Quilt Therapy

Friday Funday! Free Tote Bag Patterns from Singer!

Posted on September 18, 2020 by TK HarrisonSeptember 12, 2020

“Basic Tote Bag” Free Tote Bag Pattern designed by & from Singer

“The Carry Bag” Free Tote Bag Pattern designed by & from Singer

“Canvas Tote Bag” Free Tote Bag Pattern designed by & from Singer

“Lattice Embellished Tote” Free Tote Bag Pattern designed by & from Singer

“Food Market Grocery Tote” Free Tote Bag Pattern designed by & from Singer

It’s “Fanciful & Fun” Time at Quilt Dash this Month!

Posted on September 17, 2020 by TK HarrisonSeptember 12, 2020

This is a great quilt to use up all your scrap stash with!

If you’ve looked at and/or seen the “On Cloud Nine Quilt Blocks” on my website then you’ve already seen this “Calico Mosaic” quilt block. Except the instructions for cutting it out are different, because the size is different for this “Fanciful & Fun” Quilt!

Calico Mosaic Quilt Block

The quilt blocks are 10” finished and 10 1/2” unfinished.

“Fanciful & Fun“

Isn’t it beautiful?! Grand?! Eye-Candy?! Awesome?! Amazing?!
Something you’d use to keep you warm on a cold winter’s night?!

This traditionally pieced quilt measures 57″ x 67” when finished.

This is a vertical quilt design that has just sashing between the columns of quilt blocks!
If you can sew Half-Square Triangles & Square in a Squares then this quilt is for you!

In order for you to download this free pattern, all you need to do is to create a new account (or login to your current account) at QuiltDash.com & click on the link that says “Join the QuiltDash” (no quotes). Once you’ve done that, you just need to search for the images on the shops/websites/blogs who are participating in this month’s Quilt Dash. It’s really quite simple & a fun thing to do! Not to mention you get to look at some lovely quilty fabrics that you may just want to purchase (I promise not to tell anyone 🙂 )!

Star Power: Midnight Star Quilt Block & Midnight Star Variation Quilt Block

Posted on September 16, 2020 by TK HarrisonSeptember 6, 2020

Midnight Star Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (scant 1/4″ seam allowance):

Green: Cut FOUR (4) 4 1/2″ squares. (These are the FOUR (4) corner’s of this quilt block.)
Green: Cut ONE (1) 5 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (TWO (2) of these are paired with the results of the Dark Blue 5 1/4″ & the results of the White 5 1/4″ squares which will create TWO (2) Quarter-Square Triangles. The remaining TWO (2) of these are paired with the results of the White 5 1/4″ squares which will create ONE (1) Quarter-Square Triangle. It’ll also be the center of this quilt block.)
Dark Blue: Cut ONE (1) 5 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These are paired with the results of the White 5 1/4″ square, which will create TWO (2) Quarter-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
Dark Blue: Cut ONE (1) 5 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These are paired with the results of the White 5 1/4″ square & with the results of the Dark Green 5 1/4″ square, which will create TWO (2) Quarter-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 5 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These are paired with the results of the Dark Blue 5 1/4″ square, which will create TWO (2) Quarter-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 5 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (TWO (2) of these are paired with the results of the Dark Green 5 1/4″ squares & the results of the Dark Blue 5 1/4″ squares. Which will create TWO (2) Quarter-Square Triangles. The remaining TWO (2) are paired with the results of the Dark Green 5 1/4″ square, which will create ONE (1) Quarter-Square Triangle & it’ll also be the center of this quilt block.)

Midnight Star Quilt Block Diagram

Midnight Star Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Midnight Star Quilt Blocks,” you’ll end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.

Midnight Star Variation Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (scant 1/4″ seam allowance):

Dark Green: Cut TWO (2) 4 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 4 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. They’ll also be the FOUR (4) corner’s of this quilt block.)
Dark Green: Cut ONE (1) 5 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (TWO (2) of these are paired with the results of the Dark Blue 5 1/4″ square & the results of the White 5 1/4″ square. Which will create TWO (2) Quarter-Square Triangles. The remaining TWO (2) are paired with the results of the White 5 1/4″ square, which will create ONE (1) Quarter-Square Triangle & it’ll also be the center of this quilt block.)
Dark Blue: Cut ONE (1) 5 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These are paired with the results of the White 5 1/4″ square, which will create TWO (2) Quarter-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
Dark Blue: Cut ONE (1) 5 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These are paired with the results of the Dark Green 5 1/4″ square & with the results of the White 5 1/4″ square. Which will create TWO (2) Quarter-Square Triangles as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 4 7/8″ squares. On the back side draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Dark Green 4 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. They’ll also be the FOUR (4) corner’s of this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 5 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These are paired with the results of the Dark Blue 5 1/4″ square, which will create TWO (2) Quarter-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 5 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These are paired with the results of the Dark Green 5 1/4″ square & with the results of the Dark Blue 5 1/4″ square. Which will create TWO (2) Quarter-Square Triangles as needed for this quilt block.)

Midnight Star Variation Quilt Block Diagram

Midnight Star Variation Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Midnight Star Variation Quilt Blocks,” you’ll end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.

On Cloud Nine: Pinwheel Four Quilt Block

Posted on September 15, 2020 by TK HarrisonSeptember 12, 2020

Pinwheel Four Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (scant 1/4″ seam allowance):

Red: Cut FOUR (4) 1 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the Light Pink 1 1/2″ squares & the Pink 1 1/2″ squares. Which will create FOUR (4) Nine-Patch squares as needed for this quilt block.)
Light Pink: Cut SIXTEEN (16) 1 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the Pink 1 1/2″ squares & the Red 1 1/2″ squares. Which will create FOUR (4) Nine-Patch squares as needed for this quilt block.)
Pink: Cut SIXTEEN (16) 1 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the Light Pink 1 1/2″ squares & the Red 1 1/2″ squares. Which will create FOUR (4) Nine-Patch squares as needed for this quilt block.)
Pink: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/2″ squares. (These are flanked by the FOUR (4) Nine-Patch squares on ONE (1) side & FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles on ONE (1) other side. As needed for this quilt block)
Pink: Cut FOUR (4) 3 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 3 7/8″ squares, which will create EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block. FOUR (4) of these Half-Square Triangles will be used to create the Pinwheel in the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 3 7/8″ squares. On the back side of the square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the White 3 7/8″ squares to create EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles needed for this quilt block. FOUR (4) of these Half-Square Triangles will be used to create the Pinwheel in the center of this quilt block.)

Pinwheel Four Quilt Block Diagram Free Pattern for 12" finished quilt block at QuiltTherapy.com!

Pinwheel Four Quilt Block Diagram

Pinwheel Four Quilt Free Pattern for a 36" x 48" quilt at QuiltTherapy.com!

Pinwheel Four Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Pinwheel Four Quilt Blocks,” you’ll end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.

Quilted Kitchen: Fig Leaf Quilt Block & Fig Leaf Rice Pilaf Recipe

Posted on September 14, 2020 by TK HarrisonSeptember 12, 2020

Fig Leaf Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (scant 1/4″ seam allowance):

Salmon: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are flanked on ONE (1) side by the White 2 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ strips & on ONE (1) other side by the results of the White 2 7/8″ squares. As needed
Salmon: Cut FOUR (4) 2 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 7/8″ squares, which will create EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block)
Salmon: Cut TWO (2) 4 1/2″ squares. (These are the main parts of this quilt block.)
White: Cut SIX (6) 2 1/2″ squares. (TWO (2) of these are the upper left-hand & lower right-hand corner’s of this quilt block. TWO (2) others are flanked by the results of the White 2 7/8″ squares. The final TWO (2) are flanked by the results of the Salmon 2 7/8″ squares. All are needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 3/4″ squares. On the back side of each square, draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Salmon 2 7/8″ squares, which will create EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ strips. (These are paired on ONE (1) side with the White
2 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ strips & on the other side by the White 2 1/2″ squares. As needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 2 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ strips. (These are paired with the White 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ strips. They’ll also be the upper right-hand & lower left-hand corner’s of this quilt block.)

Fig Leaf Quilt Block Diagram Free Pattern for 12" finished quilt block at QuiltTherapy.com!

Fig Leaf Quilt Block Diagram

Fig Leaf Quilt Free Pattern for a 36" x 48" quilt at QuiltTherapy.com!

Fig Leaf Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Fig Leaf Quilt Blocks,” you’ll end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.

Fig Leaf Rice Pilaf Free Recipe by Debbie & Mark Wolfe from HGTV