by RaNae Merrill May 09, 2022 1 Comment
I have never seen a quilt quilted like this before. Check out this spectacular, unique design and learn how you can apply the same ideas to your next quilting project.
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by RaNae Merrill May 02, 2022
See how God's Eye in the Storm finally came together, including a surprising use of my block trimmings.
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by RaNae Merrill April 25, 2022
Here's how I quilted the large print blocks in God's Eye in the Storm
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by RaNae Merrill April 18, 2022
See how I quilted some of the solid color blocks, using the 6 Basic Shapes and motifs brought over from the large print blocks.
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by RaNae Merrill April 13, 2022
Recently I've been asked a lot about the quilting designs in my FMM30 quilts, so in this series I'll take you block-by-block through the making of God's Eye in the Storm. It all began with this wild fabric....
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by RaNae Merrill April 02, 2022
Learn how to join your practice blocks to make a fabulous quilt with the method of quilt-as-you-go that I call "Quilt First, Piece After."
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by RaNae Merrill April 02, 2022
I designed the FMM30 Square-Up Ruler with all the features I wanted for getting creative with my practice blocks, and in this post I'll show you how to use them. You'll be amazed at how much one little ruler can do!
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by RaNae Merrill February 22, 2022
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by RaNae Merrill December 31, 2021
Grippy pads are pieces of waffle-style shelf liner that I cut to the size and shape I need. Watch the video to see all the ways I use them!
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by RaNae Merrill December 28, 2021
I found this recipe for Goan Shrimp Curry years ago and fell in love with the tangy mix of tomatoes, coconut, and curry spices. Over the years it has become attached to many happy memories for me, and I hope it will for you too!
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by RaNae Merrill November 08, 2021
Every year since 2017, I've driven to Houston in October for International Quilt Festival. Each trip turns into a unique adventure -- this year's trip included buying a Steinway and dodging tornadoes!
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by RaNae Merrill October 05, 2021
Recently several students have brought me questions about why their thread was breaking repeatedly. Here are the solutions I suggested -- and why.
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