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Category Archives: Quilting
Squares and Stripes Quilt Pattern
I received a few requests for the pattern I developed for the Quilt Top for my daughter. Although Squares and Stripes is the obvious name for this quilt, it might be considered a Goldilocks Quilt. The first attempt was the … Continue reading
As Ye Sew, So Shall Ye Rip
Persons who sew know that feeling of “something is just not right.” It might be the colors, it might be the design, it might be a combination – but we know we are not happy with some aspect. Oh, we … Continue reading
Posted in Beginner Sewing Projects, Home Decor, Modern, Quilting, Sewing, Sewing for a Teenager
Tagged Modern Quilt
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MMQ: Final Block and Sashing
The 16th and final block for the MMQ is a simple 1″ square in the middle of the 4″ center design block. This block is “A Square in a Square in a Square!” Once all 16 squares are complete – … Continue reading
MMQ – A few more blocks
Sixteen blocks are needed for the MMQ top. These 4 blocks include a simple 4″ square, a modified sailboat block, a shaded 4-patch block and a “W” alphabet block. The 4″ square is perhaps the simplest block. The fabric is … Continue reading
MMQ: Log Cabin Block Variations
The Log Cabin Quilt Block is a very common block in traditional quilting. Traditional Log Cabin Quilts are typically sewn with a red center square and alternating sides of light and dark as in this example from the TLC Home … Continue reading
MMQ Blocks 5, 6 and 7: Pinwheel and Variations
Pinwheel is another traditional quilting pattern. When multiple blocks are joined – especially if completed in brightly colored and patterned fabric – the quilt top appears to be in motion! (see more at TLC Home Website) Block 2 was a … Continue reading
MMQ Blocks 2, 3 and 4
The MMQ Blocks for today are very simple – instant gratification! Block 2 is a Half Square Triangle – a single seam creates the center 4″ design block! Half Square Triangles are used in a multitude of traditional quilt blocks, … Continue reading
Posted in Beginner Sewing Projects, Modern, Quilting, Sewing, Sewing for a Teenager, Tutorial
Tagged Modern Quilt Tutorial
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The MMQ – Modern Monochromatic Quilt: Block 1 and Border
Urban. Contemporary. Modern. One might consider those odd words to use to describe quilting – and age old art form. Blacks and Greys – monochromatic colors were used to create simple blocks for a Modern Monochromatic Quilt. When piecing these … Continue reading
Table Runner Tutorial: The Engineering-Only Version
“The facts, Ma’am, just the facts.” Editorializing is fun. But too much of it in a tutorial can cause confusion. So to focus solely on providing the instructions for the Destashification Table Runner – this engineering-only version was created….. … Continue reading
Art in a Science Dissertation
Art can be found anywhere. I was fortunate to be able to attend the son’s Molecular Biology PhD Dissertation Presentation – although I understood very little after he said, “Welcome….” While he was speaking in polysyllabic terms, I was watching … Continue reading
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