Here’s a great tutorial on making Circles from Anna Marie Horner. Use your newly found knowledge to create this yummy Lollipops [PDF] quilt.
Tokyo Quilt Festival
Some beautiful photos from the TOKYO International Great Quilt Festival 2008. My favourites so far, Colorful, Colorful Days of Life and Tea Party.
My Purple Magic Tiles
I made this Purple Magic Tiles quilt for my parents this past Christmas. It’s a Kathleen Bissett pattern, and was pretty easy to accomplish. On the other hand, the binding I did was rather difficult. 2.5″ pieces separated by 1″
Assorted Blocks Sampler
I took this photo at the Upper Canada Village 2007 Quilt Show.
Winterland Retreat
A simply gorgeous quilt, brought to you free by the All People Quilt web site. The quilt designer is Lynette Jensen of Thimbleberries, from American Patchwork & Quilting, December 1999. View the Instructions | Download the full PDF version
Speedy Log Cabin Tutorial
Here’s a great tutorial on making a log cabin block quickly. I’ll have to try this technique one of these days.
Teddy Bear Fun
I took this photo at the Upper Canada Village 2007 Quilt Show.
Inner Light
A beautiful quilt by Deb Karasik of Quilt Mavens.
How To Make A Quillow
I have long since lost, misplaced, or filed somewhere unknown, the original instructions I had for making a Quillow. So, imagine my delight when I stumbled across these instructions, How To Make A Quillow. I might just make one for
Shoo Fly
I took this photo at the Upper Canada Village 2007 Quilt Show.
Lunch Sack Gift Bags
I think these Lunch Sack Gift Bags from the All People Quilt web site are adorable. They are very easy to make, as I made one in an hour or so just before the holidays. It’s still missing its button,
Stars Joined
I took this photo at the Upper Canada Village 2007 Quilt Show.
Sunrise Applique
I took this photo at the Upper Canada Village 2007 Quilt Show.
Hour Glass and Appliquéd Bag
Here is a really cute bag from the All People Quilt web site. It’s created using a quick method for creating hour glass squares. You can add appliquéd embellishments if you like.
Pineapple
I took this photo at the Upper Canada Village 2007 Quilt Show.
New Patterns
I just ordered three Lazy Girl Design patterns from The Cotton Vault. Free shipping of patterns… even to Canada. I can’t wait! Hopefully they won’t take long to get here from Virginia. I ordered, Wonder Wallet, Sassy Bag and the
Napa
A beautiful quilt by Deb Karasik of Quilt Mavens.
Home Sweet Home
I made this banner several years ago using 1″ squares, which finished at just under 0.5″ each.
Bricks and Blocks
I took this photo at the Upper Canada Village 2007 Quilt Show.
Short Trip Around The World
A free project by Kaye Wood. This looks like a fun project, with easy to understand instructions and piecing. The finished quilt is beautiful. Instructions for Short Trip Around The World.
Wayward Geese
A beautiful quilt by Deb Karasik of Quilt Mavens.
My First Bed Quilt
This was my first bed quilt I ever made, a very simple nine-patch block alternating with solids. I prefer smaller projects… quicker to finish, and easier to quilt. I ended up tying this one.
Stained Glass Love Letters
I found this great free pattern from Brenda Henning’s web site, Bear Paw Productions. Also available are instructions on how to complete Stained Glass Applique. Stained Glass Love Letters Stained Glass Basics New to Quilting or need a refresher? –
Embroidered Quilt
I took this photo at the Upper Canada Village 2007 Quilt Show.
Squared
A rather unusual wall hanging I made for myself. I’m not sure what I was going for, but I don’t think the end result was what I had in mind originally. hehe Oh well, it used up the extra fabric
Amazing Appliqued Flowers
I took this photo at the Upper Canada Village 2007 Quilt Show. This quilt is truly magnificent.
Sun Bonnet Sue
A pre-printed wall hanging I made. One of the few pieces I’ve hand quilted. It’s not really my thing, but who knows, maybe I’ll try it again one day.