I’m so excited to bring you this free quilted tote bag tutorial because I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a bag lady. Big bags, little bags, bags inside other bags, you name it, there’s just something so exhilarating about having the perfect bag for every outfit and occasion. But I recently realized I wasContinue Reading…
We’ve talked a lot about the Modern Fans quilt pattern here on the blog. We’ve covered color schemes and block layouts, sewing techniques and cutting tips. We even had a nine-week sew along full of videos and prizes to help get you excited about sewing curves. At this point, you might think we’ve covered itContinue Reading…
We’ve done it, Curvettes! We set a goal and by golly, through grit and sheer force of will, we accomplished it. We are now primed and ready to attack the final week of our Modern Fans Quilt Sew-Along – Week 9. All that is left is sewing those chained up rows together. Weeks 3 – 7Continue Reading…
Quiltketeers, it’s happening! After weeks of sewing quilt blocks we are finally on to something completely new and totally different. Welcome to Week 8 of the Modern Fans Quilt Sew-Along! The land of no more aimless block-making, but chain piecing! This week you have one mission, should you choose to accept it: Chain piece all ofContinue Reading…
Are you ready for something totally different and crAzY?! Well too bad. We’re still sewing blocks. Welcome to Week 7 of the Modern Fans Quilt Sew-Along! A couple weeks ago we set the cruise control and we’re still sitting back and letting her ride. BLOCKS! I’m talking about blocks. We made them before and we’re stillContinue Reading…
It’s your tour guide, here! Back from vacation and ready to lead the way into another week of pretty much doing the same thing we’ve been doing – sewing blocks. Welcome to Week 6 of the Modern Fans Quilt Sew-Along! We just gave away $100 to Fabricworm so I’m still feeling fresh and excited. You? IfContinue Reading…
We’re cruising into Week 5 of the Modern Fans Quilt Sew-Along! You still with me? Now that we are over the hill of our 9-week sewing sesh, some of you are probably hitting a bit of a slump. But don’t you worry, I have just the caffeine jolt you need to get back in theContinue Reading…
We are almost over the hill in our Modern Fans Quilt Sew-Along! Welcome to week 4. This week we’re simply doing the same thing as last week – sewing 14 blocks. At this point you most likely have your fabric picked and templates cut, but you know what? Even if you don’t, there’s still timeContinue Reading…
Welcome to Week 3 of the Modern Fans Quilt Sew-Along! This is where the real fun begins. So far in our sew-along we haven’t actually done much sewing. Maybe you did a little strip piecing last week, but we haven’t tackled full quilt bocks yet. So do you know what we’re finally gonna do thisContinue Reading…
