Here's a miniature quilt that finishes at 22" square. Its pictorial center medallion is framed by a dark, narrow border and large triangles. Strip pieced nine-patch and bar blocks, plus ... Read More

Denim quilts are wonderful projects that fit into nearly any casual decor. You don't need a special quilt pattern to make a denim quilt, and sometimes the most simple quilts ... Read More

For those who might have missed it, here's block #4 of the Anniversary Sampler Quilt. I'll have block #5 ready by the time my next newsletter rolls out -- on ... Read More

Block-a-Day-August was a success, so now I'm wondering what you'd like me to do in October. I'm leaning towards writing easy Christmas quilt patterns throughout the month, but what do ... Read More

If you're a new quilter, and confused by all the rotary cutter choices out there, you're not alone. A rotary cutter is such an important quilting tool that manufacturers are ... Read More

How about a pretty batch of Maple Leaf quilt blocks in bright fall shades of yellow, orange and red? The blocks go together quickly when you use quick-piecing methods to ... Read More

Here's a Christmas table runner that measures approximately 14-1/4" x 42-1/2" before the borders are added, and they're optional, so you can make the runner a size that works best ... Read More

The America's 9-11 Memorial Quilts project was initiated by Jeannie Ammermann to honor victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States. Jeannie's desire to memorialize the terror ... Read More

Sometimes I hear from beginning quilters who chose an advanced pattern for their first quilts, and became discouraged when the quilts didn't turn out quite as nicely as they had ... Read More

(At Last) Block-a-Day August: Block 31 This simplified version of the traditional Maryland Beauty quilt block eliminates the little half-square triangle units that rim the straight edges of the three dark ... Read More

Block-a-Day August: Block 30 If you're guessing that I'm tired after a month's worth of blocks, you're right. So the last two are super easy. But easy doesn't mean ugly and ... Read More

(Still Working On) Block-a-Day August: Block 25 The September, 2007, Block Lotto quilt block is the Ohio Star, with your choice of pink or orange stars sewn against a white-on-white background. ... Read More