Sew-Alongs
Sew-alongs are a fun, dynamic way to make a quilt.
I am not currently hosting any quilt-alongs, but you can still enjoy the benefits of my previous sew-alongs! Some of my past quilt-alongs are FREE patterns which I’m presenting as a series of blog posts. Other quilt-alongs require the purchase of a pattern, but provide lots of handy tips and tricks as you sew. My previous quilt-alongs (with the exception of Summer Sampler Series) can be found below. Looking for information about my Summer Sampler patterns? Click here.
Treeline
Quilt-along ran: January-February 2021
Pattern: Purchase it here
Difficulty level: Intermediate
Techniques used: Flying geese, half-square triangles
This dynamic quilt would look amazing in so many different color palettes—the possibilities are endless! Purchase the pattern here, and then check out the following blog posts for tips and tricks as you sew.
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Introduction
Choosing Your Fabric
What to Expect During the Quilt-Along
Let’s Cut!
Piecing the Blocks
Add the Background to Your Blocks
Assemble the Top
Atmosphere
Quilt-along ran: April-May 2020
Pattern: Purchase it here
Difficulty level: Intermediate
Techniques used: Flying geese, half-square triangles
This dynamic quilt would look amazing in so many different color palettes—the possibilities are endless! Purchase the pattern here, and then check out the following blog posts for tips and tricks as you sew.
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Introduction
How to Prep for the Quilt-Along
Fabric Selection Pointers
Choose Your Piecing Technique
Start Cutting
Making the Flying Geese
Making the Half-Square Triangles
Making the Star and Diamond Blocks
Making the Ribbon Blocks and Border Blocks
Completing the Top
Perfect HST Sampler
Quilt-along ran: January-December 2019
Pattern: Purchase it here
Other products required: my Perfect HST Templates, buy here
Difficulty level: Intermediate
This sampler pattern includes 12 gorgeous blocks and complete finishing instructions. Purchase the pattern here, my Perfect HST Templates here (also required), and then check out the following blog posts for tips and tricks as you sew.
Frequently Asked Questions
Block 1: Ridgeline Star
Block 2: Wellington Star
Block 3: Belden Star
Block 4: Dupont Star
Block 5: Hillcrest Star
Block 6: Crystal Star
Block 7: Rambling Star
Block 8: Cedar Star
Block 9: Lake Shore Star
Block 10: Pinewood Star
Block 11: Navigator Star
Fair Isle
Quilt-along ran: October-November 2014
Pattern: Purchase it here
Difficulty level: Intermediate
Techniques used: Strip piecing, row-by-row construction
Inspired by a nordic Fair Isle sweater, this quilt will make your holidays merry and bright! Purchase the pattern here, and then check out the following blog posts for tips and tricks as you sew.
Introduction
Cutting Your Fabric
Make the Poinsetta Blocks
Make the Fir Tree Blocks
Make the Reindeer Blocks
Make the Red Zig-Zag Rows
Make the Pink Checkerboard Rows
Bonus Tip Post for Keeping Seams Straight!
Assemble the Quilt Top
Baste, Quilt, and Bind
Greek Key
Quilt-along ran: February 2016
Pattern: Free in the blog posts linked below
Difficulty level: Beginner
Techniques used: Strip piecing
This modern, minimalist quilt is a quick and easy sew, and it’s the perfect addition to your home.
Fabric Requirements and Cutting
Making the Blocks
Assemble the Top, Baste, and Quilt
Chandelier
Quilt-along ran: October 2014
Pattern: Free in the blog posts linked below
Difficulty level: Intermediate
Techniques used: Half-square triangles, on-point setting
This beautiful quilt sets gets a modern twist with blocks on point and negative space.
Fabric Requirements and Cutting
Making the Blocks
Assemble the Top, Baste, and Quilt
Bloom Bloom Pow
Quilt-along ran: March-April 2013
Pattern: Free in the blog posts linked below
Difficulty level: Confident beginner/intermediate
Techniques used: Strip piecing
Make this kaleidoscopic quilt—it’s easier than it looks!
Introduction and Fabric Requirements
Design Strategy
Cutting Your Fabric
Make the Strip-Pieced Units
Cutting the Triangles
Completing the Top
Quilting
A Finished Quilt
Supernova
Quilt-along ran: March-April 2011
Pattern: Free in the blog posts linked below
Difficulty level: Beginner
Techniques used: Flying geese
My first-ever quilt-along and still popular today!
Introduction
Fabric Requirements
Block Planning and Cutting Instructions
Let’s Start Piecing
Finishing the Supernova Blocks
Completing the Top
Making the Back
Quilting and Finishing