Miriam Ronne One of my favorite parts of a quilt project is the selection of fabrics.
This process can be a bit tricky and overwhelming since there are thousands of options, either in-store or online, to choose from.
I’d like to make choosing fabric for a quilt easier for you by sharing some of my tips and ideas on selecting fabric colors.
This decision should be a fun step in the quilt-making process, and I’m excited to show you how to make it just that — a lot of fun!
One of the first blocks you learn how to make is the half square triangle or HST, and usually, it is used in conjunction with other pieces to create a more elaborate block.
But did you know there are entire quilt patterns that only call for HST blocks?
In this post, I'm going to show you some simple half-square triangle quilt patterns, a few free half-square triangle quilt patterns along with some paid patterns, and some more complex patterns that will use HST blocks to create a quilt top.
My favorite time of year is Christmas, and a great way to get into the holiday spirit is by creating a Christmas quilt to decorate my home.
There are so many different beautiful styles of Christmas quilts that you can easily find one that matches your personal style and design preference.
I’ve rounded up 25 Merry and Bright Christmas quilt patterns (even a few free Christmas quilt patterns) for you to check out and put you into the holly jolly mood.
So you’ve just created your gorgeous quilt top, and you can’t wait to try it out, but first, you have to quilt it.
When trying to decide how to quilt your quilt, it can be a little overwhelming with all the different types of stitching. Plus, there’s the option to send it out to a longarm quilter as well.
I personally love to do my own quilting, as it just adds that extra personal touch and handmade feel to my projects. In this tutorial, I am going to show you the following:
Before we jump right into the tutorial, I want to go over two of the biggest questions that come up when talking about FMQ.
Free motion quilting is a quilting style that you do with your home sewing machine.
As the name implies, you use “free motion” to create designs with your stitches.
A beautiful quilt involves getting many details right.
Precisely pressed seams on your quilt blocks represent one of those things that can make a massive difference in the outcome.
Flat and straight seams ensure that blocks fit together correctly.
A fantastic tool for getting every block smooth and perfect is a wool pressing mat for quilting.
Not only can a wool pressing pad improve the quality of your quilt blocks, but it also makes ironing more efficient.
You will spend less time pressing and more time being creative.
If you’ve done any kind of search for quilt patterns or quilt inspiration, chances are you have seen the versatile, beautiful flying geese quilt pattern.
The flying geese block is such a great block since it is quick to construct, fun to make, and you can use it in a variety of ways.
It can work as a border or use it repeatedly to make a complete quilt top.
It definitely needs to be a staple in any quilter’s block catalog.
Today, I will go over some interesting facts about the flying geese block and give you a quick, simple flying geese tutorial.