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Family of Three for Quiltmaker Magazine

Posted on: December 1st, 2015 by Lorna McMahon

Look up. Waaaa-yyy up! Family of Three 40″ x 53″ by Lorna McMahon of Sew Fresh Quilts This little baby giraffe is surrounded by the love of family. Keeping watch, mom and dad are right there with him under a canopy of rich, green leaves. Family of Three. Earlier this year, I was contacted by Quiltmaker […]

Forest Friends pattern release

Posted on: November 20th, 2015 by Lorna McMahon

Introducing Sew Fresh Quilts new pattern – Forest Friends! I am so excited to have completed both the Twin and Baby size versions of the Forest Friends pattern in time for a Friday finish! First and foremost, I want to thank those of you who have been eagerly awaiting the release of this pattern. All […]

Beach House Baby Quilt

Posted on: November 6th, 2015 by Lorna McMahon

Hello everyone! Today I would love to share with you the news of my second AccuQuilt guest blog post, featuring my “Beach House” baby quilt. This fun project utilizes the GO! Hexagon 1″, 1.5″ and 2.5″ and the GO! Equilateral Triangles 1″, 1.5″ and 2.5″ dies. I have made an equilateral triangle quilt before. Many times actually. And […]

Why it Pays to Slow Down and Enjoy the Process….

Posted on: October 16th, 2015 by Lorna McMahon

Who doesn’t like to make the same quilt twice? As I’ve said before….. Most of us…. But this is my third fourth time making the Fox & Friends equilateral triangle quilt. This quilt will also be a sample quilt brought to class when I teach at the Kincardine Sunset Quilters’ Guild on November 10th. It was so […]

Yes, We Have No Bananas….

Posted on: April 17th, 2015 by Lorna McMahon

This is Monkey See Monkey Do and it’s made from Kona Cottons. For the Background: Ice Frappe, Pond, Pool, Breakers & Cyan. For the Monkeys there is Stone, Taupe & Earth. Cactus, Peapod & Grass are for the Leaves. As with the Giraffe Love quilt I finished last week, I had a hard time choosing […]

Life’s a Jungle, Baby….

Posted on: April 10th, 2015 by Lorna McMahon

Welcome to Thank Goodness it’s Finished Friday! This is Giraffe Love and it’s made from Kona Cottons. For the Background: Ice Frappe, Pond, Pool, Breakers, Cyan & Oasis. For the Giraffes there is Sunny & Cedar. Cactus, Peapod & Grass are for the Leaves. Choosing a backing fabric was difficult.  I looked to my online […]

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 […]

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 […]