I recently shared this sweet quilt top for #oldepatchartday on Instagram. I had a few questions re curved piecing so I have written a blog post I named ‘Lollipop Swirl Piecing Curves Tips and Tricks’. This should help when piecing … Read More
I’ve always thought of this block as ‘Pine Burr’ quilt block. However I found when researching my quilt previously……that BB’s bible identified this block as ‘Double Pineapple’ #2992 or even ‘Pineapple Cactus’ #2996. Note my antique quilt is a variation … Read More
‘Flying Fruit Tingle’ seems like such a weird name for a 12 pointed star block. Last week for #oldepatchartday I shared this wonderful group of 1850’s star blocks on Instagram. I mentioned that the maker clearly didn’t give a flying … Read More
Here’s my method for fussy cutting……aka Fussy Cutting 101 Oldepatchart style. Anyone that follows me on instagram – Oldepatchart already knows that I adore fussy cutting and effectively making my fabric into Swiss cheese! There’s something deep within me that … Read More
Please read this blog post on how to download & print a digital PDF quilt pattern BEFORE printing off your purchased pattern. Printing straight from a PDF link can alter the formatting of the pages which may in turn reduce … Read More
Well we are having a heap of fun over on Instagram piecing ‘Susie’s Star’……a challenging 12 pointed central star for our Dutch American Sew Along: https://www.instagram.com/dutchamericansewalong/ This fun project was started by 3 x friends living in America & The Netherlands … Read More
I have written this blog post-tutorial to share how I made my Starmania metal frame needle cases. I first spied this idea on Instagram when Saskia of threads_and_quilts posted this gorgeous example she made which was inspired by this beautifully embroidered needle … Read More
Fandy Dandy Tulips block…..ask and you shall receive lol. Last week I shared some photos on Instagram of this gorgeous antique applique quilt block I found on eBay back in 2000. I was asked if/when I was planning to … Read More
This is my first ever blog….eeeekkk and I have chosen to write about this interesting 1793 New York Bill of Goods that I found on eBay during 2003. Straight away my eyes were drawn to the chintz…….I wanted an answer … Read More