Miriam Ronne, Author at Quiltdom

7 Top Wool Pressing Mats For Quilters

February 27, 2021January 18, 2021 by Miriam Ronne

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.

9 Beautiful And Sweet Baby Quilt Kits

March 22, 2021January 11, 2021 by Miriam Ronne

One of my favorite quilt projects to work on is a baby quilt.

There’s just something about making a quilt for a new little bundle of joy that makes the project even more special and precious to me.

I know it can be overwhelming to figure out how much fabric to buy (especially if you are ordering online) or trying to match colors and patterns together, especially for beginner quilters.

In this post, I want to show you a few precut baby quilt kits along with several baby quilt kits for beginners that will help take all the guesswork out of making your next baby quilt.

5 Of The Best Quilt Design Software Programs

March 21, 2021January 6, 2021 by Miriam Ronne

Have you been itching to create your own quilt patterns but have no idea how to begin?

Or maybe you’ve seen a quilt pattern that you like, but it could definitely use some tweaking.

Did you know there are software programs out there that you can purchase and use to create your very own quilt designs and patterns?

Today I’m going to go over five different quilting software options and show you the best quilt design software.

29 Fun And Fabulous Quilt Patterns For Children

March 21, 2021January 4, 2021 by Miriam Ronne

Kids love to have a theme for their bedrooms, whether it be cars, animals, princesses, superheroes — this list could go on and on.

But what if you can’t find the perfect blanket in a store for your little one’s dream bedroom?

I’ve gathered up some fabulous inspiration for you to check out for easy quilt patterns for kids.

Hopefully, these will help your imagination take over and create that perfect centerpiece for your child’s bedroom.

A Super Simple Flying Geese Quilt Tutorial

February 23, 2021December 23, 2020 by Miriam Ronne

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.

How To Applique A Quilt: A Simple Tutorial

February 26, 2021December 14, 2020 by Miriam Ronne

Have you ever considered doing an applique quilt, but you’re not quite sure how to begin?

Or maybe you think you need some “next level skills” to create applique pieces.

Say no more because, in this post, I will tell you all about applique and how to execute it.

My goal is to give you the tools and confidence to make beautiful applique pieces for your next quilt project.

What is Applique Quilting?

So, what exactly is applique quilting?

Applique will be a piece of fabric cut into the desired shape, whether it is hearts, letters, animals, or other designs that you then apply to your quilt top. The possibilities are, literally, endless when it comes to applique. It’s one of my favorite techniques to use to embellish or personalize a quilt.

Applique is a great option if you want a complex shape on a quilt top. For example, the quilt that I will be making for this tutorial has a deer silhouette applique.

Trying to create that using patchwork or even paper piecing would have been difficult, and I wouldn’t get those beautiful curves and precise points for the antlers. But with applique, I was able to draw the silhouette by hand and create the perfect shape and size for this large centerpiece. More on that later.