In honor of National Craft Month (March) Candy of Candied Fabrics is giving away a copy of her DVD, Dyeing to Stitch: A Comprehensive Guide to Creating Colorful Fabric Art, by Interweave. Contest ends March 31. Go HERE for … Read More ...
Book giveaway: Zakka Style at LRstitched
Lindsey of LRstitched is hosting a giveaway on her blog for three copies of the book, Zakka Style: 24 Projects Stitched With Ease to Give, Use & Enjoy by Rashida Coleman-Hale. Contest ends March 30. International entries okay. Go HERE … Read More ...
Newsy: Festival of Half Square Triangles
Megan of Canoe Ridge Creations is hosting the Festival of Half Square Triangles on her blog with a kick-off April 2. She has an impressive list of guest bloggers who will share projects featuring the beloved half square triangle. Participants … Read More ...
Sew Along: Feather Your Nest
Jenny and Angel from Stumbles & Stitches announce today they are hosting the Feather Your Nest Sew Along. They urge all sewists (themselves included) to do some projects for their own homes. Jenny explains,
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Tute with free pattern: Olivia baby quilt
Jenna of Sew Happy Geek created this adorable green and red quilt to celebrate the birth of her niece, Olivia. At 40″ square, it’s the perfect size for a baby. I’m impressed with how she used one quilt block pattern … Read More ...
Pattern release: Circular Reasoning
You have something to look forward to in April, and it’s better than a good prank on April Fools’ Day. It’s the upcoming release of the quilt pattern Circular Reasoning by Emily Cier of Carolina Patchworks. Today on her blog, … Read More ...
Freebie: Sewing Subway Art
I know this sewing space subway art printable has been out awhile, but it bears repeating. Print this baby out, frame it and you have a gift. Get it at the The Secret Stitch.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Apron Bottle Cover
Got scraps from that last quilt project? Why not make a vintage inspired apron bottle cover like these made by Lori of Bee In My Bonnet. Then you’ll be ready for all those outdoor gatherings and not have your guests … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Rachel finished three Grannies
Rachel of Stitched in Color is celebrating finishing up three baby quilts for Do Good Stitches, a charity bee she founded. The Granny Square pattern is a good choice for gifting, it goes together quickly, faster than something with curves. … Read More ...
Free pattern: Diamond Patchwork Tote Bag
This Diamond Patchwork Tote Bag is popping up all over the Pinterest boards today. I see why, it’s a bright and happy patchwork piece decorating her tote. Elle at the MiSuSu blog shares how to make one. Go there to … Read More ...
Quiltspirations card game this week’s prize
I spied this at the Quilting Gallery. It’s a new card game Quiltspiratons and it’s one of the prizes in their Weekly Quilt Contest. This week’s theme is Springtime Renewal. Go HERE for further details.
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Pat Sloan LIVE radio | 4 pm ET
Today at American Patchwork & Quilting Radio, host Pat Sloan talks with a fabulous group of guests (quilters, quilt book authors and fabric designers). They include Amanda Jean Nyberg of Crazy Mom Quilts, Cheryl Arkison of the Dining Room Empire, … Read More ...
Good read: Sister Diane discusses marketing boundaries at Oh My!
Diane Gilleland (Sister Diane) of CraftyPod did a guest post at Oh My! Handmade Goodness that touches on an increasing worry for bloggers. What to do about the increasing volume of requests from businesses trying to market their products through … Read More ...
Crafty Quickies Linky | Jelly Roll Banner
If the spring weather has you craving quicker projects so you can get outside, go checkout Crafty Quickies Linky Party at The Country Chic Cottage. There, I found this Quick and Easy Jelly Roll Party Banner project created by Courtney … Read More ...
Vintage picnic baskets for storage
The J & O Fabric Store shares three tips for organizing your sewing space on their newsletter blog. Tip 1 is to use stacking storage and it doesn’t always have to be plastic. She points us to this sewing … Read More ...