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Hey there? So you're interested in Quilting?  You've come to the right place!

Whether you're looking for free quilt patterns, or you want to learn how to sew, improve your current quilting skills we are here to help. 

We love quilters of all ages and skill levels. I hope you find something you like in our quilting community!

Our site has been around since 2008 and we have loads of free quilting tutorials and free quilt patterns.

Introducing the New Fox Farm Fabric Collection

navy and white herringbone quilt on white wall

Herringbone Baby Quilt Pattern using 8 at a time HST Method

Simple Fat Quarter Table Runner Tutorial

How to Make a Quilt from Start to Finish

Quilted Table runner on table with dishes

How to Make a Quilted Table Runner

let's stay home quilt pattern on stairs

Introducing the Let’s Stay Home Quilt Pattern

Let’s Stay Home Quilt Pattern & Quilt Along

Vintage Hankie Quilt Pattern

How to Make a Vintage Hankie Quilt

The Lake Days Quilt Block; Block Two in the Just For Fun Quilt Block Series

quilt as you go patchwork pillow

How to Make a Patchwork Pillow using Quilt As You Go Method

Tools for beginning quilters

Quilting for Beginners: Recommended Supplies

Gingham quilt pattern on white wall

Gingham Daydream Quilt Pattern – Updated and Refreshed!

20+ Mini Quilt Patterns You Can Make in a Weekend

good vibes quilt at beach

Introducing the Letter Board Alphabet Quilt Pattern

Join me at the Mod Bee Online Quilting Conference!

Valentine Heart Coaster on white table

Quilted Heart Valentine Coaster Tutorial

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Splendid Sampler Blue Ribbon Quilt Block

Star Quilt Block of the Month

Under the Stars Quilt Block Pattern – Just for Fun Quilt Along

Star Quilt Block of the Month

Announcing the Just for Fun Quilt Block of the Month

Let's Be Mermaids Fabric on bolts

Introducing the Let’s Be Mermaids Fabric Line

Reader Favorite Craft, Sewing and DIY projects

Reader Favorite Tutorials & Projects in 2018

Santa's Snack Mat a Christmas Mini Quilt Tutorial

Santa’s Snack Mat – a Christmas Mini Quilt Tutorial

Santa's Hat Shop Christmas Quilt Pattern

New Christmas Quilt Pattern! The Santa’s Hat Shop Quilt

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Hello! It’s nice to meet you.

I’m Melissa. I like to design things, like fabric, printables, and projects.

I’m also a Mom and a Maker. I am like most of you, just trying to do my best every day. Some days I succeed, many days I fail.  I find joy in creating, if you do too, then I hope that you find something here bring a little “happy” to your life.  Find out more about me here.

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  • Weekend mantra: “It’s time to buy the pumpkins” 🎃. Happy October friends ❤️
  • Last week I got a hair brained idea — I love it when I have those 😂😂. I realized that if I added faces to my padded storage bins pattern I could turn the bins into a little trio of Halloween characters. 🎃 👻 🧟‍♂️. I shared a sneak peek of the project on stories last week and I’m happy now to let you know that the pattern modifications are up! If you buy the PDF pattern in my shop it comes with an extra download to add a handle to the bins and the patterns for the faces.  If you buy a print pattern just shoot me an email and I’ll send you the updates.  You can find all the details and link #ontheblog just use the link in my bio! . (hint: the pattern is on sale for this week only!! - and there are Christmas characters coming in December! 🎅🏼 🧝‍♂️)
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  • You guys know I love my Cricut machine. 😍 I use it for everything from creating appliqués to T-shirt’s for our family vacations. If you have an older Cricut machine and have wanted to upgrade to the newer Maker or Explore 2 now is a great time! @officialcricut is offering you a great deal when you trade up! You don’t even have to mail them your old machine. Full details are on their website. Or swipe to the next slide. ➡️ There is a swipe up link in my stories!  If you trade up now you’ve still got plenty of time to get cracking on all of those Holiday gifts and crafts! #cricutmade #cricutmaker
  • Confession: I don’t hate Monday’s. I actually kinda like them. I love the opportunity to “start fresh” and try to spend part of my day making goals for the week.  What’s on your “to make” list this week? ✂️ ✂️✂️ I’m hoping to finish a Halloween bucket pattern and write an apron tutorial this week! Wish me luck. (Project in photo is a simple patchwork quilt tutorial that you can find on the blog - fabric is #letsbemermaidsfabric ) #rileyblakedesigns #sewistsofinstagram #quiltersofinstagram #quiltswirl
  • The temperature gauge may say 90 degrees but I’m still getting out my Fall and Halloween decorations this weekend! This quilt is one of my favorites and I look forward to pulling it out every Halloween! 🎃 👻 It’s called #halloweenhaberdashery and you can find it in my shop (linked in my bio). I love popping on intsa and seeing all of your makes with the pattern! There are so many cute quilts - you guys are all so creative! .
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  • So funny thing. The other day I was driving down the street right when school let out. A line of yellow school buses pulled out on to the road and it occurred to me that I FORGOT that school started! 😂 After 19+ years of planning for school this is the first year that we didn’t have anyone to “get ready” for the first day. This new phase of life is going to take some getting used to! (Our youngest graduated fro HS last June). I also wanted to tell you guys that my son found out where he will be serving as a missionary! — I’ve mentioned him a lot on stories and many of you have asked if we knew where he was going yet! He found out last week that he’s headed to the Houston Texas South mission. (We are LDS- I don’t share religion here but many asked why he wasn’t in college yet- so I’m sharing today ❤️) He heads to Mexico City in December to learn Spanish for 6 weeks then heads to Texas. He’s very excited and we are so excited for him!! Although I’m not sure if I’m ready for a totally “kid free” house! 😳
  • A couple of weeks ago a new and very cute resident moved into my craft room. The new @officialcricut EasyPress mini. This little guy is just the right size for adding iron on to small items like hats and shoes. It’s also the perfect size to use as a table side iron when quilting!  I shared my full review along with a tutorial to monogram a baseball hat #ontheblog last week. To see it just click the link in my bio and then click go to home page (you can also use the search box -at the top of the page - it’s pretty slick!).
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