Whew, we have been so busy lately! This one is just gorgeous! It is made out of batiks, with a few other brights mixed in. It is so bright and cheerful! SUCH a fun quilt! This next one is really cool to look at. It is done in a pattern called attic windows. and it [...]
Thanks to niki in the community forum for bringing this to my attention, but Stephanie @ loft creations has a really great Dresden Plate Tutorial that makes it look a little more manageable and a lot less intimidating We love it so much we’re getting the rulers to sell in the shop and will have [...]
Almost as much as you like free stuff! This weeks winner of the Fabric Free for All over in the forum is Niki! Congrats girl, your Nouveau Charm Pack will be in the mail asap! Want to win free fabric or patterns? Of course you do! Join us in the forum and play along! If [...]
Awhile ago Natalie blogged about the pattern she used when she made her nest quilt and I just love it. It gives that scrappy look without all the work. I have made two of those quilts. Here at Missouri Star Quilt Company we call the pattern “Altered Squares”. On this first one I used 2 [...]
This quilt is made for a family friend who is struggling with terminal cancer. I wanted to give her something that would be meaningful, but, I also needed to get it done quickly so I went with a simple hourglass block made from a Collections for a Cause layer cake. I felt really good about [...]
Paper or Plastic? How about neither. It takes as much petroleum to make 14 plastic bags as it does to drive a car one mile. These grocery bags are made from rescued T-Shirts. They are similar in size and shape to your average plastic grocery bag and can be used anywhere! They are quite durable, [...]
In case you didn’t know, this Wednesday (April 22) is Earth Day! So in honor of that, this week all of us here at Missouri Star are going to be sharing little ways to make your life a little greener. I’m one who is easily overwhelmed, so for me, the little things I can do [...]
This is the BEST beginner quilt ever! So, so easy! I took 5 charm packs (American Primer) sewed them into 4 patches then put them together!! The only cutting that was involved was with the borders!! So this top (5 charm packs + borders) total cost was under $50.00 Who can do that!?!?!? And that [...]
with this super cute Mermaid fabric from Micheal Miller. Does this NOT scream summer!!?!? I have so many ideas for this fabric my head is spinning. Wouldn’t it make the most adorable pool/beach bag, or a pillow case for my daughter, or a quilt, or curtains, or Capri’s, or a sun dress……How do I decide!?!?!? [...]
Oh, I love to wake up on Friday morning knowing that I get to give somebody something FABULOUS! This week’s winner of the awesome Strippity Doo-Dah Rolling Star Quilt Pattern giveaway in our Community Forum is sbonetsue. Congratulations! Your pattern will be in the mail asap (once I get your info of course!) Last week [...]
Yup, I got SUPER lucky and extended my weekend, till today! It was fabulous, let me tell you. I was able to have a lovely Easter Dinner with family, get housework done, and yesterday I was able to take my kids hiking. It was a much needed break for me. (and my kids) The [...]
Happy Tuesday! (Did you guys see today’s daily deal!? I can’t get enough of the b&w!) I just wanted to pop in to let everyone know that for this week’s prize in the Community Forum we’re giving away this fun Rolling Star Quilt pattern by Strippity Do-Dahs.Just cruise over to the forum and participate in [...]
We got this pattern into the shop and instantly loved it! We made it with the Portobello Market Charm pack, by 3 Sisters. Here is a picture of our finished product (on the wall). It is today’s DAILY DEAL….Have a great weekend everyone. Sarah
… chicken dinner? No, not really, but BETTER. It’s time for us to announce the winner of our Fabric Free for All! This week’s winner is acecraig100! Congratulations and thanks for sharing your favorite quilt block with us (The Log Cabin!) This weeks prize was a Kashmir IV Charm Pack which will be headed your [...]
We are starting a Spring Quilt Along! It’s a Log Cabin sampler style lap quilt. You know, just something to help you keep that sewing fix in check while the spring bug is biting and we’re spending so much time outside! Feel free to grab the button and post it on your blogs and spread [...]
