Tips, Tricks, and How Tos
Jingle Bell Pines Block Party - Block 1!
The Jingle Bell Pines Block Party starts today!! Woot woot! Join Kate Colleran (of Kate Colleran Designs) and I for tips on completing your Jingle Bell Pines Quilt one block at a time for the holidays! We will post tips (and more) every Thursday on Instagram and delve a bit deeper on our blogs. Our tips will focus on a technique that is used in the block that week; full instructions are in the pattern (available here). We will not be giving out measurements in our posts. For more information on getting started (it’s not too late!) – visit my...
You are invited to the Jingle Bell Pines Block Party!
Mark your calendars - you're invited to the Jingle Bell Pines Block Party! When: July 24 - 9/25 Where: Here on the blog and on Instagram What to bring: Your creativity and good cheer! The holidays are right around the corner! Kate (of Kate Colleran Designs) and I are getting in on the Christmas in July vibe this year! Have you seen our new BOM quilt, Jingle Bell Pines? It's a holiday inspired quilt with nine blocks plus two setting blocks. The pattern is ideal for confident beginners with basic piecing techniques, such as HST, QST, and Flying Geese. We...
Introducing the Nordic Stars Quilt Along!
Do you have holiday gifts to whip up this year? Are you the type who plans months ahead or are you team “Last-Minute Chaos”? Well, let me confess, I’m the reigning champion of last-minute sewing marathons (yes, Christmas Eve, we meet again). But this year, Kate (of Kate Colleran Designs) and I had an epiphany: why not sprinkle a little Christmas magic in July and give ourselves a head start? Enter Nordic Stars! This mystery quilt along is all about festive fun and getting ahead of the holiday rush. It’s packed with 4 super cute small projects that are perfect...
Cloth Napkins with Borders
Ever wanted to make elegant cloth napkins, but either: a. didn’t have enough fabric or b. think that a traditional cloth napkin is boring? I was in both camps, so I decided to make napkins with borders! I used 3 fabrics – a big blue paisley, a small yellow print for the border and a large floral for the back. Traditionally a dinner napkin for formal dinner settings is 20-22” square. I chose an 18” square napkin, as these are just for everyday use. Here is a view of the pieces for the front of the napkin: The pieces for ONE...
Introducing the Happy Hallows Quilt!
Introducing the Happy Hallows Quilt! It’s a collaboration between Kate Colleran Designs and Poorhouse Quilt Designs. It consists of 12 pieced blocks, with a dash of fall and a sprinkle of Halloween! There are 2 layouts included in our printed pattern: a square, perfect for hanging, and a lap quilt, perfect for snuggles! In the beginning: During Quilt Market in Houston (2023), Kate and I discussed a project over coffee and the Koffee Klatch with Kate and Kris was born! We thought it would be fun to design a BOM quilt with simple graphic shapes that could be customized with the quilters’ stash. We...