A few weeks ago, the creative folks at the Fat Quarter shop asked if I’d like to sew a project for their Classic & Vintage series, where they take a traditional block (like those found in old catalogs and vintage quilts) and give it a fresh spin in a new pattern. Well, of course I… Continue reading Postage Stamp Star block with Fat Quarter Shop
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A Tumbler quilt for my sewing room
A few weeks ago I told you about a new project I was starting, a Tumbler quilt. I’m pleased to share the final result with you, a sweet little quilt for my sewing room. She’s a super cute complement to the Lone Star quilt I shared with you last spring. While the Lone Star quilt… Continue reading A Tumbler quilt for my sewing room
New project: a Tumbler quilt
I’ve wanted to make a Tumbler quilt for some time. If you’re unfamiliar with that name, a tumbler quilt is made up of blocks that resemble a drinking glass. It’s a classic quilt layout that can take on a traditional or contemporary feeling depending on the fabrics selected. It’s also a terrific quilt pattern for… Continue reading New project: a Tumbler quilt
Kitchen table quilts
I really love a kitchen table quilt. To me it says, “Sit a spell, sip some coffee, share your news with me.” I don’t think we do enough of that these days, but we used to. Some of my best memories of my Grandma Arlene include sitting at her kitchen table, where we would all… Continue reading Kitchen table quilts
Spelling Bee Sew Along: Flower block
Hello quilting friends! I\'m back with my third block on the Spelling Bee Sew Along with Fat Quarter Shop! This sew along features blocks from the new Spelling Bee book by Lori Holt. I\'ve sewn up Lori\'s darling flower block using some favorite fabrics by Vanessa Goertzen (Lella Boutique for Moda). In December I showed you my Capital H and… Continue reading Spelling Bee Sew Along: Flower block