Inside: Make a Cute Library Tote From PlacematsSummer is upon us and that means lots of free time for the kiddos. Lots of free time subsequently means lots of library time.We’re big readers and usually walk out of the library with armloads of books. Sometimes, I grab a reusable shopping bag; but those get scattered and forgotten in the car.And they’re huge and floppy, the book corners ... Read More about Make a Cute Library Tote From Placemats
How to Make a Hawaiian Quilt
Inside: How to Make a Hawaiian QuiltWelcome Shannon Brinkley to the site today. Today she is sharing a little about Hawaiian Quilts and how you can be a part of this amazing tradition!This page contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure here.Each month in my online quilt guild, Meander, we explore a different quilt-making style. In month one, we kicked things off by ... Read More about How to Make a Hawaiian Quilt
How to Make a Modern Mosaic Quilt Block
Inside: How to Make a Modern Mosaic Quilt BlockWhen looking at quilt blocks for this series I always search for something unique or special about a block.This quilt block is one with lots of names, and none of them are consistent. In my EQ8 software this block is called Mosaic #5.If you look up mosaic quilt blocks, you'll see them named Mosaic #1, Mosaic #2, etc. And none of these ... Read More about How to Make a Modern Mosaic Quilt Block
How to Make a Triangle Quilt
Inside: How to Make a Triangle QuiltToday, I'm sharing a sweet baby quilt that goes together quickly. The secret to this quilt is the Creative Grids 60-Degree Diamond Ruler because that's where the cutting magic happens.For my particular quilt I used a Rolie Polie with 2 1/2" strips, but you can skip the strip piecing and use any fabric you have which would make this quilt even ... Read More about How to Make a Triangle Quilt
Easy Sailboat Quilt Block
Inside: Easy Sailboat Quilt BlockThe Sailboat Quilt Block is such a fun block! This quilt block pattern goes together easily with some simple shapes (made with a multipurpose ruler) and our fun HST (Half Square Triangles).A Little History A very long time ago, it is said that the Sailboat Quilt Block was made to signal the presence of nearby waters or boats.There are several ... Read More about Easy Sailboat Quilt Block
What is a Longarm Computer and When You Should Purchase
Inside: What is a Longarm Computer and When You Should PurchaseOver the past few years I have certainly evolved on my longarm quilting journey. When I first started exploring the idea of purchasing a longarm I started with a simple frame and a domestic machine. This was an affordable way to test the waters and see if I even liked quilting on a frame instead of a sit-down machine.Since I ... Read More about What is a Longarm Computer and When You Should Purchase