Karen of Sew Many Ways blog shows how to make two different but equally useful design walls. If you are new to quilting, quilters use design walls to audition fabrics for use in a quilt project.
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Archives for August 2009
Contest entries: Crazy for Quilts!
Back in April 2009 I got the word out about the Crazy for Quilts contest (read the post) sponsored by the Alliance for American Quilts. Well the results are in. I want to thank alert blogger Sharon … Read More ...
Don’t miss the “Art Quilt Walking” challenge
The Winter issue of the brand new magazine Art Quilting Studio will showcase art quilts submitted to what will be an ongoing feature of the magazine, Art Quilt Walking.
Jenny Doh of Crescendo blog explains Art Quilting Studio’s latest challenge, … Read More ...
Premiere: Art Quilting Studio mag
I was cruising eQuilter.com and ran across this brand new magazine.
Product description: Art Quilting Studio provides a playful and informative forum where quilt enthusiasts from all walks of life can cross-pollinate to share techniques, ideas and inspiration. Join us … Read More ...
Tutorial: Blooms
Natalie of Natalie Ross in Stitches blog shows how to make this pretty fabric flower. What a fun embellishment idea for your next patchwork project. Get the tutorial.
[tags]Natalie Ross, tutorial, blooms, petals, flowers, stitching by hand, sewing, embellish, … Read More ...
The Great Global Christmas Swap
Fiona Marie Clark of Fiona Marie Pattern and Pieces Store is hosting a Christmas Swap starting September 17, 2009. About the international flavor of the swap Fiona says,
Patchwork quilting and stitching truly has a global following and this Swap … Read More ...
Third Denyse Schmidt fabric collection coming soon
Woo Hoo! True Up blog made my day by showing Denyse Schmidt’s upcoming fabric collection, Hope Valley. Go here to see it. Again, Denyse has done it. She creates vintage looking fabric that is wholly modern. I’m swooning.
[tags]homesteading, … Read More ...
Creative Prompt Project
Blogger Art Quiltmaker wants you to commit to being creative every single day. How? Together with others who join her Creative Prompt Project, you can learn to recognize creative prompts and create something out of that inspiration. Go here for … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Moddy’s selvage postcard
Anya from Hills Creek Quilter blog made this postcard from fabric selvages. It’s a birthday gift for Moddy. Read more here.
[tags]selvage, thrift, eco-friendly, postcard, fabric[/tags]… Read More ...
Best way to travel to “Sew-cials”
Have you ever gone to a sewing event and left behind a crucial item like your sewing machine foot control or something as basic as scissors? I have and blogger Insights From SewCalGal admitted to it in a recent post … Read More ...
Tutorial: Magic Baby quilt
Natalia of Piece N Quilt blog shares how to make this baby quilt using the magic of Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) and Ric Rac. It’s so pretty and quick to piece, it would make a great last minute gift or … Read More ...
Birthday bash starts today!
The Quilt Shoppe is throwing a party to celebrate two years in business. Starting today August 14 and running through August 22 we can get 25% off entire store. Go here for sale guidelines. Happy Shopping!
[tags]birthday sale, The … Read More ...
Free pattern: Little Gems
Anina of The Twiddletails Blog made this adorable quilt she calls Little Gems out of leftover half square triangles from an abandoned project. Go here to read more and get her free pattern.
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Quilter’s Connection Magazine – New!
Canada has a new magazine coming out in September. It’s called Quilter’s Connection: the Magazine for Canadian Quilters. Visit the Quilter’s Connection blog to get details.
[tags]magazine, Quilter’s Connection, Canadian[/tags]… Read More ...
Yeah baby Groovy!
Ginny and Roni from What’s New at the Quilt Shop made this quilt Lava Lamp to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Woodstock. They used a Tumbling Blocks pattern with lots of Kaffe Fassett fabric. Lucky for locals, they are adding … Read More ...