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Last week I gave in to a bad attitude and blame it on the arctic temperatures and massive amounts of snow in Minnesota. So this week I decided to create a Happiness Project. It’s pretty simple: I’m going to make happy little baby quilts. Charming …
The new Fat Quarter Shop shortcut quilt pattern is Jolly Bar Bon Bons. (It’s free!) To make the 60-inch square quilt, you’ll need one jolly bar (a package of 42 5-inch by 10-inch rectangles) and background fabric. For my version of the quilt, I used …
Minnesota is strutting her stuff: balmy days that thaw the snow and ice, followed by bitterly cold wind, freezing rain, and a snowstorm. I love the fragrance of soft snow slowly melting on a warm day, but I don’t love the rest of it. So, …
I started this year by sharing why I make quilts, and my last post was specifically why people make baby quilts. Today I’d like to round out that list with a few more reasons people choose to make quilts: Making a quilt is a form …
Make the Autumn Stars quilt from one pack of jolly bars (5×10-inch rectangles) and a few charm squares. A fluffy fleece backing makes this quilt shine.
I subscribe to the Design Seeds blog for color inspiration, and when I saw the Mental Vacation color collage I immediately identified that as my reason for quilting. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary app, a vacation is a time spent away from home or business, …
This December my family was busy making gifts and keeping secrets, which made gift-giving extra fun. Today I’m sharing a few photos of those gifts and my top five blog posts for 2018. Barn Quilt for Mom My brother, his sons, my husband, and I …
I enjoy finishing projects more than starting them. I like emptying a container more than opening a new one. In fact, wrestling the last dab of toothpaste from the tube gives me a strange sense of accomplishment. Clearly, I’m a Finisher. On the other hand, an …
Welcome to the Fat Quarter Shop’s blog remix! Today I’m sharing my excitement for the Mini Scrap Patch Bag video tutorial. There’s no pattern to buy — just follow along at the Jolly Jabber as Kimberly Jolly demonstrates how to sew this cute 7.5-inch by 6-inch zippered bag. …
Welcome to the Fat Quarter Shop’s quilt along, showcasing the classic and vintage maple leaf quilt block. This is definitely one of my favorite blocks — it’s simple to make and always stunning in a swirl of fall colors, whether you choose something soft or bold. For …