Last of the Spirits: My Cherrywood Storytime Challenge Art Quilt

My quilt “Last of the Spirits” was created for the Cherrywood Fabrics Storytime Challenge and inspired by John Leech’s 1843 engraving from A Christmas Carol. In this post I share the inspiration, design process, and techniques used to transform a historic illustration into an art quilt. … Continue reading >Last of the Spirits: My Cherrywood Storytime Challenge Art Quilt

Pumpkin Two Face Applique Block Tutorial with Free Pattern

Last up in this Table Runner or Wall Quilt is the Pumpkin Monster Two Face block. This block uses a light and dark color to contrast each side of the monster face. I am starting with the Pumpkin Monster this week, and will be adding monsters for at least the next three weeks to make a table runner. The monsters can be duplicated and the dark and light colors can be switched to give it a little different look to make a wall quilt. … Continue reading >Pumpkin Two Face Applique Block Tutorial with Free Pattern

Dracula Two Face Applique Block Tutorial with Free Pattern

Next up in this Table Runner or Wall Quilt is the Dracula Monster Two Face block. This block uses a light and dark color to contrast each side of the monster face. I am starting with the Dracula Monster this week, and will be adding monsters for at least the next three weeks to make a table runner. The monsters can be duplicated and the dark and light colors can be switched to give it a little different look to make a wall quilt. … Continue reading >Dracula Two Face Applique Block Tutorial with Free Pattern