Halloween is the perfect time to make a quilt! There is nothing better than snuggling up under a cozy quilt and watching a spooky Halloween movie (even if that is "The Great Pumpkin" Charlie Brown movie at our house ;). So today I give you a round-up of 10 Halloween Quilts for a Beginner to make. This Halloween strip quilt is one of the simplest to make but makes a big statement with cute Halloween fabrics that are pre-cut and ready to sew up. Find the full tutorial HERE. This ... View the Post
Quilt Block of the Month 2018 Union Square…Half Way Point (almost)
If you have been participating in our Quilt Block of the Month Club this year we are almost at our halfway point...which means it's time to check in and see how everyone is doing! ... View the Post
Saturday Afternoon Quilt with Just Add Sugar Fabrics
Today we are happy to share one of our very favorite quilt patterns made with our new "Just Add Sugar" fabrics. The quilt pattern is our "Saturday Afternoon Quilt Pattern" (available in both Paper and PDF forms) and it really is a fantastic sew. (Perfect for beginners and experienced quilters alike.) I have made this quilt dozens of times and everytime it has an entirely different personality depending on the fabric...and the personality of this particular quilt....I just ... View the Post
How to Make a Gingham Baby Quilt
***By popular demand this quilt has been made into a printable PDF pattern that walks you through how to make this quilt in both the baby sized version shown here and a large queen sized version. You can purchase the PDF pattern HERE for only $3.95.)*** How to make a Gingham Baby Quilt. Sounds simple right? And it is. Crazy simple. However, I have to admit this is one of my very favorite baby quilts of all time. ... View the Post
Alter Ego Quilt Tutorial Reboot…and Quilting Advice that could save your marriage…
Today we get the pleasure of posting a current project over on Missouri Star Quilt Company's website...and so I am sharing a quilt top that I have been working on for the last week or two that I came to a sudden stand still on....and am asking your advice on before moving ahead. ... View the Post
Teach the One: A Book Giveaway, the Return of Nacho Thursdays and New Things on the Horizon!
Hello Friends today we have a few things to share with you so let's get to it! #1. Since this month is National Sewing Month we thought it would be fun to give away a copy of our book The Simple Simon Guide to Patchwork Quilting. ... View the Post