Category: Blocks
I have had Log Cabin blocks on my mind lately. I have been using Fatquartershop's Log Cabin Piecing papers to make a fall table runner and have really been enjoying the process. I recently picked up one of my Creative Grids Log Cabin rulers to compare the construction process for accuracy and enjoyment of piecing. […]
I recently bought a few more notions at Fatquartershop.com. One of them is this cool seam roller by Riley Blake. It is designed by Lori Holt and is actually a very nice little seam presser. It cost $15, and I am glad I bought it. It works great for the times when you want to […]
I have stitched a bit more on my paper pieced log cabin blocks. This is a block all stitched. You carefully place the fabric strips on the paper's underside, lined up along the right numbered line. After stitching, I have been trimming my seam allowances with a handy little tool called the "Add A Quarter." […]
My Take It Easy jelly roll blocks are coming along. They are pretty mindless to make. All the strips are cut out and I just have to sit there and sew three together. I love listening to audiobooks while I do sewing that doesn't call for much concentration. My current book is quite gothic in […]
I spent the weekend getting caught up on my sew-along projects, doing laundry, reading, and recovering from my vacation. The blocks above are from the Fatquarter Shop's Sewcialites sew-along. There have been four blocks so far. The purple one on the top left is not a block from the sew-along, rather one that I used […]
Here is a UFO from the vaults for sure. This is my Red Pineapple Quilt, begun in 2012. Seriously. Every year I drag out the project box and re-visit these blocks and make one or two more. As you see, I have enough blocks to make a decent sized quilt. As shown the top would […]
I've gotten a bit behind in my Moda BlockHeads sew along and wanted to get caught up this week. The one above, #34, I had been putting off for obvious reasons. Lisa Bongean designed this one. I opted for the 12" block for this pattern. I know, what a coward, right? Gosh, it's hard to […]
The Internet has been all a-buzz about jelly rolls in the past couple of weeks, so of course, I had to do something with them too. Primitive Gatherings has just come out with a really pretty new collection called "Redwork Gatherings," as well as a pattern, especially for jelly rolls. This quilt is so easy. […]
This is the first block in the new "Sewcialites" sew-along I couldn't resist joining. The block is called Harmony and was designed by Lissa Alexander. Fatquartershop.com is sponsoring the completely free sew-along, and a lot of well-known designers are participating with block designs. The sew-along goes through next June. Block sizes are 3", 6", and […]
See what I mean? I made the block on the left as part of the Moda BlockHeads 3 Sew-Along. Block #37 "Broken Dishes" by Laurie Simpson. My first effort did not have much contrast. It's ok but look at the difference in the block on the right. Greater contrast in the color tones makes the […]
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Hello, I’m Nicole, an enthusiastic quilter and fabric lover. This blog is mainly about my quilting journey, but I share some of my other interests as well, which include reading, cooking, decorating, lifestyle, and my family. When I am not quilting, I am reading, and will share monthly book reviews in this space. I love to hear back from my followers and enjoy getting to know you.
