Stylesheet

Sunday, September 29, 2024

Which AccuQuilt Dies Should I Buy First?

Watch the video below (it will start about the middle of the video) to see my recommendations based on the most used shapes and sizes.


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Happy quilting!
Carol

Which AccuQuilt Cutter Should I Buy?

Choosing which AccuQuilt cutter is right for you requires a little thought and information. In my opinion, the best place to start is the AccuQuilt website and their informational video on just this subject. Watch this video or click on this link to find out more information.

What is the Difference Between Cut Size and Finished Size?

The cut size is the finished size + seam allowance. For most shapes the seam allowance is 1/4 (.25) inch on each side.

Example: a 2" finished square is cut 2 + .25 + .25 = 2-1/2 inches.

Triangles are a little different. For Half Square Triangles the cut size = finished size + 7/8.

Check out this video.


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Happy quilting!
Carol

Friday, March 15, 2024

Scrap Log Cabin Quilt Tutorial and The Quilt Calculators Explained

Scrap Log Cabin was block 1223 in the Block of the Day series last year. As promised, I made a quilt using this block and here it is. This is the first quilt block and pattern that includes a Quilt Calculator so you can find fabric requirements and cutting instructions for as many blocks as you like! It's all FREE so check it out.


Friday, March 8, 2024

Carol's Trunk Show of February Quilt Tops

A little Show and Share of February's completed quilt tops. All have turorials or free instructions. Enjoy!




Wednesday, March 6, 2024

The Quilt Calculator - Flying Geese Units

Find out how easy it is to find fabric requirements and cutting instructions of any number of flying geese units. I show you the Four At A Time methos and using AccuQuilt.

Friday, March 1, 2024

Tumble and Twist Quilt | Charm Squares | Rotary Cutting or AccuQuilt

Scraps, charm squares, yardage - use whatever you have to make these fun blocks. How to make them by rotary cutting or with AccuQuilt. Another lesson on using The Quilting Apps.


Use the QuiltNotes.com free fabric calculator to design your own Tumble & Twist Quilt
including how much fabric to buy!


Thursday, February 29, 2024

New Quiltig App Added - Half Square Triangles | Find Fabric Requirements and Cutting Instructions

I just uploaded another Quilting App. This one is for cutting and piecing Half Square Triangles using the Two At A Time or Eight At A Time method. Check it out!



Friday, February 23, 2024

Friday, February 16, 2024

Stacked Squares Quilt Block Tutorial | Rotary Cutting and AccuQuilt | Quilting Apps Tutorial

This is such an easy block to make. I made two patriotic quilts at a recent retreat. Learn how to use the Quilting Apps on this blog to design a quilt and find the fabric needed to complete a quilt of any size.


Stacked Squares Quilt Block 12"

Friday, February 9, 2024

Make the Mindless Quit Using Jelly Rolls, Fat Quarters or Scraps | Free Beginner Jelly Roll Quilt Pattern

I call this the Mindless Quilt because it is so easy to make! Even beginner quilters will find it fun and easy to do. The Jelly roll pattern is free to download from Moda Fabrics.


Friday, February 2, 2024

🍍🌺🌴 The Pineapple Quilt Block Two Ways - Paper Piecing and Pineapple Trim Tool from Creative Grids

If you love the pineapple quilt block, you have two more options to piece them. Paper piecing and the Pineapple Trim Tool. Learn how to use both of these methods. Also learn how to find how much fabric you need to make a quilt any size.


Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Trunk Show of January 2024 Quilt Tops Completed | Free Quilt Patterns

Here are the quilt tops I completed in January 2024. There are full patterns or instructions for each quilt available to be downloaded. Click the image below to play video.


Friday, January 26, 2024

AccuQuilt Pineapple Quilt Full Tutorial

Use the AccuQuilt Pineapple die to make the Pineapple quilt  top in any size you desire. This tutorial answers these questions:

  • How many blocks do I need?
  • How much fabric do I need?
  • How do I cut the patches?
  • Any tips for success in piecing?




Monday, January 22, 2024

Beginner's Guide to Quiltmaking Chapter 3 Rectangles | Rotary Cutting and AccuQuilt

Learn to cut rectangles using rotary cutting or AccuQuilt. Learn how to size a quilt and how to calculate fabric requirements and cutting instructions using the free quilting apps on my blog.


Friday, January 19, 2024

Rail Fence Ripple Quilt Tutorial | Rotary Cutting and AccuQuilt | 4 Block Sizes | Infinite Quilt Sizes

Use fat quarters or yardage to make this scrap quilt. Choose from 4 different block sizes. Learn how many blocks you need for any size quilt. AccuQuilt strip cutters can be used as well and rotary cutting and the Stripology ruler.

Rail Fence Ripple 60" x 72"

Monday, January 15, 2024

Beginner's Guide To Quiltmaking - Chapter 2 Squares Tutorials for Rotary Cutting and AccuQuilt

Probably the most common patch we use in quiltmaking is the square. This tutorial shows how to cut squares three different ways. Later you will find instructions for using the Quilting Apps to determine how many blocks you need for your quilt size and how much fabric to make the quilt.

Saturday, January 13, 2024

Sampler Quilt -3 Size Options For Rotary Cutting or AccuQuilt

This sampler quilt can be made in 3 sizes and uses orphan blocks you have. Additional blocks are used to make the quilt larger. The sampler blocks were from the Block of the Day 2023 collection of 365 quilt block tutorials

Sampler Quilt - 60" x 78"

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

📐📏 Beginner's Guide to Quiltmaking Chapter 1A - Essential Tools For Rotary Cutting and AccuQuilt

With the abundance of quiltmaking rulers, templates and gadgets out there, it can be difficult for beginner quiltmakers to ldecide where to start. Using the concept of the 4 most common patches we learned about in Chapter 1, I give my recommendations for essential tools for the beginner quiltmaker.