In this edition of the Quiltblox Newsletter: The Quiltblox Online Patriotic Quilt Show, and a few of my favorite patriotic quilty treasures.
Quiltblox Patriotic Quilt Show: Happy Birthday USA
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Whether you’ve arrived with a cup of coffee, a favorite summer beverage, or you’re simply taking a few quiet moments to enjoy the beautiful…
Walla Walla Valley Quilt Festival
Join us for the Walla Walla Valley Quilt Festival. Exhibition of Exceptional Quilts – Vendor Marketplace – Silent Auction – Hourly Demonstrations. Featuring a Quilt Challenge and a Block Challenge….
Metropolitan Patchwork Society Outdoor Quilt Show
The Metropolitan Patchwork Society Quilt Guild is once again hosting our bi-annual outdoor quilt show in the northwest corner of Evelyn Schiffler Memorial Park in Beaverton, Oregon. In addition to…
The Quiltblox Newsletter – 27 June 2026
In this edition of the Quiltblox Newsletter: Working With Wide Quilt Back Fabrics, Last Call for Your Patriotic Quilt Pictures, and a few of my favorite quilty treasures.
Why More Quilters Are Falling in Love with Wide-Back Fabrics
I’ll admit it. I love a creative quilt back. There’s something special about turning a quilt over and discovering a surprise. Pieced backs, leftover blocks, coordinating fabrics, and hidden design…
The Quiltblox Newsletter – 20 June 2026
In this edition of the Quiltblox Newsletter: Calculating Quilt Border Proportions, Last Call for Your Patriotic Quilt Pictures, and a few of my favorite quilty treasures.
How to Determine the Perfect Quilt Border Proportions
Using the Golden Ratio and other design guidelines to determine the perfect quilt border proportions. You’ve finished piecing a beautiful quilt top. The blocks are perfect, the colors sing, and…
The Quiltblox Newsletter – 13 June 2026
In this edition of the Quiltblox Newsletter: State By State Quilt Blocks, Send in Your Patriotic Quilt Pictures, and a few of my favorite quilty treasures.
State After State Quilt Blocks: A Quiltblox Word Search
If you’ve spent much time browsing quilt block patterns, you’ve probably noticed something interesting. Traditional quilt blocks are sprinkled with state names (and sometimes names of cities), from coast to…