Stars, Stripes and Diamonds Quilt

Make a Stars, Stripes and Diamonds Quilt with Rob!

Make a Stars, Stripes and Diamonds Quilt with Rob!

The half-square triangle is one of the simplest elements of quilting; I can crank out entire stacks in my sleep! But the really cool thing is how versatile they are. No doubt a thousand years from now, we’ll still be using half-square triangles to make new and innovative designs, (Of course we’ll probably be able to control sewing machines with our minds by then.)

Make a Stars, Stripes and Diamonds Quilt with Rob!

Today I’m working on the Stars, Stripes, and Diamonds Quilt. This design is packed with action, but it’s as easy as laying out your half-square triangles in the right order. Click HERE to watch the tutorial!

Check out a new tutorial every Monday!

Fidget Quilt

Make a Fidget Quilt with Rob Appell

Make a Fidget Quilt with Rob

A fidget quilt is outfitted with a variety of textures and moveable parts: prairie points, ric rac, pockets, velcro, zippers, you name it! It’s purpose is to occupy restless hands and soothe anxious minds – all while keeping your legs warm.

Make a Fidget Quilt with Rob Appell

Fidget quilts can provide tons of comfort to individuals with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, and fiddling with those little parts and pieces is great exercise for the mind as well as the hands. (They are also great for kids and adults with ADHD, ADD, or autism.)

These quilts are super fun to make, and they bless the lives of those who receive them. Click HERE to watch the tutorial!

Check out a new tutorial every Monday!