For this months edition of our "Quilt Block of the Month" we are going to show you how to use a PLAIN, SQUARE BLOCK to make a quilt. That's it...a block...a square piece of fabric...no cutting, ironing, or fancy moves...just a bunch of squares sewn together to create something fabulous. So, if you are ready to give quilting a try check out some of these ideas. I swear if you can sew a (semi) straight line you can sew up one of these quilt tops! If you haven't sewn quilt tops before ... View the Post
Black and White Modern Baby Quilt
This tutorial was originally posted on Riley Blake Designs last month, but it really is one of my favorite things as of late! I have actually made two more with the same colors and designs in lap sizes (just add two more rows!) and they are gifted to their homes already. I also love the black and white modern baby quilt because it is gender neutral and makes a darling play mat or a toddler bed quilt as well. And if you have never made a plus quilt---they are simple and fast and you can have ... View the Post
Valentine “I Love you because…” Quilt
I have had this idea in my head for a couple of years to do a Valentine's quilt for the family. And not just any Valentine Quilt--a quilt that we could pass around for the month of February to show each other how much we love every member of our family. So, the Valentine Quilt finally came about this year. And albeit super close to Valentine's Day, I am hoping that we can still use it for the whole month. Here's how it works in our house: ... View the Post
Modern Baby Quilt
Today we are over at Riley Blake Designs with the full tutorial to make this Modern Baby Quilt. So head over there to get the instructions to make one this afternoon! Plus quilts are simple and a fast sew....and the fabric combinations are endless ;) See you there!! ~Elizabeth ... View the Post
How to Bind a Quilt Tutorial
How to Bind a Quilt Tutorial Today we are going to talk about how to bind a quilt. Once you have been doing this awhile you will find that everyone binds their quilts a little bit differently...so don't be alarmed if you do it differently--we all have our quirks ;) The tutorial today is for a straight-binding on a quilt. You can bind your quilt with bias binding (I do both depending on the quilt) but I have found that straight bindings are easier if you have never done it before. In a bias ... View the Post
Plus Quilt
I actually was working on this quilt at the end of last summer, but it slipped through the cracks when school started and the craziness also started. But it feels good to get another work in progress completed and done! ... View the Post