I have a series over on my YouTube channel called Fast & Easy Quilt Blocks. To date this block is my favorite. I know…I know, I said that about another one, but I really love the look so this one. It’s a bit modern and a bit traditional. The design looks just as fantastic made ...
I love making unique projects with batik fabrics, so when I got the chance to make something new I put together this tutorial. As an Island Batik ambassador we are assigned a project a month and for this month we were told that we could do whatever we wanted to. That may be my favorite kind of ...
Here is a fun and traditional block that makes awesome secondary patterns. In my video I show you how to make the half square triangles using the eight at a time method. If you know how to use a different method and want to add more fabrics/colors to your block then go for it. This is a great ...
Every month I make a project for the Island Batik ambassador program. For this month we were given one of their new fabric lines and asked to create a puff quilt. Having never made one, I checked out lots of online tutorials and came up with a process that combines a bit of all of them. I ...
The latest block in my fast and easy quilt block series is an interesting one. It is also a bit trickier than the other ones that I have presented, so you will want to take a bit more time making it. Some really interesting secondary patterns appear when this block is repeated in a quilt. Learn ...
Am I the only one who can’t resist those gorgeous precuts in my local quilt shop? Each one has various bits of fabric gorgeousness in them. I end up buying them and then they end up on my shelf. Because I am am an Island Batik ambassador I also get a number of them in my ambassador ...
I love Christmas stockings so when I learned that this month’s Island Batik ambassador challenge was to make one, I was pretty excited. When I was trying to come up with an idea for my stocking I thought of making large ones for family members. However everyone has a stocking that is ...
As soon as I made this block I knew I was in love with it. Depending on the fabrics used, the center circle can really pop. With the added interest of the half square triangles in the corners, the block takes on a whole different look. Join me as I teach you how to make a cactus flower quilt ...
Do you want to learn a new block in about 5 minutes or less? You can with my new YouTube Series – Fast & Easy Quilt Blocks. Every few weeks I present a new quilt block that is great for scrap busting and it easy to put together. In this tutorial I teach you how to make a block I call ...
Are you in the mood for a tropical getaway? Do you like a fun and festive cocktail? I have a great project for you! Learn how to make a cocktail glass mug rug with my latest tutorial. Make a few for your next party. Make a set and take them on your next vacation. Whatever you decide to do with ...
Are you enjoying my new YouTube series called Fast & Easy Quilt Blocks? You can learn a new one in about 5 minutes or less. All of the blocks I have presented so far are great for scrap-busting or for highlighting just a few of your favorite fabrics. In this episode I teach you how to make ...
