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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

Quilt Block of the Month· Quilting· Techniques· Tutorials· Uncategorized

Quilt Block of the Month: Heart Quilt Block

It's the first Monday of the month which means it's time for our Quilt Block of the Month! This month we are doing a heart quilt block for Valentine's Day.  This block was not included on our Quilt Block of the Month Quilt...it is a "bonus block" that can easily be made into a mini quilt or a pillow...however it finishes the same size as the blocks used in the quilt ( 16" x16") and can be substituted for any one of them! (For all the information about the blocks for each month of the year, ... View the Post