Quilt Pattern adapated

If you like making fast quilts that look complicated, check out the tutorial at Beyond Sock Monkeys. She has a variation on the disappearing 9-patch! It looks awesome!

Start with this!

and finish with this or any of her other examples!

Great Tutorials

Looking for some inspiration for that next project? Try Cluck, Cluck, Sew!

I wish I could get as much done as she has!!!!

There are so many cute tutorials on this site.

Below are just a few.

QuiltCast

Want to listen to two fun quilters share tips, tricks and just facts of everyday life as they try to quilt around family and a busy schedule?

Be sure to checkout these podcasts by April Rosenthal of Prairie Grass Patterns and Amy Ellis of Amy's Creative Side.

They are free through iTunes!

Click here to access QuiltCast

Looking for a cute quilt pattern? Have some scraps and you just don't know what to do with them?

Check out the tutorial and free pattern at Mishka's Playground.

My favorite is this one:

Scrap Blocks

Do you have tons of scraps and need some ideas on how to use them up?

Pat Sloan is a great quilter to follow. Her blog is loaded with lots of freebies and fantastic ideas!

If you are a Facebook user, you can follow her on Facebook for even more ideas and giveaways!

Visit this site to see a tutorial on how to make a scrappy star block and get to using up those scraps!

Quick Points Ruler Tutorial--making a tea towel

Want a cute project that could be adapted to just about anything?

Watch this YouTube video by Fat Quarter Shop. They show how to make scallops using the Quick Points 1 1/2 in Scallop Ruler. There is also a ruler for prairie points.

They then added them to the bottom of a tea towel/kitchen towel.

These would be cute on the bottom of little girls tights, capris or jeans! How about adding them to the bottom of a t-shirt?

Check this out when you have the time!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIsfxZjL-ZQ

Binding a Quilt

Do you struggle with binding your quilt? Is it something that you dread?

Watch this video from Fat Quarter Shop:

How to Bind a Quilt Using the Binding Tool

for tips trips and just one awesome way to put that binding on your quilt!

If you are interested in purchasing the binding tool in the video, you can find it at the links below:

Fat Quarter Shop Binding Tool

or 

Amazon

Information Overload!

The Internet is full of free information! There is so much available that sometimes it is hard to know where to start.

One of the best places I have found is the Superior Thread website. If you are sewing or quilting with the right thread, it can make all of the difference in the world.

When you have time, check out the following videos to learn about thread, needles, tension and so much more: Thread Therapy with Dr. Bob.

They also have an 'Education Index' that features information about tension, bobbins, specific types of thread, apps for Smartphones and Tables, and more!

To find out how to make your quilting and sewing less stressful, visit these sites soon!

 

Happy quilting!!

Year of Machine Quilting

Have you always wanted to learn how to quilt by machine? 

Maybe you already know how, but want to improve your machine quilting skills?

Quiltmaker magazine is featuring a year of machine quilting on their website. Click here to check it out. They are featuring free monthly quilting motifs and lots of great information and tips to help you in the journey to learn this skill.

Another great source of free motion tutorials from some industry experts can be found on Sew Cal Gal's blog. She started it as a 2012 Free Motion Quilting Challenge, but lots of the tutorials are still available.

Disappearing 9 Patch

How do you turn this...

Into this....

To find out visit Jenny over at her blog for a great tutorial!!!

What Color is My Quilt?

I am not sure how many of you struggle with what color to make your quilt or other sewing project. I know that I do.

I know that some quilts just seem to flow when I look at them and everything seems 'right' about that quilt. Most of that has to do with color selections.

Sara over at the blog Becoming Martha has some great tips on colors and an awesome color wheel that could be adapted to choosing colors for your quilt.

Once you decided the purpose and person for your quilt, then you could choose your colors based on what you want your quilt to say.

Check out her blog entry here...it's about choosing colors for your front door.

Cute Dresden Block Tutorial

Have you ever struggled with making a Dresden quilt block? I found an updated version of the block along with a great tutorial at Bee In My Bonnet. Her step-by-step pictures and instructions make it look so easy!

This is a great quilting blog with lots of informative tutorials. Earmark this site and visit often!

Click here to check it out!