Checkerboard quilt pattern

Use it or lose it and yes that too applies to my stash of Liberty Tana Lawn; the most luxurious fabric in my stash and one that ...

The checkerboard quilt block is made by combing colored strips with a neutral. Free tutorial includes step by step directions with photos.

Another day at JMQ, another super simple quilt- my favourite! If you are looking for a quick finish, this one comes together in a flash- I made the quilt top in just over an hour! So let’s get right into it! This tutorial makes a large throw which is 60” x 75” ** (If you want to make a crib size qui

Oh Joan - she was the perfect choice for hosting this HOP. A fellow 'crazy' who thinks outside the box. AND she is certainly right in there is some 'crazy' in each quilter. A project you smack your head and say 'I was crazy' to do this, a pattern or fabric that made you 'crazy' in love with, or a 'crazy' happening in your quilty life. My guild knows I am just crazy for scraps and hand me off some baggies of the smallest bits. They are like having a crazy candy addiction! I've made many…

Here is my version of Amanda Jean's Checkerboard Quilt from her book Sunday Morning Quilts, pg. 128. This is going to daughter #1 for Christmas since she loves blue AND she needs a larger quilt for her 6' body than one that she is currently using. (I'm hoping once she receives this one she'll be more willing to donate the other one--it's not my best work and really too small for her to use). It should look nice on her bed against her yellow wall too. Details: Cut 3 inch scrap squares in…

Another custom quilt. This bad boy is big, sized for snuggling in the cool, fall Washington weather. 100% cotton fabrics and batting. 100% Robert Kaufman Kona Solids: white, ash, coal, curry. Thanks for stopping by! xo Erica

I’ve made several checkerboard baby quilts in the past and have so many people ask me for patterns, that I finally made another quilt and spent some time making up a pattern. In the past, I …

I am yet to come across a single person who doesn't love Liberty of London Tana Lawn. 'Betsy' is a particulary beautiful tana lawn line, and Betsy in grey is probably my favourite fabric of all time (and that's up against some stiff competition!). I got this selection of Betsy in five colourways from the lovely Martina who runs Ava & Neve, a Brisbane based Liberty stockist with a comprehensive range and whom I will be collaborating with on a number of projects going forward. I have a few…

[lengthy blog post warning] In my "studio" this week it has been all about small patchwork piecing, small scale prints and tho...