Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just starting out, there’s no denying the excitement that comes from creating a quilt project for a special season. From warm and cozy winter quilts, to bright and colorful spring and summer quilts, the … Read More ...
Review: Wanderlust Quilts
Amanda (Mandy) Leins put a novel twist on a quilt book when she dug into her love of the past and mixed it with modern patterns. Wanderlust Quilts, by C&T Publishing, has 10 projects from easy-to-sew pillows to moderate … Read More ...
Inspiration: Charly & Wilbur mini quilt
I often hear there’s a g-l-u-t of quilting books on the market, like that’s a bad thing. The thinking, I imagine, is it’s all been covered. The basics have, yes, however each author brings their own perspective to the process. … Read More ...
GenQ last stop on Creative Quilt Challenges tour
“Where have I been?” I asked myself out loud seeing GenQ’s review and giveaway of Creative Quilt Challenges by Pat Pease and Wendy Hill. Brilliant C&T Publishing editors brought together two quilters with … Read More ...
Author interview | Ruth McHaney Danner
Sewists who make quilts in service to others is the subject of Ruth McHaney Danner’s latest book, Making a World of Difference One Quilt At A Time. You may know her from her popular book, What I Learned from … Read More ...
Book review: Where Women Create Quilters
Jo Packham, editor of the Where Women Create series, presents a fanciful peek into the creative spaces and minds of various artists. Last October, she came out with Quilters, Their Quilts, Their Studios, Their Stories. Excitement ensued. And though … Read More ...
Exciting quilt in Modern Neutrals
This quilt, In Motion, shows a clever use of half-square triangles. It’s from the book Modern Neutrals by Amy Ellis, who admits on her blog this is a personal favorite.
I cannot wait to see other quilts in … Read More ...
Process: Piecing a Radiant Star
I am digging the fresh colors Jennifer from That Girl…That Quilt used in this work in progress (WIP). She’s making a Radiant Star, a traditionally difficult quilt pattern. But Jennifer tried a technique out of Eleanor Burns’ book Radiant Star … Read More ...
Grab a cuppa: Modern Blocks pool
Fans of the book 99 Modern Blocks by Susanne Woods have a Flickr group to show off any blocks they’ve made from it. One of my favorite blocks from the book is Slot Machine, created by Angela Pingel from … Read More ...
‘Design*Sponge at Home’ event | Chicago Anthropologie
This crafty Design*Sponge event in October at Anthopologie is regrettably already full (only 35 could attend). But hang on, there will be others in the Chicago area, the next one is in Naperville. After a bit of crafty fun, you’ll … Read More ...
Book: Eco Colour promotes “slow” fabric
Bloggy book tour for Quilt Remix
Take an online tour to see what some superstar bloggers are saying about Emily Cier’s new book Quilt Remix.