TQC Journal | issue 135

August is here and this months mini project is perfect for a stack of your
favorite blue scraps, or any scraps really. This quilt would be great in reds,
pinks, browns or greens. I might need to make another one. If you have the 
2025 Mini-a-Month Postcard Collection you are all set. The 2026 
Collection is almost ready for the printer and will be available soon. 

 My newest collection with Marcus Fabrics will be arriving soon. 
Ultimate Umbers will be here just in time for a little fall sewing. 
Check out the collection and download the pattern for Four Patch
Favorites here. I will be offering kits for this project along with 
all you favorite bundles and a sew along project. Pre orders
will start in the next issue of the TQC Journal, August 18. 

TQC Journal | issue 134

It is finished! Today is the last step for the Secret Scrappy Stitch Along. 
I love all the scrappy goodness, I hope you do too. Thanks for joining me.
If you missed out you can catch up here. 
Add the last border with the instructions below and you are ready
for quilting. I had mine long-armed with an all over meander. I think
it is perfect for a project full of so my wonderful fabrics. 
= = = = = = = Secret Scrappy Stitch Along = = = = = = =
Lets make some Brick blocks. You will
need a variety of light, medium and dark prints. 

= = = = = = = Pinwheel Cutting = = = = = = =
From a variety of prints, cut: 
50 rectangles , 2-1/2" x 5-1/2"
50 sets of four squares, 1-1/2" x 1-1/2"

= = = = = = = Making the Block = = = = = = =
1. Draw diagonal lines on wrong side of each 1-1/2" square. 
 
2. Sew a coordinating square to each corner of a 2-1/2" x 5-1/2"
rectangle. Trim and press corners as you go. 

3. Make 50 Brick blocks that measure, 

2-1/2" x 5-1/2", including seam allowances.

= = = = = = = Adding the Brick Borders = = = = = = =

Using the photo and diagram layout and piece the Brick borders. 
Add the Brick Borders to the top and bottom of quilt center. 

Cut the following borders and add to Quilt Center.

From brown print, cut: 
2 strips, 1-3/4" x 50-1\2"

Center Medallion should measure 50-1/2" x 63" square, including seam allowance. 

Quilt as desired and bind. I hope you enjoyed the Secret Scrappy Stitch Along.
If you missed out and would like the details you can find them here. 

Who doesn't love a free pattern. I have made the decision to 
move the free patterns I offer to my website to avoid the escalating
prices of the PDF delivery service. You can now find all my free
patterns here. If you can't find something you are looking please
reach out and I will do my best to get it added. 

One last thing. A little sneak peek of my next collection for
Marcus Fabrics. Ultimate Umbers will be arriving in September
and pre orders will start in August. I am working on several 
projects including a new potholder stitch along :)
Take a closer look and download the free Four Patch Favorites
pattern here and yes I will have kits available in the pre orders. 

TQC Journal | issue 133

 
I hope your summer is off to a great start. This simple patriotic project
is from the 2025 Mini-a-Month Postcard Collection. (so sorry I am
sold out of the collection) If you have the postcard grab some 
red, white and blue prints and get started today. 
If you missed this year postcard collection, not to worry. I am busy
working on all new projects for the 2026 Mini-a-Month Postcard
Collection. I will start selling them in the fall. 

TQC Journal | special edition

Are you stitching along with me? Today's special edition of the 
TQC Journal reminds you to pick up your needle and thread and 
stitch a few squares together. Whether you are stitching by hand
or machine, this project is kind of mesmerizing and will treat you
to a fun visit with your scraps. Who doesn't love playing with
little bits of your favorite fabrics. If you are interested in joining 
me for this special little project you can find all the details here. 

TQC Journal | issue 132

 
= = = = = = = Secret Scrappy Stitch Along = = = = = = =
Lets make some more Pinwheel blocks. You will
need a variety of light, medium and dark prints. 

= = = = = = = Pinwheel Cutting = = = = = = =
From a variety of prints, cut: 272 pairs of squares, 2-1/2" x 2-1/2"

= = = = = = = Making the Block = = = = = = =
1. Using the same technique outlined in Step One, make 544
half-square-triangles, trim to 1-3/4" square.

2. Make 136 Pinwheel blocks that measure, 

3" square, including seam allowances.

= = = = = = = Adding the Pinwheel Borders = = = = = = =

Using the photo and diagram layout and piece the pinwheel borders. 

Cut the following borders and add to Quilt Center.

From brown print, cut: 
2 strips, 1-3/4" x 50-1\2"

Center Medallion should measure 50-1/2" x 52" square, including seam allowance. 

Catch up on all the Secret Scrappy Stitch Along details here.

TQC Journal | issue 131

June is hear and summer is upon us. This quilt reminds me 
of sunflowers, and strawberries. Grab your 2025 Mini-a-Month
Postcard Collection and some of your summer inspired scraps
and make this happy little quilt today. I am sold out of the 2025
collection, but don't worry the 2026 collection is in the works
and will be available before you know it. 

 Patchwork Potpourri is almost here and it is pre order time. 
I have had fun making several different projects. Here are all the
 details or head straight to the website and place your pre order here.

I made this cute little dress for my granddaughter. It was simple and
is the perfect way to showoff this collections Convenience Cloth.
I used this pattern and one yard of fabric. 

This tote bag is the perfect carryall for a trip to the library or a few 
supplies for your next quilting class. I used this pattern and I
 purchased the leather straps and hardware from here. 

Use the free pattern featuring Patchwork Potpourri from the Marcus
Fabrics website to make this cute Petal Pillow.  I added a 2-1/2" cut 
border to each side of the Patchwork petal block to make a 20" pillow. 
I quilted it with an all over meander and finished it off with a
overlapping backing and a red stripe binding. 

Pre orders will be accepted until June 14. All pre orders placed
 by this date will arrive with a free TQC Treat. Fabric is due
to arrive in July and will be shipped as soon as possible. Check
out our different bundle options and order some extra yardage
of the Convenience Cloth to make a special project here. 

 

TQC Journal | issue 130

= = = = = = = Secret Scrappy Stitch Along = = = = = = =
This Circle block is another favorite. Check out my One Block
Wednesday sew along from several years ago. I love it!
You will need a wide variety of light, medium and dark scraps. 

= = = = = = = Circle Cutting = = = = = = =
Cutting for one block, cut to make 56 blocks
From print #1, cut:
2 rectangles, 1-1/4" x 1-1/2"
2 strips, 1-1/4" x 3"
From print #2, cut:
1 square, 1-1/2" x 1-1/2"
4 squares, 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"

= = = = = = = Making the Block = = = = = = =
1. Use this simple tutorial for block assembly. 
Please note, tutorial cutting is different than this block. 

2. Make 56 Circle blocks that measure, 

3" square, including seam allowances.

= = = = = = = Adding the Circle Borders = = = = = = =

Using the photo and diagram layout and piece the Circle borders. 

Cut the following borders and add to Quilt Center.

From red print, cut: 
2 strips, 1-3/4" x 38"
2 strips, 1-3/4" x 40-1/2"

Quilt Center should measure 40-1/2" square, including seam allowance. 

Catch up on all the Secret Scrappy Stitch Along details here.