Maria Peagler of SocialMediaOnlineClasses.com did a guest post at Crafty Gemini where she gives some ideas for how to start a successful crafting business. Part of her success is this book, Color Mastery: 10 Principles for Creating Stunning Quilts. … 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 ...
Purr-fect card for laughing at recession
Wendi Aarons created some humorous greeting cards to poke a little fun at the recession. Since so many quilters have cats I wanted to share this one with my readers; sure it will hit home to a few. You owe … Read More ...
‘Rules to Live By’ favors patchwork
Two of Wise Craft’s ‘Rules to Live By’ involve quilts. That’s not surprising to me. She says,
… Read More ...Every room needs a bit of patchwork (a new pillow in the works above).
A dreary day can always be made better with
Pattern pick: Whirlygigs Quilt at Indygo Junction
Tammy Gilley created this quilt design for Indygo Junction. The larger than normal blocks make it a great choice for showing off large scale and/or graphic fabrics, so modern. Available for sale at Indygo Junction for $9.99 USD. Click HERE … Read More ...
Custom Baby Balls by Patchwork Delights
Is this not the cutest baby gift ever? This baby ball with the little one’s name on it was custom-made by the talent behind Patchwork Delights. I love her modern patchwork creations.
She also sells the baby balls without … Read More ...
Sew Along: Stitched Christmas bunting
Sew Happy Me is hosting a Christmas Sew Along starting September 23, lasting 8 weeks. You’ll stitch seven blocks then join them into a bunting. Click HERE to see more.
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Clean up your Sewing Room quilt contest
In honor of National Sewing Month Kaye Wood blog is hosting a contest that will help you burn up some stash. Terrye explains,
… Read More ...Make any size quilt with 3×6” rectangles. Send us a photo of your finished tops with you
Scissor bracelet, perfect accessory for sewers
Kathleen at Grosgrain found this accessory any sewist would love to sport. Click HERE to read more.
… Read More ...Giveaway: Aneela Hoey’s Little Apples in aqua
Don’t miss this giveaway at Maureen Cracknell Handmade. She is offering up an Aneela Hoey Little Apples fabric bundle in aqua. Contest sponsored by The Intrepid Thread. Click HERE to get entry details. Ends 10 o’clock pm (EST) … Read More ...
Process: Midnight in the Garden quilt slideshow
LuAnn at May Your Bobbin Always be Full made a slide show that gives the step-by-step process she went through to create her Midnight in the Garden quilt.
Here’s a detail view, bottom photo. Lovely quilting this. Click HERE to … Read More ...
Fiberactions reveal latest challenge quilts
Click HERE to see entries in the Fiberactions Blog Word Challenge: Texture.
Meet the artists in this group and be sure and visit their individual blogs.
… Read More ...Tad’s ‘Home Sweet Home’ illustration
Amy at Design*Sponge shared this modern take on the ‘Home Sweet Home’ sentiment with this illustration by Tad Carpenter. I’m now inspired to take a phrase, perhaps a quote from a family member*, make a design using a modern typeface. … 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 ...
Block 12 | The Desperate Housewife’s Quilt
The Desperate Housewife’s Quilt challenge; 50 blocks in 50 weeks. Here’s Quiltjane’s Block 12 Diamond in the Rough on her blog Want it, Need it, Quilt!. She reminds everyone this is not a Quilt Along. Just make whatever blocks … Read More ...