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Essential Quilting Tools for Beginners: Your Must-Have Guide to Getting Started

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Stack of colorful fat quarters and a rotary cutter on a gridded cutting mat, perfect for beginner quilting.

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Progress Update on My 100 Modern Blocks Quilt and Strawberry Garden Quilt Along

Progress Update on My 100 Modern Blocks Quilt and Strawberry Garden Quilt Along

Hello, quilting friends! I hope this post finds you well and creatively inspired. Today, I’m excited to share my latest progress on two...

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Finally got this finished 🥰. I was able to use up most of the scraps in the backing and binding. Just in time for the baby shower!

The quilting pantograph I used is Baby Zoo Animals from @urban.elementz

#floretquilt #grungefabric #stacyiesthsu #jungleparadise #modafabrics #itssewemma #fatquartershop #urbanelementz

Finally got this finished 🥰. I was able to use up most of the scraps in the backing and binding. Just in time for the baby shower!

The quilting pantograph I used is Baby Zoo Animals from @urban.elementz

#floretquilt #grungefabric #stacyiesthsu #jungleparadise #modafabrics #itssewemma #fatquartershop #urbanelementz

Month 3 of the Strawberry Garden BOM are the Due South block and Pinwheel blocks. I love these little pinwheel blocks, especially the yellow pinwheel. I think a quilt of yellow pinwheels would be lovely. Like wrapping yourself in a bit of sunshine. The Strawberry Garden book includes a pattern for making a pinwheel quilt and I am wondering if I can squeeze in one more project 🤣😂🤭

#strawberrygardenquiltbook #fatquartershop #figtreequilts #quiltersofinstagram #quilts #quiltedlab

Month 3 of the Strawberry Garden BOM are the Due South block and Pinwheel blocks. I love these little pinwheel blocks, especially the yellow pinwheel. I think a quilt of yellow pinwheels would be lovely. Like wrapping yourself in a bit of sunshine. The Strawberry Garden book includes a pattern for making a pinwheel quilt and I am wondering if I can squeeze in one more project 🤣😂🤭

#strawberrygardenquiltbook #fatquartershop #figtreequilts #quiltersofinstagram #quilts #quiltedlab

I was able to get some sewing in yesterday! Blocks 41 through 45 are complete. It feels good to be making progress 🥰

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

I was able to get some sewing in yesterday! Blocks 41 through 45 are complete. It feels good to be making progress 🥰

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Finished up the quilt top on this adorable Floret baby quilt. Working on the back now and I have challenged myself to use as much of the fabric as possible in piecing the back! Here is my progress so far! 💕

#floretquilt #grungefabric #stacyiesthsu #jungleparadise #modafabrics #itssewemma #fatquartershop

Finished up the quilt top on this adorable Floret baby quilt. Working on the back now and I have challenged myself to use as much of the fabric as possible in piecing the back! Here is my progress so far! 💕

#floretquilt #grungefabric #stacyiesthsu #jungleparadise #modafabrics #itssewemma #fatquartershop

Snowed in today! But I was able to work on blocks 36 through 40 of Tula Pink’s 100 Modern Blocks so that’s a win! I love snow! ❄️

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Snowed in today! But I was able to work on blocks 36 through 40 of Tula Pink’s 100 Modern Blocks so that’s a win! I love snow! ❄️

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Still getting caught up on some projects to here! This is Month One of the Dragon Fruit BOM from @fatquartershop featuring some lovely @tulapink fabrics.

#dragonfruitquilt #fatquartershop #tulapink #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilts

Still getting caught up on some projects to here! This is Month One of the Dragon Fruit BOM from @fatquartershop featuring some lovely @tulapink fabrics.

#dragonfruitquilt #fatquartershop #tulapink #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilts

Month 2 of the Strawberry Garden BOM. These Berry blocks are so cute! 🥰 I love the way the Flying Due South blocks came out, and the Fig Tree fabrics selected are gorgeous. One of the things I love about @fatquartershop BOM programs is that they always provide more fabric than is needed. Mistakes happen! I am a frequent flyer at the Measure Once, Cry Twice club 😂😂

#strawberrygardenquiltbook #fatquartershop #figtreequilts #quiltersofinstagram #quilts #quiltedlab

Month 2 of the Strawberry Garden BOM. These Berry blocks are so cute! 🥰 I love the way the Flying Due South blocks came out, and the Fig Tree fabrics selected are gorgeous. One of the things I love about @fatquartershop BOM programs is that they always provide more fabric than is needed. Mistakes happen! I am a frequent flyer at the Measure Once, Cry Twice club 😂😂

#strawberrygardenquiltbook #fatquartershop #figtreequilts #quiltersofinstagram #quilts #quiltedlab

A quick project for a new addition 💕 The pattern is a Little P pattern from It’s Sew Emma called Floret Quilt. The fabric is Grunge Basics in Pool and Jungle Paradise by designer Stacey Iest Hsu. The accent fabric is a cream and yellow Art Gallery Fabric pulled from my stash.

#floretquilt #grungefabric #stacyiesthsu #jungleparadise #modafabrics #itssewemma #fatquartershop #artgalleryfabrics

A quick project for a new addition 💕 The pattern is a Little P pattern from It’s Sew Emma called Floret Quilt. The fabric is Grunge Basics in Pool and Jungle Paradise by designer Stacey Iest Hsu. The accent fabric is a cream and yellow Art Gallery Fabric pulled from my stash.

#floretquilt #grungefabric #stacyiesthsu #jungleparadise #modafabrics #itssewemma #fatquartershop #artgalleryfabrics

I was going through the blocks I had completed and realized I was missing block 23. 😱 So here it is!

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

I was going through the blocks I had completed and realized I was missing block 23. 😱 So here it is!

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Getting caught up on BOM here! I signed up for the Strawberry Garden Block of the Month with @fatquartershop I am a few months behind 😂😂🤣. I love these @figtreeandco fabrics though! I am sewing everyday and loving it! 💝

#strawberrygardenquiltbook #fatquartershop #figtreequilts #quiltersofinstagram #quilting #quiltedlab

Getting caught up on BOM here! I signed up for the Strawberry Garden Block of the Month with @fatquartershop I am a few months behind 😂😂🤣. I love these @figtreeandco fabrics though! I am sewing everyday and loving it! 💝

#strawberrygardenquiltbook #fatquartershop #figtreequilts #quiltersofinstagram #quilting #quiltedlab

Getting back into the swing of things means I am working on more than a few projects 🤣😂. I had intended this to be a Christmas gift for a couple that my partner and I are fond of but hey Valentine’s is coming..or birthdays or just a way to brighten someone’s day.

These are the first two blocks. The pattern is Bakewell from Simply Jelly Rolls by @itssewemma . The jelly roll is a French General line but the tag with the name was long gone by the time I pulled it out of my stash.

#moda #frenchgeneral #itssewemma #fatquartershop #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Getting back into the swing of things means I am working on more than a few projects 🤣😂. I had intended this to be a Christmas gift for a couple that my partner and I are fond of but hey Valentine’s is coming..or birthdays or just a way to brighten someone’s day.

These are the first two blocks. The pattern is Bakewell from Simply Jelly Rolls by @itssewemma . The jelly roll is a French General line but the tag with the name was long gone by the time I pulled it out of my stash.

#moda #frenchgeneral #itssewemma #fatquartershop #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Sometimes we make plans and then something happens to derail those plans. I had plans for all the quilty things I was going to accomplish this year. And I DID accomplish some of those things, like baby quilts, and completing unfinished quilt tops 🥰

Once I got COVID I lost my mojo, I didn’t touch fabric for months. It has been long in coming but around Thanksgiving I finally began to sew again. And I am finally starting to feel like me again.

Picking up where I left off, here are blocks 32 through 35 of my 100 block challenge.

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Sometimes we make plans and then something happens to derail those plans. I had plans for all the quilty things I was going to accomplish this year. And I DID accomplish some of those things, like baby quilts, and completing unfinished quilt tops 🥰

Once I got COVID I lost my mojo, I didn’t touch fabric for months. It has been long in coming but around Thanksgiving I finally began to sew again. And I am finally starting to feel like me again.

Picking up where I left off, here are blocks 32 through 35 of my 100 block challenge.

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

It has been a busy week but I promise I have been keeping up with my blocks! Blocks 25 through 31 have been finished!

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

It has been a busy week but I promise I have been keeping up with my blocks! Blocks 25 through 31 have been finished!

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Blocks 23 and 24. I’m having a lot of fun with this! Already wondering how this might look with Ruby Star Society fabrics 🥰

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Blocks 23 and 24. I’m having a lot of fun with this! Already wondering how this might look with Ruby Star Society fabrics 🥰

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Blocks 21 and 22!

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Blocks 21 and 22!

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Getting caught up on some blocks! 18-20 finished.

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Getting caught up on some blocks! 18-20 finished.

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Block 17 finished.

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Block 17 finished.

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Block 16 done!

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Block 16 done!

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Block 15: I started this challenge while I was on PTO. Now that I am back at work I find my energy dragging a bit each time I sit down to start a block. In my mind I think “I don’t have the energy tonight” 😴 but by the time I’m finished I feel re-energized ⚡️like I just had the best nap!

Sometimes taking the time to do the things that bring you joy is better than a 5-hour energy shot 😂🥰

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Block 15: I started this challenge while I was on PTO. Now that I am back at work I find my energy dragging a bit each time I sit down to start a block. In my mind I think “I don’t have the energy tonight” 😴 but by the time I’m finished I feel re-energized ⚡️like I just had the best nap!

Sometimes taking the time to do the things that bring you joy is better than a 5-hour energy shot 😂🥰

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Block 14 is finished

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Block 14 is finished

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Block 13 done! I don’t think this pic does it justice! Also I like purple and red together! 🥰
#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Block 13 done! I don’t think this pic does it justice! Also I like purple and red together! 🥰
#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Block 12 is done!

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Block 12 is done!

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Block 11 finished! Does anyone else think orange is one of the happiest colors in the rainbow?

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Block 11 finished! Does anyone else think orange is one of the happiest colors in the rainbow?

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Block 10 of 100 is done. Only 90 more to go 😂. This has been an enjoyable way to unwind and I can’t believe how much fun I’m having!

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Block 10 of 100 is done. Only 90 more to go 😂. This has been an enjoyable way to unwind and I can’t believe how much fun I’m having!

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Blocks 8 and 9 finished. Maybe it’s just the fact that these are such happy colors, but these two blocks give me a warm fuzzy 🥰

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Blocks 8 and 9 finished. Maybe it’s just the fact that these are such happy colors, but these two blocks give me a warm fuzzy 🥰

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

I think block seven may be a favorite so far 🥰.

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

I think block seven may be a favorite so far 🥰.

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Block 6 finished. I’m not loving this block and I’m considering redoing it. It seems like a lot of solid compared to previous blocks.

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Block 6 finished. I’m not loving this block and I’m considering redoing it. It seems like a lot of solid compared to previous blocks.

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

I’ve finished block five. It’s back to work tomorrow and my son and his family have had an unexpected extension of their stay with us so I hope I’m able to work on blocks six through ten this week. But really can’t complain about more time with family 🥰

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

I’ve finished block five. It’s back to work tomorrow and my son and his family have had an unexpected extension of their stay with us so I hope I’m able to work on blocks six through ten this week. But really can’t complain about more time with family 🥰

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Block 4 is finished!

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

Block 4 is finished!

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

It’s been a little hectic with babies running around 🥰 but I finished the first three blocks.

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

It’s been a little hectic with babies running around 🥰 but I finished the first three blocks.

#tulapinkfabric #kaffefassettfabric #konacotton #laundrybasketquilts #tulapink100modernquiltblocks #quiltersofinstagram #quiltedlab #quilting

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