Quilting Tutorials — QAL

It's now time for Month 2! This month we are focused on ribbon candies.  This is a fun motif that is easy to adjust to fit in different shapes. It's also a great design you can quilt in rows across a quilt for a fun all over motif.    Preparing the Block Before we can quilt, we need to prepare the block. If you want to see this, head to Month 1, we show you how in that video. Grab one of your 19" background squares and 1 - 19" batting square. If you want to spray baste them, spray...

We are so close to the end! You should have a whole bunch of colorful blocks by now and only need 20 more. Next month, we'll include instructions on how to sew it all together as well. We can't wait to see them all. All Blocks will be 6 1/2"     For all the specifics for the quilt along and links to all the blog posts, check out the main quilt along page: 2022 Confections QAL We'll add each month's link to that page and it also goes over fabric requirements and schedule. We recommend bookmarking it if you...

The weather is cooling down and we are entering my favorite time of year. It's cool enough to start hiking again and spending all day outside! Well, except for sewing time. Maybe I'll move my sewing machine outside as well, then I won't have to ever come in. No matter where you are sewing, grab your Month 9 fabrics and let's get started! All blocks will be 6 1/2".    For all the specifics for the quilt along and links to all the blog posts, check out the main quilt along page: 2022 Confections QAL We'll add each month's link...

We have passed the halfway point and reached month 7! If you are caught up, you should have 60 blocks done. Don't forget to store your blocks nice and flat so that they are ready to join together at the end. All blocks will be 6 1/2".   For all the specifics for the quilt along and links to all the blog posts, check out the main quilt along page: 2022 Confections QAL We'll add each month's link to that page and it also goes over fabric requirements and schedule. We recommend bookmarking it if you would like to be able...

We are now to month 6 in this years quilt along! Don't worry, if you are behind or just joining us, you can still go back and catch up on previous months.  Remember, all blocks should be 6 1/2".  For all the specifics for the quilt along and links to all the blog posts, check out the main quilt along page: 2022 Confections QAL We'll add each month's link to that page and it also goes over fabric requirements and schedule. We recommend bookmarking it if you would like to be able to always find the posts easily. Cutting the...