Blue quilts
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There is nothing I like more than a simple quilt pattern that looks complicated. Behold .... the Jewel Box quilt. Shibori is a Japanese term for a method of dyeing cloth. Traditionally using Indigo, it is a form of tie-dyeing that goes back to the 8th century. This quilt block is called: Jewel Box I did not use a printed pattern - but by reading this post and the links below you will be able to master this :) Quilt Specs: The fabric: A fat quarter bundle of Shibori II from Moda. This…

Diana Lynn S saved to quilts
Yesterday I googled, “How to boil an egg.” Don’t laugh! I have boiled an egg before. But sometimes the yolk is too soft, and sometimes it turns green. And the shell never, ever comes off nicely. So I

Montana Dreamer saved to Sewing
How to Make an Easy Patchwork Quilt. It's easy and makes a great beginning quilt project.

Karen Benitez saved to Appliqué and Quilting
Quilt pattern for The Village that I designed for Free Spirit. You will receive a PDF download to print out and sew yourself! There is a Hotel, bungalow & 2 different trees as well as a brick path sashing included. All pieced, no applique or foundation pieces. Finished size is 46x60". Yardage requirements are given. 1/2 yard of each of the Hotel Frederiksted fabrics are used, adding an additional 1/2 yard for binding & 3 yards for the backing of any of the fabrics. I used 1 3/4 yards of Free…
Arlenefesler saved to Boho quilt
Here we are at the end of another calendar year. I always enjoy looking back at the end of the year to see the big picture of what really happened. Sometimes when I’m in the weeds of daily living, it’s hard to realize – and appreciate – all that was accomplished. The cumulative effect is...Read More

Karen Combs saved to Quilt ideas
Years ago, a quilt historian/appraiser told me that the most sought-after antique quilts, the most collectible, were blue and white. She used all the usual adjectives - classic, timeless, versatile and so on. It was hard to disagree. To celebrate the many ways to interpret the variety of blue and white quilts, we're excited to share Blue & White Quilts: 13 Remarkable Quilts with Timeless Appeal. The thirteen quilts are a mix of new designs from well-known designers, including a few Moda…

Nancy Stipa saved to Country Decorating - Quilts