Checkerboard quilt pattern

[lengthy blog post warning] In my "studio" this week it has been all about small patchwork piecing, small scale prints and tho...

Another day at JMQ, another super simple quilt- my favourite! If you are looking for a quick finish, this one comes together in a flash- I made the quilt top in just over an hour! So let’s get right into it! This tutorial makes a large throw which is 60” x 75” ** (If you want to make a crib size qui

Use it or lose it and yes that too applies to my stash of Liberty Tana Lawn; the most luxurious fabric in my stash and one that ...

The checkerboard quilt block is made by combing colored strips with a neutral. Free tutorial includes step by step directions with photos.

Hello! It seem ages since I've been here. Instagram is a very bad thing as it's so easy to share pretty photos there. But I do miss being here with those of you who aren't on Instagram, or those who like reading a bit more about the behind the scenes of the the photos. Since we last chatted, sewing mojo up and left the building. But that doesn't mean there wasn't anything crafty happening. I picked up the knitting needles and had a wonderful times with lots of lovely yarn. Sock knitting is…

Free scrappy quilt patterns, The Checkerboard Quilt. Great stash buster, plus I'll show you the fast way to make checkerboard quilt blocks.

Here is my version of Amanda Jean's Checkerboard Quilt from her book Sunday Morning Quilts, pg. 128. This is going to daughter #1 for Christmas since she loves blue AND she needs a larger quilt for her 6' body than one that she is currently using. (I'm hoping once she receives this one she'll be more willing to donate the other one--it's not my best work and really too small for her to use). It should look nice on her bed against her yellow wall too. Details: Cut 3 inch scrap squares in…

This fast to piece quilt block is so simple and you can sew it together in minutes! I featured it on my Cube Pincushion post. Whether you use solid fabrics or patterns, the checkered pattern is sure to be eye catching. The single block uses a strip piecing method like in my Falling Blocks Baby Quilt. The pieces can be lengthened to make more blocks at once without having to cut apart tiny squares. Plus, it saves some thread since you don't have to keep feeding little squares through the…

[lengthy blog post warning] In my "studio" this week it has been all about small patchwork piecing, small scale prints and tho...