Bobbin In Quilts Blog

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. 
Posted in Quilting Inspiration

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 Quilt Label

Sewing Machine Repairs and more Row by Row Experience

by Becky Smith
Brother machine getting dropped off for repair and maintenance

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

Posted in Quilt Shop Review, Sewing Machine Repair

Simple and Fast Sunflower Mini Quilt

by Becky Smith
Sunflower Mini Quilt table runner with blue background
A free tutorial on how to make this fast and easy Sunflower Mini Quilt! Perfect for summer home decor!

Row By Row Experience and Quilt Shop Reviews

by Becky Smith
Row By Row Experience License Plates
While on a road trip with my family, I visited a few quilt shops that were participating in the 2018 Row by Row Experience.
Posted in Idaho, Oregon, Row By Row Experience, Washington

Quilt Show and Sewing

by Becky Smith
Quilts hanging from a balcony at the quilt show.

I had the opportunity to go to a quilt show that was put on by a lady from the quilt guild I am in. Her name is Cheryl Barlow.

Posted in Quilt Show

Stitches for Tying a Quilt - Crow's Feet Stitch

by Becky Smith
Quilting Bee - Tying a Quilt using a Crows Feet Stitch
This is the last installment of this series of how to tie quilting knots in quilts. Quilting bee style! This one is called a Crow's Feet Stitch.
Posted in Crow's Feet Stitch, Quilt Tying

Stitches for Tying a Quilt - Knotted Stitch

by Becky Smith
Quilting Bee - Tying a Quilt
This is the next installment of this series of how to tie quilting knots in quilts. Quilting bee style! 
Posted in Knotted Stitch, Tying a Quilt

Giveaway Time!

by Becky Smith
The Quilters Catalog by Meg Cox

I borrowed this book from my local library a few months ago and I loved it so much that I went out and bought one! I love all the tidbits of information and fun stuff in it. Through a series of events I ended up with an extra copy! 

So I want to give it to you!

Posted in Giveaway, Quilter's Catalog

Stitches for Tying a Quilt - International Stitch

by Becky Smith
Quilting Bee - hand tying a quilt

I had fun at a quilting bee learning and quilting together. Today I will be sharing the stitch we used to tie the quilts. It is one of the simplest and easiest to do. 

Posted in Hand Tying a Quilt

Quilting Yo-Yo Tutorial

by Becky Smith
Fabric Yo-Yo Tutorial
Yo-yos are so much fun to make. They are quick and easy, and add a splash of texture and dimension to any quilt. 

Mess ups

by Becky Smith
Raw Edge Quilting using a Button Hole stitch in Yellows and Brown
There are lessons to learn from mistakes. This week was a wash for me.
Posted in Mistakes