New Quilt Pattern Plus

I've been in my designer mode lately. My latest creation "Flying Solo" is now available at www.craftsy.com . It's a 34-1/2" x 34-1/2" table topper or wall hanging. An all machine pieced project that sells for $5.99.

I'm in the process of learning to create a video. I would like to demonstrate how to add a square end binding to a quilt on YouTube. Quite an adventure. I've got the equipment, such as camera etc, I just need the knowledge on how to use them.  I'll keep you informed of my progress.

Thanks for stopping by.

Joan

Quick Rotary Cutting

I saw this demonstrated and wondered how I hadn't thought of doing this. It's so simple.
1- Fold fabric in fourths.

2- Square up edge of fabric and cut strips needed. Leave strips as close together as possible.

3- Turn the cutting board not the fabric for this step. Place the acrylic ruler on all strips and square up the edges. Cut the size squares or rectangles needed. Note: For this tutorial I cut two strips. Cut as many   strips as needed or that the ruler will cover. Each strip yields four pieces per cut. My example shows one cut through two strips yielded eight squares.

That's all there is to it. I'm off to my cutting table to whack more fabric.

Thanks for visiting.

Joan      

New Quilt Pattern "Quick-n-Easy"

Wanted to share my latest design with you. Quick-n-Easy is a 24-1/2" x 24 -1/2" table topper made with two fabrics less than a yard each. There are no triangles to cut. This looks complicated but is very simple. I've rated it for the advanced beginner and beyond. One of my pattern testers said she made the top in three hours. To view my patterns visit http://www.quiltersfun.com/
Thanks for visiting.
Joan

A Young Girls Quilting Talent

I was a vendor at a quilt show where Sarah, an 11 year old, won a drawing for one of my patterns. The pattern she won is "A Little Touch of the Southwest Potholder". She sent me this picture of her version of the pattern. What a great job. She informed me that she intends to make another one soon as a gift. I just had to share it with you. 

Thanks Sarah,

Joan

                                                            

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! New Pattern Available.

Here is my latest design. Southwestern Melody is a twelve block sampler quilt that finishes at 44" x 57". It's a 31 page pattern that sells for $14.99. Each block is written on a separate sheet of paper so one block at a time can be pieced or repeated to create your own design. To view all of my patterns or to place an order visit my website at http://www.quiltersfun.com/

The image below is a sample made by my pattern tester Vicky Morrow. What a difference fabric makes. Great job Vicky. Thank you.



Thanks for taking the time to visit. See you next time with more news.

Joan

New, Free, Butterfly Quilt Pattern

Need a small, quick, wall hanging? Well this is the block for you. This is a 12" x 12" finished block. Visit my web site at http://www.quiltersfun.com/ for a free pattern on how to make this block and finish it as a pillow. No need to register or sign in just click Free Patterns on the left side of the home page.

Enjoy!

    Joan

                                                                        

Quick Pinwheel Quilt Pattern Free

Need a quick gift? This is it. Not only quick but fun. Warning: This could be addictive. Lets get started.
To make a pinwheel: Using 1/4" seam allowance sew a light and a dark 2" strip together lengthwise. Press seam toward the dark fabric. Cut the pieced strip into 3-1/2" sections. See Diagram below.

Using the diagram below as a guide sew four cut sections together to make a

6-1/2" x 6-1/2" pinwheel block. Press seams to one side.

That's all there is to it. Below shows a sample of how to use these blocks. The border strips were cut 3-1/2".

The finished size is 18-1/2" x 42-1/2".

Some ideas:

Use scraps to make each pinwheel a different color.

Holiday fabrics are great for special occasions. 

Make a square table topper or candle mat.

A wall hanging or quilt is easy. Just sew as many blocks together as needed.

Enjoy! Wishing you the best of the new year.

Joan