Quilting Tutorials

No Waste Flying Geese

Kimberlee Tanner

No Waste Flying Geese

No Waste Flying Geese Flying geese are a traditional block that has been around forever. They can be found in all sorts of quilt designs and are very versatile. This week we show you how to create flying geese blocks, 4 at a time, with no waste.   This is our absolute favorite method to create basic flying geese blocks. The formula works for any finished size block. We use these designs in borders and as block accents. They can also be used if you need to add a little extra width to a quilt top, or just placed in...


Monochromality – Quilt Spotlight

Kimberlee Tanner

Tags Inspiration, Quilt

Monochromality – Quilt Spotlight

Monochromality is our latest pattern release and is featured in the current Black and White Edition of Curated Quilts. We had so much fun putting this quilt together and working with Curated Quilts. If you haven’t seen their magazine, it’s definitely worth checking out. There is so much inspiration and goodness to look at! Head to their website to get a copy for yourself. Buy the Pattern - PDF Fabric Choices Monochromality was first designed from a Quilt Design a Day prompt, and was a two tone quilt. I loved the simple color palette and had fun playing with the shapes...


Online Quilting Bee Skill Builder Block 1

Kimberlee Tanner

Tags Free Patterns, QAL, Quilt, Tutorial

Online Quilting Bee Skill Builder Block 1

Online Quilting Bee Block 1 We are back and ready to jump right back in! This year, we are starting off with a fun project intended to help each other become more confident quilters. We are hosting a Free Online Quilting Bee Skill Builder Quilt Along. Say that 10 times fast. For more information, you can head to the main Quilt Along webpage and it will outline all the details. Scroll down below the video for fabric requirements. Let’s get started with block 1! This month we are creating a fun and easy star quilt block using quarter square triangles. We share...


Creating a Quilting Plan – Windswept Quilt

Kimberlee Tanner

Tags FMQ, Free Motion Quilting, Inspiration, Quilting

Creating a Quilting Plan – Windswept Quilt

How to Create a Quilting Plan It’s been a while since I shared a video on how I create a quilting plan and I’m excited to show this one to you. This quilt continues to be one of our best sellers, and I had so much fun quilting it. It wasn’t a super complicated plan, but sometimes, simple is best!   Thread Color for Quilting I want to talk about thread color a little bit. On this quilt, I just used white on the entire thing. I don’t mind the thread showing more, and when it’s all done, it doesn’t...


Last Minute Handmade Gift Ideas

Kimberlee Tanner

Tags Holiday, Tutorials

Last Minute Handmade Gift Ideas

Quick and Easy Last Minute Gift Ideas I’m sure that none of you are like us and are really good at completing your holiday gift list in advance.  There’s no rushing at the last minute for someone that you might have missed. But in case any of you do need some easy last-minute ideas, we’ve combed the internet and put together a great list to choose from. These gift ideas also work great for teacher gifts, stocking stuffers, or just a little something extra for under the tree. You can also pair them with other items to create a fun...