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Expressions Batiks – Treasured Lap Quilt

Hello Quilting Friends! It’s Melissa Corry from Happy Quilting  here, with you today. I was absolutely thrilled when Riley Blake announced they were releasing their new line of Expressions Batiks!!! I have really not sewn with Batiks, but it has been on my list to start creating with them. They just have so much beautiful and…

Announcing our 2023 RBD Block Challenge!

Today we have exciting news to share… the #RBDblockchallenge is coming back in January!! This annual challenge has grown into one of our favorite things of the year and we are thrilled to embark on another challenge quilt with you. If this is the first time you’re hearing of the RBD Block Challenge, welcome! We…

How to Sew a Bench Pillow from a Placemat Panel

Hi! Tara Reed of TaraReed.com here with another quick sewing project that uses the December placemat panel from my Monthly Placemat Panel Program for Riley Blake that is something other than a placemat! If you have ever wanted a quick way to add seasonal decor to your home, bench pillows – or small rectangular pillows…

10 Free Patterns for the Holidays

It’s officially December and we are feeling the holiday spirit! Today we are sharing a round up of 10 free patterns to sew up this holiday season. Did you know that we have a huge FREE pattern library on our website?! We have lots of different projects, check out all the patterns today! We hope…

Calico – Cut Out Edge Table Runner

Hello, friends, it’s Julia from Bayhill Studio. I was thrilled to be able to play with fabric from Lori Holt’s new Calico collection, and today I get to share my project with you! You know I absolutely love fabric panels and cheater cloth, so when I saw the Grandmother’s Calico Flower Garden print from the…

Make It Modern – Boxy Zipper Pouches

Hi! Charise here from Charise Creates to share some designs I made with Lori Holts Bee Basics and Backgrounds. I absolutely love Lori Holt’s designs and was inspired to make some fun paper pieced blocks. The background I chose for the blocks is called Bee Backgrounds Pattern in color Mint. It is the perfect background…

Be Mine Valentine – Flat Pouch Bag

Hello! It’s me Karen from Creamcraft Goods! Christmas time is fast approaching and I’m already ready for all the sweetheart Valentine fabrics out now! This new collection – Be Mine Valentine by J Wecker Frisch is heartfully adorable! It’s no secret that Janet is one of my favorite designers as she always invokes vintage illustrations…