It’s time to get your precuts out and get quilting! Fat Quarter Shop has designed a free quilt pattern called the Jelly Roll Jam. Along with the pattern they have created a full how-to-video tutorial on making the pattern. I had the opportunity to try out the pattern ahead of time, in order to share my version with you today....

This post is part of a series of posts for the Skill Builder BOM (Block of the Month). To learn more about the block of the month or to see a list of all posts click here. This post is entitled “FMQ” Lesson, but for the Phoenix and Pixelate blocks I decided to pull out my walking foot and do...

This post is part of a series of posts for the Skill Builder BOM (Block of the Month). To learn more about the block of the month or to see a list of all posts click here. One thing I really wanted to encourage you and even myself to do during this BOM is to try new things. I think we have done...

When I first began quilting, attaching the binding was something I really struggled with. A big thanks to Sharon Schamber for her awesome quilt binding videos, as well as a few books and other tutorials I tried. After trying over 5 different methods I began to adapt pieces of them into one method which I have perfected and works well...

This post is part of a series of posts for the Skill Builder BOM (Block of the Month). To learn more about the block of the month or to see a list of all posts click here. How did you do with piecing curves? As usual I really enjoyed quilting these blocks after a few weeks of tension issues I...

This post is part of a series of posts for the Skill Builder BOM (Block of the Month). To learn more about the block of the month or to see a list of all posts click here. This month I am excited to introduce three new techniques! Inset Circle – An inset circle is a perfect circle! No Drunkards Path...

This post is part of a series of posts for the Skill Builder BOM (Block of the Month). To learn more about the block of the month or to see a list of all posts click here. Lesson # 6 block’s really presented me with a challenge. I loved the blocks as is without quilting so much I could not...

This post is part of a series of posts for the Skill Builder BOM (Block of the Month). To learn more about the block of the month or to see a list of all posts click here. I am really excited about this month’s blocks, I absolutely love how both of them turned out and they may just be two...

As I am advancing as a quilter my desire to achieve precise piecing is growing. Matching up those pesky points on difficult blocks can be a challenge. This is a challenge I have been determined to overcome. A few months ago I began using a glue basting technique my friend Cristy shared with me. This technique has improved my piecing accuracy by...

Last year we began our curves adventure here at Pile O’ Fabric with the Totally Groovy QAL, and I am challenging you to work on your curves again! This year with the Retro Rubies QAL I am going to show you three methods for piecing curves. These are not the only methods out there, but i’d love for you to...

This post is part of a series of posts for the Skill Builder BOM (Block of the Month). To learn more about the block of the month or to see a list of all posts click here. As usual, I am blown away by the beautiful blocks posted in the Flickr group! I have seen so much improvement and growth...

This post is part of a series of posts for the Skill Builder BOM (Block of the Month). To learn more about the block of the month or to see a list of all posts click here. I can’t believe we are already on blocks 9 & 10! This year is flying by! Over the last few weeks, I have...

A collection from the imagined life of a traveling free spirit and her elegant caravan decorated with gorgeous textiles and the beautiful items she has acquired along the way. By Bari J. for Art Gallery Fabrics.  Today I am participating in a party to celebrate the beautiful new fabric collection Bijoux by Bari J. for Art Gallery fabrics. It is...

This post is part of a series of posts for the Skill Builder BOM (Block of the Month). To learn more about the block of the month or to see a list of all posts click here. How are your Chev N’ Hex and Diamond Carat blocks coming along? I know these two blocks are hard, but rest assured they...

This post is part of a series of posts for the Skill Builder BOM (Block of the Month). To learn more about the block of the month or to see a list of all posts click here. English Paper Piecing April Skill Builder BOM Technique This month we will be making our blocks using the classic hand piecing technique of...

This post is part of a series of posts for the Skill Builder BOM (Block of the Month). To learn more about the block of the month or to see a list of all posts click here. Welcome to the Skill Builder BOM Free Motion Quilting Lesson #3. My original plan for this month's lesson was teaching the FMQ designs...

This post is part of the Technique Tutorial Tuesdays Series. Click here to see all of the posts and learn more about the series. Who is in the mood to make some zipper pouches!? I certainly have been in the mood. This weekend I suddenly had the urge to bust out a bunch of zipper bags. A month or so...

This post is part of the Technique Tutorial Tuesdays Series. Click here to see all of the posts and learn more about the series. Last week I really enjoyed making the improv curves block with the Fat Quarter Shop. Today I am excited to have Cristy from Sew Much Like Mom and Purple Daisies back to Technique Tutorial Tuesday for...

This post is part of a series of posts for the Skill Builder BOM (Block of the Month). To learn more about the block of the month or to see a list of all posts click here. March Skill Builder BOM Technique Piecing Triangles This month we will be making our blocks using Half Square Triangles (HSTs) and Quarter Square...

This post is part of the Technique Tutorial Tuesdays Series. Click here to see all of the posts and learn more about the series. It's been a few weeks since the last Technique Tutorial Tuesday. Today I bring the series back with a sponsored tutorial by Fat Quarter Shop. Modern quilters have embraced the pre-cut!  Pre-cuts help ease the quilting...