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April 22, 2016April 22, 2016

New Friday Tutorial: The Rhombus Quilt

The dreaded Y seam. The mere mention of this heinous seam can strike fear in even the most seasoned quilter. It’s so bad that some of us shy away from beautiful quilt patterns just to avoid Y seams altogether. If you love the look of tumbling block quilts but have been too chicken to make your own, you’re going to love Jenny’s easy new version, the Rhombus Cube Quilt! You’ll get that same 3D look without a single Y seam!

If you’re one of those people who actually enjoys Y seams, you’ll still love the new MSQC Rhombus template! It is so handy because it’s not only a rhombus, but turn it on its side and it’s an equilateral triangle that fits a 5″ square perfectly!

Another version of this quilt is featured in our latest ModBlock Vol. 2, created by the amazing Christina Ricks! So, if you’ve been waiting to decide whether you NEED it, today’s tutorial might convince you. It gives more detailed written instructions on how to use the template as well!

Say goodbye to Y seams and hello to the Rhombus Cube Quilt!

Click on the button bellow to watch the tutorial and get all the supplies you need to make your own Rhombus Cube Quilt! Happy Quilting! #rhombuscubequilt

April 8, 2016May 16, 2016

New Friday Tutorial: The Surprise Pinwheels

Some of the best discoveries come from making mistakes. That’s the case with this new quilting tutorial! it’s called Surprise Pinwheels and you’re just going to love it. Watch the tutorial and find out how this beautiful quilt pattern came to be!

Click on the button to watch the tutorial and see all the supplies you need to make your own Surprise Pinwheel Quilt!

April 1, 2016April 1, 2016

New Friday Tutorial: The Strips and Four Patches Quilt

Sometimes simple things are the most beautiful: Catching a lacy snowflake on your tongue. The first scoop from a freshly opened jar of peanut butter. That magical moment at the end of the day when you can finally trade your jeans for your favorite stretchy pants (Hooray for elastic waistbands!)

Yep, I’m a big fan of the simple joys in life. That’s why I’m loving this week’s new quilt tutorial. Strips and Four Patches is uncomplicated and gorgeous – what more can you ask for?! (And if you’re looking for a quick lesson on chain piecing and assembly line quilting, Jenny will demonstrate a few tricks to speed up your quilt production!)

Click on the button to watch the tutorial and shop for supplies to make your own version of this quilt!

March 25, 2016March 28, 2016

New Friday Tutorial: The Wallflower Quilt

Quilts tend to bring out the nostalgia in folks. And it’s no wonder; there’s nothing quite as cozy as a well-loved quilt that is worn to a perfect softness, smells like heaven, and holds a lifetime of memories.

This week’s tutorial, The Wallflower Quilt, is a tribute to a very special quilt that belonged to Jenny’s daughter-in-law, Misty. Be sure to have a box of tissues close at hand! After all, quilts are love!

Here’s what you need to make this quilt. Click on the diagram to download a printable PDF.

Make the Wallflower Quilt! — Click on the image to download a printable PDF.

Click on the button to watch the tutorial and get all the supplies you need to make your own wallflower quilt!

March 18, 2016March 17, 2016

New Friday Tutorial: The Tangled Geese Quilt

Geese are well known for flying in neat little v-shaped formations. It’s orderly, it’s predictable, aaand…it’s a tad stuffy, don’t you think? Why not throw caution to the wind and give those geese a little freedom to roam? Turn up some sweet tunes and pass out a few fancy drinks just for kicks; really let those birdies shake a tail feather! This week’s Tangled Geese Quilt is a fun take on the traditional Flying Geese.

Add a little spice to your Flying Geese repertoire by trying out Jenny’s Tangled Geese Quilt!

Click on the button to watch the tutorial and see everything you need to make your own Tangled Geese Quilt!