I’ve just finished a very special quilt for my great grandson, Xavier, who lives in Germany. I’ll be meeting him for the first time when we travel to Europe this year, so of course I couldn’t arrive without a quilt for him! Paula and I are flying out of Sydney to walk the Camino de Santiago, starting in St Jean Pied de Port in France and walking around 800 kilometres (500 … [Read more...] about An Australian Animal Quilt for My Great Grandson
Baby Quilts
Two for One Jelly Roll Quilt – Baby or Lap Quilt
This is a fast, beginner-friendly quilt that can easily be finished in a day. It’s the perfect size for a baby or lap quilt—and the best part is that it only uses 20 strips. That’s why I call it the Two-for-One Jelly Roll Quilt. A standard jelly roll usually includes 40 strips, which means you can make two quilts just like this one, or use the remaining 20 strips for … [Read more...] about Two for One Jelly Roll Quilt – Baby or Lap Quilt
No Pattern, No Binding Baby Quilt
Whether you are new to quilting and aren't yet ready to tackle binding or you're a seasoned quilter who just wants to put together a quick and easy quilt, then here is a no binding baby quilt tutorial for you. In this tutorial, I am making the cutest little quilt and I’m doing it all without a pattern. And the best part as mentioned previously is that this quilt has no … [Read more...] about No Pattern, No Binding Baby Quilt
Jelly Roll Race Baby Quilt – Tutorial
In this tutorial, we are going to make a baby quilt using the jelly roll race quilt method. This is a fun way to make a quilt and involves sewing lots of strips of fabric together into one very, very, very long strip. When we make these, we tend to go at a slow pace and forget the race part but either way way these are super quick to make. For this baby quilt top I am … [Read more...] about Jelly Roll Race Baby Quilt – Tutorial
Easy Beginner Patchwork Baby Quilt Tutorial
We love making quick and easy quilts and this would have to be one of the easiest to make. And if you are a beginner, it's a nice one to start with (although if you want an even easier one than this, then you could always try our Easiest Quilt Ever instead). This charm square quilt is a perfect size for a baby quilt but you could always cut more squares to make it … [Read more...] about Easy Beginner Patchwork Baby Quilt Tutorial
Blueberry Pie Quilt Block & Quilt Tutorial
If you find yourself needing a baby gift then you can't go past this super cute, super easy one block baby quilt. We made this quilt using the Blueberry Pie quilt block pattern and it's made mainly with half square triangles and squares. The Blueberry Pie quilt block is a classic, traditional design that has a wonderfully nostalgic feel. Made up of simple shapes—most often … [Read more...] about Blueberry Pie Quilt Block & Quilt Tutorial
Easiest Quilt Ever V2 – Quilting for Beginners
Quilting for beginners has never been this easy. One of our most popular videos on YouTube is the Easiest Quilt Ever tutorial. It has over half a million views at this point with over 24,000 likes. It's a super easy quilt so perfect for a beginner. There's no binding and it's so simple that you could easily make this in a day. No wonder it's popular. With this in mind, we … [Read more...] about Easiest Quilt Ever V2 – Quilting for Beginners
Beginner Baby Blanket Tutorial – Super Quick and Easy!
This easy baby blanket tutorial is such a quick and easy sewing project that even a beginner can tackle. In this tutorial, you will learn how to make a baby blanket that is soft and cuddly. It only requires two pieces of fabric and the ability to sew a straight line. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the written instructions What You Need 2 pcs fabric … [Read more...] about Beginner Baby Blanket Tutorial – Super Quick and Easy!
Quick Quilt #1: Layer Cake Baby Quilt Tutorial
Baby quilts are one of my favourite things to make. The reason? Because they are small so you can get them done fast. Plus, if you have an easy baby quilt tutorial to go by, you can get it done even faster...you know, for that baby shower you were only given two days' notice for. I must admit that I am not one for making long-winded quilts that take months to complete. Yes, … [Read more...] about Quick Quilt #1: Layer Cake Baby Quilt Tutorial
Connor’s Caterpillar Heavy Hauler Truck Construction Quilt
For my eldest great grandson's birthday, I decided to make him a quilt featuring the Caterpillar heavy hauler truck, construction quilt. Putting the Quilt Together The Finishing Touch. … [Read more...] about Connor’s Caterpillar Heavy Hauler Truck Construction Quilt