Bringing some sunny cheer today with this Old Mohawk quilt finish - just looking at this quilt makes me smile. I started this quilt just before I released the pattern because I needed some serious cheering up from our 8 month winter here in Ohio.
Read MoreHalf Square Triangle Reference Sheet | Free Printable Download
Want the Quilty Math done for you when it comes to Half Square Triangles? HSTs are an absolute favorite among quilters. A staple, right? But how many times have you had to look up the cutting sizes, unfinished sizes and finished sizes again and again? That's sewing time lost!!!
Read MoreHow to Make Different Quilt Sizes in EQ8
When I sit down to design a new quilt, I often consider offering several sizes of the quilt if I intend to make a pattern. Quilters enjoy being able to decide what size they would like to make. Not all designs lend themselves to sizing (BOMs come to mind), but it's a great addition to a pattern when possible.
I'd like to show you two different strategies I use to develop patterns using the Electric Quilt Co.'s EQ8 software.
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