Meet Zinnia the Zebra! Isn’t she gorgeous? When Riley Blake Designer asked me if I would like to try out her latest pattern, I took a look at that zebra batting her eyelashes, and said, “heck ya, count me in!” This Zinnia Zebra Quilt Pattern is inspired by Melissa’s latest and totally fabulous fabric line,…
Baby Geo FREE PATTERN in Safari Party
This week, I decided I simply could no longer resist Melissa Mortenson’s newest fabric line, Safari Party. I’ve had these fun fabrics on my desk for awhile now, and every day they have been calling my name. At last, it was time! I couldn’t take the temptation any longer, so I quickly reworked my schedule…
Favorite Crinkled & Frayed Sunshine Gingham Quilt
We’re clinging to these last days of summer in the form of fabric sunshiny goodness that we can carry around with us year round! I’m talking about this totally lovable Crinkled & Frayed Sunshine Baby Quilt. For the gingham quilt background, I used Simple Simon’s GINGHAM BABY QUILT TUTORIAL. This is a simple,…
Weekly Roundup!
It’s time for the Riley Blake Designs Weekly Roundup! We LOVE seeing what the world is making with Riley Blake fabrics! Take a look at our weekly roundup for a peek at fabulous projects from around the world. First up is this whimsical sling chair made with Just Add Sugar fabric. How cute is that…
Permission to Cheat: Why I Love Cheater Quilts
Nothing is more special to new moms than receiving a thoughtful, lovingly made quilt for her new little addition. Quilts with special details such intricate piecework, applique, and embroidery are sure to become treasured heirlooms. Often they will be carefully laid out in the nursery for decration, hung up on the wall, or even stored…
Trick or Treat Blog Tour: Lace Zipper Dress
There is nothing like a black & white dress that takes you straight from summer to winter to summer again. This little dress by Katy, from No Big Dill, does just that! Wear it as is for a perfect summer sundress, and throw on a cardigan to stay warm in the cooler months. We love…
Coming Up Roses Blog Tour: Making of a Quilt Design
Coming Up Roses Blog Tour: Creating a Quilt Pattern on EQ7 Coming up with a quilt design can be a daunting task, but today on the Coming Up Roses Blog Tour, Kimberly Einmo shows us how she uses her EQ7 software to create endless quilt designs. We could play with this all day! Click HERE…
Trick or Treat Blog Tour: Halloween Jam Quilt
After staring at this absolutely adorable retro-inspired “Trick or Treat” fabric designed by Carta Bella for several weeks, I couldn’t hold myself back any longer. I know it’s ninety degrees outside, but oh, how I wanted to play with this fabric! Take a look at this cute little Halloween child. And the witch! I LOVE…
Trick or Treat Blog Tour: Halloween Wall Hanging Tutorial
Fall is right around the corner, and that means Halloween is near! Now is the perfect time to get a start on that Halloween project you’ve always wanted to make. This week, we are planning to help you get inspired with projects made with Carta Bella’s brand new Trick or Treat fabric collection. Today, Crystal,…
Five & Dime FREE Storefronts Quilt Pattern
The Five & Dime Blog Tour wrapped up this week with an amazing FREEbie from the Five & Dime designer, herself, Heidi Staples! On her blog, Heidi is sharing a FREE pattern for this amazing Storefronts Quilt! You really won’t want to miss out on this! Click HERE to visit Heidi’s blog for more photos…