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Archive for March, 2015

Elephant Parade – Week 9 – Linky Party!

Posted on: March 29th, 2015 by Lorna McMahon

Welcome to week 9 of the Elephant Parade!  I have been showing a block each week and am so happy to see the works of those who have quilted along.  Some people have shared photos of their quilts by email.  And lots of you have been sharing your progress on instagram using the #elephantparadeQAL hashtag. […]

Zany ZebraZ quilt block tutorial

Posted on: March 27th, 2015 by Lorna McMahon

Today I am happy to share with you a tutorial for the Zany ZebraZ quilt block! It is my hope that you will enjoy the use of this free tutorial for making these crazy zebra blocks.  Make one for a mini or a cushion or tote bag.  Or make a few and you have a […]

Elephant Parade – Week 8 – Quilting & Binding

Posted on: March 22nd, 2015 by Lorna McMahon

Welcome to week 8 of the Elephant Parade!  I will be showing a block each week and would like to encourage you to quilt along.  You can try out as many or as few blocks as you like.  Make a quilt or make a mini.  Make a cushion.  Make whatever your imagination leads you to […]

Zany ZebraZ Friday Finish

Posted on: March 20th, 2015 by Lorna McMahon

The finished ZebraZ quilt and pattern release were blogged about last Friday.  And now it’s time for the reveal of the completed Zany ZebraZ baby quilt made using these fun cheater blocks from that pattern! I shared on instagram – mid quilt.  This scallop quilting stitch was new to me.  I had mentioned in my […]

Elephant Parade Tulip Block

Posted on: March 16th, 2015 by Lorna McMahon

Horrified.  Embarrassed.  I’m feeling like such a fool. Today a message was left by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet on my instagram picture sharing the notice for the flower block tutorial as part of the Elephant Parade quilt along. She kindly asked me to direct message her.  And, so I did, of course. […]

Elephant Parade – Week 7 – Sashing, Borders & Backing

Posted on: March 15th, 2015 by Lorna McMahon

Welcome to week 7 of the Elephant Parade!  I have been showing a block each week and would like to encourage you to quilt along.  You can try out as many or as few blocks as you like.  Make a quilt or make a mini.  Make a cushion.  Make whatever your imagination leads you to […]

Elephant Parade – Week 6 – Flowers

Posted on: March 8th, 2015 by Lorna McMahon

Welcome to week 6 of the Elephant Parade!  I will be showing a block each week and would like to encourage you to quilt along.  You can try out as many or as few blocks as you like.  Make a quilt or make a mini.  Make a cushion.  Make whatever your imagination leads you to […]

Pretty Butterfly Table Runner {a la snow bank}

Posted on: March 6th, 2015 by Lorna McMahon

Romeo. Romeo.  Spring. Spring.  Wherefore art thou, Romeo sweet spring? Feeling a great need for spring to start showing some signs of returning, I figured perhaps I can “will it to arrive” by employing some warm and happy thoughts.  So I dug out my Pretty Butterfly quilt pattern and the Architextures fat quarters I received […]

Elephant Parade – Week 5 – Bird

Posted on: March 1st, 2015 by Lorna McMahon

Welcome to week 5 of the Elephant Parade!  I will be showing a block each week and would like to encourage you to quilt along.  You can try out as many or as few blocks as you like.  Make a quilt or make a mini.  Make a cushion.  Make whatever your imagination leads you to […]