Quilting Tutorials

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...

We now have only 3 blocks left! It's been so much fun watching your blocks finish up and seeing the colors and fabrics you have chosen. We can't wait to see the finished tops! Also, since it's October, we are busy planning for next years quilt along and will be announcing it soon. It's going to be a little different than we've been doing, but is something a lot of you have been asking for, so we are excited to finally be able to offer it. Make sure you've signed up for our newsletter so you don't miss any of...