Positively positive plays with the plus block that is simple to make using strips of light and dark fabric. I had a set of half metre fabrics in my stash from the same collection, and I decided to use those for this project. 6 half metre fabrics that coordinate 2 […]
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Racing around to get a quilt for a gift, or just something to do in an afternoon to keep you out of mischief? This is the one for you. Better known as a Jelly Roll Race, this is the easiest quilt you will ever make! The finished size is approximately […]
Rulers are a great way to keep you honest! Yes, they help you to maintain your shape, line and length. If you've been following me on social media (@lavenderquiltingfarm) you will have seen me play with some rulers from Creative Grids, specifically Angela Walter's rulers that have been available for […]
A lot can be said about starching your fabric before cutting it for quilting and machine embroidery. Many quilters prewash their fabric before they do any cutting - personally I don't do this because I like the shrinkage you get after you've quilted the three layers. I do however starch […]
Cathedral Window was inspired by the historic church stain glass windows. The quilt block became popular in the United States in the 1930s. Every block is made using a folded patchwork technique similar to origami. A fabric square or circle is folded and stitched to reveal a contrasting fabric on […]
According to Celia Eddy, oak leaf and cherries is a popular appliqué motif. The popularity makes it difficult to date the first publication or origins. It features in Dolores Hinson's A Quilter's Companion printed in 1973. Templates for this appliqué can really be drafted from the picture. Reuse the leaf […]
Foundation piecing is the primary method we use to develop our patchwork in the hoop blocks. It is a great method for piecing intricate blocks where the number of pieces could result in inaccurate measurements. When I think of foundation, I think of the first step in creating a building. […]
The baby block originates from star designs where the diamond was in use since the beginning of the 19th century. Baby blocks use the diamond shape to create an illusion of 3d. The colour placement is what creates the impression of depth. It reflects a stack of blocks like that […]
The Le Moyne star is named for the Le Moyne brothers from France. The family settled in Canada in the 17th century. Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville established the Louisiana Colony in 1689. His brother Jean-Baptiste de Bienville served several terms as Louisiana governor. In North America, the block underwent a […]