Quilting Tutorials

Due to the large bold nature of some of our designs, we have to deal with large templates. This month, we are going to be printing, taping together, and cutting out the big pieces for the quilt. Still need month 5? Head to the link below. 2021 Mystery Quilt Along Month 5 The biggest thing to keep in mind as we get started is printing! When you download the templates and print them out, make sure you are printing them at 100%. Some printers will say "no scale" others will specify "100%". Double check that they are printing correctly using the...

We were so excited when Kristy asked us to participate in the Blog Tour for her new line Dream with Riley Blake Designs. If you follow Kristy at all @quietplay you know she is all about rainbows and bright and just amazingly fun fabric. Basically everything we love! There are so many different colors and prints in this collection, we didn't eve use them all. When it came to designing a quilt, we decided on something fun and playful and easy! We wanted something that really showed off the fabric and something we could create a rainbow with. It's hard...

2021 Mystery Quilt Along Month 5 We are moving on from curves for a little while (but don’t worry, after last month, the last set will be easy peasy lemon squeezy). We will be working on the center section of the quilt this month, giving you a little clue as to the finished layout. If you missed last month and don’t have your blue and white curves sewn together yet, head back to month 4. 2021 Mystery Quilt Along Month 4 We’ve shared this method for flying geese before and that’s simply because it’s our absolute favorite. It’s so quick...

2021 Mystery Quilt Along Month 4 Now we are ready to sew all those curves we cut last month. Curves are often a technique that scares new quilters, but they really aren’t that bad, we promise! We love sewing with curves and adding them into quilts and have shared a couple different methods to sew them together, and this month we are going to add one more! Our goal is that you are able to find a method you love that makes curves easier and helps you be more successful. If you missed last month and still need to cut...

2021 Mystery Quilt Along Month 3 This month we’ll be setting the sewing machine aside and cutting lots of curves! Don’t let them scare you. We’ll post a couple different options of methods to sew them next month so that you can find one that works best for you. If you are just joining us, we have designed a free modern mystery quilt along and invite you to join us this year! Each month we’ll be posting another step in the process and by the end of the year, you’ll have a completed quilt. If you need month two, you...