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July 20, 2017July 20, 2017

Twinkling Stars Quilt Tutorial

Twinkle, twinkle, beautiful quilt… I can’t believe how quickly you were built!

Ask a scientist, and she’ll tell you exactly what the stars are: burning-hot gases like hydrogen and helium. (Not quite as romantic as diamonds in the sky.)

But if you ask Jenny, she’ll show you how to make your own twinkling stars out of the simplest quilting ingredients: half-square triangles and 4-patches.

Isn’t it darling? Which fabrics will you use to create this adorable star?

Click on the button to pick out your supplies and watch the video!

July 14, 2017February 24, 2018

Pecking Order Quilt

This week’s quilt is a simple, modern beauty. Teeny-tiny triangles form delicate rings on a sea of white.

But the real beauty of this work of art is how simple it is to put together. Just stitch one snowballed corner on each charm, and you’ve got the building blocks for this sweet little quilt! Click HERE watch the tutorial!

Please click HERE or on the above diagram to get a free printable PDF.

June 29, 2017February 22, 2018

Two Step Quilt

The two step is a simple dance. No shuffle-step, ball change, grand jete, triple-spin. No sir! It’s just two simple steps. Quick, quick, long, long. Repeat. And though it’s simple, it sure is fun!

This week Jenny is working on the Two Step Quilt. It so easy and cute, and you can bet your boots that it’s a joy to make! Click HERE to watch the tutorial!

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!