The craftster behind Handmade by Alissa just finished stitching up these quilted placemats for a swap. I’m digging the line stitching on these. She promises to post a pattern in time for Christmas giving. Woo Hoo!… Read More ...
Ta Dah! Crop Circles quilt
Amanda Jean from Crazy Mom Quilts finished this fabulous quilt Crop Circles. I love how she reveals the struggles inherent in completing any art project, particularly this one. Read more about it here.… Read More ...
Duct Tape Wallet
It’s a problem coming up with good craft ideas for guys, but Heather from Dollar Store Crafts made this Duct Tape Wallet that is sure to please any men on your holiday list. Scroll down to see it.… Read More ...
DIY: Tiny Trees dressed up
Thanks to alert blogger Kathy from Quilts, Bags, Gardens and Me I know about these fabric trees over at Mama Mel Loves. Make your own, get the know-how.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Fabric Chain garland
This fabric chain garland is sitting pretty. I spied this adorable holiday decor at Moda Bake Shop; recipe by Debbie Duckworth. They are so well made (sturdy) I could see these enlarged into wrist cuffs. Get the recipe.… Read More ...
Yo-Yo Christmas Tree: variation on a tute
The talent behind Dill Pickle Picnic made this cheery Yo-Yo Christmas Tree from a tutorial at Kiwi at Heart. Visit her post to read more.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Patchwork bifold wallet
Mel from All Wrapped Up shares how to make this adorable patchwork billfold. So crisp and modern, I love it. Get the know-how.
Giveaway: Kook Kaleidoscope Quilts
The Selvage Quilter at Selvage Blog is giving away a copy of Ricky Tims’ new book Kool Kaleidoscope Quilts. I’d love to find out how to make these complicated looking designs. If you do too, go here for entry details … Read More ...
Quilter’s Cookbook available to preorder
Margaret from Quilts and Thoughts wants quilters to know about Quilter’s Cookbook. For one, she has a recipe in it. Second, each person submitted a quilt photo along with their recipe. Go to post to learn more.… Read More ...
Bravo! Holiday giveaway
Pat Bravo from Art Gallery Fabrics blog is giving away 10 bags of scrappy goodness all from her fabric collections. With names like Dreaming in French, Paradise, Modern Affair, Coquette, Sugar and Girly Girl how can you go wrong? … Read More ...
“Christmas Day” art quilt kit
Frieda from a Walk in the Woods not only had this lovely art quilt, Christmas Day, featured in Quilters Newsletter, she’s offering it in a kit. I want it, you can get it here.… Read More ...
Holiday Project Parade with Henry Glass
In progress through Dec 7th is a Henry Glass Holiday Project Parade. Every day a designer will share a project and at the end of the event there will be a giveaway. Get further details and links to designers here… Read More ...
Free pattern: Birch Tree Log embroidery
Mollie of Wild Olive shares this birch tree log embroidery pattern free for your personal use. Think how cute this would look in a project using this Florafox fabric I bought awhile back. Go to Wild Olive; then click … Read More ...
Free-motion quilting tips
Wendy from Ivory Spring just published her 9th tip on free-motion quilting. Done on a domestic sewing machine, this latest exercise is called Tango with Me. Go to post to see why. Go here to see previous tips.… Read More ...
Holiday Kissing Ball
Inspired by Victorian holiday decor, Carolyn from Homework made this lovely Kissing Ball. The flowers are made from cotton quilt batting. Brilliant. Find out more here.… Read More ...
