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We have come to the end of our Seasonal Safari Quilt row along! Today we are going to talk about how to finish our quilt by stitching the rows together. To see all of the posts in this series you can CLICK HERE. Can you believe it? We’ve made it to the END of…
Welcome to Row 2 of our Seasonal Safari row along. If you’d like to see all of the posts in this series as of today, you can CLICK HERE. We have made it to the last row in our row along! Which is row 2. I saved it for last simply because it builds on…
Today we are moving on to row 1 in our Seasonal Safari Quilt Row Along. If you are joining us now, welcome! This is the 5th row in the series. To see all of the rows posted thus far you can CLICK HERE. If there is a row that you don’t see, that means that…
Welcome back to our Seasonal Safari Row Along! This week we are going to be stitching up a bunch of half square triangles to make row 3 of our quilt. To see all of the posts in this series CLICK HERE. Hey Guys! Are you ready to start stitching again? A few weeks ago we learned…
Welcome back to the Seasonal Safari Quilt Row Along. If you are new here you can see all of the rows posted as of today by clicking HERE. Today we are going to make row 5 which is a row of flying geese blocks! If you like this quilt then you may also like this…
Welcome to week 2 of the Seasonal Safari Row Along. This week we are going to learn how to make Flying Geese Blocks as we create row 6 of the quilt. I hope you’re excited to continue the Seasonal Safari Quilt Row Along! I’m really glad to hear that so many of you want to join…
Today kicks off our Seasonal Safari Quilt Row Along! I hope that you will join us! This is the first tutorial in the series and we are “starting in the middle” and creating Row 4 of the quilt! Keep reading to find out how to join in. Hi guys! I hope you’re excited to start…
Please join me this Fall as we complete this fun Seasonal Safari Quilt! I’m offering it as a free quilt row along to celebrate the release of my new Safari Party fabric line! Keep reading to find out how to participate! You can now buy a PDF with the entire quilt pattern (instead of clicking…
Welcome back to our Summer Quilt Along! This is week 5 and we are working on row 4 which is also the center row of the quilt. Before we jump into this weeks blocks, a bit of housekeeping. You can see all of the blog posts as of this date for the Quilt Along here:…
I’m thrilled to introduce you to my newest quilt pattern, the Spooky Shelfie Pattern! This Halloween sampler quilt pattern is a unique take on a bookshelf quilt and features a variety of picture Halloween Quilt blocks. I know that it’s May, and it seems funny to release a Halloween quilt pattern right now, but one…
Add a little “sparkle” to your year by participating in the 2023 Polka Dot Chair Block of the Month program. Make a quilt one month at a time with our Starlight Sparkler quilt pattern. You’ll build your skills as the year progresses and have a lot of fun in the process! This year we’re making the…
Add a little “sparkle” to your year by participating in the 2022 Polka Dot Chair Block of the Month program. Sew along with us as we create the Sparkle More Quilt! This is the 4th year that we’ve offered a Block of the Month quilt! This year’s theme is “Sparkle” because I think we all…
Today I thought it would be fun to share a bit of my progress in the All the Hearts Quilt Along with you! The All the Hearts Quilt Along is a year-long block of the month program, which the Polka Dot Chair Pattern Shop is hosting. It will walk you through the steps of creating…
Welcome to week one of the Santa’s Hat Shop Christmas quilt along! We are kicking things off by chatting a bit about design suggestions for your quilt. We will discuss fabric choices, color value, and alternate layouts. Let’s Go! For those of you who have joined, I’m so excited to have you on this quilt…
Block 3 in our Choose Happiness Quilt Along was just released! It’s called, Calm Seas, want to play along? Keep reading to find out how. A lot has changed in the world since our last block was released. I’m sure that all of you are feeling the effects and range of emotions associated with the…
We’ve reached the end of our Just for Fun Quilt along! The Just for Fun quilt along is a year-long modern inspired quilt series designed to help you build your quilting skills. This block is the last quilt block in the series. I’ve named it the Road Trip quilt block. We’ve reached the end of…
Welcome back to the Just for Fun Quilt Along! Today I’m sharing block 5 in the quilt along, which I have named the Bike Ride Quilt Block. Hi Friends! I know that you have been anxiously awaiting the next block in our Just For Fun Quilt Along! About the Just for Fun Quilt Along: Each…
We’ve come to the end of our Summer Quilt along! It’s time to wrap things up and chat about how to finish your quilt. This post marks the close of our Lets Stay Home Quilt along. If you’re not done with your quilt, please keep working on it! This won’t be the last you hear…
It’s time for the next block in our Just for Fun Quilt Along Series! This month we are celebrating summer with a Churn Dash Quilt Block that I’m calling “Salt and Sand”. About the Just for Fun Quilt Along: There are few things I love more than the beach. Unfortunately, the closest beach to where…
Welcome to week 3 of the Let’s Stay Home quilt along. This week we are making two rows of Ohio Star Quilt Blocks! Hi Guys! I hope that you are having fun with our quilt along! I’ve absolutely loved seeing your progress. Thanks for sharing it with me on Facebook & Instagram (and a few…
Who’s ready to make some House Quilt Blocks? These little blocks might be my favorites from the Let’s Stay Home Quilt-along! There are so many fun ways to customize them. Welcome to week two of the Let’s Stay Home Quilt Along. If you’re new here you can see all of the posts in this series…
Who’s ready for a fun summer quilt along? Please join us as we make the Let’s Stay Home Quilt. I’m breaking down the process one row at a time for you and hope that you’ll join us! Welcome to the first week of our Let’s Stay Home Quilt Along. If you’re new here: Before we…
Today I’m so excited to announce something that I’ve been working on for months! I’m hosting a summer quilt along for the Let’s Stay Home Quilt pattern. I have partnered with Fat Quarter Shop to bring you a series of videos teaching you how to make the quilt! I know that video is something that…
Today I’m excited to share with you the 3rd block in our Just for Fun Quilt Along. This block is called Sunshine and Stars. If you’re new here, welcome! You can jump right into the quilt along. Happy May! Are you guys reading for the next block in our Quilt Along? If you’re new here,…
Hi everyone! I’ve been waiting to announce a fun new quilt along coming late Spring. I didn’t want to say anything until we had all of the details ironed out but word of mouth has spread a bit more than I was anticipating and I’ve been getting a lot of questions about the Let’s Stay…
I’m so excited to start our Block of the Month series! The quilt pattern is called, Just for Fun, and the first block in the series is called Under the Stars. It is inspired by my love of summer evening outdoors! Keep reading to find out how to make the block, to see all the posts…
I’m so excited to hear that so many of you are excited about participating in the quilt along. This is the 2nd post in the series. If you’re reading this later (as in after the quilt along is over), you can click through all the posts by clicking HERE. If you’re reading it during the…
Who wants to make a fun Halloween Quilt?!? If you’re looking for a new Halloween quilting project, I invite you to participate in our Halloween Haberdashery Quilt Along. You’ll make this fun Witch’s Hat quilt and improve your quilting skills at the same time! Please keep reading for more information about joining our quilt along. …
One of the most frequent comments I get is  “I’d like to make a quilt but I don’t know where to start”.  With this in mind I designed this simple chevron quilt project. It  would be a great place to start if you’ve never made a quilt before. If you are an…
Sarah Ashford is back with us again today to share a free rainbow quilted pencil pouch pattern. I love this bright and colorful project and that Sarah is using it as a sign of hope and optimism! A rainbow is a symbol of hope. And during this lockdown period, the symbol of the rainbow has…
If you’re looking for a fun summer quilt project then you may just love my new Patchwork Safari Quilt pattern. It’s a fun quilt to stitch up, and can be made in a few different sizes. Keep reading to find out more! My next fabric line with Riley Blake Designs, Safari Party hits stores this…
Learn how to turn a few pieces from a fabric panel into an adorable, feminine, quilted tote bag perfect for all your spring and summer adventures! Follow along with our easy-to-follow step-by-step sewing directions to create your tote bag! In the last few fabric collections I’ve designed, I’ve included a panel specifically designed to make…
Join me as I sew along with the Riley Blake Designs quilt block challenge! This week’s free quilt block pattern is Square Pegs and is a pattern for a 10″ finished quilt block featuring a row of squares crisscrossing the block. Welcome to week eleven of the Riley Blake Quilt Block challenge. I actually forgot…
The Time Waits for No One quilt block is block ten of the Riley Blake Designs quilt block challenge. This free quilt block pattern features several Quarter Square Triangles and was designed by Karen Walker. It’s a new month, which means new block patterns for the 2024 Riley Blake Designs Quilt block challenge! As a…
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Quilting, a time-honored craft that combines creativity and precision, relies heavily on accurate fabric cutting. This guide will walk you through the process of using a rotary cutter and ruler to cut fabric accurately for your quilting projects. Three must-have tools for all quilters are the rotary cutter, cutting mat, and quilt ruler. Precise fabric…
Grab some plastic canvas and yarn, and stitch up this adorable, festive Midcentury Modern House Christmas Ornament! I absolutely LOVE the Mid-century modern aesthetic, especially the unique architecture. For this tutorial, I thought creating an adorable flamingo pink Midcentury House Ornament complete with a snow-topped roof and a festive wreath above the door would be…
I’m excited to share a simple, scrap-friendly, quilted Christmas stocking pattern. These mini Christmas stockings are just the right size to hold a gift card or to hang on your Christmas tree. Learn how to make them with our free sewing pattern. When I created my first Snowbound Santa hat, I knew I wanted to…
🎄✨ Embrace the festive spirit and add a touch of warmth to your holiday décor with our charming quilted mini Christmas tree skirt sewing pattern! Today, I’m excited to be sharing an update for a free Christmas tree skirt pattern project that I shared here years ago! The mini tree skirt pattern has been tweaked…
Our November Free Mug Rug Pattern is a festive, fun, free-motion quilted Christmas Tree Mug rug. Not only is this a great way to practice your free motion quilting skills, but it also makes the perfect gift! It’s time for a festive make!!! ‘Tis the season to deck the halls, trim the tree, and indulge…
Julia of Bayhill Studio is back with us again today, sharing another retro-inspired Christmas craft with all of you! This tutorial for a plastic canvas gift card holder can be adapted in many ways and is a great way to make giving a gift card a little more special this holiday season! Hello, friends! It’s…