Debbie Nelson attended our very first Craft Gossip meet-up last fall. She’s been through a lot of hardship, the latest tragedy occurred in January. Please read more about it, HERE on our needlework editor’s blog.
… Read More ...Virginia’s studio series | Foto/Fiber artists
Virginia at Virginia A. Spiegel is doing a series for every artist participating in Foto/Fiber 2012, Fiberart for a Cause. Shown, is a piece by one of the pioneers in the field of fiberart, Yvonne Porcella. See more, go to … Read More ...
Anatom-y Valentine’s Day quilt
Who said decor has to be sweet-looking? Check out this Heart and Hand quilt made by retired surgeon and quilter Ramona at Sutured for a Living. She said her inspiration came from a scarf she saw at Street Anatomy… Read More ...
Event: A Quilter’s Tea and Turning
I’ve never heard of a museum having a public event for turning their quilts. But that’s exactly what the Birmingham Historical Museum is doing. Brilliant idea – treat quilters to some quilts and raise money at the same time. Announcement … Read More ...
Update: Quilts for Japan
Back in March editors from Quilters Newsletter and Patchwork Tsushin magazines asked quilters to make a comfort quilt for those affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Click HERE to see original request.
Ever wondered what the results were … Read More ...
Quilt Tutorial: Herringbone block Rachel’s way
Rachel at Stitched in Color shows her way to make a herringbone block. She admits it’s actually more of a rectangle. She includes detailed steps and lots of photos. Get the tutorial.
Herringbone was first employed in the Roman … Read More ...
Week one small quilt auction for AAQ
Week One of The Alliance for American Quilts‘ auction is underway now on eBay. Every year participating fiber artists create small quilts (16 x 16) around a theme and donate them to raise funds for the organization. Go HERE … Read More ...
Grab a cuppa: Quilts for kids
I spied this darling closeup of a quilt block on the Wrapped in Hope Flickr group. All quilts shown here were sewn by volunteers and given to a child in the program. Go HERE to see more. Wrapped … Read More ...
BASICS reach 300 quilts | Call for more
Quilters are some of the most generous folks you’ll meet and for some, making charity quilts is the way they got hooked on the hobby. Well whatever the path if you are a quilter, Victoria at Bumble Beans Inc. needs … Read More ...
Amy Butler raffle for employee
Amy Butler is having a raffle to raise money for studio mate Dianne who she said was one of her first employees. Dianne is taking medical leave. Find out raffle details HERE.
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Quilt raffle and giveaways at Create H.O.P.E
This quote by Kristen Roylance of Cute Quilt Patterns sums up Create H.O.P.E’s mission,
All children really need to know is that they are loved and have a soft place to land.
What better way to show that love than … Read More ...
Quilt Aid Australia 2011
Their heading reads, Helping the world, one quilt at a time. Now that’s what I’m talking about. Twelve designers and six quilt shops are participating in this year’s Quilt Aid. Click HERE to learn more about Quilt Aid Australia.… Read More ...
Rosemarie, a quilt from her aunt, and a plea
Emily at Mommy’s Nap Time is a strong supporter of her niece (age 5). She made her a pretty quilt (shown in photo). She just shaved off all her hair (for a second time), and now she’s getting the … Read More ...
Shirtless men, quilts and burritos | Calendar for 2012
Megan at The Bitchy Stitcher gives you shirtless men, quilts and burritos – all in one awesome calendar. She explains,
I created this calendar as a fundraiser for my brother, who is fighting cancer.
Anyone seen Calendar Girls (2003)? … Read More ...
The 9/11 Memorial Quilt
Take a moment to view the online Gallery to see blocks made by volunteers from 17 different countries, all to remember the victims of 9/11. At the tenth anniversary, we have not forgotten.
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