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Quilting· Riley Blake

Nautical Summer Quilt Along: Modern Nautical Baby Quilt–Jumbo HST

We are back this week with another video in our Modern Nautical Baby Quilt and this time we are teaching all the tips and tricks to making a half-square triangle quilt block. The HST quilt block is one of the most versatile quilt blocks in quilting and used in so many different patterns. Watch the video below to see how this simple quilt block is made and used in the modern baby quilt. ... View the Post

Skirting the Issue

Skirting the Issue: Little Dresses for Africa

  Two years ago we were able to be involved in a project of sewing some pillowcase dresses for Little Dresses for Africa as part of a charity sew at our baby lock Common Events and it was such a good experience. We got to hear from the founder a woman who has now devoted her life to making and donating dresses for little girls all over the world who need a little love. It is such a great project. So for our last week of skirting the Issue this year, we thought we would include ... View the Post

Skirting the Issue

Skirting the Issue Week #3–Blankets for Project Linus

Today begins week #3 for Skirting the Issue and this week we are focusing on making blankets and quilts for Project Linus. We have donated fleece blankets and other types of handmade blankets to this organization for several years and I love the story behind all of the volunteer "blanketeers" that are helping so many children who need a little extra love and security in their lives. Over the years we have put together many simple blanket tutorials to use to make some blankets or quilts that I ... View the Post