Fast and Easy Quilts for the Little Ones in Your Life!

If you have children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or any little ones in your life then this is the pattern for you! Why? Because it is super simple to make and is great for use with flannels - and all little ones love a soft, snuggly quilt!

The pattern is The Quick Brick Quilt.

 Using this pattern with flannels you do not need batting! This makes the quilt not only simple and fast to make, but is also budget friendly as you don't have to buy batting!

The quilt pattern includes instructions for crib/throw size (45" x 60") and full-size (74" x 90").

Flannel Fabric ideas:

Wheels for the little boys in your life...

Taffy Flannel for the little girls in your life...

Click HERE to view our full collection of flannels - we can ship them to you right away so you have plenty of time to finish a quilt or two with this pattern!

Hope this helps as you plan for Christmas!

Happy Quilting,

QBTB

Fast and Easy Quilts for the Little Ones in Your Life!

Stocking Stuffers for Quilters!

Countdown to Christmas: 45 Days!

We will be your "go to blog" for quick, easy, and special Christmas gifts so that your next 45 days are as stress free and as enjoyable as possible! ...and if you have tips please share them!!

So as the holiday season approaches we know you have to watch your budget AND still make sure you have a little something for everyone on your Christmas list. Since you are a quilter you are probably surrounded by quilters and will need LOTS of little fun gifts that make your fellow quilters go "OH, I love it!" when they open their gift...

...and we think adorable Pin Cushions are just what you need!

Take a look around your sewing space, is it filled with little items that make you smile? ...are some of them Pin Cushions? 

There is just something about a homemade pin cushion that melts a quilters heart...and today we have 5 pin cushion patterns that will make the cutest little cushions EVER! Make a bunch to have on hand to give to all those who are special in your quilting circle - personalize them by picking colors you know the recipient loves!

(If your fabric stash doesn't have the fabric you need then check out our Sale Page for fabrics to use on the cushions!)

Cherry Blossoms

Fresh Picked

Hoot n Annie

Pieced Pincushions

Yo Yo Pincushions

Take a little looksie through your stash, find the fabrics you bought last year because you had to have the whole fat quarter bundle ( you know we all do that!), and then have an afternoon in your sewing room making the sweetest little pin cushions for those you love and care about!

45 days and counting!

QBTB

Stocking Stuffers for Quilters!

Thanksgiving Pretties!

Do you have a favorite Thanksgiving tradition? We had someone in the store this past week who was buying fabric for an apron for herself - we will call her Sally. Sally mentioned that it is her own personal tradition to make a new apron every year to wear while she is in the kitchen cooking Thanksgiving dinner. She said it was her little pleasure each year - something to add a little "pretty" to her day. 

We thought that was just a beautiful idea! So, we walked around the store and thought, hmmm, which apron would be fun and which fabric would we use?

We picked out the My Other Kitchen pattern. Why this one in particular? Because it is a quick and easy pattern and you can even make an apron or small gift for those that help you in the kitchen!

My Other Kitchen is a pattern that includes a reversible apron, placemat with napkin, oven mitt, three-pocket hanger, dish towel, and a scone mix bag with a recipe for White Chocolate Chip Scones! (If you are really really on top of your game you could give a gift to your guests - a scone mix bag with the recipe and mix!)

...we decided just about any fabric would be cute because, well, we were having a hard time picking out our favorite! ...but here is an option or two...

 Daisy Doodle is a fun way to spice up your day and make you smile - wouldn't this be a cute apron?!

Or...if you want fun and elegance then you may like Blush!

...or maybe you are lucky enough to not have to cook and this can just be a hostess gift!

Happy Quilting,

QBTB

Thanksgiving Pretties!

November Already?!

Are you sometimes SO BUSY with everything you have to do each day that you don't realize how much time has passed?

Can you believe it is already November 2nd?! 

Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away!

First thought -  "Ugh, I will have to clean the house." 

Second thought - "Ugh, I will be in the kitchen all day." 

Third thought - "Oh, I get to make a new quilt for the holiday!"

Fourth thought - "I will have to do this soon!"

So we decided to share a jelly roll that is festive for the Thanksgiving and a pattern or two for you to pick from for inspiration - after all, we all need to get started on this soon so we have it done in time for Thanksgiving dinner!

Drum Roll Please......"drum drum drum drum drum"

Pumpkin Spice Jelly Roll!

How perfect is this fabric for a festive fall table topper?!

Jelly Braids Pattern is perfect and easy - take a Sunday for yourself and spend the day making this quilt with the Pumpkin Spice Jelly Roll!

...Or Jelly Roll Jive!

The good part of these quilts? ...even if your house isn't as "clean" as you would like it for all your company....they won't notice because they will be looking at your beautiful quilt!

...this is a huge benefit of being a quilter at the holidays - distract from all the work you couldn't get done by blinding you guests with quilt beauty!

So we want to know - are you the main host this Thanksgiving or are you traveling to visit family and friends?

Happy Quilting!

QBTB

November Already?!

Twas the Night Before Christmas BOM

Twas the Night Before Christmas Block of the Month!

Click HERE to view full details.

 

This Whimsical quilt designed by Anne Sutton features La Petite Ecole collection by French General for Moda. 

 

Celebrate Christmas and make an heirloom quilt you will treasure each year! 

 

Inspired by the poem, "The Night Before Christmas" by Clement C. Moore, the little mice are celebrating too! Nine applique blocks that are so much fun! Our Block of the Month kits will include the pattern plus the exact fabrics that were used in the original quilt pictured. 

 

Finished quilt measures 52" x 62".

- Starts in February 2011
- Nine month program
- $25 registration fee then $19.95 per month for nine months

Monthly shipping and handling fee for Block of the Month programs is $4.95 for U.S. orders, $10.95 for Canadian orders and $13.95 per month for all other countries.

Twas the Night Before Christmas BOM

35% off!

What do we love more than quilting? 

Think hard...

A sale on fabric!

Click here to purchase Color Defined on sale - 35% off! That means it is only $6.69 per yard!

This fabric is just lovely - here are a few quilt pattern we thought would work great with Color Defined!

The Hoots

Megabits

The Hoots is a completely adorable quilt that is perfect for the special little girl in your life...you can of course, pick out a blue line of fabric and it is perfect for little boy! (We Avignon or Odyssea would be cute! Click here to view our Blue Fabrics!)

 We added photos of baby's family to the owl tummies on the wallhanging. This quilt pattern include instructions for two versions, a 49" x 59" quilt and a 40 1/4" x 43 1/2" wallhanging. The full alphabet is included so you can customize the name on the wallhanging. The technique is fusible applique.

Megabits is from Swirly Girl Designs. All you need are 14 half-yard cuts...and at $6.69 per yard this quilt is a great gift made out of color defined! Finished size 80" x 90" (You can also use 28 Fat Quarters!)

So while Sandy and Sue are at market we can have some fun too by making these oh so adorable quilts!

Happy Quilting,

QBTB
 

35% off!

Market!

Sandy and Sue are off at market having the time of their lives!!

Aren't we all a little bit jealous? Yes, you can admit it...don't you wish you could have tucked yourself into their suitcases!?! ...well, maybe we can't bend that way anymore...but it would have been fun to go with them!

So some of you have asked what market is...

Market is a quilter's heaven! Close your eyes and picture what a quilter's heaven would look like...you would see beautiful fabrics, nifty notions, creative patterns, and just miles upon miles of booths filled with quilt paraphernalia! ...and that is just what market is!! Everything good in the quilt world comes together for an amazing quilting adventure...oh yeah, and LOTS of shopping!

Since we can't all go to market...cause you have to be a store owner or in the industry to attend...the wonderful people of Quilts, Inc also plan a HUGE quilt festival! The festival begins just as market is ending - so this is something to add to your bucket list!...and they do more than just one quilt festival per year so check your calendar, gather a few friends, and book a plane ticket or load up the RV!

You can join the International Quilt Fest on Facebook and check out their website to learn more about market and the festival in general!

As Sandy and Sue mentioned earlier they will be posting all kinds of fun updates over the weekend - when they get back we will do one big blog post with pictures and if we can, some sneak peaks!!

...and while they are away we will have some fun here at the shop for Halloween so also be ready for some quiltin' fun...and next week we start sharing lots of great Christmas gift ideas!

Happy Quilting,

QBTB

Market!