Sewn Modern Quilt Patterns

Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission from the sale if you click through and purchase.  We LOVE our sewing machines don't we? We work them to the bone so they definitely need some R&R every now and then. Today I'm sharing a few maintenance musts for you to keep in mind while you're quilting.  Before we begin I have a quick note for you all. These are my own tips and guidelines that I follow for my Bernina 350. You should always refer to your...

Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission from the sale if you click through and purchase.    We are always looking for ways to save a little time when we quilt aren't we? Occasionally, I'll give myself a leisurely amount of time to make a quilt but usually I have a deadline. I've noticed there are four categories where you can save a little time by shifting your routine a bit. Let's dive in!   Start Strong: This might seem obvious, but I think everyone needs this...

Hey there! My mom has been at it again y'all! She made another quilt coat in a completely different style. I wish I was brave enough to tackle garment sewing, but I'm just not. So, without further delay I'll pass it over to her for some tips on how she created this masterpiece.      Hello! This is Janette Steinheimer aka Amy's mom! I knew I wanted to make another quilt coat after making my first one for Amy, but I wasn't sure I wanted the same style. I decided I wanted to make a shorter coat that could be...

    Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission from the sale if you click through and purchase.    Do you label every quilt you make? I have to be honest... I don't! If this is the first you're hear about labeling your quilts here is article with a full history. We really should label the quilts we make though! Imagine years down the road, someone finds this quilt but has no idea why it's so special, who it was made for or who it was made by. ...

    Hello friends! I have tested three different methods for making half rectangle triangles for quilt patterns and I am sharing them all with you. I have one pattern in my shop, The Origami Quilt Pattern, that practices using these shapes. I believe this was only the second or third pattern I had ever made and when I jumped into the HRT world I found it very confusing. If you ask me - the secret is in the trimming. Let's jump in! Let's start with the math! If you aren't following a quilt pattern you'll want to calculate the...