Two Sizes: Goose in the Pond Quilt Block Pattern
Thursday July 31, 2008
I've included two finished sizes for the traditional Goose in the Pond quilt block, a big block that finishes at 22-1/2" square and a version half that size, 11-1/4". The ... Read More
Take the Fabric Quiz
Monday July 28, 2008
Do you like quizzes? Here's one that's brand new, all about fabric. Give the quiz a try to test your fabric knowledge. You'll find questions about vintage fabric, about fabric ... Read More
Here's My Heart Quilt Pattern
Sunday July 27, 2008
Here's My Heart is a 64" x 84" quilt that's a combination of patchwork and appliqué. Alternate Snowball blocks are adorned with Sunbonnet Sue and Overalls Sam -- two traditional ... Read More
New Photos in the Doll Quilt Gallery
Sunday July 20, 2008
A group of our Quilting Forum members just finished round 3 of a doll quilt swap, and they've submitted photos to share their little beauties with all of us. You'll ... Read More
Road Trip Quilt Pattern
Thursday July 17, 2008
They don't get much simpler than the Road Trip quilt. Named for its meandering pathways and Route 66 fabrics, the quilt is made from columns of squares, with rectangles at ... Read More
Got Blues? Quilt Pattern
Tuesday July 15, 2008
We did a poll awhile back that asked, Which Color Stacks Are Tallest at Your House?. Guess what the overwhelming answer was -- yep, you got it -- blues. So ... Read More
Make a Christmas Table Runner
Friday July 11, 2008
I'm headed to Phoenix as this post goes live, sitting in the Asheville, North Carolina airport waitng for the first leg to Charlotte. We'll go from 29 degrees at departure ... Read More
Christmas Tree Rag Quilt Pattern
Thursday July 10, 2008
Christmas in July continues with this new Christmas Tree quilt pattern, a design that was inspired by Carol G's tree quilt in our online galleries. And you can stitch it ... Read More
House Quilt Block Pattern
Monday July 7, 2008
This House Block isn't difficult, but it does have quite a few pieces. There are oodles of landscape fabrics available to use in this type of block, if you choose ... Read More
Capital T Quilt Block Pattern
Saturday July 5, 2008
I love how brightly colored paisley fabrics look against a neutral background, and think their lovely swirls are a natural for the Capital T quilt block. This combination works for ... Read More
Cut Glass Dish Quilt Block Pattern
Saturday July 5, 2008
The Cut Glass Dish is made up entirely of half-square triangle units and strip-pieced four patch units. The block has lots of patches, but it isn't difficult at all. Do ... Read More
Stretching to the Stars Quilt Pattern
Friday July 4, 2008
Stretching to the Stars is an easy quilt that's assembled using strip piecing and quick piecing techniques. The design is a good choice when you want to stitch a patriotic ... Read More
Make An Easy Pillow Cover
Tuesday July 1, 2008
I'm not big on sewing zippers -- I've had a mental block about them since about 1963. So I've avoided making pillow covers, because I like covers that can be ... Read More

