Traditional Design for Today's Quilter
I love triangles. These are examples of quilts that I have designed over the years. Triangles play an important role in almost every quilt that I make.
The 100 Blocks Sampler is a collection of quilt blocks from different issues of the Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks magazines. They have redrafted the blocks from 12″ down to 6″ and there are a variety of techniques used. This block is from Volume #2.
Quiltmaker has kits available for three different variations—red and white, reproduction and a traditional palette at QuiltandSewShop.com.
And the pattern only is available as well.
Here are some fun options for how to set this block – add borders and you have a table runner!
Sash between blocks and border #1 is cut 1-1/4″ and Border #2 is cut 2-1/4″; the runner finishes about 29-1/2″ x 11-1/2″.
Or make a few more blocks (12 shown here) and you have a table topper. If you add 3″ borders, it will measure about 23″ x 23″.
Kim Lapacek is hosting the 2016 Scrap Quilt challenge and I am happy to be the designer this month!
Be sure to visit her blog here for more details on the challenge and how to participate.
I love the mixed up sort of disorganized harmony that you get from making a quilt with scraps.
A Scrap is defined is a piece of fabric smaller than a fat quarter left over from a previous project either done by yourself or someone else. (from Persimon Dreams)
I want to share a few tips with you on how I approach scrappy-ness.
That’s my take on scraps….just be sure to do what gives you joy.
Here are some of my favorites….
Thanks for stopping by!
I’ve got a super quick fun block for you to add to your Splendid Sampler collection. It’s called Simple Simon.
My story involves my constant desire to figure out an easier way. If you ever watched the television show “McGyver”, that’s what some of my family members call me – my efforts are not limited to quilting :-)! You’ll see how this splendid little block starts out as a nine patch and emerges as Simple Simon.
First we are going to start out with a quick tutorial on seam allowance. Yes, this is an easy block, but seam allowance is still really important.
Lets get started!
What is a scant 1/4″? It’s important in quilting because it is just shy of a full 1/4″. It accommodates the thickness of the thread used to sew the seam.
You need 2 – 2″ x 2″ squares of scrap fabric.
Thank you for participating in the Quilt Dots “We Love Our Designers” Blog Tour!
Quilt Dots have quilt images on them…check out the Perkins Dry Goods collection here.
They come as magnets, pins, bookmarks or pendants.
And guess what? There will be a giveaway on February 14th.
To enter you need to “Like” the post on the Perkins Dry Goods Facebook page
(click on the image below to get there).
Also, be sure to visit the Quilt Dots blog to catch up on the designers you might have missed!
These are some of the quilts that are featured in the Dots! You can make these quilts too. They are available at PerkinsDryGoods.com
I am more than thrilled to be part of the Splendid Sampler Sew Along!The first block will be revealed on Valentine’s Day. Blocks will be released twice a week. Different colorways will be featured plus different settings for the finished blocks. Easy to keep up with, right?
Visit the Splendid Sampler website at here for more details and tutorials.
Join the Splendid Sampler Facebook group here and participate in the conversation!
I love this time of year. I get to take some time off and sew fun stuff (rather than deadline type things). Don’t get me wrong, I love, love, love designing and writing patterns. I love sewing them too. But even more, I love sewing to create stuff. We’re all “makers” of some kind aren’t we?
This delightful pattern was a gift from my friend Beth Helfter, EvaPaige Quilt Designs. I wasn’t sure I’d get it done before Christmas, but here is it on my kitchen table! You can find the pattern here at Beth’s website. She also has the tools you need to make this cute runner. The curves are created with the Leaves Galore “Petite” template by Sue Pelland Designs; the pattern includes instructions for cutting without the tool as well.
Thanks Beth!
MINI QUILT
This is the last month for the Aurifil Designer of the Month event! Aurifil Thread has asked twelve designers to each work up a mini quilt project.
Thank you for participating….be sure to submit an image of your quilt to the Flickr page to be entered in the drawing for Aurifil Thread.
WIN PRIZES!
Make the project – these are little quilts! Easy! To be entered in the drawing for a 12 Spool box of Aurifil thread ~ Send an image of your top ~ Quilted or NOT! to the Aurifil Flicker Page!
Read the interview and get the free pattern on the Aurifil blog here.
Thanks so very much for participating in the 2015 Aurifil Designer of the Month event!
MINI QUILT
Join in the Sew-Along each month during the Aurifil Designer of the Month event! Aurifil Thread has asked twelve designers to each work up a mini quilt project.
Look for new posts each month through the end of the year!
WIN PRIZES!
Make the project – these are little quilts! Easy! To be entered in the drawing for a 12 Spool box of Aurifil thread ~ Send an image of your top ~ Quilted or NOT! to the Aurifil Flicker Page!
Read the interview and get the free pattern on the Aurifil blog here.
Come back to my blog next month to see what I’ve got going on – it’s my turn next!
