Apr
9
The late Ruby Short McKim created this quilt pattern, Oriental Poppy as part of her quilt pattern business back in the 1920′s and 30′s in Kansas City, Missouri (US). It uses both piecing and applique for the flower. More than …
Mar
22
The drama in this quilt comes from the contrasting values, not the colors which are on the subdued side. I found this beauty at Martingale’s online shop in the book “At Home with Country Quilts – 13 Patchwork Patterns” by …
Mar
22
Timna Tarr of Q Tailored Quilts received a stack of star blocks pieced together some forty years ago by her grandmother. Timna added smaller connecting stars also on a black ground and stitched all the blocks into the beautiful quilt …
Feb
3
The first Friday of February is National Wear Red Day. Barbara Brackman of Material Culture honored this year’s campaign with a free quilt pattern inspired by an antique quilt (1840-1860). It’s made up of two blocks. Visit her blog …
Jan
27

This is a great idea! Candace of Moore About Nancy is hosting a Quilt Along based on the quilt blocks Nancy Cabot published in her daily column while at the Chicago Tribune in 1933. Of her event, she explains,
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Jan
22
This 30′s Hawaiian quilt came across my Facebook News Feed today from French72 Antique Quilts. I’m intrigued by a comment left by Anna Harkins who explained,
A Hawaiian friend told me to look for all the stages of flower
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Jan
5
Many great things come out of the West Coast, the Modern Quilt Guild started in Los Angeles. So did the Quilt Revival Movement of the 1970′s. One of its pioneers, Joyce Gross, died December 24. I read about this in …
Dec
19
Just wow! Shruti of 13 Woodhouse Road made this portrait-style quilt to honor the memory of her husband’s great-grandfather. Known as Dada-ajoba, he started the family business that is still going strong at 100 years. It’s a sweet story of …
Dec
17
I found this quilt in the auction house catalog of Pook and Pook. Made by Pennsylvania Mennonites in the 19th century, it recently sold for $4503 USD. The color scheme is unique mixing pinks, blues and golds. The two narrow barber …
Nov
8
Joey of Anonymous Works shares a photo of this quilt and others made by African-Americans. Soon to be auctioned, all are from the Jonathan Demme collection. This one is my favorite, but all are wonderful. Go HERE to see more…
Oct
14
I’m amazed at how modern this c1860 Mosaic patchwork quilt looks, you? Maire McCleod offers it in her Ruby Lane shop for $985 USD. Grab a cuppa and join me as I browse all the quilts for sale right …
Aug
16
The *Quilt Alliance’s fall fundraising event is coming up September 15, 2012. Held in Manhattan at the Fashion Institute of Technology, special attendees include Denyse Schmidt, Jennifer Chiaverini and Mark Lipinski. There are 350 spots for people to attend in person, …
Jul
17
Cintia of My Poppet shares how to add interest to a vintage tea towel with free motion quilting. This sounds like the perfect way to learn machine quilting on a domestic sewing machine – always best to start small. Go HERE …
Jul
10
Flax and Twine is hosting a Sew You’ve Always Wanted to Quilt series on her blog. Her first guest poster, Kathreen Ricketson of Whipup.net fame, took a moment to talk about the heritage of women as makers, quilts as the …
Jun
17
Kristyne of Pretty by Hand shares her iron fail on her latest quilting project. It will make you laugh and wince some too on her behalf. Go HERE to learn more.
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