modern quilts

Adding stems and leaves I’m really enjoying using these three fabric lines from Northcott to make my sunflower art quilt. The Toscana, Artisan Spirit Shimmer and Artisan Spirit Sandscapes look AMAZING together!! Now that the background is assembled we need stems and leaves so that the sunflowers aren’t just floating …

This zany modern stained glass wall hanging is made using Northcott’s Stonehenge Gradations Brights – Amethyst collection of fabrics. By using the different shades in one collection paired with white and black, it creates a unique stained glass quilt. This week we’ll look at creating six blocks in the stained …

Let’s try some other combinations of the Soho panel and coordinating fabric to make placemat #2. From the panel, fussy-cut 2 squares to make a rectangle with a scant ¼” seam allowance around all sides. Measure the rectangle. Mine was 5″ x 9¾”. If you wash your fabric before using, …

Before making placemat #1, you’ll need to choose your fabrics. There are so many fabrics in the ColorWorks Concepts collection, it might be difficult to know which ones to use. The prints are very busy and could be overwhelming in the design if you use too many of them. I …

Now it’s time to bind and finish your quilted place mats. You’re almost finished your little modern quilts! First, trim excess batting and backing, and then square-up the place mat. You can use one fabric for the binding or join some of your leftover pieces to make a multi-colored binding. …