Barbed Block: April, May, June 2021 This block looks more complicated than it is! Using half-square triangles and one inset strip makes for quick assembly and infinite possibilities! Vary the placement of light and dark values to create interest in the negative spaces. … Read More
A Tiny Bird’s Melody Pattern These two pieces designed by Christine use traditional Flying Geese units to creative lovely everyday items. The design uses the no waste flying geese method and takes advantage of negative space to create beautiful quilting lines. The designs can also be utilized in the creation of other household items or… Read More
Lady Zen: January 2021 Lady Zen is the name of this quilt for a reason. It makes you embrace the pattern as well as the spaces in between. It makes you see symmetry and chaos at the same time. The balance is in the abstract direction of the squares and triangles. It is a… Read More
2020 Seeing Clear: February 2021 This quilt combines simple shapes and raw-edge appliqué with simple four-block construction to create a colorful geometric perspective. The use of fused raw-edge appliqué makes this a win for all levels. Read More
Porfee Quilt: March 2021 Flying geese, half-square triangles, and a log cabin construction make this quilt perfect for the beginner to build skills and practice precision. Quilt designed by Porfiria Gomez and made by Brenna Riley Gates, both individual members. Read More
Quiver Tote A simple tote with a pieced accent, the possible variations of the panel design are numerous (chevron, herringbone, pinwheel, center square, hourglass, sailboat, and bias diamond to name a few). Whatever final design you choose for the panel, the construction steps are the same. … Read More
Discovery Block: January, February, March 2021 The Discovery block takes a different approach from traditional block design. This block on its own may appear incomplete, but when combined into a 4 x 4 layout, its true beauty comes to life. Create a wide range of secondary designs in the quilt depending on how the blocks… Read More
Solar Flare Quilt: October 2020 If you’re looking for a quilt pattern to spark your creativity, you don’t want to miss Solar Flare by Amber Elliot. This unique throw-size quilt looks more difficult than it really is to make. Use strip piecing and half-square triangles to create this vibrant modern quilt that is simply bursting with energy!… Read More
Jamdani Quilt: November 2020 Rachel Singh has been making a series of quilts inspired by the motifs of woven fabric made on handlooms in South Asia. This quilt is inspired by the ancient textile weaving tradition “Jamdani” which is a labor-intensive process used to create some of the finest variety of muslin cloths. With… Read More
Hibernal Star Quilt: December 2020 Explore 60-degree diamonds and y-seams as you create the six-pointed stars that make up this bold and modern quilt top by Andrea Tsang Jackson. Whether you make one block or all ten the pattern calls for, this quilt is a great way to discover or practice these more advanced quilting techniques. Plus,… Read More
