It’s time to arrive at our fourth Around the World Block of the Month + Quilt Sew Along location! If you haven’t signed up yet for the Around the World BOM, it’s not too late! Jump in at any time. Sign up here. This month we “travel to” Athens, Greece to visit the marvelous Parthenon. […]
Around the World BOM
Tutorial + Formulas: 3 Easy Ways to Make Half Square Triangles (HSTs)
The Half Square Triangle (HST) quilt block may be one of the most basic blocks but there are so many ways to make them! Recently I revisited my Sun Salutations quilt pattern (a quilt entirely constructed out of HSTs) and did a bit of math to make a smaller version. Once you know the basic […]
Around the World BOM
Block 3
Machu Picchu
Yay! We’re ready to depart to our third Around the World Block of the Month + Quilt Sew Along location! If you haven’t signed up yet for the Around the World BOM, it’s not too late! Jump in at any time. Sign up here. This month we “travel to” Peru to visit spectacular Machu Picchu. […]
Tutorial + Tips: Using Starch to Make Piecing Your Quilts Easier
To starch or not to starch? This is a question often asked by quilters. I always starch my fabric before cutting when I piece using these techniques: 1. curved piecing Because you need to cut across the grain when cutting curved shapes, starched fabric reduces the changes of cut pieces distorting and fraying. Starch also […]
Around the World BOM
Block 2
Tower Bridge
Are you ready for Block 2 in the Around the World Block of the Month + Quilt Sew Along? If you haven’t signed up yet for the Around the World BOM, it’s not too late! Jump in at any time. Sign up here. This month we “travel to” London, England to visit the majestic Tower […]
Video Tutorial: Tips for Tiny Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP)
I love designing and piecing quilt blocks using foundation paper piecing. This includes sewing sections and pieces of all sizes—ranging from large to tiny. If you’ve foundation paper piecing before, you know that this technique is fabulous because it allows us to get precise results. Taking this technique a step further and piecing small or […]
Around the World BOM
Block 1
Great Pyramid of Giza
Yay! The Around the World 2021 Block of the Month (and Quilt Sew Along) starts today. I’m so excited to go on this quilting adventure with you. Be sure to check back here each month after you receive the email to download the monthly block pattern. I’ll be sharing my tips for piecing that month’s […]
Around the World BOM
ready for take off!
Are you ready for our quilting adventure? The Around the World Block of the Month (BOM) quilt sew along is about ready for departure! With all of the travel restrictions because of the pandemic, I’m starting to develop a case of wanderlust (and I’m sure you are too)! I couldn’t think of a better time […]
Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP)
video tutorial/mini-class
Foundation paper piecing, called FPP for short, is an accurate and precise quilt piecing technique that enables quilters to piece complex designs easily. For this reason, many of the quilt patterns I design are constructed by foundation paper piecing. FPP does take a bit of patience and practice, but once you understand and remember the […]
adding embroidery
to your quilt blocks
(a tutorial)
Have you ever wanted to add something a little extra to your quilt blocks? I recently started experimenting with embroidery and I LOVE it! It’s an easy way to add custom details to your work. Today, I wanted to share some embroidery tips and inspire you to give it a try. Here are some Best […]