Quilting Tutorials

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 excited to spend this year quilting with you. I've had lots of fun creating 12 unique quilting plans for each block and we'll learn and grow as we finish this quilt all year! Each month we'll focus on a different kind of motif and learn how to combine different quilting designs to make great blocks!   Preparing the Block Before we can quilt, we need to prepare the block. Grab one of your 19" background squares and 1 - 19" batting square. If you want to spray baste them, spray the backing square and carefully lay the...

Welcome to the first step in this year's quilt along! We aren't calling this a month, as we are still going to be quilting one block this month, starting next week. But before we an quilt, we need something to quilt! We'll be making 12 identical blocks from all of our scraps, then spending each month finishing them with a different quilting design. After they are quilted, we'll join them together into one big beautiful quilt! Making the Quilt Block  For Fabric requirements, visit the Main Quilt Along Page Cutting out the Colored Fabric First, decide whether you are doing the...

This month we are finishing up the last 10 blocks and they go together quick and easy! After you are done, make sure to scroll to the bottom of this blog post for the instructions on how to put it all together! 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...

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...