Batik scrap quilts

I finished this quilt top a number of months ago. I didn’t really have a plan for who the quilt would go to, so wasn’t in a hurry to get it quilted. So now it’s done, and I love i…

One of my goals this year has been to use up some of the 2.5" batik strips I cut last year. In May I completed "Hypnotic", a 72" x 72" beauty (if I do say so myself!) for Stephen and Kailey's wedding. I blogged about it here. Then in November I finished piecing a gorgeous 98" x 98" top (if I do say so again!) for my sister, Debbie. I blogged about Debbie's quilt here. This top is currently with a friend waiting to be quilted so it won't make it off the UFO list this year. As the year is…

It's the first day of summer and here in Arizona and it is HOT, HOT, HOT! It's definitely time to hole up in my studio and make new things until cooler weather is with us again. This year I got back from my latest trip and started studio clean up. Usually that process begins with putting away my scraps from recent projects, but this time I was confronted with this image. What a wreck! Not only can I not find anything in my scrap drawers, but I also can't fit any more in those drawers. As yo

10 tips for quilting with batik fabric. Batiks are great for quilting, but not everyone is familiar with them. Find out more about these beautiful fabrics.

Each year we add more beautiful (and free!) patterns to our website, including quilts, home decor, gifts, and more. These greatest hits are the best of the best -- our top-liked, top-pinned, and top-visited patterns of the year. If you haven't already sewed these patterns, put them on your to-do list for the new year!

Good morning Scrappers and welcome to Week 3! The bougainvillea in the front of my Studio is blooming such an amazing fuschia that I found it impossible not to share it with you. I went out to get a photo of it yesterday afternoon and the results were this photo and an unfortunate adventure I'll share with you a bit later in the blog. When I buy fabric, I always think I'm just filling gaps in my stash, but when it comes down to it I inevitably end up with more green in my stash than anything

When the fabric is the star and you want to keep the pattern simple, quick and easy - but still interesting!

Photo above © Tamarack ShackThis quilting pattern / tutorial is available for free... Full Post: Buckeye Beauty

Batiks are fabulous quilting fabrics. Their unique look sets them apart from other fabrics resulting in stunning quilts. But how do you mix and match batik fabrics into a pleasing quilt top design? When considering how to quilt with batik charm squares, these few simple tips will make a dramatic difference in your selection process.

Batiks...so many colors, so many designs! You've fallen in love with our new batik collections, and now it's time to fall in love with a quilt pattern to use them in. Check out some of our favorites below! Color Block by Carolina Squirrel Purchase the quilt pattern here. Cotton Candy by Janet Page Kessler Download the free quilt pattern here. Bali Boxes by Janet Page Kessler Download the free quilt pattern here. Parrot Haven by Janet Page Kessler Download the free quilt pattern here. Purple…