Every once in awhile I get the itch to play with modern lines and simple solid colors. The only thing that often stops me from experimenting is the fear of messing up and wasting large amounts of fabric. This is where mini quilts enter into the picture. Mini quilts are a fantastic, worry-free platform for testing out new skills and…

I had so much fun today playing with Jill Finley’s latest fabric collection, Monday, Monday! The colors and prints in this fabric line are delightfully combined with plenty of inspiration from nature and from simple, warm summer days under the clothesline. I love the muted color palette, while pops of saturated color add visual interest. I decided to make up…

As the deadline for submissions to the Modern Quilt Guild’s 2018 Riley Blake Designs Fabric Challenge passed this week,  project photos poured in to Twitter and Instagram! We love seeing the skill and creativity coming from quilters of all skill levels and from all walks of life! Participants of the challenge were given a list of rules and guidelines. The…

The new Love Story fabric line designed by Webster’s Press is a dreamy, elegant collection of roses, sketched hearts, subtle swans, and the word LOVE….seriously, what more could a person ask for? When I saw the pink and gray prints, I have to confess, my heart skipped a beat. I was taken back to middle school in the 80’s when…

It’s time for another Riley Blake Designs Weekly Roundup, and we have some fun and fabulous projects to share with you! First, we’re heading over to SIMPLE SIMON & CO., where we’ll find a tutorial for this adorable Quilted Pillow featuring their beautiful Shine Bright fabric collection. Christopher Thompson, aka “The Tattooed Quilter,” always has a fabulous mini quilt up…

What is a mug rug, you ask? You could say it’s a mini quilt – very mini. Larger than a coaster, but smaller than a placemat – the perfect size for a nice hot cup of cocoa, a morning cup of coffee, or your favorite herbal tea, with a little room leftover  for a few crackers or small snack on…

Once in awhile we find ourselves looking for a simple, beginner friendly quilt idea, or something that sews up quickly for a last minute gift, but doesn’t skimp on the “wow factor.” The Beach Baby quilt is all that and more! Modern, fresh, and fun, this quilt could not be easier to make while celebrating the beauty of line and…

Berkshire Garden is a brand new fabric collection designed by the lovely and talented Lila Tueller. The slightly distressed florals and prints have a lovely shabby chic feel to them, while the bold color palette is fresh and modern. Before diving into these gorgeous prints, I let them sit for a few days so they could “speak to me.” This…

There is something about a pink and brown color palette that brings to mind images of decadent chocolate and strawberry deliciousness. The muted tones of pink and brown in the new Penny Rose collection, English Rose really do look lovely enough to eat! So we’re calling this sweet little baby quilt “Chocolate Mousse.” Very fitting, don’t you think? This is…

As kids, we all loved getting those little gold stars for a job well done. Now you can display your very own nice big gold star with this fun mini quilt FREE pattern! The finished mini quilt measures 20” x 20”, the perfect size for a throw pillow. So I added a simple zipper back, and voila! A lovely little…