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June 15, 2017June 15, 2017

Pony Express Quilt

Pony Express riders began their 2000-mile journey in St Joseph, Missouri. (Just 50 miles from Missouri Star!) They raced across the frontier, delivering mail to Sacramento, California at what was then an incredible speed – 10 days! (Thank goodness we live in the age of instant communication! I love technology!)

The Pony Express is an intricate block, but it’s really just half-square triangles and flying geese, so you’ll have it stitched up faster than the Pony Express itself! Click HERE to watch the tutorial.

Please click the above image for a free downloadable PDF!

June 8, 2017June 8, 2017

Tea Cakes Quilt

In February, Jenny made a Sweet Treats quilt using Cake Mix Recipe 1 by Moda. It was so quick and easy, we just had to try another Recipe!

This week Jenny is using Recipe 2 to make Tea Cakes. This block reminds me of a sweet little bear claw, and it comes together in a flash – with minimal waste! Click HERE to watch the tutorial!

June 7, 2017

Quilt Snips Mini Tutorial – Square Dance

Here is a fast and simple quilt that uses 5″ Squares, 1.5″ Strips, and 2.5″ Strips. The finished product is surely one to dance for!

Click HERE to watch the fun tutorial!

June 1, 2017June 1, 2017

Stack & Flip Quilt

“I want you to remember something: YOU are the designer of this quilt!” – Jenny

The Stack and Flip Quilt is a super simple jelly roll pattern. The real fun comes with great fabric choice – and the choice is all yours! Jenny uses rainbow-hued Spin Basic Bright 2.5″ Strips by Timeless Treasures, but any jelly roll with graduations of color will work.

We’ve put together a whole list of pretty jelly roll options for you HERE. Find something you love, and give it a try! You are the designer! (Be sure to share a pic of your Stack and Flip. We can’t wait to see your design!)

Click the button below for all that you will need for this tutorial!

May 31, 2017

Quilt Snips Mini Tutorial – Summer in the Park

A fast and simple way to create an exquisite quilt using 2.5″ strips. It is best to use contrasting prints/ colors. This quilt top will have you amazed by your own creation because you would think that if it’s easy it should look easy too, but not this quilt! So bust out those 2.5″ Strip packs and get to sewing!

Click HERE to watch the full tutorial!