They say only the good die young, and this is true with Mark, a police officer, husband and father of two who touched many lives before he died of cancer. Allison at Allie’s in Stitches shares his story on her … Read More ...
Giveaway: Four quilt patterns | Harding Hill Designs
Jesse at Harding Hill Designs is introducing readers to some of her new quilt patterns by hosting a giveaway. Enter a comment on her blog telling her which of the four patterns you would make first and get a chance … Read More ...
Newsy: Bloggers’ Quilt-Uber-Fest starts October 1
Scott Hansen at Blue Nickel Studios wants you to learn German and drink Hofbräu this October (not really). He does want you to join the Bloggers’ Quilt-Uberfest – a quilt along where you will make a block a day for … Read More ...
Newsy: Quilt Contest 2012 Challenge | AP&Q and AQC
Australian Patchwork & Quilting (AP&Q) and the Australasian Quilt Convention (AQC) announce their next challenge for quilters. The theme for 2012 is What the World Needs Now. There are three cash awards ($5000, $2000, $500) plus winners will have … Read More ...
Tips and Tutes at The Tulip Patch
I love it when craft bloggers create a separate page for their instructional posts, especially when that blogger is Mary at The Tulip Patch. Her sewing/quilting related tutorials are all well written and on topics you do not see … Read More ...
Tutorial: Favorite four patterns for quilting
Megan from Canoe Ridge Creations did a guest post at Sew Sweetness as part of her Sewing Back-to-School series. Her topic is machine quilting where she shares how to do four of her favorite all over quilting patterns. They … Read More ...
Tutorial: Hand basting a quilt Sharon’s way could be life changing
Thanks goes to Erin at One Piece at a Time for sharing links yesterday to Sharon Schamber’s video tutorials on hand basting a quilt. For large quilts, this part of making a quilt is back-breaking work and by the end … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Just the quilt back
The talent behind the Artnextdoor’s Blog shows off a finished gift quilt for DD. The back is fabulous, had to show you. Do visit her POST to see up close photos of her quilting stitches – so pretty.… Read More ...
Freebie: Autumn Subway Art printable
Autumn Subway Art at Vintage Marigold. Click HERE to go to the download.
Newsy: Moda Country Fair 2011
Lissa at The Cutting Table shares Moda is hosting a month-long blog hop starting September 6. Each day a participating Moda designer will post a project with a country fair theme in mind. Click HERE to see the schedule.… Read More ...
Newsy: Retro Pillow Challenge
Ricca from Ricochet and Away! and Keren from sew la vie! invite you to join their Retro Pillow Challenge. Sign up, create a quilted pillow cover with a retro theme, then share it. Click HERE for details.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Scrappy Owl Block
Linda from Buzzing and Bumbling made these adorable pieced owl blocks. Of the project she says,
… Read More ...It is easy enough for a beginner to sew and can be used not only in quilts, but for pillows, bags, table runners, etc.
Ta Dah!: Doll Quilt to match little girl’s
The Crafty Mummy made this doll quilt to match a quilt she made a year ago for a special little girl. This is a great way to use up scraps from a larger project. Click HERE to find out more… Read More ...
Book: Give and Take Fabric Applique
I’m intrigued by the technique described in this book, Give and Take Fabric Applique
by Canadian authors Daphne Greig and Susan Purney Mark. They say this about it,
… Read More ...A two-for-one technique that makes tricky shapes super easy to appliqué. …This
Quilt Along with Storytime Squares pattern
Kate at Swim, Bike, Quilt announced a quilt drive back in August where you make a quilt alongside the DC Modern Quilt Guild and give your finished quilt to a local charity. You can read about it here and here… Read More ...
