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15 Flying Geese Quilts for Inspiration

I really love the flying geese block in quilting. I love its simple shape, the fact that it is so versatile and that it can really show off fabric and shape in a quilt. The name comes from the middle triangle being “the flying goose” and the two smaller triangles representing “the sky” around it. If you need a good tutorial for making a Flying Geese block you can go here. TUTORIAL for Flying Geese Blocks. And once you know how to make one flying geese block....you are ready to make any size! ... View the Post

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Modern Quilt Along–A 2017 Series

  This year for our quilting series we have decided to do something completely different. One day in the car while eating our "business lunch" (because the restaurant was too freezing) we started talking about and finalized this Modern Quilt Along series in a matter of minutes. And we are both so excited about it! It is a topic that both liZ and I are super interested in, so why not make a series about it? And then you can join us too---because in quilting, the more the ... View the Post

Four Corners Fabrics· Patterns· Quilt· Riley Blake

Plus Quilt Pattern Release

Today we are excited to release our Plus Quilt Pattern! I LOVE LOVE LOVE plus quilts and between Elizabeth and I we have made dozens of variations of them.   Like this one for our first Quilt Market Booth where we were able to use our Four Corners Fabric mixed with black velvet: I love velvet....   And this one with Art Gallery prints that Elizabeth made almost two years ago: Which, if I remember correctly, is the quilt that set us off on the plus quilt ... View the Post

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The Desert Oasis Quilt is HERE!!!

The Desert Oasis Quilt pattern is finally HERE!  This is a quilt that we made to launch our very first fabric line Four Corners and has been one of my favorite quilts I've ever made. Mostly because I love black and white....and I love simple modern shapes. But mostly I love this quilt because it is made for even the most beginner quilter.....the instructions show how to do everything including bind your quilt! ... View the Post

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15 Free Quilt Patterns that Use Precuts!

If you are new to quilting sometimes the best way to start is by using pre-cut fabric bundles.  There are many variety of bundles of fabrics and some can be confusing...but be confused no more!  And although each fabric company has a different name for their pre-cuts here are the general definitions. Fat Quarter-Fat quarters are pre-cut pieces of cotton fabric. They are taken from one yard of fabric, cut in half lengthwise,and then in half width-wise. The dimensions are approximately 18" x ... View the Post