This is the Construction Machines quilt that I made for my great grandson Heath for his 3rd birthday. My daughter-in-law, Stacy, gave me a panel of construction vehicles. I already had another Construction vehicles panel that I was planning to making for one of my great grandsons, and she thought I might like to make 2 […]
Quilting Tutorials
EASY Strip Rag Quilt Tutorial – Step by Step
Here are the video and the full written instructions for the Easy Strip Rag Quilt: . We use flannel to make our rag quilts, it makes them warm and cosy. You just want to wrap yourself in one on cold winters night (or day). We did a video tutorial on making a rag quilt using 10″ squares […]
QUICK TIP: Sampler Quilt – How to Use Up Those Spare Quilt Blocks
Everyone talks about their scrap stash, but what about your block stash? All of us who are dedicated quilters know what it’s like to have the odd quilting block in the stash. How often have you created one or two blocks to see if you really like them and then decided not to use them, […]
The Triangle Table Runner Tutorial
I love these table runners, they are relatively easy to make as long as you follow the instructions. And you can make them in a variety of great styles by making the triangles larger or smaller and using different fabrics to suit your decor. Finished Table Runner Size: 14″ x 40″ What You Need: […]
How to Sew Triangles Together for Quilting – PART 2
This is Part 2 of our Cutting & Sewing Triangles for Quilting tutorial – For part 1 click here – How to Cut Triangles for Quilting Sewing together triangles is quite easy when you know how and it’s something worth learning because you can put together a triangle quilt quite quickly. We have a complete […]
3 Methods for Cutting Triangles for Quilting (60º Degree Equilateral Triangles) – PART 1
Have you ever wondered what to do with those angle lines are on your quilting ruler? I know when I first started quilting, I had no idea what they were used for and just basically ignored them. But when it came to cutting triangles for a quilt, it all became clear and I realised just […]
Easy Quilted Christmas Table Runner
These table runners will make great gifts or are ideal if you need to dress up a Christmas table and don’t have a lot of time. The table runner measures approximately 16½” x 38½” – finished size What You Need: Feature Squares: (1/2 yard) 3 pcs @ 10″ x 10″ Sashing: (1/4 yard) 4 pcs […]
What is a Jelly Roll?
We have been asked a number times now, what is a Jelly Roll? So we put together a quick video (at end of this post) to show you what you get in a Jelly Roll and what you can use it for. A Jelly Roll is a term coined by the Moda company for rolls of […]
Cafe Wall Illusion Quilt Tutorial
The Cafe Wall Illusion is pretty neat and works really well for a quilt because although the lines look like they are bending, they are actually perfectly straight. So it’s easier to put together than it looks. Even so, it took us a bit of time to nut out because the illusion only appears […]
Pre-Cut, Pre-Fused Applique Quilt Kit Review
We were recently approached by the guys at Lone Star Laser, to take a look at their pre-cut, pre fused appliqué quilt kits. Of course, we said yes we would be delighted to, and they sent through 4 designs for us to choose from. We chose the ‘Campers’ design by Amy Bradley, simply because it’s […]