Perfect Quilt Points Every Time Without Even Trying!

Place a triangle on a square (by eye) as shown above. Sew a 1/4" seam along the long edge.

Press open.

Trim, as shown above. No need to trim off the tan fabric under the triangle. 

(Unless you plan to hand-quilt. 

You can't miss getting sharp points with this method. 

And even if all your triangles aren't exactly the same size 

(since you position them "by eye")  so what? Who cares? 

I think slight variations add a charming vibe.

You could spend the next 100 years making awesome quilts with just this trick!

 

New Quilt Pattern: Checkmate and a Little Trick!

The little squares in this quilt remind me of castle walls or the rooks in a chess game. And this quilt is a real winner, hence the name: Checkmate. It's just a center medallion with three solid borders and three "little squares" borders. 

Take a look at the corners of the pieced borders: they're rather perfect! Haha. This isn't due to genius or great sewing skills. Just a "liberated quilting" trick: increase the seam allowances here and there between the squares until you get the perfect length. See pattern for details and photos.

See the pattern here: Checkmate Quilt Pattern. 

The colors are more accurate in these last two pics. The fabrics used are: Kona Charcoal, Kona Stone, and Kona Cream. I'm enjoying a break from the scrappy look for a while. Modern vibes here. :)

 

Strata Quilt for Zoom Staging!

A new quilt pattern perfect for Zoom staging. Throw size quilt is 50" x 67." A hanging sleeve makes it easy to hang on a wall using two nails and a curtain rod or dowel. 

See my quilt patterns here: Etsy.

 

Yellowstone Quilt Pattern

 This quilt would be right at home in the lobby of Old Faithful Lodge in Yellowstone National Park. It's loaded with interesting fabrics to explore while you're sitting by the fireplace. 

No fussy measuring is necessary to make this quilt. Take a look at the pattern here: Yellowstone Quilt.

Quilter's Plaid Quilt Pattern

This plaid vibe quilt is the first quilt pattern listed in my Etsy shop in 2022. Careful placement of dark, light and medium value prints gives this quilt its translucent sparkle. The quilt measures 61" x 82," a twin bed size. 

See the pattern here: Quilter's Plaid Quilt Pattern.

 

Amish Log Cabin Wall Quilt

Improvisational Amish style Log Cabin quilt, Courthouse Steps variation. I like the movement in the zig-zag areas as your eye travels across the quilt. See my most recent series of Amish quilts on Instagram @karengriska.

Red Log Cabin Quilt

Red Amish style Log Cabin quilt, Courthouse Steps variation, machine quilted with wavy horizontal lines (clear mono-filament thread, .004). See the new Amish series on IG @karengriska.