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Free Jelly Roll Quilt – this rail fence quilt pattern is perfect for beginners and for using your jelly roll stash. These 2 1/2″ strips make a great quilt and since there are not very many seams to line up, it’s very forgiving and perfect for when you need a quilt quick.

Let’s make a quilt out of your jelly roll strips. If you don’t have the strips in a jelly roll, I’ll show you how to cut your own strips – quick and simple using your stash.

Let’s dive into the beauty of the rail ...

Make a super cute kitty cat quilt pattern using your AccuQuilt fabric cutting machine and the Kitty die.

The purr-fect addition to your quilting repertoire: the Kitty Cat Quilt Pattern! This charming quilt features two classic quilt blocks – the Irish Chain and the Sawtooth Star – beautifully intertwined to create a delightful design.

But what sets this quilt apart is the adorable kitten appliqué featured in the center of each star block, created effortlessly using the AccuQuilt fabric cutting machine.

Measuring 47 inches square, this quilt is the ideal size for a baby gift or shower present. With finished blocks at ...

Learn how to make a super simple nine patch quilt pattern using your stash or layer cakes!

Quilting might seem a bit tricky at first, but it’s actually pretty cool once you get the hang of it.

If you’re new to this and looking for a fun project to start with, check out the Nine Patch quilt block. It’s super easy to work with, whether you’re using layer cakes or nine-inch squares.

Cutting and sewing this block is a breeze, making it a great pick for beginners. Plus, it’s all about how you want it ...

This quilt is perfect for layer cakes! Whether you make your own layer cakes or purchase them from your favorite quilt shop – this will work!

There are no points in the quilt, making it super quick to sew up and finish in a weekend.

I have found that the fabric with big prints is perfect for this quilt, as it shows off those fun prints perfectly.

I’ve made this quilt block before – using some fun eye spy fabrics… but it was time to sew this block up again and make something new.

While I didn’t have layer cake ...

We love to find ways to make our patterns in different ways. Recently, we were picked to be Ruby Star Makers for one of our favorite fabric companies, Ruby Star Society. We made this table runner with their Jolly Darlings fabric (affiliate link*), and we thought we would show you how to make your own! […]

Last fall we launched our Triangle Masterclass, a nine part video series that covers everything you need to know to improve your triangle piecing.

We have dedicated videos for sewing half square triangles, quarter square triangles or hourglass units, double pinwheels, four-at-a-time no waste flying geese.

Plus there are videos on how I sew the quilt block together so I don’t cut off any points, and my two-pinning method to get perfect points every time. Wrap it up by watching how I used rulerwork on my longarm to quilt triangles into the design as well.

The course is free ...

{I love the idea of “paying it forward”. I think the world would be a better place if we could spread some joy and acknowledgement of good deeds done by others. I try to do that once a month for my Sew Thankful Sunday posts. I highlight some great content that I’ve found on other people’s blogs that I hope will inspire you and reward the originator by bringing traffic to their site. If your blog has been mentioned without your consent, please let me know and I will take you off the current list of featured bloggers ...

The Quilt Police are going to have a problem with this video … I show you how I stitch-in-the-ditch with my seams pressed open. GASP!

I think once upon a time when quilting fabric, thread, sewing machines and batting weren’t as good as they were today, this may have cause some issues. So we had this piece of knowledge passed down that you can’t press your seams open and if you do, sitching-in-the-ditch is out for quilting options.

But as long as you are using quilt shop quality cotton, high quality thread, batting, and a modern sewing machine, not ...

The Quilt Police are going to have a problem with this video … I show you how I stitch-in-the-ditch with my seams pressed open. GASP!

I think once upon a time when quilting fabric, thread, sewing machines and batting weren’t as good as they were today, this may have cause some issues. So we had this piece of knowledge passed down that you can’t press your seams open and if you do, sitching-in-the-ditch is out for quilting options.

But as long as you are using quilt shop quality cotton, high quality thread, batting, and a modern sewing machine, not ...

Triangles quilts are absolutely beautiful, but they can also be intimidating. Getting your blocks to turn out the right size with all of your points in the right place can be a bit of a challenge.

That’s why we created the Triangle Masterclass, a collection of eight videos focusing on different types of triangle units that are commonly used in quilts.

In today’s video I show you how to sew a mitered border. This is a technique a reserve only for when the quilt or the fabric calls for it. What I mean by that is when there ...

Triangles quilts are absolutely beautiful, but they can also be intimidating. Getting your blocks to turn out the right size with all of your points in the right place can be a bit of a challenge.

That’s why we created the Triangle Masterclass, a collection of eight videos focusing on different types of triangle units that are commonly used in quilts.

In today’s video I’m sharing how I always use two pins when I am joining triangle points to make sure they all come together correctly. I use one to align the points right on top of ...

Triangles quilts are absolutely beautiful, but they can also be intimidating. Getting your blocks to turn out the right size with all of your points in the right place can be a bit of a challenge.

That’s why we created the Triangle Masterclass, a collection of eight videos focusing on different types of triangle units that are commonly used in quilts.

In today’s video we’re starting to sew our triangle units together into a block. This can be one of the most challenging parts because it is really easy for your points to get out of alignment ...

Triangles quilts are absolutely beautiful, but they can also be intimidating. Getting your blocks to turn out the right size with all of your points in the right place can be a bit of a challenge.

That’s why we created the Triangle Masterclass, a collection of eight videos focusing on different types of triangle units that are commonly used in quilts.

In today’s video we’re making 4-at-a-time Flying Geese. They’re also called no-waste flying geese. We’re starting out with one square that is 1.25 inches larger than your finished block width for the large ...

Triangles quilts are absolutely beautiful, but they can also be intimidating. Getting your blocks to turn out the right size with all of your points in the right place can be a bit of a challenge.

That’s why we created the Triangle Masterclass, a collection of eight videos focusing on different types of triangle units that are commonly used in quilts.

In today’s video we’re making double pinwheels. We’re starting out with two squares that are 1.25 inches larger than your finished block for the quarter square triangles and two squares that are 1 inch ...

Triangles quilts are absolutely beautiful, but they can also be intimidating. Getting your blocks to turn out the right size with all of your points in the right place can be a bit of a challenge.

That’s why we created the Triangle Masterclass, a collection of eight videos focusing on different types of triangle units that are commonly used in quilts.

In today’s video we’re making hourglass triangles, which are also called quarter square triangles. We’re starting out with four squares that are 1.25 inches larger than your finished hourglass.

We cover the process in ...

Triangles quilts are absolutely beautiful, but they can also be intimidating. Getting your blocks to turn out the right size with all of your points in the right place can be a bit of a challenge.

That’s why we created the Triangle Masterclass, a collection of eight videos focusing on different types of triangle units that are commonly used in quilts.

In today’s video we’re making half square triangles, which are commonly called HSTs. We’re starting out with two squares that are 1 inch larger than your finished HST.

We cover the process in detail of ...

Triangles quilts are absolutely beautiful, but they can also be intimidating. Getting your blocks to turn out the right size with all of your points in the right place can be a bit of a challenge.

That’s why we created the Triangle Masterclass, a collection of eight videos focusing on different types of triangle units that are commonly used in quilts. In each video we cover how to make the triangle blocks in depth from three different camera angles so you always have the best view. We also cover the quilt math of each triangle unit, so you know ...

Spiders are master weavers. Their webs are made with silk “thread” that is the envy of quilters: 1,000x thinner than human hair and 5x stronger than steel! (Scientists think pencil-thick web could stop a jumbo jet!)  

They work at a dazzling pace, completing incredibly intricate webs in about an hour. But this week, Jenny is giving ‘em a run for their money!

The Disappearing Four-Patch Weave quilt starts as a super-simple 4-patch and then, like all disappearing blocks, we slice it and rearrange the pieces. The result is a gorgeous, woven layer cake pattern that comes together lickety-split. (Our ...

Do you remember your first cartwheel? It was probably a little wobbly. Maybe you didn’t land on your feet. But chances are, before the recess bell rang, you could cartwheel your way across the playground without stopping!

Jenny is not turning cartwheels this week. (Wouldn’t that be a sight!) But … she IS turning quilt blocks, and that’s even easier! The Simple Squares method of setting quilt blocks on point is so quick and painless, you’ll be turning blocks like a pro in no time!

It’s our turn for the Best of Moda Bake Shop Pillow Parade! (affiliate link) Each of the designers from the book is taking a turn sharing a bonus pillow to coordinate with their quilt. A quick little housekeeping note to start, though. The supply list in the book for our Twin Pops Quilt needs a […]