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Thicket
Thicket
This pattern takes the basic four patch on a whirlwind trip with Virginia Reel blocks to create a stunning quilt that only uses 5 fabrics. 76" x 76" with illustrated variation of larger quilt.
Teaching Points:
Directional design in simple blocks
Combining simple 4 patch blocks with pieced blocks for secondary effect
There is more than one kind of 4 patch block!
Fabric selection is a snap - only 5 fabrics are required
This pattern takes the basic four patch on a whirlwind trip with Virginia Reel blocks to create a stunning quilt that only uses 5 fabrics. 76" x 76" with illustrated variation of larger quilt.
Teaching Points:
Directional design in simple blocks
Combining simple 4 patch blocks with pieced blocks for secondary effect
There is more than one kind of 4 patch block!
Fabric selection is a snap - only 5 fabrics are required
Pathway to the Stars
Pathway to the Stars
Simple blocks combine to create a stunning intricate design in this quilt. Several border ideas give options for making larger variations.
Simple blocks combine to create a stunning intricate design in this quilt. Several border ideas give options for making larger variations.
- Teaching Points:
- Directional design in simple blocks
- Using more than one background to add complexity to simple block construction
- Fabric and color selection using a variety of fabrics and all the different options
- Differing grid sizes in blocks create visual interest
Salmon Run
Salmon Run
Bear Paw blocks and paper pieced arcs create a colorful quilt for our native salmon to splash across. Size can be adjusted to create a wall hanging or larger quilt. Salmon can be fused or hand appliqued.
Bear Paw blocks and paper pieced arcs create a colorful quilt for our native salmon to splash across. Size can be adjusted to create a wall hanging or larger quilt. Salmon can be fused or hand appliqued.
- Teaching Points:
- Pieced Bear Paw blocks are made using Triangles on a Roll TM
Paper Piecing utilized to create pieced arcs - Curved piecing technique
- Applique - fused or stitched as options
2 + Two!!!
2 + Two is the ultimate pattern that is designed to use jelly rolls - bali pops - precut 2 1/2" strips.
Two jelly rolls and two yards of fabric are all that is needed to make this gorgeous 78" quilt!!
Teaching Points
Two jelly rolls and two yards of fabric are all that is needed to make this gorgeous 78" quilt!!
Teaching Points
- Fabric selection must come from the jelly rolls selected - this helps with color decisions in future quilts
- Cutting diamond shapes from strips sets using basic ruler and rotary cutter
- Sewing diamond shapes to create star
- Set in corners
Woven Wire
Woven Wire takes the Rail Fence block down a new design path that adds interest with colorful accents that are stitched into the blocks. Featured in February 2010 Quilter's World magazine.
Teaching Points:
Teaching Points:
- Accurate cutting and stitching practice increase skill levels of all quilters
- Simple blocks can become dynamic designs with a little "tweaking"
- Great quilt for practice with bold color selections
Barn Dance
Two of my favorite blocks combine to make this wonderful quilt that has space to feature applique in the corners. Bow Ties and Churn Dash blocks just made me want to call it Barn Dance!
Teaching Points:
Increasing the effect of simple design by changing color of the background fabrics
Design achievement through block selection that utilizes great lines for impact of fabric chosen
Optional fused applique for added interest
Teaching Points:
Increasing the effect of simple design by changing color of the background fabrics
Design achievement through block selection that utilizes great lines for impact of fabric chosen
Optional fused applique for added interest
Electric Fence
Simple becomes stunning in a remake of the Rail Fence that lets you add pizzazz with fabrics that zing!!!!
Teaching Points:
A beginning level block becomes an expression of color impact when the simple rail fence block is divided into electric small strips for impact.
Narrow strips add to cutting and sewing accuracy skills
Teaching Points:
A beginning level block becomes an expression of color impact when the simple rail fence block is divided into electric small strips for impact.
Narrow strips add to cutting and sewing accuracy skills
Barb Wire
The West was tamed when fences were made of barbed wire.....you can't tame this quilt - Rail Fence blocks combine with easy to piece blocks to make a gorgeous quilt.
Vintage Block Sampler
All the basic building blocks of quilting come together in a beginner quilt that has design and class. A great quilt to get started quilting with, learn lots of techniques that will carry over to future quilts.
Teaching Points:
A great project for beginning quilters, the basic blocks of quilting are taught in order of strips, squares, triangles.
Different grid size increases visual interest
Variety in fabric selection creates more interest
Teaching Points:
A great project for beginning quilters, the basic blocks of quilting are taught in order of strips, squares, triangles.
Different grid size increases visual interest
Variety in fabric selection creates more interest
Garden Maze
A combination of Rail Fence blocks, Nine Patch blocks and large blocks of theme fabric create a wonderful garden awash in your favorite colors and fabrics. Fabric selection stretches your experience and confidence...
Teaching Points:
Simple Blocks can combine to create beautiful design
Varying block size creates interest and showcases theme fabrics
Teaching Points:
Simple Blocks can combine to create beautiful design
Varying block size creates interest and showcases theme fabrics
Bear Tracks
Bear Paw blocks combine with setting blocks as your fabrics set the scene for a gorgeous quilt.
Sawtooth Four Patch Stars
Originally designed as a fat quarter quilt, four patches and simple triangles combine to create interest in a fun quilt.
Wind Energy
Blocks get stretched into rectangles in this wonky, fun quilt. Simple piecing keeps it easy while you play with fun fabrics!
Teaching Points;
Stretching a square block into a rectangle adds visual interest
Accurate sewing is great and wonky blocks don't tell if you are a bit off!
Teaching Points;
Stretching a square block into a rectangle adds visual interest
Accurate sewing is great and wonky blocks don't tell if you are a bit off!
Stars and Bars
Sawtooth Stars and 4 rail blocks combine for an easy to make patriotic quilt. Vary the block size to vary the size of the quilt.
This pattern has been donated to the Quilts of Valor organization. I will email a pdf. of the pattern to anyone who is working on a quilt for the Quilts of Valor group. They do a wonderful service for those who serve our country.
This pattern has been donated to the Quilts of Valor organization. I will email a pdf. of the pattern to anyone who is working on a quilt for the Quilts of Valor group. They do a wonderful service for those who serve our country.
Cross My Heart
Scrappy hearts and strong diagonal line make a simple design sing. Constructed by row, not by block, this quilt can grow to be the size needed.