Bobbin In Quilts Blog

Bowl Cozy - Pattern Tutorial Review

by Becky Smith
Orange Bowl Cozy for holding Hot Bowls

The other day, my friend asked me to make her some bowl cozies. First, I had to look up what they were, then I said yes. They seem simple enough!  

They are a lot like hot pot holders, except, they are shaped to fit your bowl. They have little corners that are perfect handles for lifting hot bowls of soup out of the microwave. 

Posted in Bowl Cozy, Pattern Review

More Color Ways for the Quilt Guild How-To-Blocks

by Becky Smith
Blue version of the China Doll Block
For those of you that are interested, Here are some different color ways for the How-To Blocks for my local Quilt Guild.
Posted in China Doll Block, Dandy Block, Quilt Guild Block of the Month, Rolling Star Block, Single Irish Chain, Squares and Stripes Block

Some of My Favorite Things

by Becky Smith
These are a few of my favorite things
Today, I would like to share some of my favorite things in my sewing room!
Posted in Favorite Sewing Things, Notions

Guest Designer for the International Association of Quilters (IAQ) in July

by Becky Smith
International Association of Quilters Logo

I am excited to announce that I will be the featured designer for the International Association of Quilters for the month of July! 

Posted in Featured Designer, IAQ, International Association of Quilters

Utah Quilting and Sewing Marketplace (aka UQSM)

by Becky Smith
UQSM prize bag
UQSM is my favorite quilting show. I always save up my money and plan out a day to go. 
Posted in Quilt Show, UQSM, Utah Quilting and Sewing Marketplace

How to Make a China Doll Block - Technique Tuesday

by Becky Smith
China Doll Block in white, dark blue, and blue

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 China Doll Block, Quilt Block tutorial, Quilt Guild Block of the Month

Serving Through Quilting - Quilt Days at LDS Hospital

by Becky Smith
Quilting with the Quilt Days group - Quilt on a frame in pink, green, tan and white

On the 4th Tuesday of the month, some lovely ladies gather to work on quilts at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. This organization is called Quilt Days.

Mostly they do hand piecing and hand quilting. This is where I went to learn how to hand quilt. 

Posted in Holiday Quilt Show and Auction, Quilt Days

How to Make a Rolling Star Block

by Becky Smith
Rolling Star Block in Blue and White
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 of the Month, Quilt Guild Block of the Month, Rolling Star Block

Sweets and Stash Swap - Great Guild Meeting Idea

by Becky Smith
Stash and Sweet Swap at the Quilt Guild Meeting - Ladies standing around a table covered in fabric and patterns
For April's quilt guild meeting, we had a "Sweets and Stash Swap." What is that you ask? It is such a fun idea that I thought would be fun to try out!
Posted in Guild Meeting Idea, Stash and Sweets Swap

How to Figure Out How Much Fabric You Need for Your Quilt

by Becky Smith
Figuring how much fabric you need - Graph paper with number written in pencil
Figuring yardage on a quilt is important. You don't want to be short of fabric, and over buying doesn't work for everyone. I will walk through the steps to make sure you get enough!
Posted in Figuring Yardage, How Much Fabric

Card Trick Mini Quilt

by Becky Smith
Card Trick Mini Quilt in Purple, Teal, Green, and Pink.
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 Mini Quilt

How to Make the Squares and Stripes Quilt Block

by Becky Smith
Squares and Stripes Quilt Block in Blue and White
For the month of March, my quilt guild learned how to make the Squares and Stripes Block. This one looks like it would be hard and complicated, but it is actually one of the easiest blocks so far!
Posted in Quilt Guild Block of the Month, Squares and Stripes Quilt Block