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Mountain Horizon 2.0 - All The Details (and the Cover Quilt)

Mountain Horizon 2.0 - All The Details (and the Cover Quilt)

The completely revised Mountain Horizon 2.0 pattern is out now in both PDF format and as a printed pattern! This quilt pattern has been a long time coming, so I’m excited to tell you about what’s new, what’s the same…and to show you the stunner of a cover quilt!

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Working with Templates

Working with Templates

If you’ve never used a template to make a quilt pattern before, they can seem pretty intimidating! We get so used to cutting with our rulers, so templates can feel like a real curveball…especially since it may also be your first experience cutting curves! To help you get started with templates, I want to share a few pointers that should make your experience a bit more enjoyable...and accurate!

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Quilt Sizes 101 + Free Printable

Quilt Sizes 101 + Free Printable

From wall hangings to king size quilt patterns (and everything in between), there are so many options when choosing your next project. This guide offers a practical overview of the most common quilt sizes. 

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12 Tips for Sewing Long Seams on Quilts

12 Tips for Sewing Long Seams on Quilts

We've all been there: You’re so excited to sew up some long seams and watch your quilt top come t...
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Upscale Plaid Quilt - the Speckled version

Upscale Plaid Quilt - the Speckled version

It’s been a few months since I last featured an Upscale Plaid quilt on the blog, so I’m excited t...
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7 Fabric Types for Quilting — & How to Use Them Together Successfully

7 Fabric Types for Quilting — & How to Use Them Together Successfully

Discover how different fabrics affect your quilt's drape, look, and cuddle factor.

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Tips for Creating an Ombre Quilt

Tips for Creating an Ombre Quilt

"Ombre" style quilts are some of my favorite. It's a fun way to squeeze a lot of colors into one ...
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Ruby Sue quilt - the Beach Day version

Ruby Sue quilt - the Beach Day version

I’m back with another Ruby Sue sample! In case you missed it, last week we launched the Ruby Sue ...
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Ruby Sue Quilt Pattern: all the details!

Ruby Sue Quilt Pattern: all the details!

The Ruby Sue pattern is out now! This is Lo & Behold’s first new pattern of 2025, and I’m so ...
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How to Make a Pet Bed from a Quilt

How to Make a Pet Bed from a Quilt

When I designed the Ruby Sue quilt pattern, I knew I wanted to also make our Ruby Sue her very ow...
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my Scrappy Log Cabin quilt ( + free pattern!)

my Scrappy Log Cabin quilt ( + free pattern!)

Last summer we hosted our first Summer Scrap Bash, and it was so much fun that we’re doing it aga...
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Knitted Blooms quilt - the Tangerine version

Knitted Blooms quilt - the Tangerine version

If you’ve seen the new Tangerine Lookbook from Art Gallery Fabrics, you might have spied a famili...
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7 Free Tutorials for Handmade Teacher Gifts

7 Free Tutorials for Handmade Teacher Gifts

All of these ideas are free, scrap-friendly and fast…so you can sew up enough gifts for all the teachers on your list before summer starts! 

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The Essential Guide to Quilt Thread

The Essential Guide to Quilt Thread

Discover how to choose thread for your quilt projects. This guide explains thread types, weight options, and materials like cotton, poly, and monofilament to help you create quilts with the ideal appearance, texture, and ease of finishing.

 

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Knitted Blooms - the Driftwood version

Knitted Blooms - the Driftwood version

During our last quilt-along, I made another version of our Knitted Blooms pattern. If you were fo...
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The Essential Guide to Quilt Batting

The Essential Guide to Quilt Batting

Discover how to choose the perfect quilt batting for your projects. Our guide explains batting types, loft options, and materials like cotton, wool, bamboo, and polyester to help you create quilts with the ideal warmth, drape, and texture for every season and purpose.

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Shades of Citrus 2.0 - the Cover quilt

Shades of Citrus 2.0 - the Cover quilt

We re-released the Shades of Citrus 2.0 quilt pattern last year, but with all the exciting things...
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Knitted Star Quilt - the Rosemary version

Knitted Star Quilt - the Rosemary version

When I think about the staple Lo & Behold patterns, Knitted Star is at the top of the list! I...
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Homecoming quilt - the "Honeymoon" Version

Homecoming quilt - the "Honeymoon" Version

Can you believe it has been FIVE years since I released the Homecoming quilt pattern?!  I designe...
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Knitted Blooms Quilt - the double sided version!

Knitted Blooms Quilt - the double sided version!

"What have I gotten myself into??"  That's what I was thinking as I basted this quilt. haha. Don'...
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My First Garment & 5 Takeaways

My First Garment & 5 Takeaways

Ya'll! I made my first garment! As you all know, I am a quilter through and through and I have ne...
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Upscale Plaid quilt - 2025 Kona Color of the Year

Upscale Plaid quilt - 2025 Kona Color of the Year

The 2025 Kona Color of the Year is HERE! I can't believe it's already time for a new Kona Color ...
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Quilt Drives - lessons learned

Quilt Drives - lessons learned

This blog post is a little different from our typical topics of discussion, but it is super relev...
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Knitted Blooms Quilt - the Holiday version

Knitted Blooms Quilt - the Holiday version

I recently finished my third Knitted Blooms sample and I'm so excited to share it with you all! I...
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Knitted Blooms - the Hydrangea version

Knitted Blooms - the Hydrangea version

Knitted Blooms quilt pattern is now available! If you missed it, visit this blog post to find all...
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Knitted Blooms quilt pattern - All The Details

Knitted Blooms quilt pattern - All The Details

I am beyond excited to share that the NEW Knitted Blooms quilt pattern is NOW available! This fee...
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Valley Song- The Summer Nights Version

Valley Song- The Summer Nights Version

I'm excited to be back with another version of Valley Song, one I like to call Summer Nights.  I...
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2024 Gift Guide for Quilters & Quilt Lovers

2024 Gift Guide for Quilters & Quilt Lovers

It's hard to believe the holidays are next month, but have no worries because we have curated th...
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Handmade Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List!

Handmade Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List!

There is something incredibly special about giving and receiving handmade gifts. They are so ende...
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How to Make a Pillowcase with French Seams

How to Make a Pillowcase with French Seams

One of the things I love most about making pillowcases is being able to customize each one by pic...
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Valley Song: The Coyote Hill Quilt

Valley Song: The Coyote Hill Quilt

When the updated version of Valley Song came out earlier this summer I immediately knew I wanted...
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Hurricane Helene - UPDATE

Hurricane Helene - UPDATE

We hope this message finds you well. We have received SO. MANY. messages from you, our wonderful...
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Retro Blossoms Quilt- The Grapemist Version

Retro Blossoms Quilt- The Grapemist Version

I'm back with another Retro Blossoms Quilt to share! If you love this pattern, find it here in ou...
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Mosaic Star Quilt - the Flower Bloom version

Mosaic Star Quilt - the Flower Bloom version

I recently finished this "Flower Bloom" Mosaic Star quilt and it's been getting a lot of love ove...
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Celtic Crossing 2.0 Quilt - the Evolve version

Celtic Crossing 2.0 Quilt - the Evolve version

Suzy Quilts has done it again with a beautiful fabric collection! Earlier this year, I made an Up...
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Granny Patch Quilt- Using the Heirloom Bundle

Granny Patch Quilt- Using the Heirloom Bundle

It's finally time to share about the third of five quilts that I made with my "Heirloom" bundle w...
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