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September 8, 2016September 13, 2016

New Friday Tutorial: The Simple Diamond Quilt

Do you have a favorite diamond? There sure are some pretty ones out there, and with names to match! “Amarillo Starlight” is a colorless 16.37 carat diamond that was found by a visitor in Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas in 1972. Over in Australia, “Argyle Pink Jubilee” weighs in at 8.01 carats. And let’s not forget “The 26th Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.” (No joke! That’s the actual name of a 343-carat yellow diamond mined in Yakutia, Russia!)

As for me, I prefer the little sparkler that was presented to me by my sweetheart so many years ago, but this week’s Simple Diamond Quilt comes in at a close 2nd! The Simple Diamond Quilt is just what it sounds like. Basic, timeless, and absolutely beautiful!

Click on the button to watch the tutorial and get everything you need to make this stunning quilt!

September 2, 2016September 2, 2016

New Friday Tutorial: The Basic X Block Ruler Quilt

I love a tool with many uses, so when I saw the X-Blocks BasiX Ruler, I fell in love! My mind started racing with ideas for easy and unique quilt patterns. (And you know I love easy!) Today we’re working on the Basic X-Block Ruler Quilt. This pattern transforms simple strip sets into gorgeous stars with tons of visual movement, and it couldn’t be easier!

Remember, the X-Block Ruler Quilt is only one of hundreds of ways to use the X-Blocks BasiX Ruler. I see many beautiful X-Block quilts in your future!

Click on the button to watch the tutorial and get everything you need to make your own Basic X-Block Quilt

August 12, 2016August 12, 2016

New Friday Tutorial: The Block and Strip Quilt w/Guest Rob Appell

We live in a culture of chaos. Too many clothes. Too many knick-knacks. Too much clutter and busyness and excess. At times it feels like all that “extra” is clogging up my life, distracting me from the things that really matter. Sometimes, my soul just yearns for a little simplicity.

This week Jenny has teamed up with Rob from Man Sewing to teach us how to make The Block and Strip Quilt. I know you’re going to love how easy it is to put together this refreshingly simple pattern, and if you’re not yet familiar with Rob’s electric personality, you’re in for a real treat!

June 17, 2016June 16, 2016

New Friday Tutorial: The Starburst Quilt

In a starburst galaxy, stars form at an amazing pace. Unlike more common (aka: humdrum, lazy, and unremarkable) galaxies, starburst galaxies are pretty much super achievers, producing star after star after glorious, twinkling star. This week’s tutorial, The Starburst Quilt, will have you creating blocks so quickly, you’ll feel like a starburst galaxy yourself. This quilt is classically eye catching and oh, so easy! Here are the details:

Click on the button below to watch the tutorial and get all the supplies you’ll need to make your own Starburst Quilt!

May 27, 2016May 26, 2016

New Friday Tutorial: The Quartered Stripes Quilt

Fabric is amazing. With certain quilt patterns, it’s like it has magical powers. Take the stripe, for example. Stripes have the power to make people look taller or wider… and when you put them together as demonstrated in this week’s new quilting tutorial, you get a beautiful, almost 3-dimensional effect! It’s the Quartered Stripes Quilt and you’ll never look at stripes the same way again!

Click on the button below to watch the tutorial and make your own Quartered Stripes Quilt!