Would you like to make a few Quilt Blocks For Hurricane Sandy Victims…
Erin Hutchinson, a quilter in Virginia, is collecting Disappearing Four-Patch Blocks (Like our Breezy 4-Patches) and assembling them into quilts for distribution to Hurricane Sandy victims.
Note to my classes… Red violet/Blue violet 8″ square swap this week. Last swap of the year!
I saw a scarf made from humble t-shirt knit last summer at a gift shop. With just a bit of applique added, it’s price tag was nearly fifty dollars! Now we all know the material cost a small fraction of that!
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I know, I know… Doll quilts are usually traditional. But I thought, what kind of quilt does today’s little girl want? Surely, the trendy doll owner would like a trendy quilt! And this one is easy!
I know this is usually a quilting site, but this year we have made a Doll Quilt every month. It has been a lot of fun! While I know many of these quilts will be hung on a wall or placed on a table, I thought we needed a simple Doll to go with these quilts. So Twiggy was born… (more…)
Here is a small pinwheel quilt. It is pretty and easy, really, with our Triangles 8 at a time method. And although I am showing it as Amish (Black with bright solids), you could make it in 1800s, batiks, 1930s or any fabrics YOU like!
I did a post on Saturday about some gift items. That post was popular so I thought I would add some more items to that list.
Yep, believe it or not, it’s nearly THAT time of year again. And if you would like make at least a few handmade gifts, I have a few ideas to share!
Here is a traditional OLD pattern that an older child would have made to hone her skills. As a pieced pattern, this is a pretty difficult block, but as a fused appliqué block, it’s a snap. Give it a try and soon you’l be “Winging” along!
It’s nearly the Fourth of July, Independence Day! I’ve posted this cute, quick USA table runner before and I thought I should repost it again now.
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Have you made a doll quilt yet? They are so do-able! It is wonderful to actually finish something! And they make wonderful gifts, too. The holidays are right around the corner! This Basket quilt is easy and delightful, a little modern and a bit old fashioned too.