Harry Potter Quilt by Terry
Expecto Patronum! Someone is expecto…ing a baby! We all have that one story, that one book or movie that sums up our childhood. And it can be
I’m Angela- Co-host of the Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting PBS show. APQS Long arm Dealer and Educator. Triplet Momma. Designer. Thread Bimbo.
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Split Easy Patch Quilt by Ali
I love Ali’s black and white split easy patch quilt. She dropped off this quilt at the shop for us to longarm quilt it and the
Melanie’s Butterfly Quilt
Art and craft hobbies are something we do because we enjoy them. Which means that we tend to create things right up until we can’t anymore. What
Tabatha’s Modern Christmas Quilt
I love the quilts that look complicated and difficult. They make me feel good about my piecing skills. What’s even better is when they aren’t difficult
Holly’s Black and White Mid Century Modern Quilt
When we think of Mid Century Modern a lot of things can come to mind. Architecture, of course, had a very lasting impression on our current
Sarah’s Purple and Silver Quilt
This is Sarah’s Purple and Silver Quilt. We love it when Sarah comes in to drop off a quilt. They are always the most amazing
A Modern Take on a Classic Sampler Quilt
There are a few quilts that every quilter should make at some point in their quilting career. Everyone should make a scrappy quilt, because of all
Bargello Quilt by Kathleen
Have you ever wondered where some designs come from and how they were named? I do sometimes. It helps me remember the name if nothing
Bobby’s Patriotic Sampler Quilt
Women, and some men, have been making patriotic quilts since the United States began. When we make a quilt with red, white, blue, stars, stripes,
Beverly’s Civil War Reproduction Sampler Quilt
When we think of clothing and quilting from the 1800’s you have to think of calico fabric. Calico fabric is defined as simple woven cotton
Double Sawtooth Star Quilt by Pam
One of the things that I love most about my job is the chance to see the many beautiful creations quilters bring into my shop.
Fabric Choice Can Really Make a Quilt
The pattern of a quilt is important. There is no question there. But the importance of fabric choice should not be over looked. It can
Arlene Uses Ombre Fabric to Great Effect
Ombre is becoming popular in home decor these days. It has actually been around for quite sometime. You can see it in fabrics and embroideries
Disappearing Pinwheel Quilt by Pam
There are hundreds of classic blocks out there that have been around for more than a century. Sometimes, you just want something a little more
Kathy’s Lone Star Quilt
The Lone Star Quilt is an old pattern known by different names. Besides Lone Star, people have called it Morning Star, Star of Bethlehem, Mathematical
Jelly Roll Race Quilt by Misty
Jelly Roll Race Quilts can be a lot of fun to make because they don’t require what could be argued is the hardest part of
Star Spangled Banner Tumbler Block Made by Cheri for Her Grandson
Like I said in an earlier post, Cheri is making multiple tumbler block quilts for her grandsons. While all the grandsons chose the colors that
Cheri’s Patriotic Tumbler Block Quilt
Cheri is a loving grandmother and a quilter which means those grandchildren are each getting a very nice gift. She decided to make a set
Nancy’s Vintage Double Wedding Band Quilt is a True Classic
Have you ever heard of an Ohio Star? How about a Nine Patch? There are a lot of different quilt blocks that have fun names.
Deborah’s High Contrast Extra-large Star Flower Quilt
There is nothing more striking than a high contrast quilt. This is when you combine two colors that are vastly different to create a design
Quilting On Ringo Lake
Block of the Month, Mystery Quilts, and Quilt Alongs are three types of social quilting that many of us enjoy. In these activities, we gather
Sarah’s Tumbling Block Quilt is an Example of Precise Hand Piecing
Tumbling blocks is a quilt pattern that many people are familiar with, even if they don’t immediately recognize the name. It is sometimes referred to
Plus Baby Quilt Shows Off Quilting Beautifully with Double Bubble Pattern
Nothing adds a little of everything to ones life like a baby. A little more love, a little more joy, a little more mess, and
Beverly’s French Braid Quilt
There are some quilt patterns out there that just defy explanation. You know the ones, where you see them and instantly know that they are
