I had in mind an older child when creating this quilt. This one has Clashy Bright colors, a connection to a long-ago created palette that continues to inspire. The colors have a high-energy vibe with a touch of moodiness from the dark, dark stars.
Read MoreThe economy block is quick to sew and offers fun fabric play. This free tutorial yields an 8” finished block via traditional piecing methods. Margin-for-error is built-in, since some pieces are oversized to allow for easy trimming of the finished block.
Read MoreThis June, Let’s sew a parade! Ready to relax with a simple, quick little block? Have fun fussy cutting and playing with fabric combos? We’ll also practice making successful secondary patterns along the way. Today I’m releasing a fresh new pattern - Economy Star Parade!
Read MoreToday I get to start a new quilt in bright, saturated colors. Know why? Because I’m gearing up for a pattern release and sew-along this June! Here’s how I assembled this bright, saturated mix of fabrics.
Read MoreHip, hip, hooray - a finished quilt! This new pretty thing is Economy Stars Parade in Heather Ross fabrics. I expect it’s the first of a series. I’ve got to try this patchwork layout with scraps sometime this summer!
Read MoreThe economy quilt block is a classic. With just three fabrics and square-in-square shapes, it’s the ideal block for framing cute prints like those created by Heather Ross. Here are some different ways I went about combining the fabrics.
Read MoreI thought this was going to be a post about my Economy Star quilt, which is coming along quite nicely. But as I prepped the pictures, I realized that even more exciting than my patchwork is my new BIG design wall - hoorah!!!
Read MoreI loved reading all of your reactions and ideas to the Economy Star sketches and fabric options. Of course there was support for each one. It just goes to show that there is no right or wrong when it comes to art and fabric choices!
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