Quilt Blogging – Quilt Therapy

It’s All About the “Twinkling Stars” Over at Quilt Dash this Month!

Posted on August 15, 2019 by TK HarrisonAugust 11, 2019

Wrap yourself in some quilty stars so you’ll dream of the wonders above us! This is a big block quilt that’s perfect for chain stitching! It may look complicated, but if you can sew Half-Square Triangles, you’re good to go!

There are just two blocks in this “Twinkling Stars Quilt Pattern” so feast your eyes on these beauties:

: “Twinkling Star Quilt Block”

: “Twinkling Star Variation Quilt Block”

If you’ve been following my blog for very long, I’m pretty sure you’ve seen these before! But the ones that are featured in my “Star Power” Gallery are 12″ square finished and these shown above are 16″ finished. Like I said above, “This is a big block quilt!”

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)!

“Twinkling Stars Quilt Pattern”

This bold & beautiful & traditionally pieced quilt measures 74″ x 89″ when finished.

I’m a Texan & there’s nothing I like better than making a big quilt with big blocks. That’s just the way I roll! Besides, haven’t you heard the saying? “Everything’s bigger in Texas!” 🙂

Come on over to QuiltDash.com & join me in this fun game! And remember…there’s a little thing known as the “Twinkling Stars Quilt Pattern” that’s yours if you complete the Quilt Dash!!!

Quilt Dash is “Sailing Away” this Month!

Posted on July 18, 2019 by TK HarrisonJuly 13, 2019

Ah, summers! Picnics, family, cookouts. Getting together at the water’s edge to camp out & run your sailboats. The paper kind or the real ones! 🙂 That’s what summers are all about!

For the July Quilt Dash, the free pattern that’s available to members who complete the Quilt Dash, this is what the pattern looks like:

Sailing Away Quilt

A pieced quilt pattern
Size 54 3/4” W x 78 1/4” H

Sailing Away makes a cute quilt for a boy or for an adult sailor. Constructed with pieced sailboat blocks, this pattern is easy to adjust to make it larger or smaller. You can also use your scraps to make it scrappy looking.

Isn’t it just too cute!?! The size of the quilt blocks are
10″ square finished &
10 1/2″ square unfinished.

If you’re already a member of Quilt Dash then all you need to do is to click on the link that says: “Join the QuiltDash” (no quotes).

If you’re not a member then it’s high time you become one, don’t you think? Even if it’s just for the free pattern! Becoming a member is really quite simple as long as you follow the instructions. Just head on over to Quilt Dash & sign up to become a member & then “Join the QuiltDash” (no quotes) for the July “Sailing Away” game!

When it’s Picnic Time It’s Ladybug Time!

Posted on June 20, 2019 by TK HarrisonJune 20, 2019

This month’s Quilt Dash features a free pattern that is all about Ladybugs!

Did you know that the spot’s on the backs of ladybugs are defense mechanisms to avoid predators? The spot’s come in different shapes & numbers.

Amazing factoid & amazing little critters!

This pieced & appliquéd quilt measures 52” x 67” when finished.
The blocks are 12” finished and 12 1/2” unfinished.

Just look for the Quilt Dash image on the right sidebar of this site —–>>> See it over there?
Go ahead and click on it! Or click on this link here: Quilt Dash

If you’re already a member then all you need to do is to “Join this Quilt Dash” from your account.

If you’re not a member, please join us, so that you can earn this fun & critter-friendly & totally free “Miss Ladybug” quilt pattern!

Need more incentive? How about a sneak peek at one of the quilt blocks in the “Miss Ladybug” Quilt Pattern”?

Four fabric colors. That’s all you need to make each quilt block. Isn’t it amazing how easy it is to create a quilt block out of sew few fabric colors? Gotta love it! 🙂

May’s Quilt Dash: Flowers of Summer!

Posted on May 16, 2019 by TK HarrisonMay 14, 2019

Do you ever find yourself, just sitting at your computer, with nothing to do but surfing the web? After a while, you take a break and then ask yourself, “What did I actually accomplish today?”

Let me offer you something to do with those times, when you feel like you want to be online, and you also want to know that you’ve accomplished something! Head on over to Quilt Dash and sign up as a member and start surfing some quilt shops & quilt related websites. I mean, really! How much more fun can a quilter get than to let their fingers do some shopping at online quilt shops? Or finding free patterns on quilt related websites?

If you complete May’s Quilt Dash, you will earn this beautiful “Blooms All Around Quilt Pattern”:

What are you waiting for? Head on over to Quilt Dash and sign up for a member’s account and surf the quilt world, so when you get up from your computer, you can pat yourself on the back because you actually *did* accomplish something! Woo Hoo!

Framed Flowers

Posted on April 18, 2019 by TK HarrisonApril 13, 2019

The April Quilt Dash is called “Framed Flowers” for a reason! Take a look at this gorgeous quilt!

Such a delicate garden of flower’s set amongst a crisp white background. The perfect space to showcase your quilting skills (or someone else’s longarm quilting skills) with bold and bright frames around everything!

This pieced & appliquéd quilt measures 70” square when finished.
The blocks are 10” finished and 10 1/2” unfinished.

All you need to do is to login to your Quilt Dash member’s area and click on the link that says “Join the QuiltDash” (no quotes). If you don’t already have a member’s account, not to worry! Go to https://QuiltDash.com and follow the instructions to set up a member’s account. It is super easy to join us! And who knows? You just might win a prize once the April (or any other month’s) Quilt Dash finishes!

Sometimes You’re a Basket Case & Sometimes You’re Not!

Posted on February 21, 2019 by TK HarrisonFebruary 16, 2019

This month’s Quilt Dash game is called “Basket Case” because let’s face it, some days you feel like a basket case, and some days you don’t!

If you aren’t a member of Quilt Dash, you can sign up here. Or click on the button below.

If you are a member, all you have to do is login to your account and click on the link that says “Join the QuiltDash”. You could also click the image above to gain access to your account.

If you participate in the February Quilt Dash, and find the “You Found it Image” on all of the participating quilt shops and quilt related websites, this is the free downloadable pattern you will earn:

Now tell me, who wouldn’t want THAT beautiful free pattern in their quilt book? The blocks are 15″ finished and 15 1/2″ unfinished. The finished quilt is 60″ square. It’s the perfect quilt to wrap around your shoulders when you’re a basket case and when you’re not!

Again, whether you’re a member or not, click on the button above, then take it from there! Hope to see you participate in this month’s “Basket Case” Quilt Dash!

Who Wants a Free Quilt Pattern?!!

Posted on October 18, 2018 by TK HarrisonOctober 15, 2018

This month’s Quilt Dash is called “Sugarplum Dreams” and the free quilt pattern you can earn by completing the Quilt Dash is absolutely adorable!

Just click on the following button to become a member of Quilt Dash so you can “Dash” your way through our shops and download the “Sugarplum Dreams” quilt pattern designed by my business partner, Phyllis Dobbs.

"Sugarplum Dreams" October 2018 Quilt Dash

Join Me for the August Quilt Dash!

Posted on August 23, 2018 by TK HarrisonAugust 18, 2018

I have SO MUCH FUN each month, surfing online quilt shops, websites and blogs through Quilt Dash.

There’s always something new and different, something I can’t live without and something shiny that catches my attention…until I whip out my debit card and buy it. 🙂 And I’m never disappointed at my purchases, either!

If you sign up for a free account, participate in this month’s Quilt Dash and finish it, you will be the recipient of this FREE custom designed quilt pattern (see below). Phyllis says about her quilt, “Use your stash with this ‘Seasons of Autumn’ quilt for colorful appliqué leaves. Appliqué the leaves randomly by color on a pieced block of branches on a tree.”

August Quilt Dash Free Custom Designed Quilt Pattern for Completing the Quilt Dash

Seasons of Fall Quilt Pattern Designed by Phyllis Dobbs for the August Quilt Dash

A Baby Quilt Fit for a Grand Baby!

Posted on August 9, 2018 by TK HarrisonAugust 6, 2018

No, not MY grand baby, silly! 🙂 A friend’s grand baby or, better than that, her soon-to-be grandson.

Pieced and Machine Embroidered Baby Quilt

Braxton’s Nana chose the fabrics based on the colors her daughter wanted to use in his nursery. I designed the quilt top and embroidered Braxton’s name (with help) and the head shot on the center quilt block. Meloney Funk quilted the quilt on her longarm, using freehand leaves to signify the stag walking through a forest and since she knew I had two or three quilts due at about the same time, she also took care of the binding for me! She’s a keeper!

Braxton lives in the southwest so he probably won’t need his quilt until November. I hope he isn’t too big for it by then!

Then I mentioned to my friend that since she’d already paid for the embroidery files, I could embroider them on just about anything that would be needed for a baby – burp cloths, bibs, onesies, cloth diapers – you name it, I can usually embroider on it. She gave it a thought and decided he could use some bibs so she ordered them and had them sent to me. I stitched them out and they were so very adorable!

Braxton's Embroidered Bibs

Braxton’s mommy loved all of his gifts and now that Braxton is three month’s old, he’s getting some good use out of his bibs.

Friday Funday: Free Charity Quilt Patterns

Posted on August 3, 2018 by TK HarrisonOctober 14, 2018

“Simple Gifts” Free Charity Quilt Pattern from Project Linus

“Card Trick Baby Quilt” Free Charity Quilt Pattern designed by Bobbi Janik from Project Linus

“Easy Preemie Quilt” Free Charity Quilt Pattern designed by the Fraser Valley Quilters Guild, Surrey, British Columbia from Project Linus “Scrappy Bricks” Free Charity Quilt Pattern for a child AZ Blankets 4 Kids

“Picture Frames” Free Charity Quilt Pattern for an infant up to a teen from AZ Blankets 4 Kids

My Free BOM Quilt Pattern, “Botanical Beauty” Meets a Quilt Guild in Canada

Posted on August 2, 2018 by TK HarrisonAugust 2, 2018

My sister site, BOMquilts.com, has been in existence since 2006. The same time that this blog has been online. In all those years, I’ve had numerous quilt guilds, quilt groups and individuals ask me for permission to use my patterns. I always agree, giving them two conditions:

You must give out my URL to each member who is participating in the project. If that isn’t feasible (usually because the members aren’t computer literate), when you print and/or copy my pattern, my website URL and copyright remain intact on the paperwork you hand out to those who are making my patterns.
Send me a photograph (either a physical one or one attached to an email) of the finished products, with permission to post them here on my blog and/or on my BOMquilts.com’s website.

And in the past 12 years, NOT. ONE. SINGLE. quilt group or guild has sent me a photograph. Not one!

That is until a couple of months ago. There is a quilt guild in Canada who’s using one of my patterns, with the same conditions and permissions I’ve sent to numerous people throughout the past 12 years, as a mystery quilt. I do not want to name which pattern as, gee, it’s a mystery! I was flabbergasted when I received a photograph of the first set of blocks that they made! Speechless! I will show you the blocks after they’ve made three, so in two more months.

The other pattern by a group of quilters in Canada used “Botanical Beauty,” my 2016 block of the month quilt located at BOMquilts.com.

The quilt tops shown below were all made by the Haldimand Quilter’s Guild at Hagersville, Ontario, Canada

(ED: Don’t mind the wrinkles, it’s just the way the quilt tops were held when they were photographed.)

Star Power: Sawtooth Majesty Quilt Block & Sawtooth Majesty Variation Quilt Block

Posted on August 1, 2018 by TK HarrisonOctober 14, 2018

Sawtooth Majesty Quilt Block

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

Purple: Cut ONE (1) 3 1/2″ square.
Purple: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/4″ squares. Then cut each square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square.
Purple: Cut TWO (2) 7 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. You only need SIX (6) of these triangles for this quilt block.
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2″ squares.
White: Cut SIX (6) 3 3/4″ squares. Then cut each square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square.
White: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles.

Sawtooth Majesty Quilt Block Diagram

Sawtooth Majesty Variation Quilt Block

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

Purple: Cut TWO (2) 2 1/4″ squares. On the back side of each square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time.
Pink: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/4″ squares. Then cut each square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square.
Pink: Cut TWO (2) 7 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. You only need SIX (6) of these triangles for this quilt block.
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2″ squares.
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/4″ squares.
White: Cut SIX (6) 2 3/4″ squares. Then cut each square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square.
White: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles.

Sawtooth Majesty Variation Quilt Block Diagram

On Cloud Nine: Single Wedding Ring Quilt Block

Posted on July 31, 2018 by TK HarrisonOctober 14, 2018

Single Wedding Ring Quilt Block

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

Purple: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ strips.
Purple: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/4″ squares.
White: Cut EIGHT (8) 2 3/4″ squares. Then cut each square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square.
White: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/2″ square.
White: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/4″ squares.

Single Wedding Ring Quilt Block Free Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

Single Wedding Ring Quilt Block Diagram

Quilted Kitchen: Road to California Quilt Block & California Wrap Recipe

Posted on July 30, 2018 by TK HarrisonOctober 14, 2018

Road to California Quilt Block

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

Yellow: Cut FOUR (4) 3 3/4″ squares. Then cut each square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square.
Green: Cut SIXTEEN (16) 2″ squares.
Green: Cut ONE (1) 7 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles.
White: Cut SIXTEEN (16) 2″ squares.

Road to California Quilt Block Diagram Free Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

Road to California Quilt Block Diagram

California Wrap Recipe from Betty Crocker

Friday Funday: Free Medallion Quilt Patterns

Posted on July 27, 2018 by TK HarrisonJuly 27, 2018

“Summer Star” Free Quilt Pattern from AQSblog

“Ballet School” Free Quilt Pattern designed by Wendy Sheppard from Benartex

“Bel Canto” Free Quilt Pattern designed by Linda Leathersich & Stephanie Sherican of Stitched Together Studios from Benartex

Christmas in July 2018 – Week #4!

Posted on July 26, 2018 by TK HarrisonJuly 22, 2018

Join me for this year’s “Christmas in July at BOMquilts.com” where I feature free original quilt patterns and will, once again, focus on design sets. There are SO many possibilities by making 24″ (finished size) design sets – increase the sets to create endless possibilities from anything to a table topper to a king size quilt!

“Christmas in July at BOMquilts.com” is sponsored by:

The pattern revealed today is shown below:

Aspen Christmas Gathering

Star Power: Star Gardner Quilt Block & Star Gardner Variation Quilt Block

Posted on July 25, 2018 by TK HarrisonJuly 22, 2018

Star Gardner Quilt Block

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

Blue: Cut EIGHT (8) 2 1/2″ squares.
Blue: Cut FOUR (4) 2 3/4″ squares. On the back side of each square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time.
Blue: Cut TWO (2) 5 1/4″ squares. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square.
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 3/4″ squares.
White: Cut EIGHT (8) 2 3/4″ squares. Then cut each square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square.
White: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/2″ square.

Star Gardner Quilt Block Diagram

Star Gardner Variation Quilt Block

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

Purple: Cut EIGHT (8) 2 1/2″ squares.
Purple: Cut FOUR (4) 2 3/4″ squares. On the back side of each square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time.
Purple: Cut TWO (2) 2 3/4″ squares. Then cut each square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square.
Purple: Cut TWO (2) 5 1/4″ squares. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square.
White: Cut EIGHT (8) 2 3/4″ squares. Then cut each square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square.
White: Cut SIXTEEN (16) 2 3/4″ squares
White: Cut ONE (1) 3 1/4″ square.

Star Gardner Variation Quilt Block Diagram

On Cloud Nine: Ranger’s Pride Quilt Block

Posted on July 24, 2018 by TK HarrisonJuly 21, 2018

Ranger’s Pride Quilt Block

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

Brown: Cut ONE (1) 5 1/2″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles.
Brown: Cut TWO (2) 4 3/4″ squares. On the back side of each square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time.
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ strips.
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 3/4″ squares. Then cut each square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square.
White: Cut TWO (2) 4 3/4″ squares. On the back side of each square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time.

Ranger's Pride Quilt Block Diagram Free Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

Ranger’s Pride Quilt Block Diagram

Quilted Kitchen: Tandi Whirl Quilt Block & Tandi’s Tomato Pie Recipe

Posted on July 23, 2018 by TK HarrisonJuly 21, 2018

Tandi Whirl Quilt Block

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

Blue: Cut ONE (1) 12 3/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles. You only need ONE (1) of them for this quilt block.
Blue: Cut ONE (1) 7 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles. You only need ONE (1) of them for this quilt block.
White: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/4″ x 19″ strip. Once you’re sewn your strip to the blue triangles, square up your quilt block so it measures the unfinished size of 12 1/2″ square.

Tandi Whirl Quilt Block Diagram Free Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

Tandi Whirl Quilt Block Diagram

Tandi’s Tomato Pie Free Recipe from Country Living

Friday Funday: Free Wall Hanging Patterns From The Spruce Crafts

Posted on July 20, 2018 by TK HarrisonJuly 20, 2018

“TARDIS” Free Quilted Wall Hanging Pattern designed by Janet Wickell from The Spruce Crafts

“Pitchers for Tildy’s Cabin” Free Quilted Wall Hanging Pattern designed by Janet Wickell from The Spruce Crafts

“Catching the View” Free Quilted Wall Hanging Pattern designed by Janet Wickell from The Spruce Crafts

“Easy Applique” Free Quilted Wall Hanging Pattern designed by Janet Wickell from The Spruce Crafts

“Small Spools” Free Quilted Wall Hanging Pattern designed by Janet Wickell from The Spruce Crafts

Christmas in July at BOMquilts.com – Week #3!

Posted on July 19, 2018 by TK HarrisonJuly 14, 2018

Join me for this year’s “Christmas in July at BOMquilts.com” where I feature free original quilt patterns and will, once again, focus on design sets. There are SO many possibilities by making 24″ (finished size) design sets – increase the sets to create endless possibilities from anything to a table topper to a king size quilt!

“Christmas in July 2018” at BOMquilts.com is sponsored by:

The pattern revealed today is shown below:

Christmas Treetop Gathering

Star Power: Stacked Stars Quilt Block & Stacked Stars Variation Quilt Block

Posted on July 18, 2018 by TK HarrisonJuly 17, 2018

Stacked Stars Quilt Block

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

Yellow: Cut FOUR 2 3/4″ squares. Then cut each square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square.
Yellow: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/2″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles.
Yellow: Cut TWO (2) 3 3/4″ squares.
Purple: Cut EIGHT (8) 2 1/4″ squares.
Purple: Cut FOUR 2 3/4″ squares. Then cut each square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square.
Purple: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/2″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles.
Purple: Cut TWO (2) 3 3/4″ squares.
White: Cut ONE (1) 2 1/4″ square.
White: Cut FOUR 2 3/4″ squares. Then cut each square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square.
White: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/2″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles.

Stacked Stars Quilt Block Diagram

Stacked Stars Variation Quilt Block

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

Pink: Cut FOUR 2 3/4″ squares. Then cut each square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square.
Pink: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/2″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles.
Pink: Cut TWO (2) 3 3/4″ squares.
Gray: Cut NINE (9) 2 1/4″ squares.
Gray: Cut FOUR 2 3/4″ squares. Then cut each square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square.
Gray: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/2″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles.
Gray: Cut TWO (2) 3 3/4″ squares.
White: Cut TWELVE (12) 2 3/4″ squares. Then cut each square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square.
White: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/2″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles.

Stacked Stars Variation Quilt Block Diagram

On Cloud Nine: Domino Net Quilt Block

Posted on July 17, 2018 by TK HarrisonJuly 14, 2018

Domino Net Quilt Block

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

Gray: Cut SEVEN (7) 2 1/2″ squares.
Gray: Cut FIVE (5) 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ strips.
White: Cut ELEVEN (11) 2 1/2″ squares.
White: Cut TWO (2) 4 1/2″ squares.

Domino Net Quilt Block Diagram Free Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

Domino Net Quilt Block Diagram

Kitchen Quilting: Indian Mat Quilt Block & Indian Chicken Korma Recipe

Posted on July 16, 2018 by TK HarrisonJuly 14, 2018

Indian Mat Quilt Block

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

Red: Cut FOUR (4) 2 3/4″ squares. On the back side of each square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time.
Red: Cut TWO (2) 2 3/4″ squares. Then cut each square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square.
Red: Cut TWO (2) 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ strips.
Red: Cut TWO (2) 2 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ strips.
Red: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ squares.
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 3/4″ squares.
White: Cut TWO (2) 4 3/4″ squares. Then cut each square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square.
White: Cut TWO (2) 4 1/2″ squares.

Indian Mat Quilt Block Diagram Free Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

Indian Mat Quilt Block Diagram

Indian Chicken Korma Free Recipe from Dinner Then Dessert

Friday Funday: Free Applique Quilt Patterns from Sindy Rodenmayer

Posted on July 13, 2018 by TK HarrisonJuly 7, 2018

“Cup Cakes” Free Appliqué Quilt Pattern designed by Sindy Rodenmayer from Fat Cat Patterns

“Cuppa Joe” Free Appliqué Quilt Pattern designed by Sindy Rodenmayer from Fat Cat Patterns

“Silly Cars” Free Appliqué Quilt Pattern designed by Sindy Rodenmayer from Fat Cat Patterns

“What the Cluck?” Free Appliqué Quilt Pattern designed by Sindy Rodenmayer from Fat Cat Patterns

“Rompers” Free Appliqué Quilt Pattern designed by Sindy Rodenmayer from Fat Cat Patterns

Christmas in July 2018 at BOMquilts.com – Week #2!

Posted on July 12, 2018 by TK HarrisonJuly 12, 2018

Join me for this year’s “Christmas in July at BOMquilts.com” where I feature free original quilt patterns and will, once again, focus on design sets. There are SO many possibilities by making 24″ (finished size) design sets – increase the sets to create endless possibilities from anything to a table topper to a king size quilt!

“Christmas in July 2018” at BOMquilts.com is sponsored by:The pattern revealed today is shown below:

"Gathering Stars" free Christmas in July 2018 24" finished block set and table topper, an original pattern by TK Harrison from BOMquilts.com!

Gathering Stars

On Cloud Nine: Friendship Chain Quilt Block

Posted on July 10, 2018 by TK HarrisonAugust 14, 2018

Friendship Chain Quilt Block

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

Pink: Cut FOUR (4) 1″ squares.
Pink: Cut FOUR (4) 1″ x 1 1/2″ strips.
Pink: Cut FOUR (4) 1 1/4″ squares. On the back side of each square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time.
Pink: Cut FOUR (4) 1 1/4″ x 6 3/4″ strips.
Purple: Cut FOUR (4) 1″ squares.
Purple: Cut FOUR (4) 1″ x 1 1/2″ strips.
Purple: Cut FOUR (4) 1 1/4″ squares. On the back side of each square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time.
Purple: Cut FOUR (4) 1 1/4″ x 6 3/4″ strips.
White: Cut FOUR (4) 1 1/4″ squares. On the back side of each square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time.
White: Cut FOUR (4) 1 1/4″ x 6 3/4″ strips.
White: Cut FOUR (4) 5 1/4″ squares. Then cut each square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square.

Friendship Chain Quilt Block Diagram Free Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

Friendship Chain Quilt Block Diagram

Kitchen Quilting: Fair and Square Quilt Block & State Fair Crescent Cheese Curds Recipe

Posted on July 9, 2018 by TK HarrisonJuly 7, 2018

Fair and Square Quilt Block

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

Yellow: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/2″ squares.
Yellow: Cut FOUR (4) 1 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ strips.
Orange: Cut TWO (2) 2 3/4″ squares. On the back side of each square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time.
Orange: Cut FOUR (4) 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ strips.
Orange: Cut FOUR (4) 1 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ strips.
White: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ strips.
White: Cut ONE (1) 3 1/4″ square.

Fair and Square Quilt Block Diagram Free Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

Fair and Square Quilt Block Diagram

State Fair Crescent Cheese Curds from Pillsbury

Christmas in July 2018 at BOMquilts.com!

Posted on July 5, 2018 by TK HarrisonJuly 4, 2018

Christmas in July 2018 at BOMquilts.com!

Join me for this year’s “Christmas in July at BOMquilts.com” where I feature free original quilt patterns and will, once again, focus on design sets. There are SO many possibilities by making 24″ (finished size) design sets – increase the sets to create endless possibilities from anything to a table topper to a king size quilt!

“Christmas in July 2018” at BOMquilts.com is sponsored by:The pattern revealed today is shown below:

Friendly Forest Gathering

I used design sets last year, too. I made four design sets for my “Christmas in July 2017” at BOMquilts.com and from those four design sets, I received three custom orders for quilts. One lap quilt and two full size quilts.

Lap quilt made from the Christmas in July 2017 “Snowy Magic” original pattern written by TK Harrison, Owner of BOMquilts.com.

Full size quilt made from the Christmas in July 2017 “Festive Stars” original pattern written by TK Harrison, Owner of BOMquilts.com.

Full size quilt made from the Christmas in July 2017 “Invite a Moose to Christmas” original pattern written by TK Harrison, Owner of BOMquilts.com.

All quilts shown above were quilted by Meloney Funk.

On Cloud Nine: Dublin Steps Quilt Block

Posted on July 3, 2018 by TK HarrisonJune 28, 2018

Dublin Steps Quilt Block

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

Periwinkle: Cut SIX (6) 2 1/2″ squares.
Periwinkle: Cut TWO (2) 2 3/4″ squares. On the back side of each square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time.
Sky Blue: Cut TWO (2) 4 3/4″ squares. On the back side of each square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time.
Green: Cut TWO (2) 4 3/4″ squares.
Green: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/2″ square.
White: Cut SIX (6) 2 1/2″ squares.
White: Cut TWO (2) 2 3/4″ squares.

Dublin Steps Quilt Block Diagram Free Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

Dublin Steps Quilt Block Diagram

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