I’m feeling Halloween theme fatigue however I had to share this embroidery piece by 501 Quilt Blocks. How adorable is the cat jumping over the jack-o-lanterns with the text Boo, Spooks and Spirits. I would love to see … Read More ...
Pattern: Stripe-y Patchwork Cat
Oldie but goodie, check out this Stripe-y Patchwork Cat created by Michelle at Green Kitchen. Love the colors of this kitty softie. Go here to get the pattern.
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Crafters branding unconsumption with a logo
Some crafters are using this logo to brand what they re-purpose. Chappell Ellison wrote an article for the Etsy Blog, read more. Have you heard of this?
Tiffany Threadgould used the logo on this pillow turned art supply kit … Read More ...
Patchwork rug from Cow hide
Check out this patchwork rug from Arbol Designs Etsy. Some of the patches are hand-dyed but is it made from fabric as I first assumed? No. It’s hide. Click here to see more photos. Spied this at Get the … Read More ...
Tutorial: Fabric labels from pantry supplies
Dolls and Daydreams shows how she makes fabric labels from freezer paper. Making your own sheets to go into you printer will save you money. Get the know-how.
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Maria Elkins’ art quilts
Alright, you need to visit Melinda Quilts ETC to see some of Maria Elkins art quilts. She’s a phenomenal artist and author of several quilt books published by Interweave. Go to Melinda’s post to see some eye candy.
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LittleBook’s Dutch Windmills quilt
This is a Dutch Windmills quilt made by LittleBook Notes. It’s her entry in this year’s Bloggers’ Quilt Festival at Amy’s Creative Side. Love her quilt and the story behind the fabric she used in it. It involves some … Read More ...
BASICS reach 300 quilts | Call for more
Quilters are some of the most generous folks you’ll meet and for some, making charity quilts is the way they got hooked on the hobby. Well whatever the path if you are a quilter, Victoria at Bumble Beans Inc. needs … Read More ...
Speechless Saturday
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Pumpkin block for a cheery Halloween Quilt
Pippa from Welsh Quilts has shared a delightful quilt block to spread some Halloween cheer—Happy Halloween right back at you, Pippa! This festive pumpkin block was created using a paper piecing pattern from Ruth McDowell’s book, Pieced Vegetables. The … Read More ...
Dream Garden patchwork pouch for Lulu
Isadora from Dorothy Hobbies/Pastimes made this patchwork tote that showcases lovely embroidery pattern Dream Garden by Jenny Hart. Made for her son’s girlfriend Lulu as a birthday gift. The pattern printed on cotton is available to buy at Sublime Stitching … Read More ...
Quilt Freebie: Christmas Truck paper piecing pattern
If you saw this POST and fell in love with the Christmas truck with the little girl driver like I did, you are in luck. Not only has Julianna from Sewing under Rainbow let us in on her fussy cutting … Read More ...
Grab a cuppa: Tide Pools one of many Fall Festival quilts
Jennifer from That Girl…That Quilt entered this quilt she calls Tide Pools in the Fall 2011 Bloggers’ Quilt Festival. Love her colors, so Autumn! Best of all, she uses Heather Ross’ wildly popular fabric from the Mendocino collection. See … Read More ...
Giveaway: FQ Lark Bundle at Maureen Cracknell
In celebration of this weekend’s International Quilt Market the ladies of The Intrepid Thread are giving away 12 Fat Quarters of Lark by Amy Butler at Maureen Cracknell Handmade. Contest ends 10 o’clock pm (EST) Sunday, October 30th. Click … Read More ...
DIY: Fussy cut a motif in paper piecing
Julianna from Sewing Under Rainbow shares how she fussy cuts a motif when paper piecing. Here she got the girl in the driver’s seat, so cute. Get the know-how, go to the tutorial.
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