Under the Maple Tree Quilt

in warm, autumn tones

Angled QuiltsRachel LaBourNovember 14, 2025finished quilts, half square trianglesComment

Patio Patchwork

for an exciting new project!

Rachel LaBourOctober 30, 2025Comment

Under the Maple Tree Sew-Along

the master post

Quilt-AlongsRachel LaBourOctober 3, 2025Comment

Under the Maple Tree quilt

a scrap quilt in Soft Teal

Scrap QuiltsRachel LaBourSeptember 19, 2025finished quilts, half square trianglesComment

Lovely Leaves

a rainbow of maple leaf blocks

Rachel LaBourSeptember 3, 2025Comment

a Quilt for every Fabric Scrap

which patchwork project suits your scrap collection?

Patchwork TutorialsRachel LaBourAugust 27, 2025scraps, patterns Comments

Deco Bloom quilt

a finish with a few regrets

Applique QuiltsRachel LaBourAugust 22, 2025finished quilts, art deco, applique, quilting Comments

Summer Crush quilt finish

a Lake Cabin quilt

Deco Bloom on the floor

Lots of my quilts are made with no end goal in mind. It can be wonderful to sew without parameters, just for the pure pleasure of it. This time though, I’m making a quilt for my bed. A quilt for a new home and for my new life with Aart. Reason enough to be sewing!

Rachel LaBourJuly 2, 2025deco bloom, art deco, patchwork, applique Comment

Paint Colors for Quilters

If you’re like me, color is your friend, but all my experiences with using color in clothing and quilts don’t seem to translate to home decor. I had to learn the hard way by painting lots and lots of spaces over the years. Maybe I can save you a bucket or two of paint?

Project TutorialsRachel LaBourJune 11, 2025paint, color, decor, home decor Comment

Parsnips in Thistle

a finished quilt

Scrap QuiltsRachel LaBourJune 10, 2025finished quilts, scraps, patterns Comments

Parsnips Possibilities

+ an accidental Ikea flag

Rachel LaBourMay 2, 2025choosing fabrics, kona cotton, Anna Maria Horner, scrapsComment

the Anna Maria Crossweave quilt

I love my Crossweave quilt design with its playful X’s and pointy diamonds. And then to sew it in fabrics by my very favorite designer, Anna Maria Parry; well, that was the cherry on top!