Radiance Quilt, October 2019 This quilt is foundation paper pieced and appropriate for the confident paper piecer. The radiating spikes take full advantage of paper piecing! Paper piecing results in sharp points in this dramatic design. Read More
Steps of Saqqara, December 2019 This quilt is constructed with four long foundation paper pieced columns (each with only 12 seams), which are repeated and mirrored through the center. The colors create a 3-dimensional step effect, and while visually the quilt appears to be a series “Y” seams, foundation paper piecing allows for precision using… Read More
Folksy Quilt, November 2019 This fun and easy quilt pattern features a mix of large and small circles, flying geese, and a fun mix of colors and negative space to make a design that pops. This pattern is perfect for intermediate quilters who want to try different blocks in the same quilt. Read More
Waves Quilt: October, November, December 2019 This quilt uses the Staggered Stripes block in a traditional grid and modern color way to create a fun and easy quilt with bold impact. Don’t forget to download the block and the bonus Ladders quilt pattern, available on the Resources page. The sample quilt was made by Marian Vollans of… Read More
Ladders Quilt: October, November, December 2019 This quilt uses the Staggered Stripes block to create lots of bold impact. The simple use of color and negative space makes this quilt a fun one to put together. The band of Staggered Steps blocks creates a central focal point using symmetry. Don’t forget to download the block and… Read More
Staggered Stripes Block, October, November, December 2019 Our latest Block Study design is Staggered Stripes by Yolanda Whitehead, a member of the Cincinnati MQG. This block is a fun one with unconventional methods — folding, creasing and stitching the folds to create a zig-zag design. Don’t forget to see the bonus quilts made with this block —… Read More
How to Make an Easy Weighted Blanket In the process of formal therapy, weighted blankets have been used to calm anxiety, promote a feeling of calm, and stimulate serotonin and dopamine. While weighted blankets haven’t been proven by the science community to help with disorders like ADHD or autism, many people that use them swear by their… Read More
Organic Diamonds Block, July, August, September 2019 Our latest Block Study design is Organic Diamonds by Hannah Haberkern, a member of the Washington DC MQG. This block is a beginner-friendly paper piecing design with lots of versatility and potential. Don’t forget to see the bonus quilts made with this block — the Breeze and Pinwheel quilts, available… Read More
Disappearing Oranges, September 2019 Disappearing Oranges is a modern pattern that was designed using the Subtracting for Minimalism technique. Feel free to change up the colors, block placement, and number of blocks to make the quilt design your own. Read More
Fleeting Strings Quilt, August 2019 Fleeting Strings is an updated minimalist version of the traditional string quilt. Unlike the traditional string quilt that is made of strips of fabric throughout, Fleeting Strings uses a selection of strips scattered throughout the quilt. Customize the colors to suit your style!… Read More
