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Patchwork Prayer Pouch

Patchwork Prayer PouchUsing little pieces of fabric scraps to make a mini quilt with a pocket that holds a prayer list.

 

Hidden Diamond Quilt Design

Hidden Diamond Quilt DesignYou have to make four quilt blocks to find the "hidden" diamond in this quilt design.

 

Square in Square Quilt Block

Square in Square Quilt BlockEasy quilt block pattern with a square inside.

 

Taco Quilt Block

Taco Quilt BlockI found a picture of a taco quilt block design but didn't want to buy the pattern, so I made one similar. I figured it out as I went along but I think it turned out very similar. It was later made into a hot pad for a friend who is obsessed with tacos.

 

Granny Square Quilt Block

Granny Square Quilt BlockThis block is a way to use up smaller size quilt scraps. You can make a potholder, a table runner, or a quilt using this fun design.

 

Spin Me Around Quilt Block

Spin Me Around Quilt BlockScrap strip quilt block design

 

Hexagon Table Topper Using a Triangular Ruler

Hexagon Table Topper Using a Triangular RulerThis is my first project using a triangle quilting ruler.

 

The finished quilt block.

Dresden Plate Quilt BlockLearning a new quilt block design and made it into a table runner.

 

The completed heart quilt.

Heart Quilt BlockI made this quilt block into a table runner for Valentine's Day.

 

Zippered and Lined Patchwork Pouch

Zippered and Lined Patchwork PouchI wanted to make a transformer toy bag for my grandson for Christmas but I only had a few small scraps of transformer fabric, so I made this patchwork transformer pouch.

 

The completed quilt pattern.

Nine Patch Quilt SquareSimple instructions for making a nine patch quilt square.

 

The completed quilted hot pad.

Loghouse Hexagon Quilted Hot PadMade from scrap strips of fabric.

 

A pinwheel quilt square.

Pinwheel Quilt SquareAnother quilt square idea!

 

Bow Quilt Pattern

Bow Quilt PatternTrying out another simple quilt pattern. This project shows how to make one bow square. These squares can then be put together to make a cute quilt, whatever, size you want.

 

The completed baby quilt.

Baby QuiltThis is a fairly easy baby quilt I made using scraps. I like how the design turned out.

 

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Quilted Hot Pad - finished pot holder with ring hanger added

Quilted Hot PadI was given some completed, pieced quilt squares and there was an extra quilt square I couldn't use in the quilt I was making. I don't like to throw useful things away, so I made it into this quilted hot pad.

 

Tied T-Shirt Memory Quilt - finished quilt

Tied T-Shirt Memory QuiltRecycle old t-shirts into a colorful memory quilt.

 

I Never Promised You a Rose Garden (Quilt) - finished quilt on a tile floor

I Never Promised You a Rose Garden (Quilt)I made this rose themed quilt using the "quilt by the square" method of quilting and rose print and coordinating colored fabric scraps.

 

Keepsake Fabric Boxes - the bottom side showing the patchwork

Keepsake Fabric BoxesThese fabric boxes were made from fabric scraps I found among my mother's sewing supplies after she passed away. I thought it would be nice to make them up into something usable, but also memorable, so I made each of my children a fabric box to use for storing trinkets or for serving bread or rolls. It is also a way to remember their grandmother, an avid quilter.

 

Scrap Quilt for a Baby Boy - finished dark blue scrap quilt

Scrap Quilt for a Baby BoyThis baby boy quilt is made from scraps of fabric I had leftover from other projects, which I did not want to go to waste.

 

English Paper Pieced Hexagons

English Paper Pieced HexagonsI recently took a class to learn this fun, new to me, method of paper piecing. The project quickly became addictive. I have done foundation style paper piecing in the past and love the ability to work with smaller pieces to create the block, but you are still saddled to your sewing machine.

 

Whole Cloth Tied Quilt with Ric Rac Trim - child under quilt

Whole Cloth Tied Quilt with Ric Rac TrimMy son asked his nana to make him a quilt for his firetruck "Big Spiffy". He absolutely loves it!

 

6 Inch Friendship Star Quilt Block

6 Inch Friendship Star Quilt BlockMy new quilt is going to be a combination of 6 inch snowball blocks interspersed with friendship star blocks.

 

Snowball Quilt Block

Snowball Quilt BlockI am starting a new quilt; it will be a king sized quilt and I've decided to make it using a combination of snowball and friendship star blocks. Here I am making the 6 inch snowball block. This is an easy block to assemble. I hope this tutorial helps.

 

Repairing a Tear in a Quilt Block

Repairing a Tear in a Quilt BlockI made this patchwork quilt years ago for my husband's Lab. She has since passed and it has become an extra cover in the winter for me. I noticed that there was a tear in one of the triangular pieces making up one of the blocks and decided to repair it.

 

Trimming final side, new top after 180 turn.

Squaring Up a Half Square Triangle Quilt BlockThe half square triangle (HST) block is very popular and is used in many patchwork quilts. When making this block it is a good idea to make them slightly oversized and then cut them down to their unfinished dimensions.

 

Cutting off dog ears at corners.

Making Half Square Triangle Quilt BlocksThe half square triangle (HST) is a very common component of patchwork quilts. These blocks consist of two right triangles. Because of the stretchy nature of fabric cut on the bias, it may be preferable to make your half squares in the following way, rather than cutting out triangles and sewing them together.

 

Finished cauldron block.

5 Inch Harry Potter Paper Pieced Quilt BlockEarlier this year Laurel and I posted a simple paper pieced quilt block.

 

Coffee cup coaster in the shape of a coffee pot.

Quilted Coffee Cup CoastersYou are only stopped by your imagination when it comes to the shape of these easy coasters. If you find printed fabric with the shape you have chosen all the better.

 

Decorative tabbed quilt with fall motif.

Decorative Tabbed QuiltsWith one base quilt you can change the top layers and have two quilts for one. What a concept! Make one for each holiday and give as gifts.

 

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Square within a square block.

Instructions for Paper Pieced Quilt BlockReady to give quilting a try? Paper piecing allows you to more easily piece intricate patterns for your quilt blocks. Here are the instructions to make a simple paper pieced block. Once you have mastered this block you will be off to try more difficult patterns.

 

Recycled Jean Quilt

Recycled Jean QuiltOld jeans recycled to make a quilt with a flannel backing.

 

Denim and plaid flannel quilt.

Recycled Denim And Flannel Window QuiltThis is a quilt I made using denim jeans and some flannel flat sheets.

 

Block quilt in blues.

Basic Block QuiltChristmas will be here before we know it. Time to decide on handmade gifts for those you love. This is a basic simple quilt that is lightweight and very warm. You'll get lots of compliments on your handmade personal gift.

 

Quilted Tea Cozy and Placemat

Quilted Tea Cozy and PlacematA quick, easy, and frugal way to keep your teapot hot and decorative way to serve your guests. It is sure to be the hit of any tea party or gathering.

 

A homemade patchwork quilt topper

Patchwork Quilt TopperThe first quilt I ever made was a simple hand sewn patchwork quilt worked in strips at my grandmother's knee. A pattern now done on a machine and committed to memory that has been repeated many times over as Christmas, anniversary, wedding, and shower gifts.

 

Finished quilt.

Coloring Book Baby QuiltWant a durable baby qift that is easy to make, then this is just what you have been looking for.

 

wall hanging

Quilted Heart StringsThis item is a quilted wall hanging. Hearts are attached with a blanket stitch and have ribbon strings attached to each heart. There are loops at the top for hanging on a rod.

 

Recycled jeans denim and cotton mat.

Patchwork Circle MatMat sewn from denim jean scraps and colorful scraps of cotton. Center the cardboard template on a print circle and mark the point where each of the four corners touches the outside edge of the circle.

 

Assembling quilted potholders.

Quilted PotholdersI love to make scrap potholders. These will take less than a hour to put together, but probably that long to "prep".

 

Pillows made from quilt squares.

Quilt Square PillowsDon't throw away those quilt squares. If you made too many squares while making a quilt, keep them and make a pillow to match the quilt or just to use on your bed or chair for decoration.

 

Red, white, and blue quilt blockx.

All Year Memorial CraftKeep Memorial Day in your thoughts all year! This a simple quilt to make and a nice display of loved ones. You can make a small wall hanging (as shown) or a full quilt. Fun for a beginner, novice or a great way to use your novelty fabrics!

 

Press binding.

Quilt Binding Without Mitered CornersHow to sew binding on a baby quilt (it could be a big quilt also) without having to bother with doing mitered corners. Mitered corners are hard to get just exactly right and if you are a perfectionist and want it to look just so, then you should try this method.

 

Patch Potholders

Patch PotholdersUse those scraps of material for a quilted potholder.

 

A small quilt covering a stuffed panda.

How to Sew a Doll QuiltThis little quilt is simple enough for a beginner, and is a good way to use up scraps of leftover fabric. The quilt can be sewn completely by hand, but will go together more quickly with a sewing machine.

 

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Strip pieced quilt.

Quilting By StripsA quicker way to quilt! Use strips instead of blocks. If you're like me and love to quilt, but don't have the time to spend building a quilt square by square, try using strips!

 

Blue and white quilt with lace panels.

Easy QuiltHere is a very easy way to make a quilt in no time at all. I purchased the lace panels at the Dollar Store. Sew them to a sheet. Between the lace panels, sew doilies (also sold at the Dollar store).

 

Young girl sitting on her bed with birthday quilt.

Daughter's Birthday QuiltI made a special quilt for my daughter birthday. I made this quilt design myself.

 

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