Bobbin In Quilts Blog

Gift Ideas for Quilters and Sewists

by Becky Smith September 25, 2024

Are you looking for the perfect gift for the quilter in your life? Whether they are a seasoned pro or just starting out, finding the right gift can be a challenge. Fear not! Here are some top gift ideas that any quilter would love to receive.

Bombs Bursting Quilt Pattern Variation

by Becky Smith August 27, 2024

Bombs Bursting Quilt Variation in Bright Colors

This is a variation on the Bombs Bursting Quilt Pattern. I love how easy it is to take something like a quilt pattern and make it your own.

Posted in Bombs Bursting Quilt Pattern, Variations

Love at Home Quilt Pattern - New Variation

by Becky Smith April 23, 2024

Love at Home Quilt Pattern - New Variation

Tried making a different version of the Love at Home Quilt. Such a fun project!

Posted in Love At Home Quilting Pattern, Variations

Tips for Visiting Quilt Shops While on Vacation

by Becky Smith March 20, 2024

Tips for Visiting Quilt Shops While on Vacation

With the proliferation of quilt shops around the country, visiting these unique stores can be a highlight of any vacation for a quilter.

Posted in quilt shop, tips, vacation

"Family" Quilt Blocks

by Becky Smith March 20, 2024

I wanted to share two quilt blocks that represents the idea of "Family" for me.

Posted in Family, flag, Grandma's Pinwheel, quilt block

New Pattern Available - Reclaimed Denim Picnic Quilt

by Becky Smith January 30, 2024

Turn scraps into heirlooms and reduce waste with this creative, one-of-a-kind pattern. Your old jeans will love their new life as a handmade quilt you'll treasure for years.

Posted in Again and Again, One of a Kind, Over and Over, Pattern, Picnic, Quilt pattern, Reclaimed Denim, Recycle

How to Make a Quilt Block Throw Pillow

by Becky Smith December 14, 2023

Changing seasons usually leads to change in decor and a quick way to change decor is to change pillow covers.

I needed some Christmas pillow covers and these were fun to make!

Posted in Honeymoon Quilt Block, How-To Block of the Month, Pillow cover, Quilt Block

Using Flannel in Quilts

by Becky Smith September 29, 2023

When I think of Fall, one of the things that come to mind is Flannel. Flannel shirts, soft blankets, and rag quilts.

Posted in Fabric, Fall, Flannel

Spread the Love by Donating Quilts!

by Becky Smith June 26, 2023

Now that Spring Cleaning is done, did you find a giant stack of quilts? Did you say to yourself, "What am I going to do with all these quilts?"

One option is donations!

Posted in Donations, Quilting for Charity

Hand Quilting Tips and Technique

by Becky Smith April 26, 2023

The last few years, I have been trying to improve my hand quilting skills. Once a month, there is a group of ladies that meets together to hand quilt and they have been showing me some great tips and techniques that I would like to pass on to you.

Posted in Hand Quilting, Techniques, tips