In Part 1 of this series, we covered adding blocks to your quilt and resizing paper piecing patterns and other blocks made up of templates. In Part 2, we're going to talk about what to do when you can't just add more blocks to a quilt design because … [Read more...] about Resizing Quilt Patterns Part 2
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Resizing Quilt Patterns Part 1
A question I get frequently is whether or not one of my quilt patterns can be resized. So, I thought I'd put together a little guide on how you can do that! There are three ways to resize a quilt pattern: Adding blocksResizing blocks (e.g. paper … [Read more...] about Resizing Quilt Patterns Part 1
EQ8 Tutorial – Quilt Worktable Settings
I've got a quick tip for you today on adjusting settings in your Electric Quilt 8 quilt worktable to help your design process go more smoothly! Typically, the program opens up with a 4x4 quilt layout with a single border, and this is the layout … [Read more...] about EQ8 Tutorial – Quilt Worktable Settings
EQ8 Tutorial: Three Ways To Negative Space
I've partnered with Electric Quilt to share about how I use EQ8 in my quilt design, and since designing with negative space is sort of my thing, I thought I'd share a tutorial on a few different ways to get your designs with negative space into EQ8. … [Read more...] about EQ8 Tutorial: Three Ways To Negative Space
Facing technique for quilts
Just popping in to share a video of how I add a facing to my quilts. If you're not familiar with this method of finishing your quilts, it's a fabulous way to get a borderless finish on quilts. It's particularly good for quilts that have design … [Read more...] about Facing technique for quilts
Quilt Show Planner Printables
With the new year almost upon us, it's time to start thinking about which quilt shows to enter in 2019! I did a post some time ago on planning for quilt shows, and I thought I'd share some printable stickers so you can get in on the fun. If you're … [Read more...] about Quilt Show Planner Printables
Epic Halloween QAL, Week 12: Assembling your quilt top
Well, here we are—it's time to put this bad boy together! Go ahead and lay out your blocks on your design wall (or floor) using the following image as a guide for which finished size goes where. If you have not yet cut your solid filler … [Read more...] about Epic Halloween QAL, Week 12: Assembling your quilt top
Epic Halloween QAL, Week 10: Curved Spiderweb Blocks
This week's block involves some curved piecing! Don't worry, though, the curves are very gentle, so this is an easy introduction to curves if you've never tackled them before. You'll need 3 blocks that finish at 12". Click here for the … [Read more...] about Epic Halloween QAL, Week 10: Curved Spiderweb Blocks
Epic Halloween QAL, Week 9: Barn Bats
This block is based on a traditional block called "Barn Bats." The bats are typically stacked on top of one another (as in this mini quilt), but this tutorial is for individual bats with one bat per 6 1/2" block. You'll want to make 6 blocks for your … [Read more...] about Epic Halloween QAL, Week 9: Barn Bats
Welcome to the Epic Halloween Quilt-Along, Week 1!
Welcome to the Epic Halloween Quilt quilt-along! I’m so touched by all the love you guys have been heaping on this quilt on Instagram, and I’m excited to see everyone else’s take on it! There are a lot of blocks to cover, so I’m planning for a … [Read more...] about Welcome to the Epic Halloween Quilt-Along, Week 1!
