Framed quilt blocks

Skip the Binding for a Super Fast Finish! Quilt blocks and mini quilts look wonderful in frames and are beautiful on a wall. Cluster several together for a lovely display of your quilting skills. Framing is a great way to get a quilt on display quickly, and to show off orphan blocks that may never …

I am so happy to be part of the Backyard Roses blog tour! And how timely is the release of this fabric as all the “Backyard” roses in Southern California are in full bloom today! I am …

Fun story about me...I am really great at starting block challenges from various fabric designers...not so great at finishing them! I get so excited about the beautiful quilt blocks that I'm creating and just want to do something with them now! In my last tutorial about repurposing unused quilt blocks, we talked about attaching them to the back of jackets or sweatshirts. Today, we're brightening up my sewing room!Supplies: P.S.: If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commission at…

These simple projects will let your frayed coverlets rise and shine again.

This vintage Dresden plate hangs on the wall in my studio.

If you've just discovered Carolyn Forster's Hand-pieced Sampler series, it's not too late to join in! Catch up with all the blocks in the series in our handy gallery. This post includes everything you need to know to get started.

A Quick and Easy Finish for a Pretty Block! Leftover quilt blocks can become works of art by simply framing them. They’ll be lovely on the wall near the quilt that they match, or hang one, or several together wherever you want. Framed blocks also make quick and inexpensive gifts that will be treasured for …

Hand-quilted quilt block wall hanging. Perfect for a nursery or adding character to any room! The fabric part is approximately 14x14" and the rope can be adjusted to any shorter length.

Turn a Block or Small Top Into a Work of Art! Have you ever started putting a quilt together and decided not to finish it? Or, do you have a pretty orphan block you’d like to display? It’s a simple matter to attach a small quilt top or block to a canvas stretcher and display …

Good Morning! I don't know what it is about this time of year that has me hoping for a little one on one time with my sewing machine as much as possible. I love sewing any season of the year but for some reason it's so much more enjoyable during the cold winter months. The other day I was really in the mood to sew something . . . anything! I decided a quilt block would be quick and easy, so I turned to YouTube for some help. Within an hour I had completed a block and was feeling a little sad…