Rikka from Ricochet and Away entered this full of the awesome tote in the Solids-Only Tote Challenge she and Keren from sew la vie are hosting. Of her tote she explains,
… Read More ...I tried some wonky patchwork and machine quilting, added
Newsy: Crazy Quilt Journal Project – 2012
Kathy at Shawkl wants fiber artists to know about the first annual Crazy Quilt Journal Project. She’s thrilled to have J. Marsha Michler, author of The Magic of Crazy Quilting, as the honorary chairperson for this event. Registration … Read More ...
Tutorial: Pieced cosmetic bag
Jenna at Sew Happy Geek shows how she made this adorable paper pieced cosmetic bag with a tutorial on her blog. She said she used a Circle Of Geese pattern available for free online. Get the know-how.… Read More ...
Pat Sloan interviews Little Bits author and hosts giveaway
Pat Sloan interviewed Kathreen Ricketson from WhipUp.net as part of the Little Bits blog tour. Pat gives us a peek inside Kathreen’s home and asks things we want to know, like how she got started sewing. Go HERE to read … Read More ...
Giveaway: Flora charm pack
Get on over to Samelia’s Mum; she’s giving away a charm pack of fabric line Flora by Lauren & Jessi Jung. Contest ends midday, 27 November 2011 AEST. Click HERE for entry details.
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Ta Dah!: Birthday quilt for Allison
Sharon from Sharon at Home made this fabulous quilt as a birthday gift for her niece Allison. I love the black sashing and borders; they make the colors pop. Go HERE to see entire post.
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Free pattern: 10 Minute Table Runner
Marge at Delaware Quilts planned to sew today, but got distracted doing laundry. She wondered if she might be able to whip out some 10 minute table runners. Visit her blog and follow her link to get the pattern. Designed … Read More ...
Tip: Shop chains for deals on quilting supplies
If you are new to quilting you will find out sooner or later that the best place to buy and save on supplies is at one of the large chains such as Jo Ann Fabric. Jennifer at Ellison Lane Quilts … Read More ...
Gift idea: Signed copy Malka’s latest quilt book
Textile artists, quilters, and any lover of beautiful fabric this post is for you. Order this book straight from the author and she’ll sign it for you. In case you’ve been absent, this is Malka Dubrawsky’s latest book Fresh Quilting: … Read More ...
Newsy: 2012 Free Motion Quilting Challenge
SewCalGal is hosting the 2012 Free Motion Quilting Challenge. She explains,
… Read More ...Do you want to learn or improve your free-motion quilting skills, using your home sewing machine? If you do, consider taking the pledge for the 2012 Free Motion Quilting
Foil quilted applique | Courage
Rebecca from frybread quilts and cuterie made this quilted applique that has what she calls sparkleriffication. To get this effect she used Jones Tone foil. Click here to read full post.
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Fractal quilt for a math geek
Megan from Monkey Beans made this fractal-inspired quilt for her math geek husband. She said they both got the idea from watching an episode of Nova. It’s a Christmas gift she can mark off her list. Nice! Go here to … Read More ...
Tutorial: Christmas stocking from scraps
Casey from Stellar Mother shows how she made this Christmas patchwork stocking using scraps & refashioned clothing. Make your own, go to tutorial.
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Tutorial: Bind a quilt back-to-front
Rae from Made by Rae did a guest post at Prudent Baby this week showing her method of binding a quilt using the fabric from the back of the quilt sandwich. Rae says this technique works best on smaller quilts. … Read More ...
Ski Lodge quilt block
See Inside the Ski Lodge by whynotsew? and more at Fresh Modern Quilts Flickr.… Read More ...