Quilting February 2012 Archive

I suppose this baby quilt pattern could just as easily be called in the lavenders, but pinks is so much easier to say. The quilt is made from a combination ... Read More

Many, many years ago my sister, Carol, began making a pink and orange quilt. Sadly, it wasn't finished when she passed away. I have the pieces though, tucked away until ... Read More

Like so many other quilt blocks, this version of the Single Irish Chain is known by other names. It's an easy quilt block pattern, and when alternated with plain squares ... Read More

If you're familiar with Queen Charlotte's Crown, a traditional quilt block, you'll know immediately that this design looks absolutely nothing like it. But Switching Crowns does have that block in ... Read More

I've been working on quilt gallery updates today and think most photos are now online. If you sent me several photos, I may have just used one or two so ... Read More

I love the Hither and Yon quilt block, with pinwheels in opposite corners. The units in the remaining corners add even more visual movement to the block, so there's lots ... Read More

This 6" framed pinwheel block was used in a Quilting Forum event a few years ago. It's assembled in shades of raspberry and chocolate -- a yummy combination. You'll ... Read More

This thirties-era Pinwheel-in-a-Square quilt block finishes at 12" x 12", large enough for the wonderful reproduction fabrics to make a bold statement. Of course, if you aren't into fabrics from ... Read More

The frames used in version #2  of the Scrap Happy Sampler layout give the quilt an attic windows type of look, but frames are on all four sides of each ... Read More

Both layout suggestions for the Scrap Happy Sampler quilt blocks are very much 'do your own thing' types of layouts. Designs are all about your own decisions, including color choices ... Read More

Aunt Addie's Album is a traditional quilt block, but you can jazz it up a bit with jewel tone batik or hand dyed fabrics. The quilt block pattern includes instructions ... Read More

Yo yos are little gathered rosettes of fabric that can be used to make an entire quilt or coverlet, for dimensional applique or to embellish any project. They're fun and ... Read More

This little quilt was fun to make, and is a take-off of a bed quilt my sister, Donna, made for me many years ago, a pitchers and bowl design inspired ... Read More

You'll have fun with the wonky log cabin quilt block pattern. Make the blocks from structured fabrics if you like, or grab strings from your stash and go entirely scrappy. ... Read More

I really like Asian themed fabrics, but sometimes I have a hard time visualizing blocks that fit the look. But I love this Oriental Attic Windows design. Each quilt block ... Read More

Lost Ship is the ninth quilt block pattern for the Scrap Happy Sampler Quilt, but you can use it for any project. Two versions of the block are shown, one ... Read More