Hi all, I’m so excited to share episode 1 of Christa’s Quilt Chat with you. Just click play below to watch:

As I mentioned in the chat above, my goal is to bring you fun new video content, each and every Wednesday. This has been on my mind for quite awhile, but I finally got all my ducks in a row to do it!

In this week’s episode I share a little bit more about my Christa Cabinet that will be available from Arrow Sewing in May – I can’t wait!

Click here for rough measurements – final details coming soon!

I also share the tiniest hints about what’s coming next – new fabric and a new book – and I talk a little bit about my decision making process whenever it’s time to make a change.

Clearance Sale at Shop.ChristaQuilts.com

I also mentioned that I’ve recently updated my sale section on my website. From time to time I add things to the category when it’s time to clear out space to make way for new things. This is a constant sale that never ends, and you don’t even need a coupon!

See that empty bottom row? It will be full soon! In the meantime, help me clear out some of my older fabrics! Click here for my fabric clearance sale, while supplies last.

Just grab what you like when you see it though, because one it’s gone, it’s gone!!

If you enjoy my free video content and tutorials, you can say, “thanks!” by stocking up on your favorite Christa Quilt patterns. As we speak, I’m planning out the next batch of patterns for later this year (with new fabric to make them) and I can’t wait to show you more.

• Click here to view all of my downloadable PDF quilt patterns.
• Click here to view all of my paper pattern booklets.

As always, thanks for reading and watching. I hope you have a great quilty week!

I’m really having a ball making videos and sharing them over on my YouTube channel at ChristaQuilts.TV. I recently launched my DIY Quilting series, where I show you how to make a quilt from start to finish, and improve your machine quilting skills. I’ve updated my schedule for this series and it will now publish every other Wednesday at 10 AM Pacific Time.

On the alternate Wednesdays, I’ve decided to offer a new, informal series called “Christa’s Quilt Chat” where I’ll be chatting all things quilting, with different topics each week.

Keep in mind, this is NOT a live show. I actually tried that a few months back, but I couldn’t get the technology to work properly. The video was grainy, and I would lose signal event though we have a really strong internet connection. So I’ll be pre-recording these, but they’ll still be current and up to date with what’s happening in my quilty world.

My hope is to share more “behind the scenes” things that are going on, plus what I’m currently working on in real time. Think of it as a fun conversation with your BQF (best quilting friend), except that you don’t have to talk back, LOL!

When you share comments and questions on both videos series, I’ll reply to them in a timely manner, and it may open up more topics of conversation for the future.

Both of these shows will drop on Wednesdays at 10 AM Pacific Time on my YouTube channel, which is conveniently located at ChristaQuilts.TV. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on all the fun!!

Click the image below to play my latest quilting video tutorial showing how to make my Bling/Hashtags quilt from start to finish including piecing, basting, machine quilting, AND machine binding.

In the video, I show you how to quilt this this fun, foolproof quilting design below, called “Shattered Lines.” You can quilt it with your walking foot or dual feed system, and the best part is, there’s no wrong way to do it!

The quilting motif shown above is originally from my book, 99 Machine Quilting Designs. In the book I walk through how to quilt it on a smaller practice sample. But as you can see, it looks amazing when applied to a real, full sized quilt!

Click here to grab your signed copy of 99 Machine Quilting Designs. It comes sprinkled with (invisible) quilting pixie dust which is guaranteed to make you a better quilter!

My Bling quilt pattern shown below comes in 3 sizes, with 5 different layouts to choose from, so you really can make this quilt uniquely your own!

Isn’t it fun to see how different a quilt can look, just by using different fabrics and rotating the blocks? I used my Black, White & Bright collection from Benartex to make the Hashtags version, but it will look fabulous in any fabrics you choose, as long as you have good contrast. You can make it coordinated or scrappy, the choice is up to you!

My absolute favorite way to make a pieced backing these days is to combine leftovers in coordinating colors. Sometimes I’ll use the exact same fabrics as the front; other times I’ll use up larger chunks from my scrap bin. Because I love using my quilts, I enjoy having fun textures to look at on both sides!

I’m excited to post more of these “making of” videos each week, so stay tuned. And please let me know what you’d love to see more of!

Click here to grab the Bling/Hashtags quilt kit, while supplies last.

It’s been a minute since I updated you all on my current teaching schedule. All I can say is that I’m thrilled to be out there among quilters again. It really fulfills me. I had a fabulous time teaching at QuiltCon earlier in February and I have an amazing line up of events coming over the next year or so.

I tried the online teaching thing and didn’t love it. There’s a huge difference between releasing pre-recorded, highly edited videos on Craftsy or YouTube and conducting a live online class, so for now I’ll stick to in person teaching as much as possible. Don’t worry – there’s still plenty of free YouTube content coming, but these are more of a tutorial format than an interactive quilting class.

So, with all of that said, I’m pleased to announce that I’ll be the featured quilter at the upcoming Quilt Show for the Brazos Blue Bonnet Guild June 17-18, 2022. See details in the image below

Basically this means I get to hang out at the quilt show the entire time and give a couple of presentations. This is a new type of event for me and I’m looking forward to it. I can’t think of anything more fun than chatting with quilters all weekend. I’m pretty much an open book, so if you are planning to attend, be sure to stop by and shoot the breeze. The “hang out” time will be unscripted and fun!

The next event on the agenda is a lecture and workshop for the League of Northern Colorado quilters on August 1. If you are nearby, you can contact the group directly for signup info. After that, I’ll be heading over to Always in Stitches Quilt Shop in Noblesville, Indiana October 6-8. I believe the shop will be promoting signups soon so stay tuned.

I love teaching machine quilting and meeting so many lovely quilters in person!

And finally, here’s a super secret sneak peek announcement: I just got the unofficial word that I’ve been selected to teach at The International Quilt Festival in Houston, Texas this fall. I’m really pleased because I was very disappointed last year when I had to cancel last minute due to some family illness. Knock on wood things are looking much better this year! I’ll have more details for you all as soon as the official announcement has been made. But the dates of the event will be November 3-6, 2022.

I’m booking more events into 2023 and you can keep track of my complete travel schedule here. I keep it updated on a regular basis so that I know where I’m supposed to be, and when! Be sure to leave me a comment if you plan to attend one of my events. I love putting a name together with a face when I travel. Meeting fun quilty friends in person is the best!!

How is your Blooming Wallflowers quilt progress going? This week is the last of the video tutorial series, showing how to make this fun quilt from start to finish. Click the video below to learn how to bind your quilt, using double fold, straight of grain binding. It’s the same process I use to bind ALL of my quilts!

Bonus Video: Binding by Machine

I finished my Blooming Wallflowers quilt by hand. However, if you’d rather finish quicker with machine quilting stitches, be sure to check out my earlier video tutorial below. I’m demonstrating two different methods of machine binding on my Color Weave quilt and also on my Infrastructure Quilt. Just remember, you can bind any way you want, because you are the boss of your quilt!!

Helpful Links:

• Click here to get Blooming Wallflowers PDF Download
• Click here to get Blooming Wallflowers Printed Booklet
• Click here to get the optional Blooming Wallflowers quilt kit
• Ask Questions, Share Pics in my Facebook Group
• Links to all of the Previous Quilt Along Posts

Machine Quilting is my favorite part of making a quilt and it all starts with making a quilting plan! Watch this week’s video below (about 15 minutes long) for my demo showing how I planned the quilting and then executed the design. Remember to subscribe to my YouTube channel so you don’t miss a thing!!

Get My Aurifil Variegated Thread Set!

This is the thread that I used to quilt the entire quilt. It’s called Marrakech, #3817 and is part of my Variegated Thread collection from Aurifil. Because there’s so much thread on the spool, it only took 1 spool to quilt the entire quilt. And that includes the top and bobbin thread. In fact any of the threads in this set would look great on this quilt!

Get Blooming Wallflowers Quilt Kit or Pattern

If you are new to my blog, or my quilt alongs, it’s never to late to join in! You can grab the optional kit below (while supplies last), OR grab the Blooming Wallflowers quilt pattern and choose your own fabrics. This quilt is so fun to make, you’ll want to sew more than one!

• Click here to grab the Blooming Wallflowers Kit in Black, White & Bright fabrics
• Click here to grab the Blooming Wallflowers Kit in Red, White & Gray
• Click here to grab the Blooming Wallflowers quilt pattern PDF download
• Click here to grab the Blooming Wallflowers quilt pattern paper booklet

Watch Last Week’s Spray Basting Video

In case you missed it, click play below to watch the previous segment: part 5 spray basting tutorial. If you haven’t tried this method yet, trust me – it will change your quilting life!

Share Your Work!

I like to say, “sharing is caring” so please post pics of your progress in my Facebook Group (see link below), or on social media using the hashtag #bloomingwallflowersquilt. I love to reshare and spread the quilty love!!

• Ask Questions, Share Pics in my Facebook Group
• Links to all of the Previous Quilt Along Posts

I designed my Interlinked Quilt on a whim and fell in love with it, but wasn’t prepared for how much others would love it too. I originally released the pattern as PDF only, but it’s now available in print, too. Most of the original fabrics I used to make it are long since gone, but I created a couple of kit options in that I think you’ll love!

Get the Kit in Black & White, or Cool Colors!

I love recoloring my quilts in EQ8, using current fabrics I had on hand. I thought you might love them too, so I created a couple of quilt kits that you can grab, while supplies last:

Click here to grab the Interlinked quilt kit in white & shades of gray.

The coloring above is closer to the original version of Interlinked. That negative space gives so many opportunities for some fun machine quilting!!

Isn’t it fun to see how different a quilt can look in other colorways!! The blue version above, or jade version below would add a touch of color to your sleek, modern decor.

Click here to get the Interlinked quilt kit in jade with a touch of gray.

Have you made one of these quilts yet? If so, be sure to share a pic on social media using #interlinkedquilt or in my ChristaQuilts group on Facebook. I always love to see what you are making with my patterns, fabrics, or kits!

I love listening to quilty podcasts and chatting about quilting to anyone, anywhere, anytime!! So I was very pleased when Stephanie Socha of Make & Decorate invited me back on her podcast for some laughs and giggles!!

The quilts shown above are different versions of my Terrace Tiles quilt pattern.

Previous Interviews

This was actually my 3rd time on Stephanie’s podcast, and it really feels like we are long-time friends now! We talked about the time she rescued me when I was stranded in Chicago, and a bit about both of our adventures with AccuQuilt.

I also gave some teasers about my next fabric line and book, too! So click any of the links below to listen in, and be sure to subscribe to her podcast for more fun episodes!

• Click here for Episode 81 of Make & Decorate Podcast
• Click here for Episode 32, part of her machine quilting series
• Click here for Episode 25, the first time she had me on her show!