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I just updated MyWebQuilter .com with an easier, more graphical search for free quilt block patterns. The new search shows a larger picture of the quilt blocks. You may enter key words, choose a skill level, color and/or quilt block pattern types. Clicking on a quilt block picture will take you to the free quilt block pattern for that quilt block. The old screen is still available via the small link at the top " Select Blocks for Quilt Design ". Check out the free quilt block patterns and free quilt design software at MyWebQuilter .com Amber

There are many web pages that will tell you how do the math for setting triangles for an on point quilt. However, there aren't very many that actually do the math for you. I just add this capability to the free calculators at MyWebQuilter.com . On the calculator screen, enter your finished block size and the number of columns/rows in your quilt. Click calculate to have MyWebQuilter.com calculate the size setting triangles to cut as well as the total fabric requirements for the setting triangles. Easy and free.... Check it out..

My quilt guild has a quilt show every two years. Our show is called Quilts at the Bay as it is held at Bay Community College in beautiful Escanaba, MI (located on Little Bay de Noc, Lake Michigan). Our next quilt show is October 13-14, 2011. Does this sound like a long way off? Well as one of the organizers...the time will pass too quickly! We are having a quilt challenge as part of the show. The challenge is open to anyone, there are prizes and the challenge quilts will be displayed at the show. The challenge is to use a "recognizable amount" of each of the 4 fabrics in the challenge pack. The challenge pack is pictured below. There is a maximum size and a few other rules. For full details check out our quilt show website . Challenge packs are available for $10 at Quilts 'n Stuff . The packs are available at the shop or by ordering on-line. Consider joining the challenge! My quilt is already in process...... Happy Quilting, Amber

My aunt and uncle recently celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary. My aunt is quite ill with cancer so I made a cheerful, flowery, star quilted pillow as an anniversary gift. I used the Rising Star quilt block pattern at MyWebQuilter .com to create the block. To quilt the center square, I used the Flower Ball free motion quilt design from Day's Style Design . I was very happy with that pattern although is doesn't show up very well in this picture. Making the pillow back was quick and easy using the envelope method . Happy quilting! Amber

Several friends and I had a great time at the Madison WI Quilt Expo last weekend. We caught a bus tour run by Westlund Bus Lines out of Marinette, WI. It was a long day but very fun and inspirational trip. Our small home town of Escanaba, MI was well represented at the show. This is a picture of my friend, Sally with her quilt at the show. The quilt is call There's a Bunny in My Garden. The quilt is beautifully appliqued. Also note Sally's quilted jacket. I think more than 100 quilters at the show asked if she made her jacket - she did! In fact she has entire wardrobe of them in every shade of the rainbow. She did a trunk show at our local art center showing all of her jackets. Maureen is another friend and expert quilter from our town of Escanaba, MI. This is her quilt Kamakura Sisters. Happy Quilting! Amber

Stamp Basket quilt block is a pretty, traditional quilt block that combines piecing with embroidery. The handle for pieced basket quilt block can be hand or machine embroidered. The free quilt block pattern for Stamp Basket is now available at MyWebQuilter.com . Click here for the free quilt block pattern for Stamp Basket quilt block. Free quilt patterns are available at MyWebQuilter.com using the stamp basket quilt block in many different colors. Here are examples in purple and Christmas colors. For more free quilt patterns, quilt block patterns and quilt design software visit MyWebQuilter.com .

The free quilt block pattern for the easy, beginner quilt block, Puss in the Corner Variation is now available at MyWebQuilter .com . Examples of Puss in the Corner Variation in Oranges and Reds Click here to access this free quilt block pattern. Example Quilts the Easy Quilt Block Puss in the Corner Variation For more free quilt block patterns and free quilt design software go to MyWebQuilter .com . Happy Quilting! Amber