#Memory quilts patterns free how to

It’s a sentimental quilt that will always be a personal favorite. For this project I used a traditional plus (or cross) signature quilt block and embroidered the names or places or memories of things that I’m grateful for. I made the original Gratitude quilt 10 years ago! You can read more about my original Gratitude Quilt, inspired by the Thanksgiving holiday, here.

#Memory quilts patterns free how to

(You can read more about How to Choose a Sewing Machine here.) They’ve got something for every maker, level or budget.

I’ve been working with Baby Lock for a few years now and love every single machine that I’ve worked with. This tutorial is sponsored by Baby Lock Sewing Machines. You get to choose your own adventure every time. Or you can just make a fun, scrappy plus quilt. Gratitude QuiltĪnother fun option: you can use the traditional plus ‘signature’ blocks to embroider or write people, places, or things that you’re grateful for like I did with my original quilt (on the left).

This quilt pattern is also perfect for cutting your blocks from precuts – Jelly Rolls, Charm Packs and Layer Cakes – or you can cut all of your pieces from yardage or scraps. Today I’ve got a tutorial to make your own gratitude plus quilt and I’ll share the original and latest variations of this quilt. This is a reboot of one of my favorite quilts – my Gratitude quilt. I have been working on a very fun project for the past few weeks.