iHeart Chevron in seasonal fabrics! Happy St. Patty's Day :)

This weekend I spent time working with this wonderful Shamrock fabric on my iHeart Chevron Table Runner.

I also got one more block done for My Free Motion Sampler Quilt

Check out more page for the updated placement of these blocks!  

5 down - 25 to go!!

I am using Leah Day's Free Motion Designs.  This weeks it's 41 through 50...

I'm linking up with Lee over at Freshly Pieced -  WIP Wednesday!
Marie

1/2 Square Triangle Tutorial :)

Shortcuts, Tips, and Tools!!

for making your ½ Square Triangles.

Using Bloc_Loc Rulers allows you to be consistently accurate which will save you time and energy.  You do need to add a little extra fabric to your estimates but it is worth the time you save!


Below you will find 2 ways to Shortcut making your 1/2 Square Triangles.

(Sizes chart to cut fabric for multiple sizes of ½ Square Triangles is at the end of this post.)

THIS is a link to download the 6-page PDF below.

Hope this helps you with your 1/2 Square Triangles!
Enjoy!

iHeart Chevrons quilt pattern is up!!

I'm very excited to have my new quilt pattern 'iHeart Chevrons' up on Craftsy!

The pattern contains instructions and templates for 5 sizes! 24", 36", 48", 60" and 72". 

With this design you can easily add rows to fit any bed as well.  

This is a sample I made using 18 low volume fabrics and 3 reds.

 I was introduced to the Low Volume fabric by Chelsea @ Patch the Giraffe and Michelle @ From Bolts to Beauty.  They hosted a wonderful swap last year and I ended up with 56 of the cutest little low volume squares I've ever seen!  

'iHeart Chevrons' contains Complete instructions, fabric needs, templates PLUS step-by-step tutorial on make multiple 1/2 square triangles and how to use the wonderful Bloc_Loc 1/2 Square Triangle rulers which saves you time and make the most accurate pieces! 

 Here's a link to the pattern.

 Special thanks to Susie for testing the pattern!!