What Are Quilters Blogging About Today?

Meet Amy Barickman, founder of Indygo Junction and author of Vintage Notions: An Inspirational Guide to Needlework, Cooking, Sewing, Fashion & FUN! Through her YouTube videos, blog, website, and e-newsletter, Amy inspires fabric arts enthusiasts to learn from the past and experiment with new products and techniques for creating in vintage made modern style. Now you have the opportunity to learn more about Amy and her work! Join us on Missouri Star LIVE March 8th, 2022 at 11:00 am cst for a special segment with Amy herself – but in the meantime, get to know her little more with this exclusive ...

Filled with woodland critters and charming blocks, this beautiful quilt kit that can be purchased from the Fat Quarter Shop is just what you are looking for.

Made with Fig Tree Quilts Moda Fabrics, the finished quilt will measure 52″ x 60 3/4″.  That is a perfect lap size. The kit contains the fabric for the top and the quilt pattern.  You supply the backing, batting, and binding. This pattern is designed for quilters with an intermediate skill level.

I particularly love the toadstools and the gnome across the bottom of the design.

It’s a delightful design that ...

It is said that green is one of the most relaxing colors that one can see.  Maybe it has to do with nature or maybe something else.  All I know this that it is a beautiful color, and if you are looking for green fabrics for your next Saint Patrick’s Day project then this fat quarter bundle may be for you.  You can purchase it over at Connecting Threads.

With fourteen different fat quarters, this bundle has a beautiful array of greens, from lights to darks.  These greens are not just for Saint Patrick’s Day either.  I can ...

For an ideal way to use some of those batik fabrics that you have on hand…why not try making cloth napkins.  This video tutorial from Brianna Roberts shows you how.

With step-by-step instructions, you will learn the entire process.  Spoiler alert, it’s really easy!  The best part is, once you are done, you have a fancy set of napkins to dress up your table.

You can use them every day, or you can make a holiday table that much more elegant with them.

I love projects like these napkins.  They are easy and would make a great hostess ...

What are precut fabrics?  If you are new to quilting then you are probably wondering what some of the terms mean.  Precuts are just that, pieces of fabric cut into various sizes and sold in packs.  They are ideal for certain projects and many people love using them.

Connecting Threads sells all types of precuts imaginable in gorgeous fabric selections. You can see their selection here. 

1. Fat Eighths – A piece of fabric cut from a yard of fabric is cut into eight squares
2. Fat Quarters – A piece of fabric cut from a yard of fabric is cut into four squares ...

Have Fun!

All of us are looking for a way to save some money right?  I know I am.  Here are some great tips on quilt backings from Quilty Love to help us out.

She suggests using flannel, and this handy article tells you what you need to know when quilting with it and other sheets.  There are tips on what type of sheets work best and how to quilt with them.  There are even tips on basting and care of the fabric.

It is always nice to save some money when quilting.  It can be a pretty expensive habit.

If you ...

The folks over at Tilda bring us another wonderful quilt pattern that is free.  This one is called Happy Winter Snowman and it is delightful.

Per their website it is suitable for intermediate quilters with a moderate difficulty level.  When finished it should measure about 52 1/2″ x 71″, ideal for a lap quilt.

The pattern is a downloadable one, and it contains all of the information you will need to have.  I will say that you will need a fair amount of fabrics and there is a lot of cutting.  If you take a look at the photo ...

If you need to build up your holiday fabric stash then look no further than this gorgeous set of 26 fat quarters from the Fat Quarter Shop.  Wow!  Designed by Me & My Sisters Designs, each one is absolutely darling.

As you can see, the fat quarters are divided fairly evenly between various reds, greens, and whites.  I can’t begin to choose a favorite from this set.  I do know that I could make a gorgeous quilt from the fabrics.  In fact, there are so many fat quarters, I could make a lot of quilts from the pack.

You can ...

Who doesn’t love some Christmas Baubles?  I know I do and I especially like them when they are made out of fabric.  Look at the darling quilt pattern from Jen Daly Quilts for Moda Bake Shop.  It is just beautiful.

Made with Moda holiday fabrics, this mini measures only 18″ x 24″.  There are a lot of fabrics packed into this small quilt. In fact, it is perfect for a mini charm pack.  If you don’t know, mini charm packs are squares measuring 2 1/2″ square.

The blog post has detailed step-by-step photos and instructions so assembly ...

Check out this gorgeous quilt pattern you can purchase over on Connecting Threads.  Wow!

Designed by The Fabric Addict, the pattern contains instructions for two sizes, lap and queen.  The use of the various colors to achieve an ombré sunset look is stunning.  There is no skill level listed so if you decide to purchase this pattern you will want to make sure that it is good for your level of expertise.  It is a downloadable pattern only.

I can imagine this quilt being made in all sorts of fabrics combinations.  Personally I would choose ones that mimic that lovely ...

Featuring gorgeous fabrics from the Tula Pink collection of fabrics, this quilt kit will soon be available over at the Fat Quarter Shop.  You can make sure you don’t miss out on a chance at this beauty by reserving a spot.  The kit will be available for purchase in April 2022.

Measuring about 75″ x 87″, this is a whimsical design that is a great way to show off so many different fabrics.

The kit comes with fabrics for the quilt top and binding.  In addition it comes with the pattern.  You will need to supply the backing fabric ...

Looking stunning in the autumnal solids from Kona cotton solids, this free quilt pattern available over on the Robert Kaufman site is gorgeous.  Designed by Elise Lea, it is for quilters with an intermediate or above skill level.  Finished, it should measure about 57″ x 66″.  Perfect for a lap quilt.

Detailed fabric requirements, along with the fabrics used in the design, are included.  This is helpful if you want to get that same ombré look that is pictured.

This quilt would look beautiful any time of the year, but especially during the autumn months, when the colors of the ...