Making a Patchwork QuiltThis is a page about making a patchwork quilt. Making a patchwork quilt begins by cutting fabric into pieces of various shapes and sizes and sewing them together to form blocks. This quilting style is great for using up leftover fabric scraps or you can purchase new material in the colors and patterns you like. You don't need a lot of experience to make a patchwork quilt.
Hidden Diamond Quilt DesignYou have to make four quilt blocks to find the "hidden" diamond in this quilt design.
Taco Quilt BlockI found a picture of a taco quilt block design but didn't want to buy the pattern, so I made one similar. I figured it out as I went along but I think it turned out very similar. It was later made into a hot pad for a friend who is obsessed with tacos.
Granny Square Quilt BlockThis block is a way to use up smaller size quilt scraps. You can make a potholder, a table runner, or a quilt using this fun design.
Zippered and Lined Patchwork PouchI wanted to make a transformer toy bag for my grandson for Christmas but I only had a few small scraps of transformer fabric, so I made this patchwork transformer pouch.
Pinwheel Quilt SquareAnother quilt square idea!
Baby QuiltThis is a fairly easy baby quilt I made using scraps. I like how the design turned out.
Recycled Denim And Flannel Window QuiltThis is a quilt I made using denim jeans and some flannel flat sheets.
I Never Promised You a Rose Garden (Quilt)I made this rose themed quilt using the "quilt by the square" method of quilting and rose print and coordinating colored fabric scraps.
Making a Patchwork Circle MatThis is a page about patchwork circle mat. This fun little mat uses scraps of denim and cotton to make a colorful pattern. Its a great way to repurpose old jeans and use up fabric left over from other projects.
Making a Block QuiltThis is a page about making a block quilt. A basic quilting motif is made up of simple square blocks of fabric in various colors and prints.
Squaring Up a Half Square Triangle Quilt BlockThis is a page about squaring up a half square triangle quilt block. Squaring up a quilt block is an important part of preparing your quilt top.
Making Half Square Triangle Quilt BlocksThis is a page about making half square triangle quilt blocks. Half square triangle quilt blocks (HST) are a common component of patchwork quilts.
Instructions for Paper Pieced Quilt BlockReady to give quilting a try? Paper piecing allows you to more easily piece intricate patterns for your quilt blocks. Here are the instructions to make a simple paper pieced block. Once you have mastered this block you will be off to try more difficult patterns.
Daughter's Birthday QuiltI made a special quilt for my daughter birthday. I made this quilt design myself.
Recycled Denim And Flannel Window QuiltThis is a quilt I made using denim jeans and some flannel flat sheets.
Quilt Square PillowsDon't throw away those quilt squares. If you made too many squares while making a quilt, keep them and make a pillow to match the quilt or just to use on your bed or chair for decoration.
Patchwork Circle MatMat sewn from denim jean scraps and colorful scraps of cotton. Center the cardboard template on a print circle and mark the point where each of the four corners touches the outside edge of the circle.
I Never Promised You a Rose Garden (Quilt)I made this rose themed quilt using the "quilt by the square" method of quilting and rose print and coordinating colored fabric scraps.