Freemotion by the River: Quilt tutorials

Hi Reader The first thing I want to say is thank you so much for all of the wonderful birthday messages I received. I really love blogging and connecting with so many people. Many of you are enjoying retirement and the joy of quilting. I know I always have so many ideas and things I want to make and share. Thank you again! I am planning on finishing a tutorial on the Half Rectangle table runner but in the meantime I came across this blog post I did on the Black Diamond quilt. I forgot how...

Hi Reader I finally have a new Studio Happening post up and a new photo of Bob and me. It is almost the end of the month, have you worked on your UFO quilt project? I am just getting starting on mine, take a look. Studio Happening #10 Also don't miss: 4th of July Table Runner tutorial Patriotic Quilted Placemats Mini Rail Fence runner tutorial Four Square block tutorial May Color Challenge and Giveaway Get your June Quilt Calendar May UFO Challenge and Giveaway PS Don't forget, the password...

Hi Reader Just a quick reminder — the 250th Anniversary Bundle deal ends tonight at midnight Eastern! If you've been thinking about it, now's the time. Don't miss out — grab your bundle before it's gone! Many of these patterns are great for using your red, white, and blue scraps. And just in time to whip something up for the 250th anniversary of the USA this summer! Individually, buying all 19 of these patterns would cost over $150. This ends tonight - you'll be able to get them all for just...

Hi Reader This weekend in the USA we are celebrating Memorial Day. We are going to Boone, IA this evening for dinner on the Boone Scenic Valley Train. We did this 3 years ago for our anniversary and I'm looking forward to going again. There are also so many sales going on this weekend and if you are a quilter I have a few you will like. First up I have just put all of my quilt patterns on sale at 25% off through Monday. 25% off at Shopify or Etsy Also for a limited time you can still get the...

Hi Reader The other day I shared the Snappy Pouches I made and I wanted to show you how I created the fabric for the batik pouch. Taking scraps and making them into something else is so rewarding. Turning a quilt block into something else 250th Anniversary Pattern Bundle Get this bundle of 19 quilt patterns by 19 different designers, (1 of them is me). Also don't miss: Snappy Pouch 250th Quilt Bundle Studio Happening #9 Patriotic Quilted Placemats May Color Challenge and Giveaway Get your...

We're celebrating the 250th anniversary of this country, and I thought—what better way to mark it than with a bundle full of patterns you'll actually want to make? 250th Anniversary Quilt Bundle I am included in this bundle together with some incredibly talented designers, and I am not exaggerating when I say: this is a really great mix. 19 patterns. Quilts, runners, smaller projects, scrappy options. Something for every skill level and every kind of quilter. And the best part? You probably...

Hi Reader Have you ever made a snappy pouch? They were all the rage about 10 or 15 years ago and now they are back. Take a look at the ones I've made so far and learn how you can get the pattern for free for a limited time. Snappy Pouches Also don't miss: Studio Happening #9 Patriotic Quilted Placemats Mini Rail Fence runner tutorial Four Square block tutorial May Color Challenge and Giveaway Get your June Quilt Calendar May UFO Challenge and Giveaway PS Don't forget, the password to my...

Hi Reader I finally have a new Studio Happening post up and wait until you see all the quilt projects I have going on and a peek at my garden. Studio Happening #9 My daughter took me to the Des Moines Farmers' Market last Saturday and it was a so neat. It spans 12 city blocks with over 300 vendors. I also found out there are more than a dozen Farmers' Markets in our area! Also don't miss: Patriotic Quilted Placemats Mini Rail Fence runner tutorial Four Square block tutorial May Color...

Hi Reader I hope you are having a wonderful week, our weather has been beautiful, not to cold and not to hot. I have been filling my raised beds with tomato plants, green beans, radishes, spinach. For Mother's Day, my daughter and I went to visit family back in the Quad-Cities. It was great to see everyone and we had so much fun. I've been busy working on a few things I can't share but I'm hoping to work on a block tutorial this afternoon for you. In the US, we are coming up on our 250th...