On a ‘Criss and Cross’ road? Which way?

Hi, and welcome to Sew Blue Thread. There is always a mystery as to what the finished quilt will look like. For me, there’s a randomness about it all. If the fabrics go together generally, then the finished look will take care of itself. This has been my process when … Continue Reading →

Bridge Walk quilt

Do you like walking along bridges? I don’t know about you, but there’s something special about going on a bridge walk. Looking over the side out into the water, wondering how deep the water is, how high the bridge is.  Standing still, and listening to the sound of nature along … Continue Reading →

Christmas in July

  It’s that time of year again, when we think of cold weather setting in, in the Southern Hemisphere, and when there’s cold weather, we think of a reason for Christmas in July. Break out the tinsel, Christmas tree, baubles, presents, and most of all, get together with friends and … Continue Reading →

Starry Eve Christmas quilt

Hi everyone, I know it’s a little early, and we’ve only just finished our Christmas holiday season not that long ago. There’s always another Christmas season coming up around the corner, and before we know it, it’s that most wonderful time of the year again. Today, I’d like to share … Continue Reading →

Ahoy the Sails Quilt pattern

Hi, and welcome to Sewbluethread. It’s maritime time again here at Sewbluethread, and I’m excited to show you another block.   This block, ‘Ahoy the Sails’, has become one of my favourites.  The pattern was very easy to follow.  Lots of written instructions as well as diagrams to follow (for … Continue Reading →

Ahoy the Anchors

Hi, and welcome to Sewbluethread.   Winter has arrived finally, and we’ve been getting plenty of chilly mornings.  Today I’d like to show you a mini quilt with a maritime twist. This ‘Ahoy the Anchors’ quilted table topper or mini quilt was created using the Moda fabric line by April … Continue Reading →

Time for lobster Quilt

Hi, and thank you for joining me on this quilting adventure.  Today, I have a lobster special.  This table topper is called ‘Lobster Time’ and it was inspired by a lobster loving family member who educated me over time.  So of course, I had to make a quilt of one. … Continue Reading →

Seahorse Bob Quilted Table Runner

Hi everyone.  Today, I am showing you another one of the quilted table runners made also in the underwater theme.  The downloadable pdf pattern, is called ‘Seahorse Bob’ Table Runner. This pattern was quite easy to put together.   To make the runner, it was just a matter of joining three blocks together … Continue Reading →