Block Building Basics – How to Make 4-at-a-time Flying Geese
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Block Building Basics – How to Make 4-at-a-time Flying Geese

Today’s post is part of a series called Quilt Block Building Basics.  There are no measurements included in these posts, but those should be found in the pattern you are following. Consider this a helpful visual and companion for any of my quilt patterns.  Sometimes you just need to see it to understand it.   To…

How to Hand Applique
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How to Hand Applique

  In this post, we are chatting about hand applique. I’m posting this during EPP week, but know that though many use hand applique with their English paper piecing, hand applique can stand all on it’s own.  There is no end to all the shapes you can applique.  So this tutorial doesn’t only apply to…

How to Turn a Quilt Block into a Pillow – French Seam
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How to Turn a Quilt Block into a Pillow – French Seam

  Hey lovelies!  I wanted to show you the French seam today.  It’s pretty easy and has a lovely finish.  Before we jump in…. if you are looking for the free motion quilting tutorial for this particular pillow top I’m working with, you’ll find it here.  If you are liking the fabrics:  the gold is…

How to Turn a Quilt Block into a Pillow – Zig Zag Seam
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How to Turn a Quilt Block into a Pillow – Zig Zag Seam

  Hey lovelies!  We are talking about turning blocks into pillows today.  I’ve got directions and a video below, but first let’s talk about when and what. There will be three of these posts, because there are three methods I use often enough and it’s all about that seam.  There is reasoning for each of…