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Today I'm showing you the Broken Dishes Block in our free Scrappy Quilt Challenge. You can sew the block again with your fabric scraps. You are welcome to use 4 different fabrics, but as always, you decide whether you prefer to use more or fewer different fabrics. Have fun! Chris Read more »

I am pleased to show you the second block, the second patchwork pattern for your quilt in our free Scrappy Quilt Challenge. This time strips are sewn together in a creative pattern. Of course, you again have various creative options to make it YOUR patchwork pattern. Have fun! Chris Read more »

Today I'm showing you the third block in our free Scrappy Quilt Challenge. You can sew the Single Irish Chain Block in the classic version or modify it according to your wishes. Choose your favorite block. Happy Quilting! Chris Read more »

A third of the new year has now passed and most of us have already forgotten the good intentions we made on January 1st, or is it just me... 😉 Maybe you fancy a new challenge? How about your first patchwork quilt? The great thing is, you can make your first quilt as big or as small as you like: As a baby blanket or even just a teapot coaster or perhaps a cozy blanket for the couch that is much warmer than the fleece blankets you buy? Or perhaps a light summer blanket in view of the coming, hopefully warm summer months? No matter, you can decide spontaneously while sewing and, if you want, you can also change your mind. Read more »

Would you like to put your small fabric remnants, your scraps, to good use? We sewing enthusiasts often have scraps of fabric lying around somewhere that are too good to throw away. I know many quilters who keep even the smallest scraps of fabric to use at some point. I'm going to show you one way to make good use of them in your next project. Have fun with it! Read more »

The Log Cabin block is one of the most popular patchwork blocks. Both for traditional quilters and for modern quilts. The variation of making a log cabin block in a diamond shape offers many new possibilities for interesting patterns. Have fun trying it out! Read more »

Courthouse Steps is a variant of the Log Cabin Block. Even the translation of the block name leaves plenty of room for historical speculation ;-) I'll show you how to draw this interesting block and of course I also have some historical information for you. Have fun! Read more »

The Log Cabin Block has many interesting variations. In this article, I will show you the original shape of the Log Cabin Block with light and shadow sides. You'll also learn about the history of the block Read more »

The Log Cabin block is one of the most popular patterns in patchwork and quilting. Whether you love modern patterns or traditional designs, the Log Cabin is always the right choice. Read here how to draw your first Log Cabin block and why this block always keeps me grounded. Read more »

Sewing a quilt is great fun! Still, I'm happy when I can use a special technique, especially at the beginning of a project, to help me get some work done more quickly. This special technique is called chain piecing. Read more »

Want to make a cute little mini quilt? Maybe as a Christmas gift? Or for Valentine's Day? My free tutorial will show you how to make the Log Cabin Quilt. You can use this cute mini quilt to make a little lavender bag or a pin cushion. Or maybe you need a little pillow for a doll's bed? There are so many uses for this quilt! Have fun! Chris Read more »

There are so many quilt patterns in which you need fabric strips or rectangles and/or squares. A classic quilt pattern is the Log Cabin block. I will show you here how to cut the strips, rectangles and squares on yardage. You can use these fabric pieces for a small Log Cabin heart, for example. Maybe you'll join in and cut out the fabric pieces directly? Happy stitching! Chris Read more »

I love patchwork and quilting. There are so many techniques and ways you can sew your quilt, choose the method you like to sew your quilt. How about sewing your quilt by hand? I'll show you an easy way to hand sew the fabric pieces. Then you can sew small and large quilts. With my step by step instructions you will learn quickly because it is really extremely easy. Have fun and happy stitching! Chris Read more »

Are you annoyed by the scraps of fabric that you no longer have a use for? Would you like to use the expensive and beautiful fabric as completely as possible? Are you considering, old school style, using old clothes for patchwork and quilting? Upcycling is the brave new word for a technique that the American settler women (and not only them) mastered to perfection. Then go on reading, I'll show you how to cut your fabrics in such a way that you have as few waste as possible. My scraps of fabric that I no longer use are definitely smaller than 2cm. Read more »