Aurora block of the month is my version of a Lone Star QUILT…or yours. I heart Lone Star quilts. My Aurora block of the month modern triangle quilt was designed with a Lone Star quilt in my heart. Living in Houston, Texas for a spell made me fall for them. Aurora BOM is my take on that Texas treasure. Like…
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Aurora Block of the Month: Lone Star, Snowflake or Modern Medallion?
How to Choose a Block of the Month Program
Selecting a block of the month quilt is fun, and well, overwhelming. With so many choices for block of the month programs, where do you start? You could start with a quilt pattern you’re gushing over. But lemme tell ya – that’s just the start. And yeah, loving the quilt already is a great first step. How much time do…
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Designing Quilt Patterns with Modern Triangles
Designing quilt patterns with modern triangles is a fun way to play with composition and principles of design. Compose your own modern triangle designs using my five mini example tutorials. You only need a few supplies to discover techniques that just plain work! Key Takeaways Designing Quilt Patterns the Playful Way Ditch stitching with me for a no-sew, no seam…
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11 Lovely Heart Quilt Patterns
Heart quilt patterns are Cupid-approved all year long! Quilters make theirs with love, and you know it, LOTS of time. And that’s okay, because we sew in the name of love. Show your love to a special someone from my list of modern picks for a quilty love gesture. Heart quilt patterns are their own genre and timeless. Pass them…
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Rainbow Quilt Designs: 9 Ways to Make Inspired Rainbow Quilts
Rainbow quilt designs and color palettes are a fun way to create. The rainbow spectrum is a built-in palette. And who doesn’t love color?! Always, always have loved rainbow color palettes. And quilts made with them. Rainbow palettes are sometimes predictable but never boring. Which makes it impossible to look away from a rainbow quilt. I like that in a…
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