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Baby· Quilting

Simple Baby Quilt Pattern

I love to make baby quilts for new babies, they are my go-to project because they are a quick afternoon sew. We've shown lots of examples of fun baby quilts over the years, but these strip quilts are some of my favorites. They are simple to cut and sew up and then you have a nice gift that will be treasured for years to come. This particular quilt is for a new niece that is to be born in a couple of weeks and since by brother was up here visiting I hurried to finish it up so he could take ... View the Post

Quilting

How to Choose Fabric for a Quilt

How to Choose Fabric for a Quilt Sometimes pulling together prints for a quilt can be a daunting task. So, today let's talk about six easy tips that will teach you how to choose fabric for a quilt. They are simple and straight forward ways to bring a quilt together! SCALE   The first thing we need to talk about is scale. Within the quilt you are going to want  different scales of prints.  Small scale, medium and sometimes even large scale prints in a quilt can give the quilt the ... View the Post

Quilting· Shine Bright Fabrics

Union Square Quilt Tutorial–Quilt Block of the Month 2018

After all the talk of our 2018 Quilt Block of the Month Club we are finally sharing the tutorial for the Union Square Quilt Block...which is the block we are focusing on this year. Below is everything you need to know to create this block and sew along with us...and how to buy a printable, illustrated booklet for the sew along! We are excited to have everyone sewing and long and are excited to see all the finished quilts. Finished blocks are approximately 15"x15." Union Square ... View the Post

Recipe

Soft Pretzel Bites Recipe

One thing that we love to make as a family after school is homemade dough. We often make homemade bread or rolls for dinner (and a few extra loaves to pass around the neighborhood), but it is an activity that I can get all of my kids involved in. And there is just something about gathering around the kitchen island rolling out and kneading dough that also initiates conversations that I wouldn't normally get. And I will take that any day of the week. One other recipe that we love to make in ... View the Post

Quilting

Minimal Triangles Quilt Pattern

Last fall we made this quilt for an auction to raise money for the floods in Houston that Riley Blake Designs did. And after that auction so many of you asked for the pattern for it. So, I finally had the chance to make another one in March with a new fabric line that just came out and I thought I would put together a quick tutorial for you to show you exactly how I made it.   Here's exactly what you will need if you want to make one too. I love this quilt because not only is it a ... View the Post