This traditional quilt block sometimes has slightly different components, and there are other blocks that are known by the same or similar names, even though they look completely different. That's ... Read More

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone had a good day. I'm popping in here for a bit to show you my newest pattern, an easy wallhanging made from a 20" square ... Read More

Here's a close-up of the Double Star block, but the pattern is for an entire quilt (20 blocks with sashing). It's just that an image of the block helps illustrate ... Read More

Here's a little 24" square wallhanging that might come in handy the next time you need to make a quick project for yourself or someone else. It could also be ... Read More

The Holiday Harvest quilt is made from two quilt blocks, a 10" Grape Basket combined with an Oak Leaf and Acorn of the same size, all placed on point and ... Read More

Here's a brand new quilt pattern, Eight Hands Around, made with the traditional quilt block of the same name. The blocks are constructed in the same way, but with some ... Read More

Try this colorful H quilt the next time you want to go scrappy. I've included a couple of options in the pattern. One lets you strip piece sixteen groups of ... Read More

Through the Windows is a quilt pattern inspired by a carpet I saw in Arizona recently, a perfect design for the Arizona Quilt Challenge. But it's simple to dramatically change ... Read More

Fabric postcards are ever so popular with quilters, and sometimes we have a fabric postcard swap or two taking place in our Quilting Forum (especially during the holidays). I hope ... Read More

Patchwork quilt blocks don't get much easier than the Friendship Star. But simple doesn't mean boring when you choose a deep, black background and sew a bunch of stars in ... Read More

The Arizona quilt challenge was inspired by frequent trips I'm making to the state over the next couple of years. I haven't had a lot of time to really look ... Read More