Susie of Susie’s Sunroom shares on her blog this fabulous quick and easy project that is as cute as it is clever. Susie has this to say about her bookmark with zipper for a tail:
… Read More ...A fast and fun way
Tutorial: Christmas Trivet
Jennifer from Quilts by Jen did a guest post at QuiltSocial.com showing how to make this cheerful Christmas trivet. The pattern sells for $4.95, but she’s giving you instructions for free.
Go to tutorial, Sewing and Quilting Christmas Trivets … Read More ...
Tutorial: Quilted Oven Mitt plus free pattern
Need to whip up a quick handmade gift? Vanessa of Crafty Gemini has you covered with a video tutorial for making theses quilted oven mitts. A gifted teacher, she’s right when she claims even a new sewer can successfully complete … Read More ...
Deconstructed Candy Cane table runner
Karin Jordan of Leigh Laurel Studios did a guest post at Sizzix’s blog showing how she made this festive table runner. Inspired by a candy cane, she used her Dresden Plate Sizzix die and created this minimalist look. I love … Read More ...
Why You Should Never gift a quilt to a newborn says Dr. Pait
Quilters are natural gift givers and many of you, like myself, especially enjoy welcoming new babies into the world with a quilt. With the colors and style reflecting the expecting mother’s taste. it’s often the centerpiece of the nursery, So, … Read More ...
Project: Frozen Olaf quilt
Shauna of Shwin&Shwin made this quilt for her daughter Abbey who is a fan of the movie Frozen. Relieved she liked the Olaf character the best, she got this happy snowman pieced and quilted in just 3 days. That’s … Read More ...
Embroidered Dresden Plate
I found this beautifully embroidered Dresden Plate at La Fee Pirouette. It was one of their kits and block of the month (BOM) offerings for 2014. Though we may be too late to participate in the shop’s BOM, this reminds … Read More ...
Tutorial: Maze quilt top
Remona of The Stitching Scientist delighted in making this quilt sporting a colorful maze. So much so, she’s keeping it for herself. Made from a charm pack set against white, this top is not only a good design choice for … Read More ...
5 ways to find time to quilt series
This is a huge thing for many of us, finding time to quilt. For me, I find that if I keep my sewing machine out on my dining room table and ironing board nearby, I sew more. Many others take … Read More ...
Tutorial: Tee- Shirt quilt
We all keep t-shirts because they are connected to activities we want to remember. But what happens when they get ragged or too small? They take up room. You can reclaim your drawer space and still keep those memories alive by making a t-shirt … Read More ...
Showcase novelty prints triangle quilt
Do you have novelty prints you want to show off? This quilt made by Amy Smart of Diary of a Quilter does this beautifully. The pops of pattern against calming greens give your eyes a place to rest. Christmas snowmen, … Read More ...
Tutorial: Dala Horse quilt
The Dala Horse on this little girl’s quilt is the perfect choice to show youthful exuberance. Made by Karin of Leigh Laurel Studios, she is a gifted sewer and a generous one too. She shares on her blog how to … Read More ...
Tutorial: No-sew patchwork Christmas ornament
Quick and easy is on most people’s wish list when it comes to decorating for the holidays. Nikki of Tikkido delivers both with this Christmas ornament, because though it looks difficult, it requires no piecing or sewing. She uses a … Read More ...
Tutorial: EPP and ink star ornament
These groovy colorwash ornaments give off a peaceful vibe, making them a good choice in decorating or gift giving for the holidays. Made by Diane of CraftyPod she explains how she got this look:
… Read More ...English paper piecing combines with fabric
QAL Christmas Sampler
‘Last minute’ is not usually seen in the same sentence as quilt making. But Julianna of Sewing under Rainbow is showing us otherwise by hosting a Last Minute Christmas Sampler QAL (Quilt Along). The first downloadable pattern is already published, … Read More ...