Kathleen at A Sentimental Quilter shows off one of her friend’s antique doll quilts on the tiny bed she bought her for her birthday. See more of her miniature quilts on her blog POST: Primitive Doll Bed.
Book giveaway: Sweetwater’s Simple Home
Get a chance to win a copy of Sweetwater’s Simple Home by Stash Books at Living Crafts Blog. Contest ends Sunday 12 Midnight Pacific time – Sept 25. Click HERE for entry details.… Read More ...
Patchwork inspiration for fall | inchies
That artist woman’s inchies project could easily be adapted to patchwork. Imagine this is a nine-patch with white sashing and a green border. Want to do it Gail’s way? Click HERE to get the tutorial.… Read More ...
Fiber Art Calls for Entry – Installation proposal
Craft Alliance: Site-Specific Installation Proposal
St. Louis, MO
Exhibition Season: 2013/2014
… Read More ...Exhibition Project Description
The proposed exhibition space will enable Craft Alliance to present site-specific installation pieces that use craft techniques to create spatial environments and that bridge the
Tutorial: Flying Geese quilt for little girl
This quilt sure says little girl. Melissa at Sew BitterSweet Designs used the Flying Geese pattern in the quilt – all cut from a Moda precut (Jelly Roll (precut fabrics)). It was a gift to her best friend’s little … Read More ...
Rosemarie, a quilt from her aunt, and a plea
Emily at Mommy’s Nap Time is a strong supporter of her niece (age 5). She made her a pretty quilt (shown in photo). She just shaved off all her hair (for a second time), and now she’s getting the … Read More ...
Silk ties into a quilt to remember Dad
Sarah at The AfterCraft finished this lovely modern quilt. She explains,
… Read More ...This is a upcycled quilt I was commissioned for by a young woman whose father had passed away and she had kept his ties. She wanted the ties to
Hand stitched applique after machine fail
Keren at sew la vie first tried machine appliqueing the squares on this pillowcase, but after finishing two she decided to rip them out and start over. She then hand appliqued the squares with lovely results. Click HERE to read … Read More ...
Bicycle on Santa’s back quilt block
Amy at BadSkirt made this festive quilt block. Love that bicycle on Santa’s back. Click HERE to see Ringo Pie for August and September.… Read More ...
Hexie flower lovelies
Melody at The House on the Side of the Hill made these hexagon flowers as part of One Flower Wednesday. Read more HERE.
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Tutorial: Scripture Tote
Heather at Quilt or Stitch shows how she made this cute patchwork tote. Click HERE to get the tutorial.
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Quilt author to give away an ‘Unlimited Class Pass’
Maria Peagler of SocialMediaOnlineClasses.com did a guest post at Crafty Gemini where she gives some ideas for how to start a successful crafting business. Part of her success is this book, Color Mastery: 10 Principles for Creating Stunning Quilts. … Read More ...
Shirtless men, quilts and burritos | Calendar for 2012
Megan at The Bitchy Stitcher gives you shirtless men, quilts and burritos – all in one awesome calendar. She explains,
I created this calendar as a fundraiser for my brother, who is fighting cancer.
Anyone seen Calendar Girls (2003)? … Read More ...
Purr-fect card for laughing at recession
Wendi Aarons created some humorous greeting cards to poke a little fun at the recession. Since so many quilters have cats I wanted to share this one with my readers; sure it will hit home to a few. You owe … Read More ...
‘Rules to Live By’ favors patchwork
Two of Wise Craft’s ‘Rules to Live By’ involve quilts. That’s not surprising to me. She says,
… Read More ...Every room needs a bit of patchwork (a new pillow in the works above).
A dreary day can always be made better with