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Pattern Freebies: GO! Talk to the Animals Baby Quilt Pattern

October 9, 2017 By Editor & filed under Blog, Pattern Freebies.

Are you anxiously awaiting the arrival of a new baby in the family? Looking for a fun pattern you can use with your fabric cutter? You can create a comfy blankie for your little one with nine of the most adorable babies from the animal kingdom to keep him or her company in the crib…

Pattern Freebies: GO! Twirling Stars Quilt Pattern

May 17, 2017 By Cynthia Reynolds & filed under Pattern Freebies, Projects.

If you love traditional quilts, but are looking for a project that isn’t just another simple square on square design, the Twirling Stars Quilt Pattern from AccuQuilt is exactly what you’ve been looking for. Quilters who have completed several projects will enjoy stepping out of their comfort zone a bit with this pattern that has…

Tips for Half-Square Triangle Piecing

May 2, 2017 By Editor & filed under Blog, Tips & Ideas.

If you’re tired of following someone else’s patterns and are ready to get creative with your quilt designs, half-square triangles are the perfect way to start. Using these simple two-piece blocks, you can create hundreds of different quilt top designs, from simple pinwheels to intricate portraits. Half-square triangles are the most versatile of all the…

Pattern Freebies: GO! Something’s Fishy Beach Bag Pattern

April 21, 2017 By April Franklin & filed under Pattern Freebies, Projects.

The perfect beach bag has space for a few towels, a water bottle, and of course, the sunscreen. A functional beach bag is good, but one that weds style with practicality will be the one that you grab every time you head to the pool or to the beach. The Something’s Fishy Beach Bag Pattern…

Pattern Freebies: GO! Funky Flowers Quilt Pattern

March 29, 2017 By Anne Geoffrey & filed under Pattern Freebies, Projects.

If you love applique but not all the detailed cutting that typically comes with this quilter’s favorite, prepare to be pleased. The new GO! Funky Flowers Fabric Die lets you create a visual masterpiece in a mere fraction of the time you’d spend chained to your scissors. Even the most experienced quilter who can strip…

Pattern Freebies: GO! LeMoyne Star Prism Quilt Pattern

May 16, 2016 By Cynthia Reynolds & filed under Blog, Pattern Freebies.

Quilting isn’t just about piecing together a warm covering to guard against chilly weather. It’s a sharable labor of love: a way to liven up a bed with an embellished throw pillow, or a creative way to add some visual texture to your living spaces. If you want to energize an otherwise boring bedroom (or…

Pattern Freebies: GO! Sewing Machine Organizing Mat Pattern

April 14, 2016 By Anne G. & filed under Blog, Pattern Freebies.

If you’ve ever fantasized about having all your necessary notions right where you need them, right when you need them, you’re going to love the GO! Sewing Machine Organizing Mat. Featuring three roomy pockets perfectly sized for stowing scissors, templates, measuring tapes, and more, this handy organizer makes sure everything you need for a stress-free…

Pattern Freebies: GO! Strip Star Sampler Quilt Pattern

March 10, 2016 By April Franklin & filed under Blog, Pattern Freebies.

Sampler quilt patterns have been popular with quilters for generations. A sampler quilt pattern allows a quilter to experiment with a variety of quilt blocks and stitch the whole thing into an attractive, useful work of art. Some quilters use a wide variety of fabrics in a rainbow of colors. However, other quilters prefer to…

Pattern Freebies: GO! Strippy Catch-All Basket Pattern

February 11, 2016 By Anne G. & filed under Blog, Pattern Freebies.

Using up all those leftover scraps of favorite fabrics just got easier with the GO! Strippy Catch-All Basket Pattern. Designed for easy use with GO! Strip Cutters, this simple, elegant pattern is perfect for everyone from the beginner to the advanced quilter. And it’s versatile enough to fit any color scheme or decor. Click here…

Featured Pattern: GO! Butterfly Patch Quilt Pattern

October 19, 2015 By Editor & filed under Projects.

The GO! Butterfly Patch quilt pattern, by fabric artist Edyta Sitar, brings a whole kaleidoscope of graceful, winged creatures to the foreground of your next project. Pre-cut 10-inch patches, fusable webbing, the GO! Butterfly Die, and machine applique make crafting this design a breeze. Even better, the GO! Butterfly Patch quilt looks complicated enough to…