Diary of a Quilter

Sugarhouse Star Quilt Pattern + NEW Baby Size Version

Sat, 20 May 2023 23:01:58 +0200

Over the past months I’ve been sharing the quilt patterns that I made with my Portsmouth Fabric Collection for Riley Blake Designs. This pattern, Sugarhouse Star, is one of my favorites for a fast, large-scale quilt. AND it’s precuts-friendly for both 5″ Charms or 10″ Layer Cakes! I’ve made lots of variations of this traditional...

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Land That I Love Quilt – Portsmouth Version

Sat, 13 May 2023 23:09:17 +0200

I finally got around to photographing the latest version of my Land That I Love medallion-style quilt made using my Portsmouth fabric collection. This is the third version I’ve made of this quilt, and it’s my favorite yet! This quilt is inspired by Americana folk art with classic star quilt blocks accompanied by stylized American...

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What’s On My Sewing Table – May Edition

Fri, 12 May 2023 02:53:23 +0200

SOOooo many projects moving through my sewing table right now. It’s probably a little frenetic. But I’ve been feeling a good spurt of creative energy and so I’ve been running with it! As a result I’ve got a variety of projects to share. Something for everyone including: May RBD Quilt Block Challenge blocks, more Union...

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Quilting with Liberty of London

Fri, 05 May 2023 18:02:14 +0200

A few weeks ago I received the loveliest parcel from Liberty of London. And I may have pinched myself just a little. Because I never imagined I would ever be on the radar of the Liberty of London. I’ve been a Liberty fan since I lived in London in the early 90’s. And even more...

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Craftsman FQ Quilt with Eden Fabric

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 22:29:30 +0200

Did you know that the Craftsman Quilt pattern is my most popular quilt pattern to date? I figured it was time to make an updated version of this Fat Quarter friendly quilt. When I saw the recent bright and cheerful Eden fabric collection from Riley Blake, I knew I’d found the perfect match. With the...

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What’s on My Sewing Table: April + A Giveaway!

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 21:13:01 +0200

LOTS of stuff happening on my sewing table this month. And LOTS of it is red, white and blue! I’ve been catching up on my April Riley Blake Challenge Quilt Blocks and prepping a new project as part of a Quilt Along with the Fat Quarter Shop. Free April Quilt Blocks from Riley Blake Here...

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How to Reuse and Repurpose as a Quilter

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 23:34:04 +0200

Quilters are some of the best “repurposers” I can think of. (I don’t think that’s a real world but you know what I mean. 😉 ) We’re great at seeing the potential in a pile of scraps, or making sentimental gifts from a cast-off item. We’ve been doing it for generations! In honor of Earth...

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Stars & Stripes Pillow and Runner Tutorial

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 22:27:16 +0200

I’ve teamed up with Riley Blake Designs to share a quick tutorial for a Stars and Stripes Pillow and/or Table Runner project, perfect for your red, white, and blue summer décor. We’ve got a video to walk to through all of the steps and a free-printable PDF pattern to go with it. This pillow and...

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Fly The Flag Quilt Kit

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 21:09:38 +0200

I’ve been having a great time piecing quilts with my Portsmouth Fabric collection. And I love seeing them all together – such a great beachy summer vibe. So of course this collection begged for a version of my Fly the Flag quilt pattern. AND! Fun News! Riley Blake has created a Fly the Flag Portsmouth...

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Perfectly Pieced Quilted Basket Project

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 05:46:15 +0200

This week I’ve been having a fun time putting together a perfect little project for spring. This quilted basket is made from the April 2023 Perfectly Pieced subscription box – including pattern, foundation-pieced templates, machine quilting patterns, and fabric bundle included with the April box. If you’re new to the Perfectly Pieced system from M.E....

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Fast Four Patch Quilt Tutorial

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0200

This quick and easy quilt is one of my most popular quilt tutorials of all time: a fast, beginner-friendly Fast Four Patch Quilt. This simple patchwork quilt is perfect for a scrappy look and showing-off a fun feature print fabric. It’s also a great project for a beginning quilter. It’s been 9 years since I...

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Sorting, Saving, and Using Fabric Scraps

Sat, 25 Mar 2023 20:55:00 +0200

I love scraps. I think most of us sew-y, crafty people love scraps because we see so much potential in them. (And because we also recognize the investment in all of that fabric!) As anyone with experience with fabric scraps (or breeding small animals) knows, they can quickly multiply and get out of control! So...

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What’s On My Sewing Table – March Edition

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 02:58:56 +0200

I’m juggling a bunch of new projects right now and my sewing table is obnoxiously busy. Some of these projects are behind the scenes for future sharing, but I’ve also got plenty to share today! For one thing, I’m finally catching up on the March 2023 Riley Blake Block Challenge blocks. I’m continuing to make...

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Double Crossed Crib Quilt Pattern

Sat, 18 Mar 2023 23:48:44 +0200

We are finally getting some sunshine and blue skies around here. The temperatures aren’t quite March-worthy yet (but then again, March is pretty all over the place) – as in it’s still coat weather outside. But I am finally starting to believe that spring might actually come. So in honor of that, I thought it would...

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Using Quilt Blocks for Wearable Fashion

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 18:35:23 +0200

Wearable Quilts have become a big fashion statement over the past years. And they’ve been worn and admired not just by quilters. In this post guest contributor Jess of Cottage Laine is sharing some ideas for adding a quilt blocks to a sweatshirt to create a simple option for wearable quilt art! It’s also a...

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New Castle Beach Quilt Pattern

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 00:05:50 +0200

I have been so tickled by the response to my latest fabric collection, Portsmouth (pronounced Ports-muth) for Riley Blake Designs. I’ve loved seeing what creators are making with this fabric. (You can see some of those projects here.) I also wanted to share some of the projects I’ve designed for and made with the Portsmouth...

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Winter Fraulein quilt in Liberty Cottons

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 01:14:12 +0200

My calendar is telling me that it’s March, but I’m having a hard time believing it this year as the weather outside is still looking like early February. So, I decided to make the best of it and take my Liberty Winter quilt out for a photo shoot with the snowy backdrop in the mountains...

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10 Ways to Find More Time for Quilting

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:33:08 +0200

This post is such a great topic – and constant need! This list of 10 Ways to Find More Time for Quilting (or any hobby!) was written by guest contributor, Lisa of Wild Plum Lane. She has some really doable ideas and suggestions to help you carve out more creative time. Here’s Lisa! Hello! I’m...

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Quilts on Kauai

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 02:30:40 +0200

A slight detour today. Instead of visiting the New England coast of the north-east United States, I’ve got some quilt-y inspiration from the farthest western coast in the US. A week ago my husband and I were able to get away on a long-awaited trip to the island of Kauai, part of the Hawaiian islands....

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What’s on my Sewing Table + Tips and Tools for Accurate Fabric Cutting

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 01:02:09 +0200

SO MANY projects happening on my Sewing Table right now. And it’s all great stuff. Currently on my table: I’ve got Quilt Block Challenge Updates, projects with Portsmouth, plus a review of TrueCut system cutting tools featuring an ergonomic rotary cutter and rulers with a track system for accurate cutting. AND a Giveaway! Here’s ALL...

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