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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
I can’t believe that it has been almost one year since I started my YouTube series called Working Our Scraps Off! I’ve had such a fun time coming up with scrappy fabric projects and this month is no exception. Here’s how to make a modern 4 squares in 1 quilt block. It’s ...
As an Island Batik ambassador I have the pleasure of working with all sorts of beautiful fabrics and this new line, Interurban, from them is no exception. The challenge for the month of February 2022 was to make row by row quilt and I decided to design my own modern blocks for my quilt. The ...
Perfect for your sweetheart, you can whip up this charming project in no time. This is the 10th episode of my YouTube series called “Working Our Scraps Off”. Each month I bring you a small scrappy tutorial and, with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I thought that this ...
