Not specifically for quilting, but this article written by Julie Comstock will help any maker who photographs their goods for their blog, competition or just for the fun of it. The author of this post claims your camera lies, but … Read More ...
Tutorial: Felt coasters done in Orange Peel
Sachiko of Tea Rose Home shares over at Craft Snob how to make these bright happy coasters. You layer squares of felt and then cut out and sew an orange peel type pattern on top. I agree with Sachiko, these … Read More ...
Tutorial: Bear’s Paw quilt block
The rich, comforting colors in this Bear’s Paw quilt block makes me yearn for snuggling under a quilt by a fire, with a cup of cocoa in hand (and a book in the other). You can get the template to … Read More ...
Wicked blog hop spooky fun
Serial quilters, listen up, the Wicked 3 Blog Hop is on. You are in for a treat as participating quilters reveal their ghoulish quilt-y creations this week and next. Wendy of Why Knot Kwilt? has the schedule and a video … Read More ...
How To Print On Fabric – 6 Different Ways
Karen of the Graphics Fairy (one of my fave sites for, um…free historical graphics) shares some easy ways to print on fabric using a home printer. She even gives a tip for setting fabric if your printer ink is not … Read More ...
Make a patchwork doll quilt
Karin Jordan of Leigh Laurel Studios made this pretty patchwork doll quilt for her daughter’s American Girl doll. At 16″ x 24″, both doll and doll-mom get to snuggle. Visit her blog to see how she made it. Oh, … Read More ...
Tutorial: String block from April Showers
Sherri of A Quilting Life made this string quilt block from fabric scraps. But not just any ole scraps, these are from the not-yet-released April Showers collection designed by her friend Camille of Simplify. Master the string and do a … Read More ...
Tutorial: Folded Star Pumpkin hoop
Terri of A Creative Princess shares how she made this fun autumn decor. She used a folded star technique and fabric with pumpkins and several shades of orange. She adds this is a great stash burning project. Visit her blog … Read More ...
Googly eyes Halloween monster quilt
I spied these googly eyed monsters on a quilt designed by Jen Eskridge of Reanna Lily Designs. By far, it’s the cutest Halloween decor I’ve seen this season. She says it’s a fast quilt to make, plus she offers instructions … Read More ...
Free pattern: Halloween Street wall hanging
This adorable neighborhood street wall hanging is the creation of Gigi Khalsa for Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine. The 15″ x 19″ size makes finishing one for this Halloween totally doable. I found it on QNM’s free quilt patterns page.
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Coffee Pot pattern by Sew-ichigo
Svetlana has renewed her interest in paper piecing; she admits in large part due to discovering patterns made by Sew-ichigo. The one shown here is my favorite pattern she’s sewn up, Kitchen Classics Enamel Coffee Pot. Visit s.o.t.a.k. handmade… Read More ...
Binding: Your 1st Quilt tutorial series
If you’ve wondered how to pick out the right binding for a quilt, head on over to Sarah Quilts where she shares some of her secrets. In addition, she walks you through her method of sewing it on combining machine … Read More ...
Cool sewers do English Paper Piecing
All the cool people, particularly hip moms, are taking up EPP. No, it’s not a new diet or exercise regimen, it’s English Paper Piecing – a technique used to make hexagons (aka hexies). Hand sewing is mobile so can go … Read More ...
Free pattern: Fall leaf to piece
Paper piece a leaf in fall colors with this free PDF download designed by Yvonne of Yvonnes.dk. She doesn’t include dimensions, but the pattern could be re-sized to suit your project; imagine blocks for a large bed quilt or go … Read More ...
Roundup Halloween quilts
Quilt Inspirations shares over 50 free *quilt patterns for Halloween in their archives. Go HERE to pick out your favorite freebie.
*Most are quilts, but there are some free patterns for Halloween inspired pillows and pendants thrown in.
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