Freemotion by the River: Quilt tutorials

Hi Reader Can you believe that May is almost over? I'll be taking part in a blog hop next week and I can't wait to share my quilt project! When I'm looking for a fast and easy quilt project, I always think of mug rugs. They make a wonderful gift with a coffee cup from the Dollar store. To help you spend less time searching, sorting, and second-guessing, here are 10 of my favorite mug rug tutorials. Mug Rug #1 Mug Rug #2 Mug Rug #3 Mug Rug #4 Mug Rug #5 Mug Rug #6 Mug Rug #7 Mug Rug #8 Mug Rug...

Hi Reader I hope you had a wonderful weekend, I got a little quilting done and the rest of the time I spent working in my office. The good thing about that is I get to watch the squirrels, ducks and now rabbits in our yard. The bad thing is I do get distracted. Do you enjoy making small quilt projects to use or gift? Finishing a quilt (no matter the size) always feels so good. Mug Rugs are definitely one of my favorite quick quilt projects and I thought I would share a few of my favorite...

Hi Reader We are having some beautiful weather with low humidity, I plan on taking a walk as soon as I finish this. I am getting caught up on things, I mailed a box yesterday with 5 quilts in it to Island Batik, Lumin Fabrics for my fall signature collection. It feels so good to have that done. I still haven't finished the pattern for the small quilt I made with the Sunflower Spice collection so that is the next thing on my list. I do have a name for the quilt picked out and I'll shared that...

Hi Reader I have been quilting up a storm working on deadlines to finish quilts for Island Batik, Lumin Fabrics that I won't get to share with you until next year. I have one last quilt to finish before I ship them to Island Batik. I also have 5 or 6 quilts with my new signature batik collection Feather & Flair that will be in stores soon. I can't wait to share those patterns. I have a new baby quilt to share with you! I used my Hopscotch quilt pattern, this is one of my favorite quilt...

Hi Reader We have had hot, humid weather and storms the last couple of days but this morning it has cooled off and it is beautiful. I might even be able to open the windows! Everyone is getting ready for the 250th Anniversary and I wanted to share some tutorials. These are great if you just want to make a red, white, and blue quilt project. I also have a post showing 20 other DIY projects. My red, white, and blue quilt tutorials Here are 20 other 4th of July DIY projects Patriotic Placemat...

Hi Reader I have been busy working on all sorts of quilt projects. Some I can share soon and others you won't see until 2027. I just finished a blog post showing what I've been doing which also includes spending a lot of time watching and photographing the wildlife in our yard. I'll be heading back to my quilt studio once I post this. Take a peek - Happening in my Studio #11 Sunflower Spice Blog Hop and Giveaway I have been updating my Sunflower Spice blog hop post every day to make it easy...

Hi Reader Somehow I forgot to put up my blog post for the June Color of the Month but it is up now. I hope you like the color! June Color of the Month May 2026 Sew Sampler Box I am taking part in the Sunflower Spice blog hop and sharing a quilted table topper that I made with the beautiful Sunflower Spice batiks. Sunflower Spice Blog Hop and Giveaway Be sure to read my blog post to learn about the giveaway to win a 20 piece fat quarter bundle of Sunflower Spice. I am also doing a giveaway and...

Hi Reader Have you seen the May Sew Sampler box from Fat Quarter Shop? I just did a blog post and also a video showing what is in the box. May 2026 Sew Sampler Box I am taking part in the Sunflower Spice blog hop and sharing a quilted table topper that I made with the beautiful Sunflower Spice batiks. Sunflower Spice Blog Hop and Giveaway Be sure to read my blog post to learn about the giveaway to win a 20 piece fat quarter bundle of Sunflower Spice. I am also doing a giveaway and all you...

Hi Reader Today I am taking part in the Sunflower Spice blog hop and sharing a quilted table topper that I made with the beautiful Sunflower Spice batiks. This is the signature collection for Jennifer Thomas of Curlicue Creations from Island Batik, Lumin Fabrics. In a couple months I'll be sharing my own signature collection with all of the quilts I've been making with it. I can't wait to share. Sunflower Spice Blog Hop and Giveaway Be sure to read my blog post to learn about the giveaway to...