Chips and Salsa Quilt in Floral: So I made this quilt months ago....months and months ago actually but didn't get around to binding it until yesterday! The pattern is our Chips and Salsa Quilt Pattern that I originally sewed up using all solids (except for the floral binding). And while I have loved the solid versions of it I also really like how the floral version turned out. It has a completely different feel to it! I used one of my favorite lines that Melissa from Polka ... View the Post
City Center Quilt Pattern
City Center Quilt Pattern: Today we are excited to release our City Center Quilt Pattern! The City Center Quilt Pattern is made up of traditional style Courthouse Steps quilt blocks. Courthouse Step quilt blocks are actually a variation of the Log Cabin block which enjoyed it’s rise to fame during the Civil War and has been a staple in the quilting world ever since. Like the Log Cabin, the Courthouse Steps block is built around a center square. But unlike the Log Cabin whose ... View the Post
Color and Print Choices for Quilting
Color and Print Choices for Quilting: Today we thought it would be fun to share a mini trunk show of sorts to demonstrate how color and print choices can affect your quilt patterns. For example this quilt: and this quilt: are both made from our "Make it Over the Weekend" Quilt Pattern but, they look like completely different quilts! However, the only real difference is fabric choice. (And one is quilted while the other has been tied...other than that they are exactly ... View the Post
How to Make Half Rectangle Triangles
How to Make Half Rectangle Triangles: Recently I have really enjoyed making and incorporating half rectangle triangles into my projects. They are easy to make and are a fun twist on traditional half square triangles. Here's how to make them: #1. Cut out two rectangles that are the exact same size from coordinating fabric. #2. Cut each rectangle in half diagonally. #3. Switch and pair up the coordinating halves...lining them up the way you want them to look in ... View the Post
Modern Farmhouse Quilt Pattern
We are super excited today to release a new quilt pattern! This pattern goes along with our fabric line Modern Farmhouse through Riley Blake Designs and is a super fast and fun one to sew up. I love the look of it....it just reminds me of a nod to yesterday's quilts with the added bonus of a modern color palette that I love. So much my style! The Modern Farmhouse Quilt Pattern is made for beginners to advanced quilters and is made to be used and loved over and over again. A perfect ... View the Post
How to Use your Rotary Cutter, Acrylic Guide Ruler, and Cutting Mat
How to Use your Rotary Cutter, Acrylic Guide Ruler, and Cutting Mat. Here's a quick video walking you through how to use these awesome tools for cutting your quilting fabric...or at least how I use them! Happy Quilting and cut safely! *Don't have a rotary cutter, ruler, and mat? You can find a great starter set HERE on Amazon. (affiliate link) *For more great sewing tool ideas check out THIS POST. *And...pin the image below to save for later! ... View the Post
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