This is an amazing depression-era sampler quilt. The minute I saw it I knew I had to share it with you. The blocks are made using a variety of techniques in a wide variety of sizes. There are 35 blocks in the quilt with filler strips making it all fit together. The quilt came from an estate in Plattsmouth, NE....
MUST HAVE TOOL ALERT!!! I tested this Presser Bar at the quilt retreat while working on 6" machine-pieced blocks and 3" paper-pieced blocks. If you have a seam you want to press open to reduce bulk this is a game changer! I laid the seam along the wool hump, pressed it open, and then set the wood bar on...
Primarily Quilts 2 ............It's All About The Fabric is Di Ford Hall's second book. Filled with wonderful projects and tips for using fabric in unique ways. 200 pages with 14 all new quilt patterns.
This is one of my favorite vintage books. I think I could make every quilt in here. There are 17 patterns with a nice variety. Some are old favorites and some newer ones too. Something for every skill level with both pieced an appliqued quilts. The patterns are: North Carolina Rose Diamond Star Bride Quilt Prairie Queen Water Lily Pineapple...
Redwork embroidery designs from the 1930s and instructions for this adorable pieced vest in sizes S (6-8), M (10-12) and L (14-16). The back is slightly gathered at the waist for a flattering fit.
25” x 34” applique and embroidery wall quilt. Add borders or blocks to the top and bottom for a holiday lap quilt. The perfect reminder to “Remember The Reason” during the Christmas holiday.
Oh how fun! Cute flower pots filled with a variety of easy to applique flowers. A great quilt to bridge the gap between traditional and modern quilting. 60" X 72" Rosemary & Thyme combines fun pots with modern leaves. The quilt is pieced and the leaves are appliqued. You can use a different fabric for each pot, a great scrap...
A unique pattern for a applique floral sampler quilt made in 1854 and signed by Sally Post. Includes 36 floral blocks for 8” squares and instructions to complete the quilt. Also included are color pictures from the antique quilt. Finished size of the quilt is 84 1/2” x 84 1/2”. Please use the little drop down menu under the price...
I can't live without my sandpaper board! I use it all the time, especially when doing hand applique. The front of this sturdy board is covered with super fine grit sandpaper that holds fabric pieces in place while you work, and the backside is smooth for writing, tracing, or drawing. It's perfect for applique enthusiasts. Sandpaper Board - 8 1/2" x...
I am not one to get all geeked out over rulers but this one is a must-have for my sewing room! It works with different widths of the border and now I can put a scalloped edge on any quilted piece I want with ease. No math! So easy, any one of us can do this! Pour yourself a cuppa...
From $5 Block of the Month - complete pattern set for the Seasonal Sampler block of the month. Pattern contains all twelve blocks and finishing instructions for both the quilt and individual wall quilts. The completed blocks can be sewn together for a 56" x 73" quilt. The completed wall quilts finish at 19" x 23" Please use the...
Several years ago I saw an antique quilt I fell in love with. I knew I had to make one myself. It was a simple quilt of Variable Star blocks set on point with an applique swag border. I think it was the fact that the blocks were only 3” in size that stole my heart. What a challenge that...
