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 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...

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...