November features the Fir Tree block in the Sew Hometown pattern. Every hometown has a local tree – what’s yours? Growing up in the Pacific Northwest pine and fir trees are aplenty. This block is a fun nod to a very familiar tree. Fir Tree Block Using a classic Log Cabin block on point, we […]
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Sew Hometown – Starburst Block
September features the Starburst block which is a classic block added to the Sew Hometown pattern! The inverted star block is made with half-square triangle units made simple with squares. Starburst Block I love making each of these blocks different! Sometimes I’ll use scraps from favorite fat quarters, or even a spare Layer Cake square […]
Sew Hometown – Improv Star
July features the Improv Star block which is one of my favorites in the Sew Hometown pattern! The center block is made with scraps from your other projects. And it’s so fun to sew up! Improv Star Pull out your scraps to make the center square of your star. Piecing tiny or large scraps together […]
Sew Hometown – Hopscotch Block
The month of May features the cute and fun Hopscotch Block! Hopscotch Block To quickly make the Hopscotch block we need to make a few half-square triangle units. Then add a few more triangles and squares to complete the block. In my quilt sample, I had fun making each Hopscotch block unique, with a different […]
Sew Hometown – Crosswalk Block
The month of March features the cute and fun Crosswalk Block! Crosswalk Block To quickly make the Crosswalk block we need to make a few half-square triangle units. Then strip piece a couple strips to then cut segments to size. In the video I’ve shared a few of my best tips for cutting accurately from […]
Sew Hometown — Cottage Block
As we start the New Year we wanted to share step-by-step how to make the Cottage block! Cottage Block The Cottage block is fairly straight-forward once all the pieces are cut. Do use a smaller ruler for cutting the small pieces. When working with a lot of small pieces I suggest a quick double check […]
Beach Bound Quilt Pattern
Do you have plans to be Beach Bound this summer? We have the cutest quilt pattern for you to sew up before you go! Beach Bound Whether it’s the ocean or a local lake, our Beach Bound quilt pattern is the perfect backdrop for all your family memories. Sand castles, beach balls, ice cream cones […]
Heartland Heritage Quilts
As with creating and testing any new pattern, Heartland Heritage had to be made. Yay! Each of us in our own sewing studios started pulling fabric to make our unique version of Heartland Heritage, and we’ve had so much fun comparing the finished results! Heather’s Quilt: Amy’s Quilt: Wow! The finished quilts are similar but […]