Here’s a gorgeous free pattern from Marcie at Patchalot Patterns called Christmas Sparkler. Many thanks to Mary from Quilt Hollow for giving me permission to publish her photo here and also pointing me to Marcie’s free pattern. Check out the
Christmas Shopping Bag Tutorial
With just two weekends left before Christmas, I sure wish I had time to complete this gorgeous Christmas Shopping Bag. The detailed instructions with photos are fantastic. I would extend the handles several inches, as I prefer a bag that
Gatherings, Free Scrappy Quilt Pattern
Jan Patek has some lovely free patterns available on her site. I really liked this one called Gatherings. It’s made with scraps of tans, yellows, reds, blues and greens. The finished block is 16″ and the quilt measures 70″ x
Pincushion Cuff Tutorial
If someone wants to know what they can make ME for the holidays, here’s a great idea. (Just remember I have tiny wrists and I’m partial to purple .) The Pincushion Cuff Tutorial is well written with excellent photos to
Stack and Cut Crazy Placemats
Here’s a quick and easy tutorial to make six placemats. You’ll also need the Stack and Cut Crazy Squares tutorial too.
Simply Santa Quilt Project
From Compuquilt comes this whimsical Simply Santa quilt. The Santa applique pattern and paper piecing patterns for the trees are included. Just be sure to download each of the PDF files for each section of the project. The finished quilt
Free Paper Pieced Block Patterns from Carol Doak
Carol Doak, the Queen of paper piecing in my mind, has some wonderful free patterns on her web site. The pattern in the photo is called May Flower. Carol has a blog too, Carol Doak’s Corner.
Free, Quick and Easy Quilt Pattern, Mango Tango
Here’s a very easy and quick project, made exciting by the wonderful choice of bright fabrics. Mango Tango finishes at 54.5″ square. It’s a great pattern to use up coordinated fabric bundles, or make it all scrappy. I love patterns
Fabric Inchie Quilt Tutorial
Aren’t these little gems gorgeous? Carla shows you how to make them in her Fabric Inchie Tutorial. What are inchies you ask? Inchies are one inch quilts consisting of 3 primary layers: the backing, the middle layer and the top.
Hipster Gripster Tutorial
Here’s a great gift idea, the Hipster Gripster. The tutorial is well written with lots of detailed photos. I know my hands would appreciate one. Make up a bunch to have on-hand for those last minute gifts.