Skeleton Key Block

May 28, 2015 in Blocks, Quilts

Skeleton Key is a quick little 24" x 24" block pattern that uses 25 charm squares. For this example, I used prints from Carolyn Friedlander's Botanics collection and her coordinating Kona Cotton solids. the border/background is Essex yarn-dyed linen blend in Black.

Pixel Heart Quilts

May 27, 2015 in Quilts

I used large-scale pixelated hearts like these on the backs of several quilts that I made during 2014, and I thought it would be fun to share how you can make one too.

The Pixel Heart pattern includes instructions for making Large (28-1/2" x 24") and Gigantic (85-1/2" x 72") hearts. Both sizes can be made with scraps and/or 5" x 5" charm squares. The Large version uses 2" squares, 4 of which can be cut from a single charm square. The Gigantic version uses 5" x 5" squares.

Knee Socks block by Elizabeth Hartman, featuring Robert Kaufman's Chambray Union and Kona Cotton.

Detail of Knee Socks quilt by Elizabeth Hartman, featuring Robert Kaufman's Chambray Union and Kona Cotton.

Knee Socks quilt top by Elizabeth Hartman, featuring Robert Kaufman's Chambray Union and Kona Cotton.

Knee Socks Quilt Block

May 06, 2015 in Blocks, Quilts

I'm not sure whether any other quilt blocks have been inspired by the Commodore's video for Lady (You Bring Me Up), but this one definitely was. The video features a ridiculously stagey soccer game with loads and loads of striped clothing, particularly tube socks.