String quilting is a wonderfully joyful and forgiving way to create a quilt. By stitching together narrow strips of fabric, usually from your scrap stash, you can craft colorful, eye-catching blocks bursting with personality. And the good news? String quilting is beginner-friendly, while still offering plenty of scope for more experienced quilters to experiment with ...
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Just as the United States was originally built on a pioneering spirit, being able to call on that spirit of resourcefulness and practicality was an asset when, in 1929, the world was pulled into the abyss of an economic downturn known to history as the Great Depression. Everyone was affected by the Depression in some ...
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The history of the Dresden Plate quilt block has some twists and turns and some dispute over its real origin. We know some very real facts about the block- it enjoyed the peak of its popularity between the 1920s and the 1950s and in company with many other crafts and styles, it was known as ...
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Did you know that March’s birthstone is aquamarine? Create a beautiful sawtooth star block in stunning shades of blue with this pattern from Debbie von Grabler-Crozier. Made using fat quarters, this quilt block pattern features a star-in-a-star design and uses a no-waste method to create its flying geese units. Add your quilt block to a ...
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Garnet is January’s birthstone and we’re so excited to kick off the new year with a fun scrapbuster made in this month’s jewel tone. Make your own garnet quilted cushion cover with Debbie von Grabler-Crozier’s newest pattern! This project is a wonderful way to empty out your remaining fabric scraps from last year and adds ...
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Turn your Christmas tablescape into a stunning winter wonderland with this breathtaking table mat pattern from Connie Kauffman. A great project for 1/8 yards of icy winter prints, this paper piecing pattern finishes at 21 1/2” and would look beautiful when combined with delicate place settings and glowing luminaries. This project is made using foundation ...
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Old barns are beautiful, especially the weathered ones that have seen plenty of use and could tell stories. They are the quintessential country symbol and what could possibly be better than realizing that they have another picturesque trick up their sleeves in the form of the barn quilt, which they wear like jewelry. ...
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Living in a small space, it’s essential for me to keep my fabric stash under control. I don’t have a dedicated room for quilting, just a corner in the living room for my sewing machine and a few plastic totes to store my fabric. In order to maintain a manageable stash, I have learned to ...
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