Hey sewing friends! Recently, I finished this cute little baby quilt using an orphan block from my Starbelt quilt pattern. I made the block while testing out the pattern and didn't end up using it in my final quilt. It had been sitting around for years, so I was excited to finally put it to good use! This is a fun and fast way to a make large block into an adorable baby quilt. If you'd like to make one too, here are the instructions on putting the quilt together using a large orphan block. … [Read more...]
New Block Tutorial – Summer Blog Hop
Cute quilt block alert! I'm excited to be one of the stops in the Summer Block Edition of the Sew Much Fun Blog Hop hosted by Jen from Faith and Fabric. At each stop of the hop, you'll find a new, fun block tutorial. Perfect for those extra summer projects! My block for the hop is called the Very Square Star block. It is built using mostly square-in-a-square blocks and I love the cute star they form in the center. The center block would be perfect for fussy cutting as well! I think this block … [Read more...]
Doves in the Daylight – Block Tutorial for the Quilter’s Planner
I was so honored to be asked to create a block for the 2017 Quilter's Planner. My block, Doves in the Daylight, is an adaptation of a classic block called Dove in the Window. I love the simplicity of the block and the visual impact it makes with simple shapes. I thought it was the perfect block to turn into a mini, so I made one to share with you. If you are following along with the Quilter's Planner Quilt-along this year, I'll include the full tutorial below. Please feel free to ask if you have … [Read more...]
Beginner’s Guide to Half-Square Triangles (HSTs)
Half Square Triangles are my favorite quilt block! They are fairly simple to make and together they can make so many different designs! Just to get an idea, take a look at my favorite HST quilts. If you are new to quilting, the standard method of making HSTs is the "two-at-a-time" method. I'll show you the process step-by-step below! After the tutorial, we'll discuss the other ways of making HSTs. Ok, here we go! To start, you will need two fabric squares. Take the finished sized of … [Read more...]
How to Sew Triangles Part 2
Today we're going to finish our mini series of how to sew triangles by sewing rows of triangles together. If you missed Part 1 about how to cut and piece triangles, click here. Here are my rows of triangles, ready to be sewn together. In this example, I'll refer to the row at the top as "top" and the row beneath it as "bottom". Take the top row and place it right sides together with the bottom row. To line them up, make sure the seams on the triangles from the top and bottom … [Read more...]
How to cut and sew triangles using a triangle ruler
I absolutely love triangle quilts but it is an unfamiliar shape for me to sew with. It feel like everyday I need a lesson on working with them. So I decided to write these notes to help me. Maybe they'll be useful to you too! I'm using the Tri Tool triangle ruler. It really makes the process faster than using the angle lines on my normal ruler. Step 1: Cut fabric strip Decide what size you want your finished triangles. Cut a strip of fabric 1/2" inch wider than your finished size. For … [Read more...]
