Happy Wednesday! I’m so happy that the weather here is finally starting to warm up. This spring has been so cold and rainy, I’m ready for some sunshine. I’ve been making some progress in the sewing room so far this week. I’ve started a new quilt using Moda’s Tapestry by Fig Tree & Co. I … Continue reading »
For my Momma
Happy Mother’s Day to all you Mommies out there. Today I would like to say a special thank you to the most amazing mother on the planet, my mom She has been my an incredible mentor, supporter, cheerleader, and a women with faith that can move mountains. She has taught me how to cook (although … Continue reading »
Tic-Tac-Tummy-Toes {a finished quilt!}
I have another baby quilt finish to share today. This is Tic-Tac-Tummy-Toes! My mom came up with the name which I love because this is the perfect sized quilt for baby tummy time, and I can’t get enough baby toes The fabric I used for the quilt top is from a Moda Odds & Ends … Continue reading »
Disappearing Four Patch {a tutorial}
After showing my latest baby quilt top, some of you asked how to make the disappearing four patch blocks. So I decided to create a little tutorial. My version uses 5″ squares, so it works great with charm packs! Select 2 print 5″ squares and 2 background 5″ squares and piece into a four patch … Continue reading »
Picnic In The Shade {a finished quilt and tutorial}
I’m happy to share my latest Moda Bake Shop tutorial with you today! This is Picnic In The Shade and I am so pleased with how it turned out. The fabric line used in this quilt is PB&J by Basic Grey and it is amazing. It’s beautiful and so soft. I used a FQ bundle, … Continue reading »
New Shipping Policy at Material Girl Quilts
Happy Friday! I have some exciting news to share from the shop. Now all shipping to US residents will be $5.75 or less! For two or more yards, the charge will be $5.75 (regardless of how many total yards of fabric you buy ) Patterns, charm packs and fabric up to 2 yards will be … Continue reading »
W.I.P. Wednesday {5.1.13}
Happy May Day!! I finally finished my April Lucky Stars BOM block last night (just in time to get my May pattern today!) This one had a lot of points meeting in certain spots, which makes for very bulky seams, but I’m pleased with how it turned out. Here are all four of my blocks … Continue reading »
Giveaway winners!
First I want to say thank you to all who entered and left such nice and encouraging comments. I also loved your requests for posts and hope to get more of those soon. The winner of the fabric bundle is Melle. The winner of the rotating cutting mat is Cal. I have sent you ladies … Continue reading »
One Year Blogiversary!
I can’t believe that today marks the one year mark for my blog! What a year it has been. It has been amazing to get to know so many of you in the online quilting community. So, to celebrate Material Girl Quilts – One Year Blogiversary, I have decided to do a giveaway. I will … Continue reading »
W.I.P. Wednesday {4.24.13}
Happy Wednesday all! I thought I would share a little snippet of what I’ve been working on lately. I have finished the top for baby quilt #3 of 6! I used some Odds & Ends charm packs to create disappearing 4 patch blocks. I love the way it turned out. Now it just needs to … Continue reading »