Enjoy the quilt-as-you-go technique? Here are five ways to make your QAYG even better! I originally posted this tips and tricks post over at All Free Sewing in September. I hope you enjoy it and find some useful tidbits for creating better quilt-as-you-go projects! I have enjoyed playing around with quilt-as-you-go (QAYG) the past few years. I think it's far more versatile than most people give it credit for -- there's way more than just a traditional log cabin block. Here are two pillow ... continue reading...
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Bear Mountain Quilt-As-You-Go Tutorial
This mountain-inspired quilt-as-you-go tutorial is a fun quilt block perfect for a mountain nursery or any woodland decor! It's been a long time since I've done a quilt-as-you-go tutorial, but I had a fun idea the other night and I decided to actually get out my sewing machine and make it. I plan on turning it into a pillow for my boys' nursery, which is mountain/adventure themed. Quilt-As-You-Go Tutorial Supplies Fabric, in shades of gray and blue Piece of batting, 17" x 17" ... continue reading...
Learn Quilt-As-You-Go: Easy Big Stripes Panel
Want to learn Quilt-As-You-Go but don't know where to start? This big stripes panel will help you learn the technique. I originally posted this tutorial in 2013 and it was in dire need of some updated photos. Since my readership has grown since then, I thought I'd re-share it as a new post. Quilt-as-you-go is so much fun! Of all the things I've ever posted on my blog, my Bloomin' Quilt-As-You-Go Pillow tutorial gets the most traffic. I've seen a lot of great things made with ... continue reading...
Step It Up Quilt-As-You-Go Tutorial
Using the quilt-as-you-go technique, you can make this Step It Up quilt block! Foundation piecing is a fun quilting technique. I wanted to do one quilt-as-you-go (QAYG) tutorial each month this year, so let's pretend it's still April. My pregnant brain said there were 31 days in April, and no one is going to argue with the lady who is carrying two enormous babies in her, right? April it is. ... continue reading...
Go Fly a Kite Quilt-As-You-Go Tutorial
This Go Fly a Kite QAYG quilt block is perfect for a spring quilt! Includes the instructions to make this adorable quilt block. I love happy accidents! I had envisioned this sort of shooting star block when I started to design it, but as it came together, it was clear to me that it was actually a kite! I added a big of hand-embroidery at the bottom for the kite's string and a bow for it's tail and I'm absolutely tickled with how it turned out. ... continue reading...
Scattered Geese Quilt-As-You-Go Tutorial
Using the quilt-as-you-go (QAYG) method, it's easy to make this modified log cabin block. This easy quilting tutorial is a fun take on a classic design. It's time for February's quilt-as-you-go (QAYG) block! I want to do a block a month, and so far I'm two for two. Check out January's Seaside Boardwalk block. We'll see if I can keep it up when the twins get here! ... continue reading...
Seaside Boardwalk Quilt-As-You-Go Tutorial
Using the quilt-as-you-go (QAYG) technique, you can make this easy Seaside Boardwalk quilt block! A fun sewing project that makes a great pillow or bag. Today I'm happy to be sharing another quilting project! It's been a while since I shared a quilt block tutorial, but if my stats are to be believed -- you all LOVE them. This year, I'm hoping to share a new quilt-as-you-go (QAYG) block each month, though with twins on the way, I'm not holding onto anything too tightly. ... continue reading...
North West Quilt-As-You-Go Block Tutorial
This fun quilt-as-you-go block uses foundation piecing to create flying geese. Give it a try! I've said it before, but I think quilt-as-you-go (QAYG) gets a bad rap. People tend to think it's only for log-cabin style blocks (which can be amazing in their own right), but I've been playing around with other techniques. I've written two tutorials so far, the Bloomin' Quilt-As-You-Go Panel Tutorial and the Easy Big Stripes Quilt-As-You-Go Panel Tutorial. If you've never done QAYG, I recommend ... continue reading...
Easy Big Stripes Quilt-As-You-Go Tutorial
Want to learn Quilt-As-You-Go but don't know where to start? This big stripes panel will help you learn the technique. Of all the things I've ever posted on my blog, my Bloomin' Quilt-As-You-Go Pillow tutorial gets, by far, the most hits. I've seen a lot of great things made with the tutorial, but I've also heard that it can be a little...challenging. Especially if you've never done any quilt-as-you-go before. So first I wanted to create a beginner quilt-as-you-go tutorial for ... continue reading...
Bloomin’ Quilt-As-You-Go Panel Tutorial
Quilt-As-You-Go is so much more than just log cabins! Try this new Bloomin' QAYG technique for a fun effect. I've been asked a number of times for a tutorial on how I created the Newtown Auction pillow. I finally got my act together and created this little how-to. I'm calling it Bloomin' Quilt-As-You-Go, as it looks a lot like a flower starting to bloom. If you have any questions, just leave them in the comments and I'll try and help you out and/or modify the tutorial so it makes more ... continue reading...
Paper Halloween Quilt Blocks
No sewing skills are necessary to make these adorable paper Halloween quilt blocks! Use your Cricut Explore or Maker and Cricut Cuttlebug to make this festive Halloween decor. This post is sponsored by my favorite craft store, JOANN. I used to sew a lot, but now that we have the boys I rarely have the time and space to pull out my sewing machine to make fun sewing projects. So when I recently saw Damask Love's paper quilt blocks, I realized I could still "sew" without actually ... continue reading...
Makers Gonna Make SVGs – Flash Freebie
These crafty SVGs are perfect for the creative person in your life! Makers Gonna Make, Crafters Gonna Craft, Sewists Gonna Sew, and Quilters Gonna Quilt—there something for everyone! I've always been a maker. When I was a kid, I spent more time with my LEGO than with Barbie (and when I was playing with Barbie, I usually spent my time decorating her house!). Obviously that has transitioned here to my blog and my day-to-day life. I get to make stuff for a living, which is the best ... continue reading...
Christmas Quilt Square Clip Art
This quirky Christmas quilt block clip art set is perfect for all of your creative projects! Use them on Christmas cards, quilt labels, holiday quilt bee fliers, and more! Happy Friday, my friends! It's getting chillier here and my husband and I have spent the last few evenings snuggled under one of my favorite Christmas quilts, binging Stranger Things! Anyone else love this show? It's one of my faves and I ended up really loving this second season—so good! Speaking of quilts, I've ... continue reading...
Quilted Fabric Tablet Case with the Cricut Maker
xUse your Cricut Maker to cut and mark sewing patterns! Then sew this handy fabric tablet case for your iPad, Kindle, or other tablet -- with an easy wrap-around zipper and exterior pocket for your earbuds or other accessories. I am one of those people. A phone-dropper. A tablet-dropper. A, well, everything-dropper. So I've come to rely on cases for my different tech. And why use a boring store-bought case when I could make one myself and get to play around with the new Cricut Maker's ... continue reading...
Quilt Block Clip Art
This modern and quirky quilt block clip art set is perfect for all of your creative projects! Use them on business cards, quilt labels, quilt bee fliers, and more! Happy Friday, my favorite makers! As summer is winding down and kids are headed back to school, I am really itching for fall. Warm drinks, fall colors, and cool evenings on the patio with a quilt on my lap (this pumpkin quilt pattern is adorable -- definitely going on my must-sew list!). Too bad I live in Northern California, ... continue reading...
Quilters Gonna Quilt Cut Files
The perfect quilt cut files for your favorite quilter! Turn theses free SVG/DXF files into a cute quilting tote bag, a car decal, or a cute t-shirt to share your love of quilting with the world! I haven't done a lot of sewing on the blog lately -- I still love to break out my machine but it's much harder to spend sustained time sewing with the boys, much less come up with new patterns and tutorials to share with you here. So instead, I designed a handful of super cute "quilters gonna ... continue reading...
How to Paint a Geometric Wall in your Nursery
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Devine Color for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Skip the traditional nursery and create bold, bright feature wall! Here's how to paint a geometric wall in your nursery, with three colors of paint and wooden initial letters. It's easy and creates a fun look that everyone, kids included, will love. I've been talking a lot lately about how my boys are almost two! I can't believe that my tiny babies have been in our lives for almost two ... continue reading...
Sewing Gift Guide – Everything You Need to Get Started!
Sewing Gift Guide! Need a gift for someone who wants to learn how to sew? Here's a gift guide with everything they'll need to get started. Do you have someone in your life who wants to learn how to sew? Or maybe you want to learn yourself and you're wondering what you should ask for this Christmas. Whether you're sewing clothes, quilts, home decor, or anything else, this sewing gift guide is full of my favorite sewing tools that you'll find helpful when getting started! My Sewing ... continue reading...
Acorn Quilt Block
Get the free pattern for making this little acorn quilt block! Perfect for sewing a fall pillow—or make a bunch for a quilt! Today I'm sharing this happy little acorn block! It's perfect to bring a little fall to your decor, and would also be great in a woodland-inspired room. I turned the block into an easy pillow, with a finished size of 14" x 14". ... continue reading...
Quilted Easter Table Topper from Selvages
Sew a sweet Easter table topper in the shape of an Easter egg, using up your leftover selvages! A great scrapbuster sewing project. This is the story of a project that I was going to scrap, but then decided to rework it and it turned out better than I could have hoped! ... continue reading...
Scottish Thistle QAYG Block
Quilt-As-You-Go is way more versatile than you might think! Here's how to quilt a Scottish Thistle block. Get this and other quilting and sewing tutorials. I knew it would probably happen -- I got behind on my monthly QAYG blocks. It was to be expected. There's not a lot of sewing going on when you have two infants to care for! Today I'm sharing the block I made for May, which was inspired by my friend Rebecca's trip to Scotland. I was just getting around to finishing it when the babies ... continue reading...
