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June 30, 2016June 30, 2016

New Friday Tutorial: The Courthouse Steps Quilt

The courthouse is an imposing figure in any town, and if you happen to make the trek up those stately front steps, chances are you’re about to experience something memorable. From a brand new marriage license to a triumphantly contested traffic ticket, the courthouse is the place to get things done! (And hopefully you’ll walk out those doors with a new ring on your finger and not cuffs on your wrists! Ha!)

This week’s new tutorial, Courthouse Steps, is a jelly roll pattern similar to a Log Cabin. It’s easy to put together, but so pretty and eye catching.

Click on the button to watch the tutorial and get everything you need to make your own Courthouse Steps Quilt!

June 23, 2016June 23, 2016

New Friday Tutorial: The Susannah Quilt

Fashion is a fickle thing. Just when you get used to the idea of high waists, platform soles, and billowy ruffles, the fashion world has marched on to the next big thing. The good news? If you hold onto that burnt orange double-knit lounge suit long enough, chances are it will come back into style, and your grandkids will be super impressed with your trendy digs! Of course, quilts never go out of style, they just become vintage classics!

The Susannah quilt is an old block, and today we’re making it new with fresh, modern colors. This is a quick design that packs a punch with snowballed corners, easy sashing, and cornerstones. Here’s what you need to make your own vintage-fabulous Susannah quilt!

Make the Classic Susannah Quilt made easy with Precuts! Free Tutorial with Jenny Doan! — Click on the image for a Free Downloadable PDF!

Click on the button below to watch the tutorial and get all the supplies you need! Happy Quilting!

May 6, 2016May 5, 2016

New Friday Tutorial: The Four Patch Lattice Quilt

Years ago, I made a birthday cake for a new neighbor from Cuba. Laura was unfamiliar with boxed cake mix, so when she saw those two mouth-watering layers of chocolatey goodness, she was certain I had spent hours in the kitchen. It just didn’t seem possible that such a decadent dessert could be whipped together in less than 5 minutes! We live in a magical time, my friends, where fabulous cakes – and quilts – can be created with amazing speed and ease!

In the quilting world, it just doesn’t get easier than a four patch made of charms. But add a simple slice of black, and you’ve got the makings of a gorgeously intricate Four Patch Lattice! It’s so easy, and yet it looks like a million bucks (our favorite combination)!

Click on the image below to watch the tutorial and get all the supplies to make your own Four Patch Lattice Quilt!

April 29, 2016September 20, 2016

New Friday Tutorial: The Cutting Corners Quilt!

Cutting corners is usually looked down on. It’s the lazy man’s way out, ease over quality. It’s duct-tape car repairs and “premium” chicken nuggets filled with mystery meat. But when Jenny talks cutting corners, you can bet she’s talking about creating something that is as completely fabulous as it is easy! Today’s Tutorial, Cutting Corners, combines strip sets and half square triangles together into one gorgeously simple design. It’s scrappy and it’s clean at the same time!

Click on the button to watch the tutorial and learn how to cut corners Jenny style!

March 11, 2016March 14, 2016

New Friday Tutorial: The Friendship Star Sashing Quilt

Have you ever found yourself in the situation where you have beautiful fabrics and the cutest quilt pattern picked out, but then you can’t bear to cut your fabric up into such small pieces? The Friendship Star Sashing Quilt gives you the best of both worlds. You can keep your large 10″ squares without cutting into them, but still add a super cute flair to the sashing to give it a little something extra.

Here is all the info you need to create this quilt. You can click on the image to download a printable version of this as well!

Friendship Star Sashing Quilt Details and Supplies Needed — Click on the Image to Download a Free Printable PDF for Reference!

Click on the button to watch the tutorial and shop for all the supplies you need to make your own Friendship Star Sashing Quilt!