Janet's Quilting Blog

Are you ready for spring? I am, and making these lively Shoo-Fly quilt blocks will help remind me that spring is almost here. Like other blocks in the Forum's 2008 ... Read More

Looking for Sarah's Choice? It's here. The patchwork Tea Leaf quilt block can be made in several ways. We'll construct it with quick pieced half-square triangle units, plain squares, and one ... Read More

It's challenging to take our sewing skills to new levels by creating an intricate and difficult quilt. But there are times when we just want to sit and sew while ... Read More

The traditional Bear's Paw quilt block is an all-time favorite. I've included instructions for 14-inch finished blocks and added a 35-inch version for those of you who've asked for a ... Read More

Like so many other quilt blocks, this version of the Single Irish Chain is known by other names. It's a simple quilt block, but when alternated with plain squares its ... Read More

Marina Blues is a 68-inch square quilt made with two different quilt blocks. It was inspired by a model home I toured many, many years ago -- all teals and ... Read More

I've been trying to get organized lately, and some of my worst wintertime messes revolve around the little things, like spools of thread, bobbins, pins and needles. Especially the supplies ... Read More

I like the neutral theme of this Snail's Trail quilt, but the pattern will look good sewn with any contrasting fabrics you choose. The 9-inch blocks are constructed with two ... Read More

I hear that question from lots of new quilters. Here's an explanation and illustration that will help you visualize the difference between a fat quarter and a regular quarter-yard cut, ... Read More

Most of you are familiar with the quilts of Gee's Bend. If you're near Cleveland, Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder's play, Gee's Bend, is at the Cleveland Playhouse through February 24th. Quilts ... Read More

I'm still working on my new Quilting Tip of the Day newsletter, and hope to make it available real soon. But I know you can add to the batch, and ... Read More

Those of you who know me know that I love vintage reproduction fabrics, especially prints that were popular during the Civil War era, and that's what I had in mind ... Read More

The quilt blocks for the First Anniversary Sampler are complete. In a week or so we'll begin to work on the layout so that we can finish up by mid-March, ... Read More

Kate and Sophie, our Block Lotto forum hostesses, came up with this pretty 6" heart block, and it's a natural for February's event. The block is assembled with quick piecing ... Read More