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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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
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
Gnomes and Trees quilt block
Have you started your Christmas sewing yet? Ha, ha. Funny. I generally start Christmas sewing on about December 15th, but I'm way ahead of the curve this year because I asked members of my Stash Bee hive to make Christmas blocks for my turn as Queen … [Read more...] about Gnomes and Trees quilt block
