We are almost done! Today we will be adding sashing to our blocks, making rows and sewing the quilt top together. All we have left, after today will be the border. If you are using scrappy whites I think it will look best if the whites are all the same for the sashing. Don’t forget …
Today we will finish off your blocks by adding caps and then squaring them off. We will also cut the blocks on the edges of the quilt in halves or quarters. If you are using four different whites, make sure to use the same white already found in that block. Don’t forget to head over to Instagram and share your progress …
I am so happy to see the progress!! I just love your fabric choices. I love it when things start coming together. Head over to Instagram and share your progress with #theRugQuiltALong and #trqalweek3 (each week this one will change). The winner of step two is @Mumbird3. Thank you so much for your participation!! Remember …
My obsession with bats lingers. Last year, I made several bat projects formed by cutting strips on opposite angles. Then six months ago, I spent a lot of time designing different quilts with bats in them. With my quilt-a-long being pushed back, I didn’t think I would have time to create a Halloween post so …
I am super excited to bring you my FIRST Quilt-A-Long. I just love this quilt, which I call The Rug Quilt. Why The Rug Quilt? Well its inspiration came from a hip rug in a very groovy Portland shop. I have put together many prizes for you to win, so let’s have some fun! How can …
Welcome to The Rug Quilt Quilt-A-Long. Let’s talk fabric. White – 126″ (99″ for blocks and caps, 27″ for sashing) Use scrappy white to get rid of some of your stash. I used four different whites. For blocks, use 33″ of three different whites. For sashing, use 27″ of a different white. Color – 30” of three different fabrics …
Are you ready?!! The Rug Quilt Quilt-A-Long starts next Thursday. It will be packed with tips and goodies. All you need to do is show your progress on Instagram using #therugquiltalong, the weekly hashtag (#trqalweek1), and tag me @brownbirddesigns . I have mapped out the steps below and allowed for one catch up week. You can …
Kate Spain designs are fantastic, the patterns are interesting and fun, but I must say that the colors in this fabric line “Paradiso” are incredibly amazing and fresh. And that’s a lot to say when you see those color palettes used previously in her other lines. Paradiso is an upbeat, funky, island-ish collection full …
Things you will need for making Monogram Gift Tags Printer Card Stock Newspaper – cover your workspace Pink Felt White Felt Fabric Marker Glitter Scissors Sponge All-Purpose Gel Adhesive (Martha Stewart) with sponge tip E-6000 Craft Glue Ribbon STEP ONE – Download the two letter files (topletter.pdf and bottomletter.pdf). Decide on the letter you will …