Checkerboard quilts

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 ...

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…

Red and White Checkerboard Quilts

The Finished Quilt. It has been a good week! While I do love to challenge myself and my sewing skills I also LOVE to keep it simple. An...

PRICES MAY VARY. *200PCS，,50 different Patterns. 4 pieces of each pattern *Made of 100% cotton with a sateen weave,200-thread count *Cotton fabric squares :4” x 4” (10cm x 10cm) Note: These are not fat quarters fabric bundles. * Fabric bundles are perfect for sewing, quilt，potholders,DIY& quilting beginners *You can share the products made with these fabric squares, let others share your achievements and happiness, and at the same time provide others with creative ideas and ideas for making…

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

A Finished Quilt. Straight back behind the sewing machine. I've had a wonderful two week holiday. Away from home and away from my sew...

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

This is a very special finish. It is the first quilt I will give to my first grandchild. She already has one quilt that I made, but that quilt was made as a general baby quilt before I ever even knew she was on her way. Actually, this quilt is born from the scraps of a quilt I made for my sister-in-law. When I saw I had scraps, lots of scraps in bright girly prints and colors, I just knew I had to turn them into a quilt for Amelia. The original quilt used a jelly roll of Brighten Up, a…

blogged with tutorial. this is an original design by esther o'rourke-degraaf. all rights reserved.