It is the first Monday of the month so that means it is time for the Quilt Block of the Month Tutorial...and this month we are focusing on the Flying Geese Quilt block! It is made up of three squares that from one large triangle in the middle and two smaller ones around it. The name comes from the middle triangle being "the flying goose" and the two smaller triangles representing "the sky" around it. It is a basic quilting block that is super versatile and can be used in many different ... View the Post
How to Hand Bind Your Quilt
I have been handbinding a lot of quilts lately, some for upcoming projects (that we can't wait to tell you about) and some for quilts that I have made in trying to use up my stash and scrap piles this year. This quilt that is pictured above I actually finished last fall and finally got it bound last weekend. And I love it. I used an assortment of blues, tans and coral colors throughout the quilt and I really love the color combinations. It's one of my favorites to date. ... View the Post
Nine Patch Quilt Block Tutorial
Our quilt block of the month for March wasn't really a block.... It was all about using plain, old, square blocks in different patterns to create fun quilt tops. And today I want to show you how to make one of my favorite quilt blocks, the nine patch. But....I'm going to show you the total cheater way that I make them... ... View the Post
Easy Quilt Layouts for Beginning Quilters
For this months edition of our "Quilt Block of the Month" we are going to show you how to use a PLAIN, SQUARE BLOCK to make a quilt. That's it...a block...a square piece of fabric...no cutting, ironing, or fancy moves...just a bunch of squares sewn together to create something fabulous. So, if you are ready to give quilting a try check out some of these ideas. I swear if you can sew a (semi) straight line you can sew up one of these quilt tops! If you haven't sewn quilt tops before ... View the Post
Black and White Modern Baby Quilt
This tutorial was originally posted on Riley Blake Designs last month, but it really is one of my favorite things as of late! I have actually made two more with the same colors and designs in lap sizes (just add two more rows!) and they are gifted to their homes already. I also love the black and white modern baby quilt because it is gender neutral and makes a darling play mat or a toddler bed quilt as well. And if you have never made a plus quilt---they are simple and fast and you can have ... View the Post
Valentine “I Love you because…” Quilt
I have had this idea in my head for a couple of years to do a Valentine's quilt for the family. And not just any Valentine Quilt--a quilt that we could pass around for the month of February to show each other how much we love every member of our family. So, the Valentine Quilt finally came about this year. And albeit super close to Valentine's Day, I am hoping that we can still use it for the whole month. Here's how it works in our house: ... View the Post