PDF file instantly ****YOU CANNOT DOWNLOAD A PATTERN FROM THE ETSY APP YOU HAVE TO LOGIN TO YOUR ETSY ACCOUNT ON THE INTERNET TO DOWNLOAD A DIGITAL FILE You have permission to sell finished items that you make from this pattern. Please include a link to my shop in your listings. This design is copyright and protected by LittleTotzDesigns. Please do not change any portion of this pattern or sell the written works as your own creation. Please use your own photos in order to sell products made with this pattern file. -------------------------------------------------------------- All Photos are property of LittleTotzDesigns © 2022 Photos & logos are copyrighted. Please do NOT copy or use without permission
Hello again! I can't believe it's been a week since I've posted! My summer is still in full swing around here and time gets away from me too fast. I hope all of you are enjoying your summer as much as I am. Today I wanted to show you the project that I took along with me on my camping trip. My project was inspired by a photo that I saw on Pinterest.... using 5" squares that are sewn together and then adding crochet. You know that I love to add crochet edgings on several of my fabric patterns so when I saw the photo...I was inspired and started immediately! I just kind of made up my blanket as I went along but I have now discovered that there is a tutorial by Corey@Little Miss Shabby and a flickr group and it's a crochet along as well! It's called the Fusion Blanket Crochet Along. Fabric/Crochet fused together = fun!!! I love the fact that I have been able to use up even more of my precut leftovers from Sew Cherry, Daisy Cottage and Millie's Closet. I chose to use "I Love This Cotton" yarn in 68 Aqua that I bought at Hobby Lobby. It's so soft and the color is yummy and goes with all of my fabrics...and is 100% cotton which is a big plus for me. I like to work with natural fibers as much as possible. I have several squares completed so far... they really work up fast. I did a single crochet into each buttonhole stitch and then a double crochet into each single crochet and that's all! Easy peasy. *Take note that on the corners...I did 3 stitches instead of one:) I love the scrappiness of my blanket... I put some of the squares up on my design wall together to see how they will look when I crochet them together. I will just use a single crochet stitch when joining them and I think I will leave the holes in the intersections...I like how it adds a lacy kind of look. Of course I will make the final decision on that when I join them all together:) I know that today is Tuesday... and week 5 of The Great Granny Along!!! I don't have anything new to show you yet...but Jodi has some new blocks...so go over and see them! All of the beautiful blocks and quilts that are showing up on the flickr group are just amazing!!! It's been so fun to see all of them over the last 5 weeks:) Next post...I will be showing you a sneak peek of my up coming fabric line. Until then...have a quilty kind of day:) xx Lori
Okay everyone! This long time anticipated crochet quilt tutorial is finally available! (happy jig!) My friend Tiffany of Fanny Lu Designs took the time to put together the most thorough and detaile…
I don't know if you have a "quilting bucket list", but I sure do! And a cathedral window quilt was at the top of that list! There's something so elegant and perplexing about how they're constructed and I always love a good challenge of figuring things out and stretching my skills and this quilt did just that! I first d
This quilt started as a few leftover blocks from my previous fall quilts. I wasn’t loving it, but decided to dilute the very rust and blue color scheme by gradually adding more fabrics in other colou
Crazy quilts are my favorite quilts of all. I love them because you can use up all your favorite fabric scraps and you don’t need much of any one single fabric, as there usually are not alot…
Unleash your creativity with our Kantha Squares for Quilting/Crafting! This unique collection of 6.5”x6.5” squares will inspire countless projects, from quilts to apparel to art. Don't miss your chance to add a touch of uniqueness and fun to your creations. How will you use your collection? The possibilities are endless! Approx 1/2-1 pound(depending on which kit you purchase) of mixed new and vintage kantha squares. 6.5x6.5" *Kantha Fabric is Double sided/ Kantha fabric is 2-3 layers of India cotton Fabrics Hand stitched together so each piece is reversible *some squares may have small spots, and thread inconsistencies. That is the nature of vintage kantha.
I am teaching my Crazy Quilted Block Holder class at MissyMoo next term. Missy Moo is a patchwork shop in Croydon, Victoria. This is an unusual colour palette for me. I had some Asian themed fabric and used red, gold and black fabric. Of course you can do any colours that you like. The class will run for 4 lessons but there will be a week in between each class so there will be enough time to complete the work. I always think that it is so interesting to see what the block looked like before I added the embroidery. I have another block holder in pink and I use it all the time to keep my blocks clean and flat while I am completing the next block. This is what the block holder looks like on the inside. The class will run on Monday afternoons from 1pm to 3pm. The dates are 24th April, 8th May, 22nd May and 5th June. Bye for now, Linda
The Hexagon Knitting Pattern: I created this pattern for a traveling blanket I’m making using mini skeins I pick up at local yarn shops in the towns I visit (the ones pictured are from Washin…
This is where I share my photos of the quilts that I have made. Many of the quilts are inspired by my travels. Others are my version of someone else's patters.
Sure, squares are interesting and easy. So, why not? If you are considering making a quilt, any one of these would be a great way to begin. How, you ask? 1. Start with a square of fabric and sew it to another square. Keep adding squares to form a row until you are satisfied that the row is long enough. Thirty inches is a good start, but you can certainly make it any length you want. 2. Make several rows. If you have a square quilt in mind (equal length and width) count the squares in the first row and make that many rows. 3. Now you're ready to begin stitching the rows together. Sew two rows together matching up the squares as you go. 4. Keep going till all the rows are in place. Really, it's that simple. One of the great reasons to use simple squares is that you can use a different fabric for each square or just a few fabrics for the entire quilt. Thanks for stopping by. Please say hello. Only Google+ members can leave a comment, BUT you can reply if you're not affiliated with G+.....just click the reply button. Please leave your email address or blog address--I'll shoot back a "hey."
just a few things that have been inspiring me lately! I hope they inspire you, too! {rebecca sower – stitching by a sunny window} {hexagon quilt by Kati} {love mae – scallop bedding – their whole website it plain inspiring!} {banner day skirt – for moda bake shop by ellen luckett baker} {sheath dresses from vintage […]
I'm having so much fun making these Sawtooth Star blocks using my scraps stash! I put together this free pattern so you can too. Click below for the 8
Okay everyone! This long time anticipated crochet quilt tutorial is finally available! (happy jig!) My friend Tiffany of Fanny Lu Designs took the time to put together the most thorough and detaile…
My mother in law Nola was visiting this week, and brought with her this lovely crochet and fabric creation, which she has just finished… Isn’t it beautiful? And isn’t she clever! …
I just can't stop making quilted garments- quilt coats, and now my new favourite- a quilted apron! This is a REALLY fun and relatively quick project- see below for details on how you can make your own! For this apron, we are using the quilt-as-you-go (QAYG) method. I first saw this on @sotakhandmade's instagram and if you are looking for some inspiration and great videos on how to use the QAYG method, be sure to check her out! Effectively, we are piecing and quilting as we go- so once you've finished piecing, you've also finished making your quilt sandwich and quilting and all you need to do is cut out your apron shape and add binding. So let's get started! NB: This tutorial assumes a basic knowledge of quilting including how to bind and baste. So what fabric and other supplies do I need? Here are the fabric requirements Back of Apron: 23
The denim quilt bag: Diameter of a circle is 11 cm and Square is 7,3 cm. Circle: 4,3 inches and Square: 2,9 inches. Cathedral window quilt bag by Ulla's Quilt World.The denim quilt bag: Diameter of
I'm all about saving time and money. When I first heard of chain-piecing, I really latched onto it. I discovered that not only did it prevent the little bird's nest knot on the underside of the fabric when starting and that it saved thread, (Have you ever noticed how much thread is thrown away as you sew? You could stuff a doll with it!), but it also kept a whole line of pieces together so I didn't have to get up and down as much as I was sewing. I could get into my groove and go. I then learned that if you used a little scrap of fabric - about 1-1.5" wide and sewed over that at the end of the chain, you had all the benefits of chain piecing indefinitely. Cool. I was converted to the method. Then as I was reading a quilting book (Cut the Scraps! by Joan Ford, pg. 35), she mentioned how she always had 2 projects going at once. The main one and a secondary one that was done over a long period of time. Here's how it works. You are sewing along and come to a place where you need to remove your sewing from the machine. You reach into your little box of pre-cut pieces and sew a couple together, using these as your holder while you remove your sewing project. When you begin sewing again, remove the secondary project and put it off to the side. This first photo is of two scraps I am sewing together to make longer strips. When I have sewn these together, I can remove the black thing behind it that I was sewing. The second photo is of a little plastic container I use to contain my secondary project. In this case, I began accumulating 1" strips - things that others were throwing away and I thought, "Surely something can be made from these!" I think that it's much easier to do this if the secondary project is purely scrappy in design. You don't want to have to keep two projects in mind and remember which one you are working on. One inch strips may not be your cup of tea, but choose some scrap project - especially if it's a "grab bag" style, and you can put those scraps to good use. What I am doing is sewing 1" x 9" strips together, or if the 1" pieces are smaller than that, I am piecing then together to make longer strips which I then cut down to about 9" strips. I sew them together, little by little. When I have 16 strips sewn together, I iron it (I know, I'm waiting until the end), and then trim the square to 8.5" x 8.5." When I get enough of those squares made, I can make them into a quilt. I've been working on this for the last 2 years and have 15 squares out of the 80-120 I need to make a full or queen, so it will be a while before I have it complete, but, I love that I can be wasting nothing - no fabric, no thread. See finished quilt here.
Whether we know it or not, there is always some influence that triggers a quilt. It could be anything. This blog shares my quilts and the journey of their creation.
This quilt started as a few leftover blocks from my previous fall quilts. I wasn’t loving it, but decided to dilute the very rust and blue color scheme by gradually adding more fabrics in other colou
These little inchies are great fun to work on and great for getting creative inspiration for other work. I have been tempted to do some for a while but it took signing up for a swap before I actually got around to doing some. For my first swap partner I made inchies with a blue theme in mind............... (click in the pictures for a closer look) For my second swap partner I made inchies with a black theme in mind..................... With this swap I have 2 partners each gets 12 inchies. So I made 16 of each colour theme and below are the 8 inchies I have decided to keep for myself. I figured I would soon build up a nice personal collection which I will probably frame. It will be nice to build up a collection in a variety of colours. In return for the ones I send I will hopefully receive 2 sets of 12 back, and hopefully again these will be in my colour preferences so if I build up a collection of these they should also make a nice collection to frame. So I have been thinking and wondered if anyone would like to swap 12 inchies with me, I would prefer fabric inchies, embroidered & embellished in your style. So if you are interested please leave a comment or email me privately.
Learn how to sew an 8 point star quilted pillow cover. This is a great beginner friendly project. Perfect to new sewers and quilters!
It’s a project that fits me perfectly. I mean, I love all the projects I engage in but this one . . . This one, this making of small squares for a so-called fusion quilt, is a perfect match. It com…
Granny Squares Market Bag Free Crochet Pattern #freecrochetpatterns #crochetmark ... - #bag #Crochet
I love the look of checkers, squares, and quilts, but I don't love seaming them together. There, I said it. Ha! This 'Knit Seamless Quilt' blanket features beautiful squares, but none of the seaming. Hooray! See the full, free pattern below, or you may choose to purchase the ad-free printable version from Etsy HERE, or
A few weeks ago, I posted a photo of this little Nine Patch quilt when I completed the top. Now that it's back from being quilted, I wanted to share a photo of the finished quilt. I love it!! There's something just so wonderful about scrappy quilts. I love the process of digging through my scraps to find just the right fabrics to pair together. We all have those prints that are our favorites and I'm no exception. Seems those favorite fabrics make it into every scrap quilt I make! Do you find you do that, too? That's our love, if not obsession, with fabric, and why we never have too much of it! Presently, along with working on my super secret scrappy project early every morning, I'm also cutting and sometimes piecing the parts of five other scrap quilts at the same time. Because scrappy is so labor intensive, I am making the most of the opportunity when I choose, starch and cut each piece. Why dig through your scraps and stash again and again? So, with that in mind, I have a little list of what to cut for each quilt. I must be organized and make the best use of my precious sewing time. More on this subject when the super scrappy secret project is revealed later this year. The Nine Patch blocks in the quilt above finish to 1.5 inches. My next teeny, tiny quilt will be a simple Four Patch, with blocks finishing to 1 inch!! That has me wondering....what is the smallest Four Patch block you are willing to make? Notice I didn't say "comfortable" making....I know bigger is more comfy. So, I want to know if you set out to make a little scrappy Four Patch quilt, what is the smallest size finished Four Patch you will make? I have a poll on the side bar of my blog where you can cast your vote....and please do! It will be fun to see the stats. Click here to see the poll. And....if you leave me a comment about the smallest size and/or how many scrappy quilts you might work on simultaneously, I will choose a few people to receive my newest..... Tokens of the Past: Two Color Classics pattern, which features small blocks from 2 inches to 3 inches finished, FREE! Friends reading this post living outside of the US are welcome to comment as well. I'll choose a winner or two over the weekend. Off to dive into more scraps!
I made these two quilt tops for fall, the second one begin with the scraps from the first one. Then I had a baby... and now I’ve had some time to see again. So these two quilts are in the shop! Bo
Making the Australian Quilt at the NGV
Have you considered working with your favorite color in your quilts? Today I'm sharing an ode to coral as featured in the Modern Aztec quilt.
Mexican Stars Quilt Piecing and curved quilt as easy as sewing a straight line. technique for using dimensional piecing to form the curves means there are no curves to piece. A folded triangle sewn be
It was pretty busy in “MY ROOM” this past week. Here are four of the quilts that spent some time on my longarm machine that I lovingly call Bessie. She’s my computerized girl an…
Hello again! I can't believe it's been a week since I've posted! My summer is still in full swing around here and time gets away from me too fast. I hope all of you are enjoying your summer as much as I am. Today I wanted to show you the project that I took along with me on my camping trip. My project was inspired by a photo that I saw on Pinterest.... using 5" squares that are sewn together and then adding crochet. You know that I love to add crochet edgings on several of my fabric patterns so when I saw the photo...I was inspired and started immediately! I just kind of made up my blanket as I went along but I have now discovered that there is a tutorial by Corey@Little Miss Shabby and a flickr group and it's a crochet along as well! It's called the Fusion Blanket Crochet Along. Fabric/Crochet fused together = fun!!! I love the fact that I have been able to use up even more of my precut leftovers from Sew Cherry, Daisy Cottage and Millie's Closet. I chose to use "I Love This Cotton" yarn in 68 Aqua that I bought at Hobby Lobby. It's so soft and the color is yummy and goes with all of my fabrics...and is 100% cotton which is a big plus for me. I like to work with natural fibers as much as possible. I have several squares completed so far... they really work up fast. I did a single crochet into each buttonhole stitch and then a double crochet into each single crochet and that's all! Easy peasy. *Take note that on the corners...I did 3 stitches instead of one:) I love the scrappiness of my blanket... I put some of the squares up on my design wall together to see how they will look when I crochet them together. I will just use a single crochet stitch when joining them and I think I will leave the holes in the intersections...I like how it adds a lacy kind of look. Of course I will make the final decision on that when I join them all together:) I know that today is Tuesday... and week 5 of The Great Granny Along!!! I don't have anything new to show you yet...but Jodi has some new blocks...so go over and see them! All of the beautiful blocks and quilts that are showing up on the flickr group are just amazing!!! It's been so fun to see all of them over the last 5 weeks:) Next post...I will be showing you a sneak peek of my up coming fabric line. Until then...have a quilty kind of day:) xx Lori
Explore beautiful versions of Willow Square Blanket, which is a free crochet pattern. These colorways will inspire you to make your own!
Sewing Daisies Kaffe Fusion Blanket: Kaffe Fusion Blanket - by Sewing Daisies The 'make it up as you go along' blanket. Materials: * 48x Charm Squares (5"x5" cotton fabric) * Sewing Machine * Iron * Thread &…
Okay everyone! This long time anticipated crochet quilt tutorial is finally available! (happy jig!) My friend Tiffany of Fanny Lu Designs took the time to put together the most thorough and detaile…
Free printable for a Barn Quilt Coloring Page - love this and the fun idea for kiddos to express their creativity!
Oh how I love to quilt feathers. This was the perfect opportunity for me to load up a quilt with feathers. Look at the tiny 1/2 sq triangles in that one block. They were hand pieced into this top. All 36 into that one block. Wow. MH wanted either feathers or Baptist Fans, and since my BF is done with templates, not a board or a computer, I chose to free hand feathers and do curves in all the smaller triangles on this very large top.. The backing was a beautiful print, but the quilting still showed up nicely. There is a lucky guy out there getting gifted this amazing quilt. I hope he appreciates all the time that has been put into the making of this quilt. The colors and fabrics are gorgeous, one continuous background and then a variety of blues and greens. The greens are very random and really make this pop. If you want hand guided feathers on one of your quilts, please consider me for the quilting. I am quilting full time and can be contacted via my email. I hope you get some stitching time in this weekend, Sharon
