Chess on the Steps, September 2014 Chess on the Steps is a fun take on a traditional quilt. New to improv? This pattern might just get you hooked. It’s a great quilt to try out a few techniques that you might not have done before. Have fun and play around with different colors and make it… Read More
Kite Tails, August 2014 Kite Tails, Amy’s latest pattern design for you, is sure to inspire you to try out paper piecing. Have fun with it and use this opportunity to put some fabrics together that maybe you haven’t used before!… Read More
Boats! Boats! Boats!, July 2014 Grab your scraps! Let’s go on a color expedition and build out simple gradients to make this pattern. Read More
Building Blocks, June 2014 Building Blocks is a great skill builder quilt pattern! Try curved piecing and play with transparency in fabric. Read More
Improv Echoed Hexagons, May 2014 The classic hexagon is reimagined in this improv-focused design. Use Rossie’s pattern for guidance, but also feel inspired to play with the size, quantity, and placement of the hexagons!… Read More
Stretched Shoo Fly, April 2014 This playful design invites you to imagine picking up a shoo fly quilt block and pulling it with both hands to stretch out the block. Read More
Modern X, March 2014 The secret to this graphic echoing X design is that it utilizes half-square triangles for its entire construction. Paired with a contrasting pop of color, you can make this quilt in a variety of color combinations for a different look every time. Read More
Zephyr, February 2014 Try your hand at freezer paper piecing! Utilize this technique to make leaf blocks. Finish by appliquéing the leaves to background fabric in this fast, fresh make!… Read More
Broken Bars, January 2014 The Broken Bars quilt uses the classic flying geese block in a unique composition setting. Using just two colors, many of the geese appear to float in the negative space of the bars. Read More
