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 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...

Hi Reader Can you believe it is the 1st of June? I have a new blog post up and information about a blog hop that started today over at Curlicue Creations, she has a giveaway going on and you can find the link in today's blog post. I'll be sharing my quilt project tomorrow June UFO Challenge Our wildlife community is growing, several weeks ago my neighbor brought over a baby bunny that we let loose in our backyard. (Rusty will always pretend he can't see a squirrel or rabbit or even a bird),...

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...