Table Scraps Buffet Runner with Hot Pads Free Pattern

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Just in time for your Thanksgiving feast!  Us this long buffet runner to brighten up and protect your buffet.  And, there are hidden gems – the triangle ends are pockets that hold potholders!  The buffet runner has Insul-Bright® and a layer of Warm & Plush® inside.  The hot pads have the same two layers but also an additional layer of Warm & Plush® to add additional protection for either hot or cold dishes to sit on.

This free pattern can be found at BOMquilts.com or at The Warm Company’s Creative Corner of their website!

Quilted Kitchen: Wild Duck Block & Pintail Pilaf Recipe

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Wild Duck Block

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

  • White:  Cut SIX (6) 3 1/2″ squares.
  • White:  Cut FOUR (4) 3 3/4″ squares.  On the reverse side of each square, draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time.
  • Med. Blue:  Cut TWO (2) 3 1/2″ squares.
  • Med. Blue:  Cut THREE (3) 3 3/4″ squares.
  • Dk. Blue:  Cut THREE (3) 3 3/4″ squares.

Quilt Block Construction Diagram:

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Use the diagram (above) to put your Wild Duck Block together.

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Pintail Pilaf Recipe from Ducks Unlimited

Friday Funday: Free Applique Quilt Block Patterns

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“Harvest Windfall” Free Applique Quilt Block Pattern designed from Piecemakers
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“Posy” Free Applique Quilt Block Pattern from Kimara and Michelle for Wee Folk Art

“Prairie Flower Cakes” Free Applique Quilt Block Pattern designed by TK Harrison from BOMquilts.com

“Funky Flower” Free Applique Quilt Block Pattern designed by Shelly Pagliai from Prairie Moon Quilts

“Flower Applique” Free Applique Quilt Block Pattern designed by Joanne L. from Craft Passion

Natural Rope Basket Tutorial

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While surfing the Internet one day, I came across Emma Ruth Jones’s Make & Fable website.  She’s not a quilter (at least she doesn’t publicly profess to be one, but I loved her interpretation of making a rope basket!  I also think that you could cover your rope with quilt fabric (either wrapping it or sewing it to the rope).  Go ahead, check it out and see if you find it as interesting (and easy) as I do:

“Natural Rope Basket ” Free Tutorial designed by Emma Ruth Jones from Make & Fable

Quilt Studio Etiquette

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I have noticed, since I made the big move from my sewing room in our house out to my quilt studio behind our house, that I am pretty retentive about cleaning up after myself.  First, however, is that my studio is no longer the collection plate for all things that have no home in our house.  When I had a sewing room, anyone and everyone piled so many things in there because they didn’t know where they went or they didn’t want to put them in their correct places.  Now?  Not an option!

Second, before I leave my studio, I go around to all of my stations (ironing, sewing, embroidery, etc.) and put away the tools of my trade, making sure there are no impediments to foot traffic and even putting my printed patterns into their proper plastic folder.  It is SO refreshing to walk into my studio and have a relatively clean slate just waiting for me to explore my creativity for that evening.  Some days, I have a plan as to what to do.  Some days I wait until I get to my studio, taking a deep breath just inside the door and waiting for whatever inspiration comes to me.  I am able to focus so much better when I start each session in my clean studio.

How sweet it is!  Quilt Therapy at its finest!