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Autumn Stars: Why Make Baby Quilts?

Autumn Stars: Why Make Baby Quilts?

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.

Why I Make Quilts & 2019 Goals

Why I Make Quilts & 2019 Goals

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, 

Barns, Quilts, and Top 5 for 2018

Barns, Quilts, and Top 5 for 2018

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 

Finisher or Opener: Which One Are You?

Finisher or Opener: Which One Are You?

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 

Perfect Gift: Mini Scrap Patch Bag

Perfect Gift: Mini Scrap Patch Bag

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. 

Classic Maple Leaf Quilt Block

Classic Maple Leaf Quilt Block

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 

October: A Month of Pillows

October: A Month of Pillows

My one monthly goal for October was to sew a quilted pillow cover from four Maple Leaf quilt blocks. It was a simple project that turned out so well, but I can’t do a full reveal yet because the Fat Quarter Shop pattern reveal has 

Swoon Sixteen Wool Pillow

Swoon Sixteen Wool Pillow

This week I was distracted by a “squirrel”—an unplanned project, also known as a drop everything and make it (DrEAMI). The Fat Quarter Shop is partnering with Camille Roskelly of Thimble Blossoms to encourage quilters to make at least one of Camille’s Swoon Sixteen quilt blocks and 

Maple Leaves

Maple Leaves

It’s time for me to step away from summer camp and enjoy autumn. I’m so happy to live in Minnesota, where the trees can put on a spectacular show. These maple leaves are the inspiration for my October one monthly goal: a new pillow! I’m 

Bloggers’ Quilt Festival

Bloggers’ Quilt Festival

Welcome to Riceford Streams! Today I’m joining Amy Ellis’s Fall 2018 edition of her quilt festival, which is an opportunity to gain inspiration from other quilters. My favorite quilt finish so far this year is Pineapple Punch, made from the Fat Quarter Shop’s Fat Quarter