Four fat quarters will yield approximately six blocks, three positve and three negative versions of the Lavender Orchids Block Pattern. Speed piecing is used for the quarter square triangles. The large, open area in the center of the block is a great way to use focal prints!

One can never have too many pin cushions. Here’s a cute Pin Blossom Pin Cushion, from Quiltmaker. A great way to use up some left-over scraps.

Here’s a very cute Zippered Coin Purse. The tutorial is very well done. What a great way to use up left-over fabrics, and make gifts for family members and friends.

I found these two tutorials for shoulder bags, and just had to share them. These would make great grocery shopping or errand running bags. Hobo Bag (left) Reversible Shoulder Bag

Isn’t this Felted Pincushion Hat ultra-adorable? I need one for my sewing area. From Better Homes & Gardens.

Here’s a great stash-busting pattern, Wickedly Easy Quilts by Annie. It uses fat quarters, strip cutting and quick piecing. Sizes include crib, lap, twin and queen. Definitely adding this pattern to my To Do list… I love patterns that use fat quarters and are quick to do.

From Moda Fabrics, comes this cute free pattern, Flutterby.

Here’s a quick and easy technique for making Scrappy Spool blocks from Elaine Adair. Be sure to check out the fabulous border that Elaine created and you can see the finished quilt all together, just waiting for the hand quilting.

From QuickQuilts, comes New Year’s Sparklers. This quilt is so full of color and sparkle that it lights up a room. It was made using batiks in a delightful variety of beautiful hues to charm the eye. It is simply gorgeous.

From Quiltmaker, comes this free pattern, Nautical Waves.

I just got a Clover Iron this past Christmas, so this Clover Iron Travel Bag will come in handy for me.

A free block pattern, Penny Rugs, from Connecting Threads. I adore the fabrics used in this block. Approx. Finished Size 9″. I am impressed with the Connecting Threads fabrics and Canadian-friendly web site, and plan to order some of their fabric kits when I return to Canada.