Pieced Primrose QAL Week 4 – Block Finishing, Choosing Layouts
I know that last week’s foundation paper pieced tutorial was quite intense, so this week I wanted to give you some extra time to finish sewing your blocks. Last week I shared the steps using the cool...
View ArticlePieced Primrose Quilt Along Week 5 – Quilt Top Assembly
How are your Pieced Primrose blocks coming along? Did you check out some of the optional layouts from last week’s post? This week will be pretty straightforward as we sew the blocks and add borders to...
View ArticlePieced Primrose Quilt Along Week 6 – Basting
And now we come to everyone’s least favorite part of making a quilt – basting!! But really, if you just set aside the time to do it’s not that bad! Here’s what both versions of Pieced Primose look like...
View ArticlePieced Primrose Quilt Along Week 8-Binding to Finish
I sure have enjoyed making my Pieced Primrose quilts and I hope you have, too. Now it’s time to put the finishing touches on the quilt with binding- either by hand or machine. Just remember, if you are...
View ArticleBlock Chain Quilt Along Begins Next Week – Round up Your Supplies and Join in...
I’m excited to help you make my Block Chain quilt from start to finish over the next six weeks. All you need is a copy of the quilt pattern; cheerleading and moral support are free!! Block Chain...
View ArticleBlock Chain QAL Week 1 – Cutting the Fabric
Welcome to the Block Chain quilt along! This week we will be cutting all the fabric needed to make this quilt. It will be super easy because the center of each block features precut squares which are...
View ArticleBlock Chain QAL Week 2 – Sewing the Blocks
What a week it has been since we began! I know that many of you are home sewing and I hope this Block Chain quilt along is just what you need to make something beautiful when the world is in a bit of...
View ArticleBlock Chain QAL Week 4 – Batting, Backing and Basting
Now we come to everyone’s least favorite part of quilt-making: the basting! But if you take it one step at a time and prepare the layers of the quilt properly, this part will be a breeze, and you’ll be...
View ArticleOptical Illusion Quilt Along Begins May 19th! Read about the origin of this...
I’m super excited about my next quilt along which will kick off on May 19th with a complete sewing schedule and supply list. Every time I share my Optical Illusion quilt, I love how many people ask for...
View ArticleOptical Illusion: Supply List, Schedule and Color Combos
Are you ready to join me for the adventure of a lifetime? Or at least a fun sewing escapade over the next several weeks? I’m excited to guide you as we make my Optical Illusion quilt from start to...
View ArticleHow to Cut Fabric for Optical Illusion Quilt Along Part 1
Cutting out the fabrics to make Optical Illusion is pretty straightforward. Just follow the cutting instructions on page 2 of the Optical Illusion Quilt Pattern. You can reference my previous post on...
View ArticleHow to Sew Optical Illusion Quilt Top – Quilt Along Part 3
Welcome to Part 3 of the Optical Illusion Quilt Along! I hope you are enjoying your fabric choices and feel confident in your cutting and sewing skills. Now I’m excited for you to start sewing the...
View ArticleHow to Prepare Your Quilt Backing, Batting and Basting – Optical Illusion...
Welcome to Part 4 of the Optical Illusion Quilt Along! You’ve made it through the piecing, so congratulations! Now we come to what may not be your favorite part of the process: prepping the backing and...
View ArticleMachine Quilting Tutorial: How to Quilt a Continuous Spiral (Optical Illusion...
I love it whenever we get to the machine quilting part of any quilt along! In case you missed it, click here to view all previous Optical Illusion Quilt Along posts. Today, I’m showing how to quilt the...
View ArticleHow to Bind Your Quilt, Optical Illusion Quilt Along Part 6
When the quilting is finished on your Optical Illusion quilt, or whatever quilt you happen to be making, just the final step of binding is left. I’d like to show you in words, pictures and videos how...
View ArticleBling Quilt Along Supply List and Schedule
It’s time for another quilt along – whoo hoo! Be sure to head over to my Quilt Along page for links to any of the quilt alongs you may have missed in the past! Who’s ready to make Bling with me???...
View ArticleBling Quilt Along Part 1: Cutting and Sewing the Blocks
It’s Bling quilt along time – whoo hoo!! This quilt is so fun and fast to make you’ll want to sew more than 1! We will move through this quilt along quickly – but just remember, these posts will stay...
View ArticleBling Quilt Along Part 2: Sewing the Quilt Top
How are your Bling quilt blocks coming along? Be sure to see the end of this post for links to the introductory post and QAL schedule if you are just getting started! I love a stack of freshly pressed...
View ArticleBling Quilt Along Part 4: Machine Quilting Option 2: Wavy Grid
This week I’m super excited to give you additional options for machine quilting your Bling quilt. I quilted both of my versions with two different walking foot quilting designs. Last week, I shared my...
View ArticleModern Logs Quilt Along Schedule and Supply List
Modern Logs has been one of my most requested quilt alongs ever and I’m so excited for it to begin! To get you ready, I’m sharing the full supply list and schedule today; then next week I’ll include a...
View Article