Do you need a quilting design wall? Mine is a super helper – from organizing my blocks to creating layouts. I’ve had different kinds of design walls over the years and all of them were essential for making quilts. In this post I’m sharing a roundup of DIY and B-U-Y ideas for your own. And you don’t need a massive…
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Quilting Design Wall Ideas: DIY or BUY
Aurora Block of the Month: Lone Star, Snowflake or Modern Medallion?
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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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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