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Tipsy Triangles Quilt-Along: Layout Tips

Tipsy Triangles Quilt-Along with Amy Ellis; layout tips

Are you ready to sew our Tipsy Triangles blocks into a quilt top!? I know I am, and I have layout tips for you too! I love seeing the different shapes created as I sew the blocks together. Layout Tips I love

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Piano Keys Block: Modern Quilt Block Series

Piano Keys Block by Amy Ellis for Modern Quilt Block Series

This week in the Modern Quilt Block Series we are strip-piecing the Piano Keys block. Not sure what strip-piecing is? Be sure to check out the video below for my piecing and cutting tips!

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Key Cabin Block: Modern Quilt Block Series

Key Cabin Block by Amy Ellis for Modern Quilt Block Series

This week in the Modern Quilt Block Series we are sewing a simple Log Cabin block called Key Cabin. Even though it is simple it’s going to play a KEY role in future quilt designs. Key Cabin With just a few seams

Amy March 23, 2020April 5, 2020 Modern Quilt Block Series 1 Comment Read more

Tipsy Triangle Quilt-Along: Block Making Tips

Tipsy Triangles Quilt-Along with Amy Ellis; block making tips

We’ve made it to the best part, we are ready to sew our Tipsy Triangle blocks! I’ve included block making tips in the pattern, but at times it helps to see them too. This last week has felt like a

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Star Zone Block: Modern Quilt Block Series

Star Zone Block by Amy Ellis for Modern Quilt Block Series

This week in the Modern Quilt Block Series we are sewing a partial star that I’ve dubbed, Star Zone. I love taking away elements in design and exploring the possibilities, and this block lets us do that! Star Zone In this block

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Tipsy Triangle Quilt-Along: Cutting Tips

Tipsy Triangles Quilt-Along with Amy Ellis; cutting tips

I am so ready to start sewing the Tipsy Triangle quilt! I hope you are healthy, excited and ready to cut out this project with me. This week is all about cutting so that we can spend the next few

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Staircase Block: Modern Quilt Block Series

Staircase Block by Amy Ellis for Modern Quilt Block Series

This week in the Modern Quilt Block Series we are sewing a fun block called Staircase. This block includes more pieces than any of the previous blocks, BUT there are no angles to manage which keeps it simple. Staircase As

Amy March 9, 2020April 5, 2020 Modern Quilt Block Series 2 Comments Read more

Tipsy Triangle Quilt-Along: Scrap Fabric Selection

Tipsy Triangles Quilt-Along with Amy Ellis; scrap fabric selection

As I’ve been looking at fabric for the Tipsy Triangle quilt this last week, I’ve had a hard time deciding which route to take. There are so many great options! I decided to make my project scrappy, and use up

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Candy Bar Block: Modern Quilt Block Series

Candy Bar Block by Amy Ellis for Modern Quilt Block Series

The Candy Bar block is the next block in the Modern Quilt Block Series. Candy Bar is perfect in scrappy situations, and planned situations alike! Candy Bar In the video I talk about all my fabric choices, and why I

Amy March 2, 2020March 8, 2020 Modern Quilt Block Series 2 Comments Read more

Tipsy Triangle Quilt-Along

Tipsy Triangles Quilt-Along with Amy Ellis

March is National Quilting Month, and my Tipsy Triangle quilt has been at the top of my mind and I’m excited to host a quilt-along with YOU! This is the perfect stress-free project that includes lots of opportunities to make

Amy February 28, 2020March 1, 2020 Tipsy Triangle Quilt Along 9 Comments Read more
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