Lois & Clark Connection

I am so excited to say that I am finally making a Meadowland quilt using charm squares and scraps! I am participating in the Meadowland Quilt Along 2020 that is hosted by Meghan of Then Came June. If you would like to join you can find the pattern here! This pattern is very beginner friendly […] Read more…

Hourglass blocks are pretty simple to make. It is kind of like making a double HST (half square triangle) block. I just finished a quilt along and made a bunch of sawtooth star blocks. I have decided to use hourglass blocks alternately with the sawtooth blocks for two simple reasons. First I wanted to try […] Read more…

4-Patch, 9-Patch, HST blocks and a few applique blocks make up this quilt pattern. Instructions are given for each of the block types individually using strip piecing methods for the 4 and 9 patch blocks. Some of the simplest blocks in quilting include 4-patch 9-patch HST blocks. They seem so simple and I get asked […] Read more…

Piecing Quilt Blocks in 2019 A Review – Flying Geese, Sawtooth Blocks with Seams Sew Easy! Piecing basic quilt blocks like flying geese, HST and sawtooth blocks were a large part of 2019. It has been a year of tremendous growth for Lois & Clark Connection! Since it is the end of the year, I […] Read more…

I have just finished a table topper for my holiday table and I need to quilt and finish it. What are my next steps? I need to piece a quilt back for the table topper. I went to my stash of fabric and the fabric I chose was not big enough! My topper measured roughly […] Read more…

Seams Sew Easy to use 1/4″ seams for accuracy in quilt block piecing, but how can I achieve the ideal 1/4″ seam? This is a frequent and important question. Does it really matter about using 1/4 inch seam allowances? Yes it does matter and it can make a lot of difference in the finished product. […] Read more…