I'm excited to share Carefree Picnic with you today! As fall is upon us soon, it's a great time to jump into a new quilting pattern. I highly suggest Carefree Picnic, as your go to project. How about a closer look! Carefree Picnic Carefree Picnic is the next block of the month pattern full of adorable, [...]
At the beginning of the year, I promised a baby quilt layout to go with the Heartland Heritage blocks. And the time has finally come! Each month Heather and I made one block from the pattern to share our tips, and keep stitching with you. Heartland Heritage Baby Quilt It's great for using up extra [...]
We made it to December! In the month of December for the Heartland Heritage pattern we are making the Tree block.This is one of the sweet and simple blocks in the quilt and so fun to make! Tree Using the stitch-and-flip method to create the angles in the tree block is a great shortcut. And [...]
In the month of November for the Heartland Heritage pattern we are making the Tulip block. This is one of my favorite blocks in the entire quilt! I love the little details, and how unique each flower is in the quilt. Tulip This adorable block, has some small squares but we strip pieced them. Be [...]
In the month of October for the Heartland Heritage pattern we are making the Spotlight block. I always enjoy a bit of a challenge as I work through different patterns. Working with bias edges is always a challenge no matter how skilled! Spotlight This fun block, keeps the fabric decisions to a minimum. Your background [...]
In the month of September for the Heartland Heritage pattern we are making the Willow Tree block! I love that simple patchwork can make such a cute Willow Tree. Willow Tree This is a fun block with room for lots of personalization! With fall on the horizon, I was temped to make this block in [...]
Heather and I have been working hard on new products for Inspiring Stitches! I'm excited to share a finished quilt and our 2019 pattern -- Sew Hometown. Sew Hometown This quilt is full of whimsy with it's adorable blocks. Can you spot the birdhouse, and butterflies? My favorite blocks always have some pretty pinks in [...]
In the month of August for the Heartland Heritage pattern we are making the Sweet Pea block! The Sweet Pea is a just that! A cute little block that adds a pop of color in your quilt. Sweet Pea I adore this sweet little block, and how quickly it comes together. Making the flying-geese units, [...]
In the month of July for the Heartland Heritage pattern we are making the Sewing Machine block! The Sewing Machine is a favorite, full of whimsy and lots of little pieces. Sewing Machine I can hear you thinking -- Wait...little pieces? Skip! Those are the worst, so fiddly and easily lost in my space. I [...]
Looking for some extra sunshine? Our Sunshine block is the perfect dose of happy in a quilt! I love the simplicity of the Sunshine block from the Heartland Heritage pattern. Sunshine Sunshine is made with half-square triangle units, which is hopefully second nature for you by now! Having three fabrics in the block makes it [...]
The Heartland Heritage block for May is the Puppy Love block! It's such a fun block to sew up too! Puppy Love Once all the cutting is complete, I like to lay out all the pieces in the block formation. Being a visual person it helps to see how it will come together. Bias [...]
The Heartland Heritage block for April is Posy. Posy is an adorable small block that packs a punch! These little units are so fun to make, and add a great pop of color to your quilt. For this quilt I'm using my Wanderlust fabrics, however my original quilt is super scrappy! More Posy Blocks If [...]
