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Quilting· Tutorials

Building Blocks Quilt Pattern (FREE PDF PATTERN!)

Every Friday night our family tries to do "movie night." Although it is getting harder the older everyone gets, we still try to make it a tradition to have pizza, treats and a favorite family movie....and sometimes a huge sleepover in the basement. I love that it's a good way to unwind from the week and when everything is dark and still I love to peek around and find everyone cuddled in a homemade quilt, snuggled warm and cozy. I finished this quilt a while ago to add to our "family movie night" ... View the Post

Quilting· Techniques· Tutorials

Quilt Block Tea Towel Tutorial

One of my absolute favorite things to give is a homemade loaf of bread and a little handmade love with a loaf of bread. It is a simple one that I know I have on hand, but still is a wonderful one to receive. And if you have a couple of leftover quilt blocks it makes it fast and easy to whip up a handmade tea towel in no time at all! It would be absolutely perfect for a teacher's gift! ... View the Post

Quilting· Quilts· Riley Blake· Sew for Boys· Techniques· Tutorials· Uncategorized

Grandfather’s Lap Quilt Free Quilt Pattern and Tutorial

Today we are excited to share with you a fun lap quilt pattern and tutorial. The idea for this quilt began when we were invited to contribute to a blog tour that was celebrating the release of the new line of wool from Penny Rose Fabrics.  Not only were we able to give their new wool a whirl but we were able to choose a line of fabric to play with as well....and once I saw their Menswear line I knew that is exactly what I wanted to pair with that wool.  The prints reminded me of my grandpa ... View the Post

Quilt Block of the Month· Quilting

Quilt Block of the Month:The Ribbon Star Quilt Block Tutorial

  If you have been following along with our Quilt Block of the Month Series, you will know that we are having fun this year with basic quilt blocks. We are currently on block #3 of our Quilt Block of the Month series (The Ribbon Star Quilt Block Tutorial) and this month we are doing the Ribbon Star Quilt Block.  If you are just joining us you can find Quilt Block #1 HERE and Quilt Block #2 HERE. Here is March's block, The Ribbon Star Block Tutorial, which is another easy quilt block ... View the Post