Utah Quilt Guild

 This is from the Beeline.  Each month, Lorrie does an article on quilts.  We have decided to share these articles on the blog as well.   On March 15, 2025, I was pleasantly surprised that the Utah Quilt Guild is starting a block of the month quilt, and it was posted on Facebook. As stated on Facebook, "This quilt is going to be a technique-based quilt and the first block is the 9-patch block.   To make the 9-patch block you will need 2 fabrics.  You will need 1 strip cut at 4 1/2" x 22 1/2" and 1 strip 4 1/2" x 18".   Cut strip 1 into 5 - 4 1/2" squares and strip 2 into 4 - 4 1/2" squares.  Lay the blocks as shown, in rows of 3 alternating your 2 colors.  Using a 1/4" seam, stitch each row of blocks, then stitch those rows into columns.    We would love to have you share this with your guilds.  If you make this block, please share with us." (TIPS: Press to the dark; nest seams; pin 1/4 from edge on the nest to k...

           FOLLOW ALONG WITH ME ON THE  UQG BLOCK OF THE MONTH JOURNEY!  Introduced in March for the celebration of International Quilt Month, is the NEW Block of the Month!  The patterns are being given by Kathy Bruckman who is the Social Media Chairwoman for our Guild.  I gather that this is a bit of a Mystery Quilt from Kathy’s first Block installment since the only information given is that the first Block is a Nine-Patch.   This is to be Scrappy to compliment Quilt Fest’s It’s a Scrappy World After All theme.  I like this because you get to do your own thing - no worries about light/darks and a certain number of fabrics.  But, scrappy quilts can become a bit of a ‘mess’ if a theme or a controlled color palette isn’t chosen.  Some quilters resolve this by pulling fabric from the same fabric designer.  Kaffe Fassett and Lori Holt are examples.  We tend to buy fabric that appeals to us the most and wh...

 Hello,  I forgot to post this on the blog for National Quilting Day, but I did get it on Facebook.  So, for all you blog readers, I apologize for that and each month a new block will be posted here as well. We are going to start a block of the month quilt, and today is the first post.  This quilt is going to be a technique-based quilt, so there will be many things you can learn from this.  We invite all to join us in this block of the month quilt.   This is going to be a scrappy quilt, so pull out the fat quarters, and all those scraps that you have.   The first block is easy as it is the 9-patch block.  It is also a basic block, and even though I have been quilting for a lot of years, I still enjoy doing the 9-patch block.  So, no matter how long you have been quilting, please join us.   To make the 9-patch block you will need 2 fabrics.  You will need 1 strip cut at 4 1/2" x 22 1/2" from the first color and 1 strip...

  FRIENDSHIP QUILTS As a recap,  we have gone over several different units that go into making a block, to include flying geese, four and nine patch squares, half and quarter square triangles, etc. Those units are used to make blocks such as double four patch, bow tie, broken dishes, pinwheels, and churn dash. Also used as the base for stars, log cabins and other blocks. Other units that are used in popular blocks that we have not discussed are curves, fans and stars which will be covered in upcoming articles. We have units that go into blocks that go into quilts as shown in the above 1840’s signature quilt. Over the next few months, we will explore some of the oldest quilt patterns. Here is a list of 11 of the oldest quilt patterns: 1. Crazy Quilt – reviewed in February 2. Rose of Sharon - Whig Rose: an applique quilt that will be discussed later. 3. LeMoyne Star (8 pointed): will be addressed with star quilts. 4. Friendship Quilt: current article 5. Nine Patch (Four Patch): ...

 Weights are not just for Muscles!  Quilters love strip-piecing those long, skinny strips that are cut from a width of fabric. It makes piecing blocks, like a 9-Patch, more quick, efficient, and accurate. However, you need to cut the strips first. Cutting accuracy is ensured when you take some key steps before you make any cuts. I like to make sure that my cutting ruler and mat grid line up “one on top of the other. “I know that there are many quilters who do not use a quilt cutting mat which has a one-inch, incremental measurement grid printed on one or both sides. Some quilters rely solely on where the fabric’s cut edge is in relation to the cutting ruler. Their cutting mat is actually just a solid-colored mat. No measurements are shown. These are sometimes referred to as “craft” or “art” mats. Many professional quilters cut without this handy measurement grid. I can’t do it. I must use my cutting ruler with my quilt cutting mat for the best accuracy....

This is a post written by Lorrie Ryther Hall.  Lorrie writes articles about quilting for the beeline and we decided to add them to the blog.  So, check back each month for more fun articles.     WELCOME 2025 - We're back for more fun and quilting inspirations! How's it going everyone? Are you back into your normal routine. At my guild meetings, there was the least amount of show and tell ever was displayed. Why? Well, most gave the things they made away during the holidays. Or, tired after the holidays. Hopefully you are finding inspiration to have some quilting fun. The other day I was asked, "What are you working on now?"  I have so many projects that I am working on and want to finish in the next few weeks. I have my list of priorities and have checked off one and half of two. I just love making that check mark - such satisfaction. Do you also feel the same way. Sometimes I just don't know where to begin, what block to use, and which project to work on. ...

                                                 Deb's 1000 Fabrics Scrappy Quilt Challenge                                                                        The Beginning From the minute that I heard of Twila’s “It’s a Scrappy World After All” Quilt Fest Challenge, I thought what an excellent way of getting rid of the many scrap bins in my sewing room.  And yours! Twila was kind enough to supply a simple block to get this big-girl quilt together and you can find this and also a very interesting history of the original 1,000 Scrappy Quilt on the UQG website at www.utahquiltguild.org .  I began my scrappy journey but I knew that I did not want to make a traditional quilt....