Bobbin In Quilts Blog

Chicken Chatter Wall Hanging - Block of the Month

by Becky Smith
Chicken Chatter Quilt
This is my newest finish! Check out the Chicken Chatter Quilt.
Posted in Block of the Month, Chicken, Quilt Guild, Wall Hanging, weekly update

Three types of Quilted Snowflake Mini Quilts - Technique Tuesday

by Becky Smith
Paper Snowflakes - my Inspiration

I love looking up to the sky and seeing the snow falling. 

I was wondering if I could make snowflakes out of fabric the same way I make snowflakes out of paper.

Posted in Free Motion Quilting, Free Tutorial, how to, Mini Quilt, Mug Rug, Snow, Snowflake, Table Runner, technique tuesday, Tutorial, Winter

Weekly Update - More Polyester Pants!

by Becky Smith
Seven polyester throw quilts
Seven more throw quilts made out of polyester pants!
Posted in Bobbin In Quilts, Part two, Polyester, quilt, Quilt Tying, quilting, sewing room, weekly update

The Second (of two) Holiday Ornament Table Runners

by Becky Smith
The second holiday ornament table runner
This is a continuation from this post where I tried to make a holiday ornament table runner.  To sum it up, I made it and didn't like it, so I finished it and decided to make another one. 
Posted in beginner, Bobbin In Quilts, DIY, Easy, FMQ, Free Motion Quilting, Free Tutorial, gift idea, Holiday, home decor, how to, Mug Rug, Ornament, Part two, Quick, quilt, quilting, Step by Step, Table Runner

The First (of two) Holiday Ornament Table Runners

by Becky Smith
Circle Holiday Table Runner
For December, I wanted to make a holiday themed table runner. I couldn't decide on what kind to make. Ornaments seemed like they would be fun to make. Check out how it turned out!
Posted in blocks, Circle, DIY, Easy, Failure, Free Tutorial, Gift, gift idea, Hand Work, Holiday, home decor, Mug Rug, Ornament, Part one, patchwork, quilt, quilting, Simple, square, Table Runner, Try Try Again, Tutorial

How to Make Mitered Corners on Quilt Binding

by Becky Smith
How to make mitered corners on a quilt binding
Don't know what a mitered corner is? Think of it like an envelope closure for the corners. I will show you two ways to make them. 
Posted in Binding, Easy, Finishing, Free Tutorial, how to, Mitered corner, quilt, quilting, Step by Step, techiniques, technique tuesday, tips, tricks

Super Simple Flannel Baby Blanket Tutorial - Perfect Baby Shower Gift

by Becky Smith
Super Simple Flannel Baby Blanket Gift Idea Tutorial

This flannel baby blanket is simple to make for an easy, last minute gift. It is so much better than just the simple flannel blankets you can buy from the big box stores.  

Posted in Baby, Blanket, Easy, Flannel, Free Tutorial, Gift, gift idea, Quick, Simple, Tutorial

Free Quilting Tutorial - Pumpkin Block

by Becky Smith
Orange and Yellow Pumpkin Quilt Block

Halloween is coming up and my kids keep asking me when we are going to carve pumpkins. I figure it isn't the 31st yet! There is still plenty of time. So instead I made a pumpkin quilt block.

Posted in Applique, blocks, Bobbin In Quilts, Easy, Free, Free Tutorial, Halloween, how to, Jack-O-Lantern, Pumpkin, Simple, square, Step by Step, Tutorial

Technique Tuesday - Thimble Selection

by Becky Smith
Antique Metal Thimble with Antique Thread
Finding a thimble that is right for you takes some trial and error, but here is some information to help you get on the right path.
Posted in Hand Quilting, Hand Work, quilting, technique tuesday, Thimble

My Happy Place Row Along - The Cruise Ship

by Becky Smith
My Happy Place Row Along - The Cruise Ship
Check out my awesome Cruise Ship Row Pattern for the Seams to be Sew - My Happy Place Row Along!

Free Quilting Tutorial - Easy Fall Mini Quilt

by Becky Smith
Free Quilting Tutorial - Easy Fall Mini Quilt

Its starting to get cooler outside. I am ready for Fall!  This mini quilt or mug rug is the perfect for the season. It is quick and easy, and it looks harder than it is!

Posted in Decor, DIY, Easy, Fast, Free, Free Tutorial, home decor, how to, Mini Quilt, Mug Rug, pattern, quilt, quilting, Step by Step, Table Runner, techiniques, tips, Tutorial, Wall Hanging

Weekly Update - UQG Quilt Fest

by Becky Smith
Utah Quilt Guild Quilt Fest 2018
This week I attended Utah Quilt Guild's Annual Quilt Fest. I love going to this each year. 
Posted in Inspiration, Quilt Shop, Quilt Show, Sewing for Me, Teaching, techiniques, UQG, Utah, Utah Quilt Guild, weekly update