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New Sampler Quilt – Bayside BOM Part 1
Hi! I thought that this week was as good a time as any to get started on a new sampler quilt Block of the Month (BOM) project, and this one’s fun! Some of you are lucky enough to be enjoying ...
How to Make Faux Piped Binding
Hi! This week I thought I’d share a quick tutorial on how to make faux (fake) piped binding. This is an easy and super effective way of adding a bit of wow to your finished quilt, and a bindi...
Pineapple (Block) Pincushion Pattern
Hi! Who doesn’t love a bit of alliteration? And what’s not to love about this gorgeous and oh-so-handy Pineapple Pincushion Pattern?? This striking little pincushion was in our Premium ...
Wedding and Bridal Quilts – Then and Now
Hi! Playing around online this week, I came across a mention of Bridal quilts, and this led me down the ‘rabbit hole’ of a bit more research into this style of quilt. I found it reall...
Designing Modoko Motifs
Hi! This week we have another fun class review for you of a CreativeSpark class on designing modoko motifs. The class is called “Modoko Madness” from Shannon and Jason, and was a practi...
Basic Clutch Purse Pattern
Hi! It’s been a little while since I shared a pattern, and today I thought you might like this quick and easy Basic Clutch Purse Pattern. I find this size purse is super handy – it...
How To Create Stained Glass Quilts
Hi! Today we’re reprinting an article we published several years ago in the Online Quilt Magazine with a quick ‘how to’ for piecing stained glass quilts. Do any online search on...
Exploring Blocks Sampler Quilt – Month 10 to Finish!!
Hi! I’m so excited to be able to bring you the final instalment of our Exploring Blocks Sampler Quilt today!! I know you’ve been working hard on these assorted blocks over the past mo...
Have You Cross Stitched a Quilt Block?
Hi! I don’t know about you, but I’m always on the lookout for fun ways of mixing things up a bit with my quiltmaking, and as I do enjoy some hand stitching as well, what better way to m...
Exploring Blocks Sampler Quilt – Month 9
Hi! It’s time for the last set of blocks in our Exploring Blocks Sampler Quilt, and we’ll be finishing with 4 blocks based on the Calico Puzzle block this month. So without further ado,...