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Tutorial: Tiny Tree Skirt

scarlettburroughs — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:02:13 +0000

Melissa Mortenson of the Polkadot Chair blog shares how to make this awesome Christmas Tree skirt at the Moda Bake Shop. Get the tutorial here.

[tags]Christmas tree skirt, Moda fabrics, tutorial, Figgy Pudding[/tags]

Ta Dah!: Whirligig quilt top finished

scarlettburroughs — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:41:36 +0000

Cathy at Quilting on Turtle Hill just finished this Whirligig quilt top using Moda fabrics. She said this one is not going to be a gift, it’s all hers. Go here to see more.

[tags]Whirligig, quilt top, sewing for self[/tags]

Ta Dah!: Yuletide Jewels ornament

scarlettburroughs — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:56:29 +0000

Karen Neary of Sew Karen-ly Created shows this finished project Yuletide Jewels sent in by blogger Bev Crouse of The Quilter’s Net. It’s one of Karen’s original patterns. Go here for details.

Check out Bev’s lovely stiching in this closeup.

[tags]ornament, show and tell, Yuletide, Holidays, Christmas, decorations[/tags]

Lark Books to publish Twelve by Twelve

scarlettburroughs — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:36:37 +0000

The Twelve by Twelve artists got some exciting news today. Lark Books will be publishing a book about their Collaborative Art Quilt Project. Congratulations!

Go here for details.

[tags]Art quilts, Lark Books, Collaborative quilting[/tags]

Candied Fabrics giveaway

scarlettburroughs — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:52:21 +0000

Candy Glendening of Candied Fabrics blog is celebrating her new online shop of the same name with a giveaway. Each winner can choose between a 1/2 yard of her hand-dyed 100% cotton fabric (examples shown here) or a habotai scarf. Candy is giving everyone until the day before Thanksgiving (she calls it Pie Baking Day) to enter. Winners will be announced on Thanksgiving day. Go here for entry details.

[tags]Candied Fabrics, giveaway, hand-dyed, habotai scarf[/tags]

Book: Liberated Quiltmaking ll

scarlettburroughs — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:01:51 +0000

Thanks to alert blogger Tonya from Lazy Gal Quilting, I now know about this new book coming out in January 2010. It’s Liberated Quiltmaking ll by Gwen Marston. A preorder will get you an autographed copy from the author.

Click here to learn more.

[tags]book, quilting, new ways to piece[/tags]

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Pattern: Poppies For You Bags

scarlettburroughs — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:26:41 +0000

Now that the holidays are drawing near, I am looking for gift ideas I can make. I found this Poppies For You pattern at The Janelle Wind Collection blog. Go here for further details.

[tags]quilted, purse, applique, bag, tote, flowers, rick rack[/tags]

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Gift idea: Woof – It’s a Kwillow

scarlettburroughs — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:21:15 +0000

If you are looking for an easy to make quilt project to gift someone on your holiday list, check out this kwillow.

It’s a lap quilt that folds up into a pillow. It has no binding or difficult piecing, plus it’s tied. This would be great to have at home or on a trip. Woof – It’s a Kwillow pattern is available at Cabbage Rose Quilts for 9.00 USD. Link to Woof.

[tags]quilt, pillow, kwillow, dogs, lap quilt, throw, gift ideas, easy to make, home, travel[/tags]

Pattern: Merry holiday apron

scarlettburroughs — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:49:37 +0000

Showcase your embroidery stitches and burn some stash in this Melly & Me Merry holiday apron. The pattern is available at Pink Chalk Fabrics for 11.95 USD. Link to apron.

[tags]apron, sewing, holiday patterns, Melly & Me, Merry, embroidery, stitches, boy, girl, stash burner[/tags]

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Free pattern: Maltese Flower Table Topper

scarlettburroughs — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:08:18 +0000

I love Avis Shirer’s wool flower table mat. Link to free download courtesy of www.allpeoplequilt.com.

The best way to download this pattern is to right-click on the link and select Open in a New Window.

[tags]free pattern, applique, wool, table mat, Avis Shirer[/tags]

1 Million Pillowcase Challenge

scarlettburroughs — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:30:20 +0000

American Patchwork and Quilting is calling all craftsters to join them in their Make a Pillowcase, Make a Difference initiative. They make it easy for would-be participants by offering for free download* a basic pillowcase pattern and three variations – Pattern 3 is shown here. Go here to see all 4 patterns. Go to the APQ – 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge home page for further details.

*You must create a free online account at BHG www.allpeoplequilt.com then log in to download free pillowcase patterns.

via Whats New at the Quilt Shop?

[tags]donations, pillowcase, APQ, 1 million, free patterns, quilters, sewers, crafters[/tags]

Free Seasons Sew-Along

scarlettburroughs — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:38:17 +0000

It’s not too late to join this free BOM hosted by Quilt Happy, Quilt Often! blog. Go here for instructions on how to join.

Via Crazy for Primitive Quilts

[tags]embroidery, quilt blocks, seasons, free BOM, Sew-Along[/tags]

Book: Tile Quilt Revival

scarlettburroughs — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:39:41 +0000

According to Barbara Brackman’s Material Culture, this book Tile Quilt Revival: Reinventing a Forgotten Form is coming out in January 2010.

She explains,

Tile quilts are done in an applique technique that covers the block, yet exposes the background in what looks like grout.

Go here to see examples of the tile quilt technique.

[tags]tile quilts, applique, book, January 2010[/tags]

Pattern: Seed Collectors quilt

scarlettburroughs — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:14:16 +0000

Folksy theme, nice. I love how the neutral colors showcase the textural qualities of this quilt. The Seed Collectors quilt pattern is available for purchase at Quilt Soup for $8.99 USD. Go here for details.

[tags]folk art, neutrals, seeds, birds, wool, flannel, embroidery[/tags]

Holiday Flourish quilt

scarlettburroughs — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:37:24 +0000

I love this quilt. It makes a classic statement that calms and charms. The e-pattern for Holiday Flourish is available to purchase at Cotton Spice online shop. Go here for details.

[tags]e-pattern, Holiday, quilt, ornaments, applique[/tags]