Nicci from Dye N’ Stitch is dying fabric to use in a project to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Today she shares how to leave designs on the fabric using the shibori dying method. Tomorrow she will make a rabbit … Read More ...
Tutorial: Mini Art Quilt Stand
Cheryl from Muppin.com shares her secret for displaying multiple mini quilts at craft shows. She starts with a trip to the office supply store and once home reaches for some quilt batting. Get the know-how.… Read More ...
Artsy cross over bag
This quilted bag has definite cool factor. Picture yourself wearing this to your local cyber cafe to meet all your artsy friends for a coffee latte. Called The Amanda Bag, you can download the pattern for $9.00 USD at … Read More ...
Tutorial: Scrappy Crochet Hook Roll
Sarah from FairyFace Designs used some of her precious Urban Zoologie Owls fabric in this Scrappy Crochet Hook Roll. Now she’s sharing with us how she did it. Yeah! Get the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Patchwork wristlet purse
Ayumi from Pink Penguin shows how she made this pretty little wristlet purse. Think of using up some of your scraps for this project since you only need a couple dozen 2 1/2″ fabric squares. Her instructions are clear accompanied … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Stitched fan coaster with a K
Jan of Be*mused made this jaunty 4 1/2″ coaster because Pink Penguin invited her to join the fun. The project called for using a bit of Suzuko Koseki fabric plus incorporating into the design an assigned letter of the alphabet. … Read More ...
Find a Pair of Mittens quilt
The talent behind From the Strawberry Patch created this quilt pattern to showcase her growing collection of pieced mitten blocks. The wording on the quilt says, Mittens, mittens everywhere…but can you find a pair? She’s challenging herself to make a … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Cheerful and cozy quilted purse
Joanna from Applique Today shows off her latest creation, this cheerful and cozy quilted purse. I especially like the echo stitching around the appliqued leaves. Go to her post to learn what part of the purse she likes best.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Patchwork potholder + fabric bowl
Kathreen from Whip Up shares how she made this lovely ensemble – patchwork potholder pair and fabric fruit bowl. Get the know-how.… Read More ...
Panel: Giddy in Surf
The heart-shaped vase holding flowers and hearts is adorable in this Sandy Gervais 100 % cotton fabric panel. It’s from the Giddy fabric collection in the Surf colorway for Moda. Go to Fabric.com while it’s still in stock.… Read More ...
A home for your stork scissors
Shelly from Ac-quilt-sition made this adorable keeper to store a small pair of scissors. I love the tiny yo-yos. I still have my first pair of stork embroidery scissors – a gift from my brother. Visit her post to see … Read More ...
Tutorial: Valentine’s table runner
Jennifer from Two Butterflies whipped up this lacy table runner to set the mood for Valentine’s Day. Mood set. She assures readers that this is a simple project with only the most basic quilting skills necessary to succeed. So, beginners … Read More ...
Newsy: Issue 4 Fat Quarterly
It’s almost here. The Fat Quarterly Issue 4 – Solids eZine is out Thursday Jan 27th. Woo hoo! You can preview some sample pages before committing to buy. It’s $8.00 for a single issue and $28.00 for a one year … Read More ...
That’ll do HearthSong: Portable light box
Carolyn the Crafter bought this portable light table from HearthSong, not as an accessory for the Fashion Design Studio Kit
, but for her quilting projects. She had this to say about the Light Tracer.
Hello, my name is Scarlett
I’m a fabriholic and I could wear this button proudly. If you’re not sure if you’ve reached this level of enthusiasm for fabric, take this quiz at About.com Are You a Fabricholic? and find out. Get the Fabric Addict button … Read More ...