Duck and Duck Tracks quilt finish
Good news! It finally quit raining and raining and raining here. Probably because this is the last Duck quilt…. Bad news! It already started snowing here. No! I am not making a penguin quilt next. Thankfully, there are also some sunny fall days left. I recently had the opportunity to get some outdoor photography done, […]
Ducks and Ducklings quilt finish
Good news! It finally quit raining and raining and raining here. Bad news! It already started snowing here. Thankfully, there are also some sunny fall days left. Took the opportunity yesterday to get some outdoor photography done. And went for a drive with my son, Russell. Still pretty windy out there!!!! More on that in […]
Ducks, Ducks, Ducklings and Duck Tracks
If it quacks like a duck….. It has been raining and raining and raining here. Maybe it’s my own fault. Walks like a duck. Found this cute rubber ducky fabric for the backing at Quilting by Design in New Hamburg. It’s called “Rub-A-Dub Ducky” and reminds me of the good old days… with Bert and […]
Deer and Goose Tracks quilt finish!
These quilts, made using a combination of both traditional blocks and animal blocks, have been sew much fun!!! Both of these quilts use 10″ blocks and include instructions for borders. These Deer and Goose Tracks are both so sweet!!! Again, I quilted my organic wavy lines from edge to edge, in white thread. My “Deer […]
Top 10 Tips for New Quilters – Quick Piecing Techniques
Welcome to this week’s installment of the Top 10 Tips for new quilters. Today’s topic is Quick Piecing Techniques. For the complete line up of weekly tips, please see this page this page. Chain Piecing Technique Chain Piecing is one of the most basic time saving methods. This method involves lining up your sets and […]
St. Louis 16 Patch quilt block tutorial
Today I am sharing a finish and a tutorial for the St. Louis 16 Patch. Hope you enjoy! The traditional St. Louis 16 Patch block is simply four rows of four patches. This block is normally pieced using a checkerboard layout, alternating between two fabrics. St. Louis 16 Patch quilt block tutorial One pair of […]
Kansas Dugout Quilt Block and Y Seam Tutorial
I just love this little guy. Such an amazing little piece. The 1/4″ presser foot with guide. Have you ever noticed those little notches along the side before? Me either… Until now! Each is spaced exactly 1/4″ apart. Hmmm….. In Monday’s post, I promised to share my secret on how I pieced the Kansas […]