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Block 38, Giveaway Winner, and New Tiny Piecing Collection!

Before we get to this week's block, let's draw a winner from all of the people who finished the first 36 quilt blocks in the Year of Scrappy Triangles.And the winner is Penny! (@Imatopper) Congrats!...

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Block 39 - Year of Scrappy Triangles

Have you ever had one of those days/weeks? I have. So this week we are making a super simple Scrappy Triangle. Just give the center section a good pin to avoid it slipping around and have fun...

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Block 40 - Year of Scrappy Triangles

Hi there! Here is Block 40 in the Year of Scrappy Triangles. I can't believe we are up to 40 already! Only 11 more. Crazy. This is another block that is perfect for using up strips of all lengths and...

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Block 41 - Year of Scrappy Triangles

I am really loving this week's block. The strip of tiny triangles at the bottom reminds me of the Scrappy Strips in the Tiny Piecing Collection. (swoon) Not only are they super cute, but I was able to...

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Block 42 - Year of Scrappy Triangles

Block 42 - the perfect block for using up narrow strips and leftover charm squares! I have had such a fun time making these blocks. I love finding bits of favorite fabrics that remind me of other...

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Block 43 - Year of Scrappy Triangles

I love this block! It is rather time consuming, but I am loving those little stripes. Plus, the secondary design is pretty fun. I used pink scraps from the quilt I am currently working on for my...

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Block 44 - Year of Scrappy Triangles

The last two weeks have been super busy. Vacation (which is suppose to be relaxing?) and now getting ready for the first day of school for the younger kids and driving my oldest to college tomorrow...

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Block 45 - Year of Scrappy Triangles

The last few weeks have been a whirlwind. Vacation, the Iowa State Fair, packing for college, gathering school supplies for all kids, suit shopping, hair cuts, dropping off at college (lots of tears...

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Block 46 - Year of Scrappy Triangles

Hi there! Here is the next block in the series. I really like this one. The quilt block unit in the corner is called a 'Hidden Square' and you can find them in all sorts of quilt patterns. I just want...

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Block 47 - Year of Scrappy Triangles

Hi there! We got back from our France trip last week and I think I am finally getting back into the swing of things. It feels like forever since I've sewn Scrappy Triangles and I was glad to get back...

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Block 48 - Year of Scrappy Triangles

I'm loving this scrappy triangle block. I'm kind of sad that I didn't think of really playing up the arrow shape with fabric placement. Maybe one of you can try it for me. :)Click here to download and...

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Block 49 - Year of Scrappy Triangles

It's starting to feel like fall! Well, not really. It's going to be in the 80's today, but the leaves are starting to change colors. I tried to use some of the fall colors in these blocks. This is...

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Block 50 - Year of Scrappy Triangles

A couple of weeks ago, I counted up all my blocks and found I needed to make a ton more to have enough for a queen sized quilt, so I drafted this block. Quick, easy and great for larger scale...

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Block 51 - Year of Scrappy Triangles

I honestly never thought we would get here! Only one more block to go!Click here to download and print Block 51 Click here to find links to all of the blocks in the Year of Scrappy Triangles. Find 1,...

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Block 52 - Year of Scrappy Triangles

Here it is! The last 6" Scrappy Triangle.Click here to download and print Block 52 I feel like we need to have a party. Everyone just plan on coming over to my house this evening with all their quilt...

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Welcome to the Tiny Piecing Sampler

Last year, I shared a pattern for 6" Scrappy Triangles each Tuesday during the Year of Scrappy Triangles. It was so much fun to bust scraps with those  foundation paper pieced half square triangles!...

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Fresh & Scrappy Block of the Month Club

I am so excited to officially announce the release the 2019 Fresh & Scrappy Block of the Month Club! This quilt is a cheerful celebration of all things scrappy. I designed this Block of the Month...

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Block 1 - Tiny Piecing Sampler

Welcome to Block 1 in the Tiny Piecing Sampler! These blocks have been a lot of fun to make, and I can't wait for it to all come together! Scroll down for instructions for both the 6"& 12"...

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Block 2 - Tiny Piecing Sampler

I think this is one of the funnest blocks. It's simple but when multiple are put together, the chains (the 4-patch units) make great secondary patterns. With this set of blocks, the 12" block is...

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Block 3 - Tiny Piecing Sampler

Sometimes the simplest things are the best. A whole quilt made just with half square triangles arranged like this has been on my bucket list for years, but for now, let's just make one block. The six...

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Block 4 - Tiny Piecing Sampler

Hello! It's week 4 in the Tiny Piecing Sampler. I think this might be one of the cutest blocks of the sampler, but maybe that's just because I used one of my favorite American Jane prints in it. It...

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Block 5 - Tiny Piecing Sampler

I don't think that there is anything more classic than a pinwheel shape in quilting. It is simple, fun, and cute. In this quilt block tutorial, we will make 4 pinwheels out of foundation paper pieced...

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Block 6 - Tiny Piecing Sampler

I'm not going to lie, I did question my sanity a bit as I made this block. Sixteen 1" Scrappy Triangles? What was I thinking?!?  :)  But it was worth it! For extra flair, try using four of the same...

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How to Choose Fabric for a Scrap Quilt

Got an overflowing scrap bin, but aren't sure how to choose fabric for a scrap quilt? Have you seen scrap quilts that are, well, just plain ugly and want to avoid that?  Me too! (Sometimes you want...

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Block 7 - Tiny Piecing Sampler

Alright, we are easing back into the New Year with this block. It's simple, but classic and fun. I used four different Scrappy Triangles, but you will be able to get some really fun effects by making...

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