Bobbin In Quilts Blog

How to Make a China Doll Block - Technique Tuesday

by Becky Smith
China Doll Block

This month for the "How-to Block of the Month," we are learning about the China Doll Block. This block has a lot of pieces, but when you break it down, it is pretty easy. 

Posted in Block of the Month, China Doll Block, DIY, Four Patch, Free Tutorial, Half Square Triangle, how to, patchwork, pattern, Quilt Block, Quilt Guild, Quilt Guild Block of the Month, technique tuesday, Tutorial, Utah Quilt Guild

How to Make a Rolling Star Block - Technique Tuesday

by Becky Smith
Rolling Star Block
For the month of April, my quilt guild learned how to make the Rolling Star Block. I love that it uses three fabrics and two sizes of squares. 
Posted in block, Block of the Month, blocks, DIY, Free Tutorial, Half Square Triangle, how to, patchwork, pattern, Quilt Guild, Quilt Guild Block of the Month, technique tuesday, Tutorial, Utah Quilt Guild

Friday Finish - Card Trick Mini Quilt

by Becky Smith
Card Trick Mini Quilt
I was doing some research for a pattern I am working on, and I stumbled across a free pattern and You Tube video from Sue Bouchard. It looked so easy and fun I decided I could squeeze it in and do some sewing for me. 
Posted in Card Trick, Finished, Mini, Mini Quilt, pattern, Quilt Block, Small

Counterbalance Quilt Pattern - Formally the Violet Burst Quilt

by Becky Smith
Counterbalance Quilt Pattern
My most recent finish is the remake of the Violet Burst Quilt Pattern. It is now known as the Counterbalance Quilt Pattern.
Posted in Counterbalance, green, pattern, quilt, Quilt pattern, Quilt Pattern Designer, Red, Violet, Violet Burst, White, Yellow

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

Free Tutorial - Simple and Fast Sunflower Mini Quilt

by Becky Smith
Sunflower Mini Quilt
A free tutorial on how to make this fast and easy Sunflower Mini Quilt! Perfect for summer home decor!
Posted in Applique, beginner, blocks, blue, Circle, Cloud, Decor, DIY, Easy, Fast, FMQ, Free, Free Motion Quilting, green, Half Circle, home decor, how to, Inspiration, Mini Quilt, pattern, quilt, quilting, Simple, Summer, Sun, Sunflower, Table Runner, Teaching, techiniques, technique tuesday, tip, tips, tricks, Tutorial, Wall Hanging

Weekly Update - Mess ups

by Becky Smith
Raw Edge Quilting
There are lessons to learn from mistakes. This week was a wash for me.
Posted in Bobbin In Quilts, Failure, Garbage, pattern, quilting, tip, tips, tricks, weekly update

Weekly Update - Bombs Bursting Quilt Reveal

by Becky Smith
Bombs Bursting Quilt Pattern in Patriotic Red, White and Blue
It's official! The Bombs Bursting Quilt is done and the pattern is available! There are so many ways to make it yours. There are some variations to check out too.
Posted in beginner, blocks, blue, Bobbin In Quilts, Bomb Bursting, DIY, Easy, expert, Fabric, FMQ, Free Motion Quilting, Half Square Triangle, HST, patchwork, Patriotic, pattern, pinwheel, Product, queen size quilt, quilt, Quilt of Valor, quilting, red, sewing room, square, Variations, White

Weekly Update - Bombs Bursting Quilt Pattern Sneak Peak

by Becky Smith
Sneak Peak of Bomb Bursting Quilt
Check out a sneak peak of the Bombs Bursting Quilt and Pattern.
Posted in beginner, blocks, blue, Bobbin In Quilts, Bomb Bursting, DIY, Easy, expert, Fabric, gift idea, HST, patchwork, Patriotic, pattern, pinwheel, quilt, Quilt of Valor, quilting, red, sewing room, Sneak Peak, weekly update, White, wip, work in progress

Weekly Update - Bombs Bursting Beginning

by Becky Smith
Trimming edges from blocks in red white and blue.
This week I have been hard at work, starting a new quilting pattern! Check out the sneak peak and sign up for my newsletter.
Posted in beginner, blue, Bobbin In Quilts, Bomb Bursting, DIY, Easy, Half Square Triangle, newsletter, patchwork, pattern, Product, quilt, quilting, red, sewing room, squares, weekly update, White, wip, work in progress

Weekly Update - Double Wedding Ring

by Becky Smith
Weekly Update - Double Wedding Ring

This week I did some sewing just for me.

Making a double wedding ring quilt has always been on my bucket list. I have always loved the classic pattern. So when my quilt guild decided to all make a mini version, I jumped at the chance. 

Posted in blue, Bobbin In Quilts, Double Wedding Ring, Free Motion Quilting, green, hand applique, Mini Quilt, motif, patchwork, pattern, purple, quilt, quilting, Sewing for Me, teal, weekly update, White

Technique Tuesday - Marking Tools

by Becky Smith
Variety of marking tools including pens, pencils, chalk, and markers.

There are a lot of different options out there for marking quilts. I feel like they all have their place and they all have their pros and cons. What tool I select usually depends on the project and the purpose for my markings. 

Posted in beginner, Bobbin In Quilts, Chalk, Frixon, how to, Mark B Gone, Marker, Marking, Marking Wheel, meander, motif, pattern, Pen, Pencil, quilt, quilting, Quilting Hack, technique tuesday, tip, tips, Tools, tricks