Mini Quilt Adventures with Starch Appliqué. It's too easy to find ourselves pulled in every direction as we choose which creative projects to undertake. As makers we are inspired by so much and we want to MAKE IT ALL!! Mini quilts can be the bridge to creative harmony between the patterns we aspire to make and the ones we have the time and energy for. Mini quilts are also a great way to make brave choices, try new techniques, or push the envelope of your creativity - without the marathon ... Read More about 12 Minis in 12 Months | Freezer Paper & Starch Appliqué
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August Rain Quilt
The Story Behind the Quilt As many of you know, I like to include the story behind the quilts I design within the pattern pages. When I don't, it's because, either it's logistically impossible to make the page numbers work, or, as was the instance with this August Rain quilt, it's not easy to articulate the depth of the background story. When I initially released this pattern, rather than the story, I decided to include this simple quote within the pattern pages... Life isn't about ... Read More about August Rain Quilt
12 Minis in 12 Months | Trip Around the World Mini Quilt
For my February edition of #12minisin12months I made two mini quilts - well, sort of ... After being inspired by the speed and simplicity of the Lemon Tree Trip Around the World quilt I recently made, I designed and made a traditional Trip Around the World mini quilt using the same basic technique. It was such a fun make, (and I have shared the instructions for you to make your own below :). I also quilted a test block I made for my Burnt Sugar quilt pattern, and turned it into a mini ... Read More about 12 Minis in 12 Months | Trip Around the World Mini Quilt
12 Minis in 12 Months | Patchwork QAL Mini Quilt
When I heard Kait from @knotandthread announce a year long mini quilt quiltalong, I was excited to jump on board! Not that I need an excuse, but if anyone asks - I have a bare wall in my studio that could use some attention, and a list of patterns a mile long that I want to make. How could I not play along? ;). When is a Mini Quilt not a Mini Quilt? In March last year I needed a creative spark to motivate me after the weight of working through a number of other projects, and so I decided ... Read More about 12 Minis in 12 Months | Patchwork QAL Mini Quilt
Tilda Lemon Tree Trip Around the World Quilt
A Trip Around the World quilt is almost a rite of passage in the life of a quilter. Its classic design and simple construction makes it appealing to everyone. It's also a great way to use any 2-1/2" strips you may have acquired. Inspiration The original tutorial for the scrappy 12" block version of this pattern was designed by Bonnie Hunter and can be found on her blog, here. The method I used to construct my block was a mixture of ideas from Bonnie, Alli @woodberry_way and Cindy ... Read More about Tilda Lemon Tree Trip Around the World Quilt
Tilda Lemon Tree Caravan Tote
As soon as I got my hands on the latest Tilda fabric collection, I knew a Lemon Tree Caravan Tote was on the agenda! The Caravan Tote is an original pattern by Anna Graham of Noodlehead. I had purchased the Noodlehead pattern quite a while ago, but had yet to find the perfect fabric. Tilda Lemon Tree Collection The Lemon Tree feature print is completely delightful!! It has a lovely sense of nostalgia and whimsy. Among the branches of the lemon tree are elephants, birdcages, ... Read More about Tilda Lemon Tree Caravan Tote