Bobbin In Quilts Blog

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

Weekly Update - What to do with all this polyester pants?

by Becky Smith
Polyester Quilt

Do you want to see what has been on my sewing table?

My Happy Place - Seams To Be Sew Row Along

by Becky Smith
Seams to be Sew Row Along
I am happy to announce that I am contributing to a lovely Row Along put on by Marian over at Seams to be Sew.  This year's theme is My Happy Place.
Posted in Giveaway, My Happy Place, Row Along, Seams to Be Sew, Store News

My Three Favorite Presser Feet for Quilting

by Becky Smith
One of the three main presser feet that I use while quilting.

When I am putting together a quilt, I always have a few key tools right at hand. Included in those tools are three presser feet. 

Posted in Bobbin In Quilts, Free Motion Quilting, Presser Feet, quilt, quilting, Quilting Hack, sewing room, techiniques, tips, Tools

Free Quilting Tutorial - Candy Corn Table Runner Mini Quilt

by Becky Smith
Candy Corn Halloween Table Runner Mini Quilt
Although it is still scorching outside, it is time to break out the Halloween colors!  This project is simple enough to throw together in a day. So you will have plenty of time to display it all of October!

Weekly Update - European Quilting Inspiration

by Becky Smith
Finding Quilt inspiration in a metal floor grate
Even when I am away from my sewing machine, on a trip to Europe, I feel like I am constantly thinking about quilts. I keep looking at things and thinking about how it's patterns would make a great quilt. 

Technique Tuesday - Quilt Labels

by Becky Smith
Preprinted Quilt Label

Quilt Labels. The very last thing you need to do before the quilt is done! They are so easy to skip but probably one of the most important things for the quilt.

Posted in how to, Label Content, Quilt Label, quilting, techiniques, technique tuesday, tip, tips, tricks

Weekly Update - Sewing Machine Repairs and more Row by Row

by Becky Smith
Brother machine getting dropped off for repair

"So I let out a deep sigh and resigned myself to the fact that I had to seek professional help." 

Posted in Bobbin In Quilts, Quilt Shop, Repair and Maintenance, Road Trip, Row By Row Experience, Sewing Machine, sewing room, Shop Review, Summer, Utah, weekly update