One of my favorite quilts to pull out every Fall is this Modern Maples quilt. I've always been drawn to this classic quilt block and thought it would be fun to share a quick maple leaf quilt block tutorial for making a traditional Maple Leaf quilt block in three different sizes: 6", 9", and 12". […]
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Riley Blake Block Challenge - Maple Leaf Quilt Block Tutorial
It's week 12 - and the final week - of the Riley Blake quilt block challenge. For the past 12 weeks we've been making a sample of classic, traditional quilt blocks - part of a fun, simple challenge during these 'stay-at-home' months. This week we are going to make a Maple Leaf quilt block. Below […]
Scrappy Maple Leaf Quilt Pattern Tutorial by guest writer Leila Gardunia
Check out this super fun and scrappy maple leaf quilt pattern tutorial by guest writer, Leila Gardunia. Leila is a foundation paper-piecing artist and I'm so excited to have her here to share this beautiful fall-themed project, perfect for using up your favorite scraps. Scrappy Maple Leaf Quilt Pattern Tutorial Hi! I'm Leila Gardunia and […]
Oakshott Modern Maples quilt
This weekend I finally finished my Modern Maples quilt. (Huzzah!) This quilt has been in the works for a couple of years now. This fall, I was determined to finally get'er done. Most of the blocks in this quilt are made using an Oakshott cotton Rubies bundle. I needed a couple more blocks and used […]
Quilting Tips: Choosing Batting For a Quilt
Ever been overwhelmed by the variety of batting (aka wadding) options available or which batting is the right choice for your quilt? This post will discuss how to choose batting for a quilt, including the different kinds of batting options. This post is originally part of the Beginning Quilt Series (or How to Make a Quilt […]
Fall-Themed Quilts and Sewing Projects and Inspiration
It's hard to believe summer is almost over! Even though it's still pretty warm around here, the air is starting to feel different and that fall feeling is starting to creep in. My flowers are starting to fade a little but my tomatoes are coming on strong. It's my favorite time of the year. That […]
18 Fall Table Runner Ideas for Thanksgiving
I'm updating my list of handmade Fall Table Runner Ideas. I keep coming across really pretty fall-fabric combinations or new tutorials and patterns. There are so many inspiring options to add a little handmade patchwork style to your table for fall, particularly in time for Thanksgiving. Most of these are free tutorials - only a […]
Tip: How to Resize a Quilt Block that is Too Small
I'm gathering all of my quilting tips and tricks and this is good one. We all make quilting mistakes at times. For example, have you ever ended up with a quilt block that is too small? Don't you hate that? In this post Leila Gardunia shares a super simple tip for resizing a quilt block. […]
Enjoying Fall: Sewing and Scenery
Ahh, October. As sad as I am to say goodbye to my favorite month, September, I'm still happy to soak up all of Fall that I can. (Yes, I'm one of those people). I love Fall sewing and scenery. This week I have been putting pumpkins on the porch, pulling out the fall quilts (including […]
Scrappy Sampler Quilt Layout Idea
A few months back, some folks at Riley Blake came up with a fun idea to get us through those weird months of being stuck at home - a weekly quilt block challenge. For 12 weeks we had patterns and ideas using traditional quit block designs. I'm finally sharing how I am putting my blocks […]
Economy Block Tutorial + Quilt Inspiration
It's week 4 of the Riley Block classic quilt block challenge. This week we're making Economy Blocks - which are definitely among my top favorite quilt blocks. In fact, I've already been on an Economy block quilt-making kick this year, with two finishes since January. Plus I've got lots of Economy Block Quilt inspiration for […]
A Year in Review: Looking back at 2019 + Looking forward to 2020
Here we are again! The beginning of a new year and time to look back and do a year in review about what we've learned from 2019 and how to apply that to the year ahead. Some of the highlights included: visiting Missouri Star, teaching at Garden of Quilts, releasing my 4th fabric collection, Sugarhouse […]
Fall and Halloween Inspired Quilts and Tutorials
Have I mentioned that Fall is my favorite? Some of my favorite projects I've made have been fall themed. So I thought I'd put together a list of some favorites of my own fall-themed projects from the past as well as lots of other cute Halloween and Fall-themed sewing and quilt projects. One of my […]
Fall and Halloween Quilt Inspiration
Update: I have a new updated and expanded list of Halloween and Fall quilts here. Fall and Halloween Quilt Inspiration I love fall. Love every part of it. It's time to start pulling out my fall decorations and quilts. Now that it's October 1st, I thought I'd share some Fall and Halloween inspiration with links to […]
What's on my Sewing Table - October Edition
This post should officially be called What's on my Sewing Table AND What's Distracting Me Outside. Because, I have to be honest, we're having the most amazing October I can remember. So while I was planning to get started on a bunch of Fall and Christmas sewing, instead I'm soaking up as much outside Autumn […]
Introducing the 2022 Riley Blake Quilt Block Challenge
At the beginning of the January Riley Blake Designs kicked off their 2022 Quilt Block Challenge! It's taken me a couple of weeks to get my act together and pick out my fabric, but I've finally caught up on the first three blocks for January. Part of my delay was trying to decide what fabric […]
Free Quilt Block Challenge - Sampler Quilt
I'm so excited! Riley Blake Designs has announced a brand new free Quilt Block Challenge for 2021! Each week for the next 16 weeks there will be a new 10" x 10" quilt block pattern by a Riley Blake Designer. And each week there will be a free printable PDF pattern to go with it. […]
An (Unusual) Year in Review
First of all, I would like to publicly apologize. At the beginning of last year I uttered the words out loud: "I hope that 2020 is boring". All of the ensuing chaos this year is totally my fault. I'm purposely not going to express any pronouncements or opinions about 2021 at this time. You're welcome. […]
Checking In - Project Report
Hello everyone! After taking a nice little break last week, I'm back with an update and project report on what's currently on my sewing table. The main thing I've been making for the past few weeks is handmde fabric masks for family and friends. It felt good to get a lot of those done and […]
Managing the Piles (New and Old) on my Sewing Table
Another update on what's on my sewing table this week. Piles of projects, both new and old, keep growing. This week I had two official realizations: I need three of me to try and manage everything. Or: I needed to take a break. So I did. Both my husband and I are both self-employed. Since […]
Overdue Fall Finish. And pumpkins
Today I've got a mega-old, finally-finished, WIP (work-in-progress)Â to share. This was a block of the month I started over 10 years ago. A few weeks ago I was digging around my sewing stuff and found all of the pieces in a plastic bag. As I pulled it out to look at it I realized how […]
Ideas to use fabric scraps
I think it's safe to say, we all have leftover fabric scraps. Here are 20 ways to use fabric scraps in a variety of projects: quilts, gifts and other craft projects in all shapes and sizes - from full quilts, to quilt blocks, book covers, pillows, and even Christmas projects! These Wonky Log Cabin blocks […]