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Summer Picnic Quilt Sew-Along: Month 5

Posted on November 6th, 2024 at 1:39 p.m.

Summer Picnic Quilt Sew-Along:  Month 5

Wow!  I am running a few days late getting this posted.  It has been a crazy few weeks and now the election is over.  YEAH!  Time to settle back into a normal routine that does not include watching an ...

Summer Picnic Quilt Sew-Along: Month 4

Posted on October 2nd, 2024 at 8:53 a.m.

Summer Picnic Quilt Sew-Along:  Month 4

Welcome to October!  The season has certainly changed here in Oregon, and I am loving the warm days and cool nights.  My thoughts are turning towards decorating for fall and the upcoming holidays.  It seems like just last week summer ...

National Sew A Jelly Roll Day 2024

Posted on September 17th, 2024 at 9:55 a.m.

National Sew A Jelly Roll Day 2024! 

Project Jelly Roll is an annual celebration held on the third Saturday of September, and this year it’s on September 21, 2024!

It's the perfect time to grab your favorite Jelly Roll and turn those strips into something truly special. Whether ...

Summer Picnic Quilt Sew-Along: Month 3

Posted on September 4th, 2024 at 3:58 p.m.

Summer Picnic Quilt Sew-Along:  Month 3

Welcome to September!  Labor Day weekend has come and gone and the kids are headed back to school.

This month, as I continue with my Summer Picnic Quilt , I am excited to see progress as I finish up all the needed Flower ...

Summer Picnic Quilt Sew-Along: Month 2

Posted on August 7th, 2024 at 11:10 a.m.

Summer Picnic Quilt Sew-Along:  Month 2

Hello!  Thank you for all the "Get Well Wishes" and your patience in my delay in this post.  While the walking boot on my right foot is a bit cumbersome, I am learning to handle it and mobility is getting easier ...

Summer Picnic Quilt Sew-Along: Month 1

Posted on July 5th, 2024 at 1:57 p.m.

Summer Picnic Quilt Sew-Along:  Month 1

Hello!  Apologies again for being a few days tardy in getting going.

Let's jump right in.....
Summer Picnic Quilt Sew-Along
The Summer Memories pattern book has the fabric requirements listed for the Summer Picnic Quilt on page 30.  They are also listed on the ...

Bluetiful Quilt Sew-Along: Week 10

Posted on June 21st, 2024 at 1:54 p.m.

'Blue'tiful Quilt Pattern Sew-Along!

Welcome back!  This is our final meeting for the Bluetiful Quilt

Oh, parting is such sweet sorrow!  You are joining me in a few weeks for the Summer Picnic Quilt Sew-Along........right?

Ok, let's wrap this project up in a pretty ...

Bluetiful Quilt Sew-Along: Week 8/9

Posted on June 14th, 2024 at 9:33 a.m.

'Blue'tiful Quilt Pattern Sew-Along!

Oops, I labeled the past two articles the wrong week numbers after that Catch-Up Week.  Because I have them posted in various places, I am not going to change it.  Sorry for any confusion.

Hello! Hello!!

Are you still with me?  One ...

Bluetiful Quilt Sew-Along: Week 7

Posted on June 7th, 2024 at 9:57 a.m.

'Blue'tiful Quilt Pattern Sew-Along!

Hello again!

We are quickly coming to the end of the Bluetiful Quilt Sew-Along.  If you are creating the Lap size, this is your final week.

This week, we are putting those beautiful Log Cabin blocks together for a border.  Follow the instructions ...

Bluetiful Quilt Sew-Along: Week 6

Posted on May 31st, 2024 at noon

'Blue'tiful Quilt Pattern Sew-Along!

Hello and Welcome back! 

Planning that Catch-Up week right at the Memorial Day holiday weekend was a nice break.  I hope it allowed you time to finish getting your blocks created.

For the Sew-Along Schedule, I divereted from Deb's instructions just a ...

Summer Picnic Quilt Sew-Along

Posted on May 26th, 2024 at 6:38 p.m.

Summer Picnic Quilt Sew-Along!

Starting Soon - Save the date - starts July 4th, 2024!

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7/3/2024:  Summer Picnic Quilt Sew-Along (Update)
 
My deepest apology. I was supposed to kick-off the Sew-Along today and “life happened” this week and I am not completely prepared. Time spent with a family ...

Bluetiful Quilt Sew-Along: Week 5

Posted on May 17th, 2024 at 8:25 p.m.

'Blue'tiful Quilt Pattern Sew-Along!

Welcome to our third block tutorial, the Creative Grids 6" Log Cabin Block, for the Bluetiful Quilt Sew-Along.

I created the block tutorial in scrap fabrics so please do not get confused why these fabrics look different.  You can see my Bluetiful Log Cabin ...

Bluetiful Quilt Sew-Along: Week 4

Posted on May 10th, 2024 at 12:55 p.m.

'Blue'tiful Quilt Pattern Sew-Along!

Welcome to our second block tutorial for the Bluetiful Quilt Sew-Along.  Deb refers to this block as a HST (Half Square Triangle) Variation Block.

I created the block tutorial in scrap fabrics so please do not get confused why these fabrics look different.  ...

Bluetiful Quilt Sew-Along: Week 3

Posted on May 3rd, 2024 at 12:10 p.m.

'Blue'tiful Quilt Pattern Sew-Along!

Welcome to our first block tutorial, the Creative Grids Cat's Cradle XL Block, for the Bluetiful Quilt Sew-Along.

I created the block tutorial in scrap fabrics so please do not get confused why these fabrics look different.  You can see my Bluetiful Cat ...

Bluetiful Quilt Sew-Along: Week 2

Posted on April 26th, 2024 at 9:36 a.m.

'Blue'tiful Quilt Pattern Sew-Along!

Welcome back!  This week, we are cutting our "bluetiful" fabrics.

Bluetiful Quilt Sew-Along
Deb did a great job of listing the cutting directions for the whole quilt for each size for the Bluetiful Quilt in the Creatively Yours Pattern Book.

You have several choices when it comes ...

Bluetiful Quilt Sew-Along: Week 1

Posted on April 19th, 2024 at 6:31 p.m.

'Blue'tiful Quilt Pattern Sew-Along!

Hello!  Have you created a Deb Heatherly quilt? 

Her pattern writing is easy to follow and she is famous for her mystery quilts.  Deb created the Crossroad Mystery, Sparkle Mystery, and Woven Stars Mystery quilt patterns, if you participated in those with ...

Plot Twist Quilt Sew-Along: INTRO

Posted on March 4th, 2024 at 3:46 p.m.

Plot Twist Quilt Sew-Along:  INTRO

Welcome!!  This is Introduction Week!  It never fails that we launch a new Sew-Along and we have many that join at the last minute. 

This is your Friendly Reminder.....order your pattern today so you can start on time!

Plot Twist Quilt Sew-Along
                                      
Plot Twist Quilt Sew Along
I ...

Diagonal Joy Quilt Sew-Along - ASSEMBLY

Posted on November 19th, 2023 at 3:40 p.m.

Diagonal Joy Quilt Sew-Along:  ASSEMBLY

Welcome back!  This is it!  Time to put your Block A and Block B into rows for the quilt top assembly.

(The Just Two Charm Pack Quilt is required to participate.  The book is available HERE.)

Follow the "Quilt Top Assembly ...

Diagonal Joy Quilt Sew-Along: BLOCK A

Posted on October 29th, 2023 at 5:18 p.m.

Diagonal Joy Quilt Sew-Along:  BLOCK A

Welcome back!  Yeah....if you are caught up so far, this is an easy week of sewing.

(The Just Two Charm Pack Quilt is required to participate.  The book is available HERE.)

Follow the "Block A" sewing instructions in your Just ...

Diagonal Joy Quilt Sew-Along: CUTTING

Posted on October 8th, 2023 at 6:52 p.m.

Diagonal Joy Quilt Sew-Along:  CUTTING

(The Just Two Charm Pack Quilt is required to participate.  The book is available HERE.)
                                 
Yeah!  Let's get this party started. 

I love that Cheryl gives us all the fabric cutting instructions right up front.  This saves time ...

Diagonal Joy Quilt Sew-Along: INTRO

Posted on September 24th, 2023 at 6:05 p.m.

Diagonal Joy Quilt Sew-Along:  INTRO

Yahoo!  It's almost time.  Who's ready to get started?  I am!  I am!

Consider this your final reminder to get your book ordered in time to start next week.

Diagonal Joy Quilt Sew-Along
                      
Some questions have come up over the last ...

National Sew a Jelly Roll Day 2023

Posted on September 15th, 2023 at 4:15 p.m.

National Sew A Jelly Roll Day 2023! 

National Sew A Jelly Roll Day 2022
A big "Thank You" to Moda for offering four new jelly-roll friendly patterns to celebrate today!  You can look back at previous blog posts for past year's free jelly roll patterns.


Click on the image below for this year's ...

Sunday Mornings Quilt Pattern Sew-Along: Week 6

Posted on August 19th, 2023 at 8:10 p.m.

Sunday Mornings Quilt Pattern Sew-Along!

Week 6: Layout and Assemble Quilt Top

                     
Sunday Mornings Quilt Pattern Sew-Along

You made it!  Week 6 is here and you have been a rockstar with this sew-along.  Last week was a week to catch up and get things ready for the final sewing of this quilt ...

Diagonal Joy Quilt Sew-Along

Posted on August 18th, 2023 at 2:23 p.m.

Diagonal Joy Quilt Sew-Along!

Coming Soon - Save the date - starts September 25th, 2023!

Diagonal Joy Quilt Sew-Along
Have you seen Cheryl Brickey's newest book - Just Two Charm Pack Quilts?  We had the amazing honor of Long Arm Machine Quilting many of the quilts photographed! 

When her book released a few months ...

Sunday Mornings Quilt Pattern Sew-Along: Week 5

Posted on August 12th, 2023 at 8:10 p.m.

Sunday Mornings Quilt Pattern Sew-Along!

Week 5: Catch Up Week & Give-Away for participating members

(Looking for related posts?  Check the Sunday Mornings Sew-Along category HERE.)
         

Check in week.  What do we have left to do from previous weeks?  All caught up?  Need a week ...

Sunday Mornings Quilt Pattern Sew-Along: Week 4

Posted on August 5th, 2023 at 7:42 p.m.

Sunday Mornings Quilt Pattern Sew-Along!

Week 4: Assemble Half Triangles and Corners

(Looking for related posts?  Check the Sunday Mornings Sew-Along category HERE.)
        
Sunday Mornings Sew-Along

Can you believe the Sunday Mornings Quilt Pattern Sew-Along is halfway done already?!  What?!  Time is flying by.  Can you see things ...

Sunday Mornings Quilt Pattern Sew-Along: Week 3

Posted on July 30th, 2023 at 1 a.m.

Sunday Mornings Quilt Pattern Sew-Along!

Week 3: Assemble Block Two

(Looking for related posts?  Check the Sunday Mornings Sew-Along category HERE.)
        
Sunday Mornings Sew-Along

Hello everyone!  How did last week go?  Are you ready for Block 2?!  This block lends itself to so many color combinations and that’s ...

Sunday Mornings Quilt Pattern Sew-Along: Week 2

Posted on July 23rd, 2023 at 4:35 a.m.

Sunday Mornings Quilt Pattern Sew-Along!

Week 2: Assemble Block One

(Looking for related posts?  Check the Sunday Mornings Sew-Along category HERE.)

       

Happy Sunday to you from Sewing Corals!

Did you survive picking fabric and cutting everything out last week?  I feel like that is the hardest part ...

Maywood Studio Maker - Precut Party Parade

Posted on July 18th, 2023 at 9:23 a.m.

Precut Party Parade - Round and Round the Block Quilt Pattern

I am back with my 2nd Maywood Studio Maker Challenge Project.

Maywood Maker

Our 2nd challenge project was all about Precuts!    The Maywood Studio Makers were invited to use our favorite precut of Maywood Studio's Fall and Winter themed fabric ...

Sunday Mornings Quilt Pattern Sew-Along: Week 1

Posted on July 16th, 2023 at 1 a.m.

Sunday Mornings Quilt Pattern Sew-Along!

Week 1: Fabric Pull and Cutting

  

Hello and welcome to the Sunday Mornings Quilt Sew-Along!  I’m so glad you are here and hope you’re ready to have a blast over the next 6 weeks as we create this beautiful quilt.  Each week ...

Welcome to Our Garden - Rolling Petals Quilt Pattern

Posted on April 12th, 2023 at 10:47 a.m.

Welcome to Our Garden - Rolling Petals Quilt Pattern

Welcome back!

As I wrote in my last blog post, I was accepted as a Maywood Studio Maker for 2023.  This means I am an ambassador for Maywood Studio, and I will be sharing several projects throughout the year.

Rolling Petals Quilt Pattern

I am ...

Maywood Studio Maker 2023

Posted on April 9th, 2023 at 2:52 p.m.

I am a Maywood Studio Maker for 2023!

Hello and welcome!  It’s been a while since I personally posted in our blog.  Being a small business owner, I work a lot of different jobs and a whole lot more hours.  There never seems to enough hours in ...

Project Pillowcase Challenge 2022

Posted on October 27th, 2022 at 10:31 a.m.

Project Pillowcase Challenge 2022

Another year, another chance to bring comfort to those in need.

Project Pillowcase Challenge 2022
It is that time of year where GIVING is in air.  Maybe it's the changing of the seasons, with the rustling of fallen leaves and wanting to snuggle inside.  Maybe it's ...

National Sew A Jelly Roll Day 2022

Posted on September 16th, 2022 at 1:48 p.m.

National Sew A Jelly Roll Day 2022! 

National Sew A Jelly Roll Day 2022
 
National Jelly Roll Day Free Quilt Pattern
National Jelly Roll Day Free Quilt Pattern
Free Jelly Roll/Strip Roll Quilt Pattern:  Chain of Fools
(click on above image for pattern)
 
 
National Jelly Roll Day Free Quilt Pattern
National Jelly Roll Day Free Quilt Pattern
Free Jelly Roll/Strip Roll Quilt Pattern:  Cross the Line
(click on above image for pattern)
 
 
National Jelly Roll Day Free Quilt Pattern
Free Jelly Roll ...

Coastal Getaway Batiks Quick Turn Quilt Sew Along

Posted on March 23rd, 2020 at 2:03 p.m.

Coastal Getaway Batiks Quick Turn Quilt Sew Along


Coastal Getaway Batiks Quick Turn Quilt Sew Along
Many of you may be finding yourself with extra time on your hands during this unfortunate Coronavirus crisis and looking to start a new project.

We are here to offer some inspiration!

We have teamed up with fabric and pattern designer Monique ...

National Sew A Jelly Roll Day 2018

Posted on September 15th, 2018 at 1 a.m.

Yahoo, it's National Sew A Jelly Roll Day - 9/15/2018!

You can read the details of how the day was nominated on the Project Jelly Roll  website.

National Sew A Jelly Roll Day 2018
Did you know we have a Guide to Quilting Pre-Cuts  page on our website to help with all the ...

Farm Fresh Egg Apron

Posted on June 11th, 2018 at 8:54 a.m.

Farm Fresh Egg Collecting Apron Tutorial

Please help us in welcoming Christy Jutila to our list of blog contributors! 

Christy was super excited (as we were) about the new Lewis and Irene Fabrics "Love Me, Love Me Not"  collection and has designed a farm-fun apron.  This pocket ...

The Way-Too-Big Tote Bag

Posted on February 28th, 2018 at 1:14 p.m.

The Way-Too-Big Tote Bag Tutorial

We have a treat for you today...we are welcoming our newest blog contributor Keelyn Fawcett with her first ever tutorial!

The Way Too Big Tote Bag
We sent Keelyn a happy squishy packet of this new fabric collection and asked her to make a project.

Oh! My!  She went ...

Bunny Garden Table Topper Tutorial & GIVE-AWAY!

Posted on March 26th, 2016 at 5:57 a.m.

Bunny Garden Table Topper Tutorial
Hello, Friends!  I'm Amy DeCesare from the blog called "Amy Made That!...by eamylove."  Today I'm here to share a tutorial for a fresh new Bunny Garden Table Topper, featuring fabrics from Bunny Garden by Lewis and Irene Fabrics.

Bunny Garden Table Topper Tutorial
When I ...

Winter's Song Triangle Quilt Tutorial

Posted on December 14th, 2015 at midnight

Winter's Song Triangle Quilt Tutorial
Hello, friends!  I'm so happy to be guest posting with a new tutorial for making a triangle quilt using the Triangles On A Roll products!

Winter's Song Quilt Tutorial
A triangle quilt has been on my must-make list for a while, and I thought it would ...

Joyeaux Noel Ornaments

Posted on November 15th, 2015 at midnight

Joyeaux Noel Ornament Tutorial
Hello, Friends!  I'm Amy from "Amy Made That!" blog and I'm happy to be sharing a tutorial for quick, easy and beautiful Joyeaux Noel ornaments.

Joyeaux Noel Ornament Tutorial
I designed these ornaments specifically to be made using the Joyeaux Noel  fabric line by French General ...

Chickadees and Berries Christmas Gift Trio Tutorial

Posted on September 19th, 2015 at midnight

Chickadees and Berries Christmas Gift Trio
Greetings fellow Quilters...it's Karen of Redbird Quilt Co. and Karen's Quilts, Crows and Cardinals Blog

I'm excited to share a sweet Christmas Gift Trio made using the Chickadees and Berries Panel by Jackie Robinson for Benartex.

Chickadees and Berries Christmas Gift Trio Tutorial
Chickadees and Berries Christmas Gift Trio Tutorial
In this tutorial ...

Blessings Quilt Tutorial

Posted on August 8th, 2015 at midnight

Blessings Quilt Tutorial
Hi everyone!

I love fall (even though I know what follows), and when I saw the cute little critters on Perfectly Seasoned  by Sandy Gervais for Moda, I had to have them!  And the collection of fat quarters is beautiful!

Okay, but like so many ...

Mistletoe Lane Quilt Tutorial

Posted on July 26th, 2015 at 6 a.m.

Mistletoe Lane Quilt Tutorial
We are happy to have Rebecca from Our Busy Little Bunch back for another great tutorial.  You might remember her Laptop Bag Tutorial she dazzled us with the first time.  This time she has a simple festive quilt that resembles dancing candy canes!

Mistletoe Lane Quilt Tutorial
Moda ...

Tiles Quilt-Along, Part 4

Posted on July 5th, 2015 at 9 a.m.

Tiles Quilt-Along, Part 4:  Final Assembly
Welcome to the final post for the Tiles Quilt-Along.  We will be doing final assembly of our quilts!  Yay!

(You can find the all the Tiles Quilt-Along posts here.)

Tiles Quilt-Along
 
Tiles Quilt-Along
First, you will make sure you have 28 ''A'' blocks...

Tiles Quilt-Along
and 29 ''B ...

Tiles Quilt-Along, Part 3

Posted on June 28th, 2015 at 9:18 a.m.

Tiles Quilt-Along, Part 3:  Time to Press, Press, Press
Hello again Friends!  Welcome back to the Tiles Quilt-Along!  This week, we will work on sub-cutting those strip sets and block assembly!

(If you are just joining in, you can find Part 1 here and Part 2 here.)

Tiles Quilt-Along
 
Tiles Quilt-Along
The ...

Tiles Quilt-Along, Part 2

Posted on June 21st, 2015 at 7:57 a.m.

Tiles Quilt-Along, Part 2:  Let's Get Cutting
Hello Friends!  Welcome back to the Tiles Quilt-Along!  We will be working on the cutting and strip set piecing for the quilt this week!

(If you missed Part 1, you can find it here.)

Tiles Quilt-Along
Hopefully you have all gathered your 40 ...

Tiles Quilt-Along, Part 1

Posted on June 14th, 2015 at 8:16 a.m.

Tiles Quilt-Along, Part 1:  Gather Your Supplies
Hello Friends, my name is Karin and I am visiting from Cascade Quilts blog.  I am happy to bring you my very first quilt-along!

Tiles Quilt-Along
 The quilt I will be featuring was inspired by a tiled floor, so I aptly named ...

"Show Off Your Plates" Tote

Posted on May 31st, 2015 at 12:42 p.m.

"Show Off Your Plates" Tote Tutorial
We are excited to welcome our newest blog contributor Kris Thompson!  Kris has been collecting Row-By-Row Experience fabric license plates and she has designed a fun tote tutorial, just for you.

Show Off Your Plates Tote Tutorial


So now you have your Row-By-Row Experience license plates.  What are you ...

Wonky Star Retirement Quilt Tutorial

Posted on May 10th, 2015 at 9:24 a.m.

Wonky Star Retirement Quilt Tutorial
Hi!  I am Rachel from Around the Blocks blog and I am thrilled to get the opportunity to share this special quilt with you.  Special thanks to Bear Creek Quilting Company for sponsoring this project and allowing me to share the tutorial.

Wonky ...

Airmail Envelope Quilt - Part 4

Posted on May 3rd, 2015 at 9:52 a.m.

Airmail Envelope Quilt - Part 4:  Quilting and Finishing
Airmail Envelope Quilt Tutorial
It's time to finish the Airmail Envelope Quilt!

You can find Part 1, 2 and 3 here.

Airmail Envelope Quilt Tutorial
Airmail from Moda!  I really love this bright and happy fat quarter bundle. 

Opening a new fat quarter bundle is like ...

Airmail Envelope Quilt - Part 3

Posted on April 26th, 2015 at 9:50 a.m.

Airmail Envelope Quilt - Part 3:  Piecing the Top
Hello and Welcome back!  Did you get your 30 blocks created?  Now comes the fun part...let's put this quilt together!

Airmail Envelope Quilt Tutorial
Time to piece the top!

You can find Part 1 and Part 2 here.

Airmail Envelope Quilt Tutorial
From these lovely ...

Airmail Envelope Quilt - Part 2

Posted on April 19th, 2015 at 11:34 a.m.

Airmail Envelope Quilt - Part 2:  Sewing the Blocks
Welcome back -

It's time to sew these cute little envelope blocks!

Are you ready to get started?

Airmail Envelope Quilt Tutorial
Airmail Envelope Quilt Block:  6 1/2 inches unfinished; 30 blocks

If you missed Part 1 with the Fabric Requirements; you can ...

Airmail Envelope Quilt - Part 1

Posted on April 12th, 2015 at 6:41 a.m.

Airmail Envelope Quilt - Part 1:  Fabric Requirements
Hello!  I am Pat from Life in the Scrapatch blog and I am so happy to share this quilt and tutorial with you.  Thanks to Bear Creek Quilting Company for sponsoring this quilt tutorial and hosting me.

Airmail Envelope Quilt Tutorial
This envelope block ...

Nordic Playlist Free Quilt Pattern

Posted on April 6th, 2015 at 9:01 a.m.

"Nordic Playlist" Free Quilt Pattern
My name is Cheryl Brickey and I am so happy to be back at the Bear Creek Quilting Company with a new quilt pattern!  I am an engineer by day, quilter by night and can be found sharing my quilting adventures over on my blog ...

Granny Star Pincushion Tutorial - Part 3

Posted on March 22nd, 2015 at 9:27 a.m.

Granny Star Pincushion Tutorial
Hello, Friends!  Welcome to Part 3 of my guest post series, featuring the Granny Star quilt block. 

(If you missed Part 1 and 2, you can find them here.)

Granny Star Pincushion Tutorial
Today, I have a new tutorial for you for making a sweet 6 1/2 ...

Granny Star Pillow Tutorial - Part 2

Posted on March 8th, 2015 at 8:13 a.m.

Granny Star Pillow Tutorial
Hello, Friends!  I'm Amy from Amy Made That blog, back to share another tutorial for making a Granny Star pillow featuring Color Theory fabrics from V and Co. for Moda.

Granny Star Pillow Tutorial
 
Granny Star Pillow Tutorial
In Part 1 of the Granny Star series, I made a GIANT 24 ...

Great Granny Star Pillow Tutorial - Part 1

Posted on February 22nd, 2015 at 3:08 p.m.

Great Granny Star Pillow Tutorial
Hello, Friends!  I'm visiting again from the Amy Made That! blog, for a brand new 3-part series of posts, featuring Color Theory from V and Co. for Moda.
 
Color Theory by V and Co. for Moda
I used a fat quarter bundle and one yard of solid fabric, but these ...

Library Book Bag Tutorial and Give-Away

Posted on November 2nd, 2014 at 12:10 p.m.

Library Book Bag Tutorial and Give-Away!
Hello, Friends!  I'm Amy of Amy Made That! and it's time to present Part 3 in the Creative Grids Hexagon Trim Tool series. 

{Click here for Part 1 and Part 2 of this three part series.}

Today I'll show ...

"Textagon" Mug Rug Tutorial

Posted on October 26th, 2014 at 5:47 a.m.

"Textagon" Mug Rug Tutorial
Hello, Friends!  I'm Amy from Amy Made That!, here to present Part 2 in the series featuring the Creative Grids Hexagon Trim Tool.

Textagon Mug Rug Tutorial
Ready to get started?

Textagon Mug Rug Tutorial
In Part 1, I shared some fun hexagon blocks I made using this fascinating Hexagon Trim Tool ...

Spooky Pillow Tutorial

Posted on September 21st, 2014 at 4:23 p.m.


Spooky Pillow Tutorial

In the mood for something Spooky?

Spooky Pillow Tutorial

Paula here from over at The Sassy Quilter and I've got a pillow tutorial for you today that is perfect for Halloween!

Here is what you will need:

  • (2) - 18" Pillow forms
  • 1 Moonlight Manor  panel by Deb Strain ...

Moonlight Manor Madness and Give-Away!

Posted on September 14th, 2014 at 5:20 a.m.

 

Spooky Moonlight Manor Madness with Paula!

Moonlight Manor Madness
Hi guys, Paula here from over at The Sassy Quilter!  I have been enjoying my summer, but as any quilter knows, now is the time to start thinking about your holiday projects.  Well, if you want to have them done by ...

Rainbow Rail Fence Free Quilt Pattern

Posted on September 7th, 2014 at 5:29 a.m.

Rainbow Rail Fence Free Quilt Pattern


My name is Cheryl Brickey and I am so happy to present my first tutorial for the Bear Creek Quilting Company!  I am a chemical engineer/patent agent by day and quilter at night.  You can find me over on my blog, Meadow Mist ...

Summertime Pouches

Posted on August 1st, 2014 at 12:42 p.m.
 
Summertime Pouches
 
Hello again!  It's Amy here and I'm guest posting from Amy Made That!...by eamylove, offering up some fun ideas for making summertime pouches.  Soon we'll be waving the flag in celebration of Labor Day, and these zippered pouches will look ...

Laptop Bag Tutorial

Posted on July 13th, 2014 at 5:59 p.m.

 

Laptop Bag Tutorial

Hi, I'm Rebecca from OurBusyLittleBunch.  I'm a wife, mom of four, and I work from home doing part-time bookkeeping.  In my spare time, I love to sew and quilt and I'm excited to be sharing this laptop bag tutorial with you ...

Wristwatch Quilt Finish (Part 6 of 6)

Posted on June 9th, 2014 at 4:20 a.m.

 

Wristwatch Quilt Finish

Wristwatch Quilt Finish (Part 6 of 6)

 

I hope everyone has enjoyed following along and seeing step by step how this quilt was put together!

I wanted to show you guys my finished Wristwatch Quilt...all quilted and bound.

 

Wristwatch Quilt Finish (Part 6 of 6)

 

I decided to try a large stipple for my quilting design ...

Wristwatch Quilt Assembly (Part 5 of 6)

Posted on June 2nd, 2014 at 6:54 a.m.

 

Wristwatch Quilt - Assembling your top!

Are you following along and making this quilt?  Well it is not to late to catch up!  Check out the first post HERE to get all the details on fabric requirements.  It is an easy pattern that is great for the ...

Wristwatch Quilt - Rail/Strip Block (Part 4 of 6)

Posted on May 25th, 2014 at 8:55 a.m.

 

Quilt Block Tutorial:  Rail/Strip Block

Rail/Strip Block Tutorial

 

If you are following along and making the "Wristwatch" quilt, here are your cutting instructions for the Rail/Strip blocks in this quilt.  If not...this is just a tutorial you can use to add to your quilty skills tool ...

Wristwatch Quilt - Four Patch Block (Part 3 of 6)

Posted on May 18th, 2014 at 2:36 p.m.

 

Quilt Block Tutorial:  Four Patch Block

Four Patch Block Tutorial

 

If you are following along and making the "Wristwatch" quilt; here are your cutting instructions for the four patch blocks in this quilt.  If not...this is just a tutorial you can use to add to your quilty skills tool ...

Wristwatch Quilt - Snowball Block (Part 2 of 6)

Posted on May 11th, 2014 at 12:29 p.m.

 

Quilt Block Tutorial:  Snowball Block

Snowball Block Tutorial

 

If you are following along and making the "Wristwatch" quilt; here are your cutting instructions for the Snowball blocks in this quilt.  If not...this is just a tutorial you can use to add to your quilty skills tool box.

Cutting ...

Wristwatch Quilt (Part 1 of 6)

Posted on May 5th, 2014 at 9:01 a.m.

 

"Wristwatch" Quilt

Here is a quick and easy quilt that is great for beginners!

Wristwatch Quilt Tutorial

 

(Finished size: 60 1/2" x 60 1/2")

I made this quilt top using the Heart and Home fabric collection by Yuko Hasegawa for RJR Fabrics.

If you want to follow along and ...

Bouquet Memories Wall Hanging

Posted on April 27th, 2014 at 8:02 a.m.

 

Bouquet Memories Wall Hanging Tutorial

Greetings fellow Quilters!

My name is Karen Miller and I am honored to be a guest blogger for Bear Creek Quilting Company and present to you a sweet wall hanging tutorial. 

I used the most beautiful fabric; "Bouquet Memories"  by Hoffman of ...

Scrappy Pincushions

Posted on March 30th, 2014 at 8:11 a.m.
 
Scrappy Pincushions Tutorial
 
We are pleased to introduce our new blog contributor, Amy DeCesare!  Follow along as Amy shares a cute new tutorial, just for you.

Scrappy Pincushion Tutorial

Hello to new readers and longtime friends!  I'm Amy DeCesare, and I blog over at "Amy Made That!...by ...

Spring Garden Table Runner

Posted on February 22nd, 2014 at 2:37 p.m.

 

Spring Garden Table Runner Tutorial  Spring Garden Table Runner Tutorial 

Spring Garden Table Runner Tutorial

 

Is anyone else longing for Spring?

Well, I am and to get me in the mood I whipped up this quick table runner
made from Half Square Triangles!  The diagonal layout reminded me of
planting a garden in the springtime ...

Honeysweet Table Topper

Posted on January 28th, 2014 at 2:24 p.m.

 

♥♥♥  Honeysweet Table Topper Tutorial  ♥♥♥

Need something sweet to spice up your Valentine's Day? 

How about a Valentine inspired table topper! 

We have teamed up with Paula from The Sassy Quilter to show us
how to create an easy table topper, in just one ...