Nikki from Nikki, In Stitches made this mosaic-inspired T-shirt quilt as a very special gift to friends who just lost a loved one. Besides the special memories it holds, the original design is madly modern. Visit her blog to read … Read More ...
Tutorial: Design wool fabric yardage
Annette from WoolCreations.com is a guest blogger at Living Crafts and wants us to know how to design our very own wool fabric yardage. Today, learn how to dye wool fabric (part 1) and later learn how to needle felt … Read More ...
Project Modern: Monochromatic Challenge
The Modern Quilt Guild launched their second Project Modern challenge. It is, “Design and make a quilt that is monochromatic. Create interest, life and energy in a quilt by using tints, shades and tones of a single color.” The judge … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Valentine Tumbler Quilt
Care from Obsessively Stitching made this super cute quilt to get in the mood for Valentine’s Day. Using a tumbler block she highlighted reds and pinks from her stash then backed it with Ultra Cuddle. Visit her blog to see … Read More ...
Tutorial: Cross couch throw
Kathleen of Whip Up fame has a New Year’s gift for bloggers. Here’s a sketch of what you will be making – a Cozy Cross Couch Throw. Go to the tutorial.… Read More ...
Giveaway: Tuscany Silk Batting
Wendy from Ivory Spring is hosting a giveaway for one of Hobb’s premium quilt battings from their Tuscany Collection. Here’s how Hobb’s describes this premium product.
Tuscany Silk bonded batting is made from imported silk filaments with the addition
… Read More ...52 Quilt Block Patterns sew-along
Beth from The Quilt Ladies is hosting 52 Weeks of Quilt Block Patterns and wants you to join the fun. Check out her latest, block Week 11 – Medallion Square. It reminds me of stained glass. Love it. Go … Read More ...
Civil War Reunion fabric
Check out Civil War Reunion, a new Moda fabric collection designed by Barbara Brackman of Barbara Brackman’s Material Culture. L-o-v-e it. She said precuts are in stores now, with yardage to follow in Feb 2011.… Read More ...
Quilts and Flowers tour
I spied this ad in Down Under Quilts Issue 145. Now this is a fantasy trip; what could be better than quilts and flowers? They had me at Liberty of London and Monet’s Garden. Visit Action Travel to find out … Read More ...
Bag with little girl whimsy
I adore this fabric and felt applique bag ‘Don’t Pick The Mushrooms’. It makes me want to skip down a sidewalk. Found at Once Upon a Time in the North Folksy.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Quilted Kiddie Handle
Vanessa from the Crafty Gemini shares how she made this kiddie handle – a leash that’s perhaps more empowering for a toddler. Besides the DIY video she’s going to give this one away. Go to post.… Read More ...
Fun with a faux quilt
Cathe from Just Something I Made takes a depression-era quilt remnant, scans it and shows how to have fun with the digital prints. To learn more, go to the post.… Read More ...
Fabric scrap napkin rings
I have a serious scrap problem. Fabric scraps now fill up three large baskets in my sewing room. I’m too thrifty to throw them out but what to do? Enter a Belle and Burger tutorial Fun Fabric Scrap Napkin Rings. … Read More ...
Printable: Toddler girl with spool of thread
You can get this lovely old advertisement over at The Graphics Fairy. I just printed it off on a fabric sheet. It’s going to be the beginning point for a mini quilt.… Read More ...
Dyed fabric giveaway by author
Frieda from Walks in the Woods is celebrating the one year anniversary of her book Fabric to Dye For with a fabric giveaway. Not just any fabric mind you; it’s hand dyed fabric with gradations taught in the book. Go … Read More ...
