How to Sew Rose Quilt Blocks | Stitch & Flip Piecing Tutorial

How to Sew Rose Quilt Blocks | Stitch & Flip Piecing Tutorial

Beautiful to look at and heavenly to smell, roses have always been my favorite flower. The rose is also a flower with a history rich in meaning. In the spiritual tradition I belong to, roses and their scent symbolize many good things: the divine Mother and her spirit at work in the world, angels, miracles,…

How to Sew Crazy T-Shirt Quilt Blocks

How to Sew Crazy T-Shirt Quilt Blocks

Tools and Supplies Lightweight or featherweight fusible interfacing, either woven or non-woven. I like Pellon 911FF, but there are also good interfacings available from Thermoweb, June Tailor, and other manufacturers. Basting Spray OR wash-away glue stick OR straight pins Rotary cutter See-through cutting ruler Thin (preferably see-through) pressing cloth or large piece of scrap quilting…

Fat Quarter Giveaway — 28 Neutrals from Moda Fabrics

Fat Quarter Giveaway — 28 Neutrals from Moda Fabrics

Update: This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered. Everyone Needs Neutrals Bold colors and prints are wonderful things to have in your fabric stash, but if that’s all you use, they can be too much of a good thing. You need neutral fabrics too — calm, unobtrusive fabrics that help harmonize contrasting…

Best Quilts of 2020 — The Road to California Quilt Show Highlights

Best Quilts of 2020 — The Road to California Quilt Show Highlights

In January, my friend Mary and I visited the 2020 Road to California quilt show. It was like visiting a pop-up museum packed with of quilts of astonishing craftsmanship and creativity. Every corner you turned revealed something new and beautiful. These four videos from Jolly Molly TV (thank you, Jolly Molly!) give you just a…

Charm Squares Place Mat: a Fun First Project for Children
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Charm Squares Place Mat: a Fun First Project for Children

There’s nothing young children love more than spending time with grownups, helping them do grown-up things. Teaching your child to make a simple quilt is a fun way to spend time together and teach your child the pride of creating something that is both beautiful and useful. Is Your Child Ready to Start Quilting? A…