Week 31: Adding Babies to Your Quilt Blocks and TWO Zipper Tutorials
Plus - 20% off woodland critters, sheep, lobsters, Guinea pigs and more!
The heart and soul of Shiny Happy World is in the archives. There are hundreds of free patterns and tutorials and it’s easy to be overwhelmed by all the information. Every Friday I share just a manageable sliver - a peek at what was happening during the same week of every year since the start of Shiny Happy World. This is Week 31.
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2011
I avoided zippers for YEARS because I thought they’d be too hard. They’re not.
2012
Frankie the Lobster! Those claws use the same technique as making standing legs.
2013
I used to use freezer paper applique for all my quilts - back before I discovered Heat & Bond Lite - a fusible adhesive that I really loved. This post has all my tutorials in one place.
2014
Such a sweet pup! Use the same pattern for whippets, borzois, salukis, and other long, lean dogs.
2015
My most popular pattern ever.
2016
Trapunto is a really cool way of adding puffy dimension to your quilts - but it’s suuuuuuper fussy and not fun. So I figured out an easy and fun way to get the look of trapunto without the annoyance.
2017
I love to use zippers in my pillows, but I don’t love to have them in a side seam. I like the zipper on the back. And I like it set in a smidge from the sides. (I’m very picky.) Exactly 6 years after showing how to sew a zipper in a seam, I shared all the details about how I use zippers in my pillows.
2018
One of my favorite crochet patterns. I love this roly poly fuzzy sheep!
2019
These little pocket-sized guinea pigs are super cute! I included different markings in the pattern so you can crochet your guinea pig.
2020
More parrots for my 100 Days project. This time it's a blue and gold macaw. So handsome!
2021
Did you know you can add a baby version of any animal to your quilt blocks? In this post I take you through the whole process, from resizing to the final placement. It adds such a cute touch!
2022
Lucien Lion - perfect for safari, jungle, zoo, or other animal-themed quilts!
2023
When I designed this pattern I knew I needed to draw the meerkats skinny enough so more than one could fit in the block.
Have a terrific weekend!
Best,
Wendi
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