CombatQuilter

03/30/2026

Today's category is "Must make quilts". I have my next 41 quilts planned, 33 of those I have the fabric, and maybe 15 or so of those cut and ready to go.
I wish I could narrow it down to just one epic quilt that I have intended to make, but I have a few. Ofcourse, Pinterest and quilt shows are not helping my list get any smaller. What is on your bucket "quilt" list?

03/29/2026

"Favorite Finish" is the topic for today's post. To no surprise, the first quilt with my own fabric line, hands down, is the my favorite for so many reasons.
1. The fabric design process happened because a good friend ( Charisma Horton Designs & Longarm Quilting ) mentioned to Timeless Treasures Fabrics that i may have a few ideas. Thank you.
2. The folks at Timeless Treasures Fabrics went out of their way to help guide me through the process and believed in my artistic insight to create something of epic proportio. Thank you to those people who put in extra effort to help me in that process.
3. The pattern is from the late Sharon Henrie Lake, one that, during a call for names, she chose mine. "Heroes Comfort"
4. The things quilting has done for me, my mental health, my livelihood, and the amazing people I have met along the way.
5. The differences in so many people's lives this fabric has made; from mine to all the people who touch it, quilt makers, crafters, and Quilts of Valor recipients.

03/27/2026

folks often ask how many projects or WIP's I have. I have 1. Abe 2. Sewing machine 3. Heroes comfort made from "Path to Freedom" 4. A community service lonestar 5. Longarming Quilts of Valor 6. Writing patterns 7. Reorganization in my studio 8.
Deciding which of my fabrics I want to make my next thread catcher out of 9. ... long story short, i have many things going at once.

03/26/2026

My best "binding" advice is use a zipper foot and find some way to manage the strips, I use a fancy necklace. What is your best binding tip?

03/24/2026

In an attempt to foster a more team oriented sport, I have decided to start a trend to help spot "Quilters" in the wild.
You choose your color scheme and number, and "Quilters" will be the team name. Please select "stitched name and number". My friend Corey is already on board. It will help with socialization and conversation. Link to purchase in the first comment.

03/23/2026

I have delayed learning curved piecing because it intimidated me. I watched a lady at the quilt show do it without pins (i am anti pins except for lonestar) and she made it look easy. I am also grateful for new friends who have the skill, and volunteered to teach it (thanks ). P.s these are his blocks.

03/22/2026

Anyone looking for a great scrap buster project? I have been working on this pattern for some time (releasing soon after I teach this class). 39 x 36 or 60 x 55 wall hanging. Teaching it this Wednesday at Indigo Quilt Studio in Lincoln, Illinois.

Bring bold color and modern quilting to your sewing space with The Tactful Tacker, a striking new pattern by Andrew Lee, also known as the Combat Quilter. This modern wall hanging is a creative tribute to our machines that make it all possible! In this class, Andrew will guide you through creating...

03/21/2026

Day 21 "other hobbies". I have become a huge fan of bird watching, thanks to the unintentional efforts of . Growing up i used to have to mow around and fill the bird feeders. I never realized the joy such simple creatures could bring; thanks dad. Now, to find a good pair binoculars, any recommendations?

03/18/2026

Today's topic for is fabric color. I don't necessarily have a color, but a theme that inspires me, Civil War. I have 4 quilts planned that have been on my list for several years.
1. A 4" finished churn dash block quilt, from a couple charm packs I was gifted at a Quilts of Valor retreat by a nice lady in Texas.
2. I am a huge Lincoln fan, so I am want to make "Lincoln's Watch" from an assortment of civil war fabrics i have collected over the years. I may have a slight problem when it comes to scrappy quilts.
3. Farmer's Wife is a massive undertaking, but seams to have me lured in. I have this Betsy Needlework line by Marcus Fabrics because some super nice lady sent it to me.
4. I made the large version of Onward and Upward by Charisma Horton Designs & Longarm Quilting , but now want to make the smaller version. (I only have so much wall space).

Now, to find the time to get all the things done i want... anyone have a magic remote or spell?

03/17/2026

Story time, my grandmother made a few quilts, and left them to her kids in the will. My mother gifted her quilt to my brother (he was married and had a house to hang it in). My uncle had his in a garbage bag in the attic and gifted it to me, after I started quilting. The block is "misfortune" and was made in the 40's.
As a token of appreciation, I in turn made a similar quilt and gifted it to him. I also made one for my mother. (No animals were abused during the taking of 1 photo, Moose liked quilts, as do most animals).

03/16/2026

I have seen several books that are really great. This one, not only is my favorite type of quilts (Civil War), but also has a nice note from the author. She is a wonderful lady, and super nice to her fans.

03/13/2026

I am trying to get my WIP's to a manageable number... if only it had more hours in a day to sew, I only have 41 quilts planned/fabric purchased for. Too many?