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Sometimes one thing just leads to another.  You are in the middle of making a quilt.  And throughout that process, your thoughts lead you to develop a new idea. These blocks may seem identical to the blocks I made previously.  At that time, I shared a tutorial for the Kansas Dugout block and for my easy method of sewing Y seams.  My blocks actually have sides that are longer than the traditional Kansas Dugout block. In the tutorial post, I showed how my use of a directional print limited my layout to the following setting. Standard block layout I explained that I preferred the look of the on point setting, shown below, how it is more appealing and reflects the alternate name for this block - The Lattice Block. The Lattice block I ended that post with a picture of the Susannah, noting that I had always admired this quilt block and felt that it would make a gorgeous quilt. Well, that did get me thinking.  And as I completed the Fruity O's quilt, which was reveal...

Hello all you quilty people! Back on Thursday, I introduced you to the Pretty Posy which has been entered in the AccuQuilt block contest.  I encouraged my friends to vote for the Pretty Posy, giving them the chance to win DAILY PRIZE drawings.  The Pretty Posy exceeded the challenged limit of 200 votes and, as promised, I am sharing the Pretty Posy quilt block tutorial. I contacted my friend Caroline of Sew Can She asking for her help to spread the news! AND now I am upping the ante!  If the voters continue to support the Pretty Posy throughout the contest, and this block manages to win the contest, I will be giving FREE pdf quilt patterns for a full year to each and every one of those who follow the Sew Fresh Quilts blog by email!!! Do you want FREE PDF quilt patterns? Read through to the bottom of this post to find out how! This simple 9 patch block finishes at 9" square and can be used to make quilts of various sizes.  For my sample, I used 4 blocks made from Ko...

Jesse Owens once said, " We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort. " I believe what Jesse said to be the absolute truth. However, in this case, all those things are just not enough. Sometimes, you just need one more thing .... Sometimes you need a little help from your friends. Pretty Posy Quilt Block Contest Entry Pretty Posy is my entry for the AccuQuilt Win the Dream Quilt Block Contest. I wanted my block design to appeal to both modern and traditional quilters.  The Pretty Posy block marries traditional style with contemporary flair. Kona cotton solids lend a modern edge to this simply pieced 9 Patch setting. While the outline quilting and balanced design reflect a more conventional feel. Each 9 patch block consists of 3" finished squares and the quilt finished at 18.5" square. Your voting for my Pretty Posy would sure be appreciated. The awards are bas...

Introducing my Triangle Quilt Along baby quilt... Completely completed! I started quilting by stitching in the ditch around the focus triangle. Quilting Detail Then I spiral quilted around this block, alternating between 1/4" and 3/4" spacing. Spiral Quilting And then returned to that focus triangle to add one final outline of quilting inside the triangle.   Machine finished binding in blue with white polka dots. Equilateral Triangle Quilt - 39" x 45" Interested in a binding tutorial showing how I conquered those inside corners?  Click here! Backed in a fresh flannel print, I really love how this one came together. Working with all those bright colours has been such a pleasure. Flannel Backing I am so happy with this sweet quilt.  And feel it could qualify as unisex. In spite of the pink, the overall feel leans toward the baby blue elements. This quilt is now listed in the Sew Fresh Quilts Etsy shop ! Although I showed in this post that I did have an easy job of c...