and a bit of history Carrie Is Fussy: A Quilt Name With a Story One of the things I enjoy about quilting is naming a finished project. Sometimes a quilt tells you its name while you're making it. Other times, you spend days trying to decide what to call it. Recently, I completed a baby quilt featuring several carefully fussy-cut squares using children's prints. The block I had chosen for this quilt is a traditional quilt block known as as Carrie Nation. Before long, the quilt

Free Instructions for 8" Ladies' Wreath Block If you're searching for a beautiful traditional quilt design that combines history, charm, and versatility, the Ladies' Wreath quilt block pattern deserves a place in your quilting collection. This classic block has been loved by quilters for generations and remains a wonderful choice for modern scrap quilts, vintage-inspired projects, and seasonal quilt designs. Whether you're a newer quilter looking to expand your skills or an e

One of the most important aspects of getting your quilt blocks, or any sewing really, is to press your work appropriately. I've even heard it said that approximately 1/3 of your sewing or quilt piecing time is actually spent at your ironing board, not your sewing machine. From my own experience this accurate. As some one who is primarily self-taught I can attest to its importance. Don't underestimate this. Don't skip this step. Quilting projects where we leave out steps are