Spiderweb Quilting: Walking Foot Tutorial
Add a spooky flair of spiderweb quilting to your Halloween projects with this step-by-step walking foot tutorial. Anyone can master this technique that can be adapted to any block-based quilt and pairs well with the Sweet Pixel Quilts Candy Corn Charm free pattern. The instructions separate the design and quilting process, which makes this great for beginner quilters. The results, however, are intricate and appealing. Happy Halloween!
How to Break Free from a Quilting Funk
Discover how to break free from a quilting funk and rekindle your creative fire with practical strategies. This blog post guides you through methods to revive your enthusiasm, adjust your mindset, and prioritize quilting. Learn to tap into nostalgia, set up productive habits, and find joy in the process. Embrace the mantra that quilting is meant to be fun and explore ways to minimize resistance. Whether you join a sewing group or quilt first thing in the morning, these insights will help you navigate creative blocks and rediscover the joy of quilting.
The Gin & Tonic Quilt Pattern
The Gin and Tonic quilt pattern is minimal and striking. This two color intermediate pattern uses inset circle blocks and comes together quick.
Friendship Star Quilted Notebook Cover Tutorial
Make a quick, scrap-busting notebook cover with this free tutorial! The cover features a friendship star and is an excellent gift.
5 Walking Foot Quilting Techniques That Anyone Can Do!
Check out these quick and versatile walking foot quilting designs that even beginner quilters can master! The walking foot is a powerful attachment for your domestic sewing machine that make it possible for you to beautifully quilt your own modern quilts!
Freezer Paper FPP Pillow Tutorial
The freezer paper method of foundation paper piecing can save you a lot of material and time. Learn how by making this quilted throw pillow with a free quilt block template!
My Top 5 Finishes of 2022
New Year is always a time for looking back at the past year and looking ahead at the new one. Here are my favorite quilt finishes from 2022. I hope you can reflect on your quilting journey from the past year and be inspired for 2023! Happy New Year!
The Candy Corn Picnic Quilt: Free Pattern!
This is a free throw-size quilt pattern that uses the Candy Corn Charm foundation paper piecing (FPP) template. Capture the Halloween spirit with this adorable quilt pattern! Instructions for a scrappy version as well as a traditionally colored version are included.
The Ascend Quilt Pattern
The Ascend quilt pattern by Sweet Pixel Quilts is a foundatin paper piecing pattern perfect for beginners! The pattern is written for four quilt sizes and comes with detailed instructions. The pattern motif is perfect for playing with color, lighting, and motion concepts.
Ideas for Quilt Backings
Check out my four favorite quilt backs and their advantages and drawbacks. For too many quilters, quilt backing is an afterthought. But these ideas can help you pick the perfect quilt backing from the beginning of your design process!
The Wave Hello Pattern
Introducing my first pattern! The Wave Hello Pattern uses precut 2-1/2” strips and is available for FREE! See the motivation and rationale for this pattern, as well as how to get it for yourself!
