top of page
Coming Soon


Four Quilt-Makers Sharing Ideas, Inspiration and Information
Four Quilt-Makers Sharing Ideas, Inspiration and Information
Welcome to our blog!
Search


Guest Post: Creating Curved Pieced Blocks and Landscape Quilts with Sue Rasmussen (+ a Special Offer
Many of you commented so favorably on Laura’s interview with the talented Sue Rasmussen last summer that we’ve decided to invite Sue back...
Admin
Mar 5, 20135 min read
0 comments


Drafting, Part 2: Making an 8-Pointed or Lemoyne Star in Any Size
Using quilt blocks in a variety of sizes in one quilt can add so much interest to the overall design! One of my favorite pieced-block...
Admin
Mar 1, 20132 min read
0 comments


Drafting, Part 1: Changing the Size of Pieced Quilt Blocks
If you have ever wanted to make a pieced quilt block in a different size than those that you are able to find in books or magazines, I...
Admin
Feb 26, 20133 min read
0 comments


For Valentine’s Day and Beyond: Capture Mementos (and Memories) with a Nostalgic “Pocket
Some sources say that it was Henry VIII who, in 1537, settled the English celebration of Valentine’s Day upon February 14–by Royal...
Admin
Feb 12, 20134 min read
0 comments


Two-for-One Basket Blocks…Easy, Easy, Easy (+ a Book Giveaway)
Last time I posted, I previewed one of the quilts in Cuddle Me Quick: 11 Baby Quilt Designs, my brand-new book, co-authored once again...
Admin
Oct 16, 20122 min read
0 comments


Voila! Two easy to make voile scarves.
I love wearing scarves and am so happy that they are in vogue. I have knitted several beautiful ones from baby alpaca and I always seem...
Admin
Oct 2, 20123 min read
0 comments


Y Fear? Help is Here. The Oft-dreaded Y-seam Construction…Simplified!
I’ve frequently had quilters stop by my booth at shows and ask if a pattern has “y-seams.” If I reply with a cheerful “yes,” often I...
Admin
Mar 20, 20124 min read
0 comments


Making Narrow Bias Tape: Perfect for Appliquéd Stems, Vines and More
While working on the stems for my class sample of the North Carolina Lily block this week, I was reminded how easy the process is with...
Admin
Mar 6, 20123 min read
0 comments


More “Happiness” Coming Your Way: Laminated Cotton, a Free Apron Pattern, and a Super Gi
After fabric designer Kathy Davis read Christie’s post singing the praises of her (Kathy’s) new fabric line, Happiness by Free Spirit,...
Admin
Feb 21, 20124 min read
0 comments


LET’S TALK TURKEY – Wave Goodbye to “Wavy Borders”
Don't let wavy borders ruin your beautiful quilt. Several years ago, my pre-teen, non-quilting, independent, determined, self-assured...
Admin
Nov 15, 20114 min read
0 comments
Kirsten Hosemann
Julia McLeod
bottom of page