Brenda Riddle’s new “Sophie” fabric collection has finally shipped to quilt stores! Sophie is the sweet pink and green collection that I used for my newest quilt pattern, By the Hours. With delicate florals and cheerful gingham prints, "Sophie" is perfect for a baby quilt or any spring sewing project you may have in mind.… Continue reading Brenda Riddle’s “Sophie” collection ships to stores
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New pattern: “By the Hours” baby quilt and coordinating pillow
Several years ago, I made a simple patchwork quilt of five-inch squares for the new granddaughter of a dear friend. I was tickled to learn that the baby’s mother was using this quilt to track her daughter’s growth! Each month she took a photograph of the baby on the patchwork quilt, documenting how she stretched… Continue reading New pattern: “By the Hours” baby quilt and coordinating pillow
Selecting fabrics for your spring sewing projects
Fabric selection ~ the quilter’s nemesis. Most of us feel some lack of confidence and unease when it comes to selecting fabric for our next quilting project. In fact, it can cause us to stop in our tracks. We purchase pretty new patterns and quilting books, and then they stockpile in our sewing rooms until… Continue reading Selecting fabrics for your spring sewing projects
Patchwork Quilt Along: Quilted, bound and ready for spring!
The weather is glorious in Minnesota today, so I took my Patchwork Quilt Along quilt on a little walk-about in my yard, attempting to take some pretty photos to share with you. It\'s a bit tricky when the sun is shining full force, but I found a protected spot on my front porch and snapped… Continue reading Patchwork Quilt Along: Quilted, bound and ready for spring!
New pattern: Gumdrops, a layer cake quilt
When I was a child, gumdrops were one of my favorite treats. I loved the shape, the colors and (of course) the taste. A box of Dots still holds a childlike appeal to me, and the red ones are my favorite. So today I am pleased to share another new pattern with you: Gumdrops. Select… Continue reading New pattern: Gumdrops, a layer cake quilt