Easy to assemble and a true scrap busting quilt block, learn how to make an X Marks the Spot quilt block. The block measures 12″ finished so it is a nice and large block. Depending on the colors you use, the X can really stand out or fade into the background. I hope you give it a try. How ...
In this episode of my “Working Our Scraps Off” YouTube series you are getting 2 free projects instead of just one. Not only that, this episode is sponsored by Hobbs Batting and we are having a quilt along to celebrate (details later in the blog post)! The holidays will be here ...
Perfect for scrap busting, this pattern is easy and fun to put together. When used in a quilt, it makes all kinds of interesting designs. Learn how to make a pieces of candy quilt block with my easy-to-follow video tutorial. The block measures 9 1/2″ unfinished and 9″ finished. The ...
I am always up for a good challenge so when the folks at AccuQuilt® generously sponsored this month’s Island Batik Ambassador project I was ready. We were asked to do a Christmas in July project using their Tree of Life die. It took me a little while to decide what to do, but as soon as I ...
Sometimes I like to do some easy, no-brainer sewing and this blog will show you how. Perfect for all of those left over strips you have from trimming blocks and fabric, you can learn how to make improv monochromatic strip quilt blocks with this easy method. Don’t throw out all of those ...
Do you have a plain baseball cap that you don’t wear very often? Why not change it up a little bit and embellish it with a few mini quilt blocks. It is easy. In my tutorial you’ll get instructions for three different blocks and how to attach them to the cap. So if you are interested ...
With my garden in bloom I felt like making something floral. It was also time for the 13th episode in my “Working Our Scraps Off” YouTube series. I combined the two and came up with this easy tutorial. Made in any color combination, this is a fun project that you can make in a ...
This month the Island Batik ambassadors got to play with triangles. I used some of their lovely fabrics (more about them later) to make a fun and striking wall quilt. With the leftover strips I decided to make a fun tutorial. If you want an incredibly easy and scrappy project then you will want ...
I don’t know about you, but sometimes it is really hard to think of something special for Mother’s Day. This year I decided to make my mom a mini quilt. Not only that, but because it is time for the next episode of my YouTube series “Working Our Scraps Off” I decided to ...
One fun thing to do in the quilting world is something called fussy cutting. It is a technique used to show off a particular motif or design in a particular piece of fabric. Often used in “I Spy” quilts, it can be used in any quilt design. Learn how to fussy cut fabric. Here are a ...
If you ever have a chance to see the incredible Roman mosaics in Italy, they will take your breath away. Made with small pieces of stone, the designs are intricate and fascinating. Even more amazing, to me at least, is how many are intact or partially intact to this day. Why not try making your ...
