Author Archives: Valerie

Familiar with the phrase, “Everything old is new again”? Solid fabrics that are enjoying growing popularity today certainly had their place in the past, as well. With so many hues of solids currently available from a variety of manufacturers, what … Continue reading →

Here’s a wonderfully fun fat quarter-friendly lap quilt pattern by Sandi Irish. Are you a fat quarter collector? Whether you already have a great selection in your stash, or are looking for a reason to go buy some, this pattern … Continue reading →

Sometimes I’m in the mood for a truly challenging quilt pattern, but sometimes, I like the easy rhythm of a less-complex design. This sweet little Ann Weber lap quilt pattern from our archives is just such a design, with only … Continue reading →

Isn’t this In the Limelight lap quilt pattern a beautiful find?! It’s designed by Patricia Bravo of Art Gallery Fabrics. I’ve got some beautiful artsy fabrics in my stash that have just been waiting for a design such as this. … Continue reading →

I have to make a little confession here…I have baby quilts on the brain lately because I became a grandmother for the first time just 8 weeks ago. This quilt caught my eye for two reasons: It’s scrappy – goodness … Continue reading →

As the year winds down and winter settles in, delve into your batik stash and make a wintry lap quilt! The free pattern download is for a 65½″ square lap quilt; the bed size version is photographed above. In our … Continue reading →