Bobbin In Quilts Blog

Making a Quilter's Knot

by Becky Smith
Needle and Thread with a Quilters Knot on the end

What is a quilter's knot? 

A quilters knot is a quick little knot that quilters use, specifically when hand piecing or quilting. It is super fast to make and easy to use.

Posted in Quilter's Knot

Finished a WIP and Started Something New

by Becky Smith
Moroccan Lullaby Quilt in white and light colors. Pattern by Melissa Corry
As things get crazy towards the end of the school year, sometimes my sewing had to take a back seat to life.  But to keep myself happy, I have been working on finishing this WIP (Work In Progress) from last Fall.
Posted in Bobbin In Quilts, FMQ, Free Motion Quilting, Moroccan Lullaby Quilt, quilt, quilting, Sewing for Me, sewing room, UQG, Utah Quilt Guild, weekly update, wip, work in progress

Free Hot Pot Holder Tutorial

by Becky Smith
Hot Pot Holder in Teal and Grey
I have made so many hot pot holders in my life. Now you can do it too! These make great gifts and are great for practicing your quilting skills on.
Posted in Gift idea, Hot Pot Holder Tutorial

Weekly Update - WIP, UQG, and UQSM

by Becky Smith
UQSM Logo
This week I was pretty busy quilting, but not on a new pattern. There was a lot of WIP, UQG, and UQSM going on!
Posted in UQG, UQSM, Utah Quilt Guild, 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 Bombs Bursting Quilt Pattern, Quilt of Valor

Fussy Cutting

by Becky Smith
Fussy Cut Blocks on a quilt square with cranes fussy cut into circles
What is fussy cutting? When I first heard that quilting term, I thought it referred to not liking what you have cut out, and having to redo it multiple times. I was wrong. 
Posted in Fussy Cut, Fussy Cutting

Bombs Bursting Quilt Pattern Sneak Peak

by Becky Smith
Sneak Peak of the Bombs Bursting Quilt in Red White and Blue
Check out a sneak peak of the Bombs Bursting Quilt and Pattern.
Posted in Bombs Bursting Quilt Pattern

Squaring Up a Block

by Becky Smith
Squaring up a quilting block using half square triangles in red white and blue

One of important steps when making a quilt is making sure that your block is the correct size. This is especially true when your blocks are made from more than one piece of fabric.

Posted in Squaring Up Quilt Blocks

Bombs Bursting Patriotic Quilt Beginning

by Becky Smith
Trimming edges from blocks in red white and blue.
This week I have been hard at work, starting a new patriotic quilting pattern! Check out the sneak peak and sign up for my newsletter.
Posted in Bombs Bursting Quilt Pattern

How to Make a Wreath with Scrap Fabric

by Becky Smith
Spring colored scrap fabric circle wreath in pink, teal, purple, and yellow

Have you ever thought "I have way too many scraps! I am never going to use all these!" 

Well, make a Fabric Scrap Wreath and that will help you feel better about the ever-growing pile!

Posted in Home Decor, Scrap Fabric Wreath

Double Wedding Ring Table Runner

by Becky Smith
Double Wedding Ring Table Runner in White, Blue and Purple

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 Double Wedding Ring, Table Runner

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 Marking Tools for Quilting