Janet from JMD Designs created this pretty pillow. She started with two half Dresden Plates and sewed a patchwork strip in between. Love the effect, as this technique could be used for any quilt block. She provides a free tutorial … Read More ...
Tutorial: Piece of My Heart mini quilt
Lesley at SewHappy.Me did a guest post at Sew We Quilt showing how she created this heart project. The embroidered words say,
Please take care of it, you have a piece of my heart.
So lovely. Go to the tutorial… Read More ...
Tutorial: Fabric Flower Bookmarks
Little Birdie Secrets made these for the Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas Roundup at Skip to my Lou. Go HERE to get the tutorial. Go HERE to see all projects.
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Feather Circles table runner
Amber at A Little Bit Biased made this table runner for Valentine’s Day but insists it will look great any time of year. I agree. Love the feather circles quilting on this. Go HERE to see how she did it… Read More ...
Fabric quality | High to mid-priced cottons
You’ve all heard expensive fabric is best. But why and under what circumstances should you buy from your *local quilt shop (LQS) or defer to a big box fabric store? Suzanne at Just Another Hang Up gives us some … Read More ...
Tutorial: Hugs and Kisses mug rug
Sha from Craizee Corners does a guest post at Sew Sweetness showing how to make this heart mug rug. It’s part of her Reader Tutorial week. Adorable! Go to tutorial.
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DIY: Quilted Cushion, a beginner’s journey
Karen Pior at Sew What’s New? provides an introduction to quilting on her blog. She’s breaking it down into three parts,
… Read More ...1. Making the cushion top – patchwork
2. Quilting the cushion top – quilting
3. Assembling the cushion –
Epiphany after a quilt finish = Frugal
Megan from Canoe Ridge Creations had an epiphany after finishing her x and + quilt. She figured out a creative way to use her leftover HSTs (half square triangles). Clever!
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V-Day tutorials and contest at Bitter Sweet
Melissa at Sew Bitter Sweet is hosting a Valentine’s Day Showcase on her blog. She explains:
… Read More ...The Valentine’s Day Showcase will be taking place from February 1st to the 14th with tutorials from some of my favorite bloggers and friends.
Easy Hawaiian quilt for daughter
Polly at Helping Little Hands made this sweet quilt she calls Easy Hawaiian Stripes. The story behind its creation is even sweeter – honoring her daughter’s birth mother. Click HERE to see how she did it.
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Freebies: Two heart quilt patterns
Terri at Quilternity’s Place is sharing a couple of free heart quilt patterns on her blog. Go HERE to read more.
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BOM: Hearts
Dawn at Spring Water Designs made this block for a challenge held at her local quilt guild. Go HERE to read more.
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Inspiration: Diane Rose quilts, though blind
Diane Rose, talks to Texas Country Reporter about her hobby and business – making quilts. What makes her sewing an anomaly is she’s blind. Sort of makes me think I should have no excuses for all the UFOs in … Read More ...
Event: Modern Mini Challenge
Jennifer at Ellison Lane Quilts is hosting a challenge and contest on her blog for a mini quilt.
Something like Jennifer made here with Washington Sidewalk blocks. One of the prizes is a fat quarter bundle of the full line … Read More ...
Fix a flea market quilt
Cintia at My Poppet found a sad little quilt at a flea market and transformed it into this pretty. Go HERE to see how she did it.
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