Terri of A Creative Princess shares how she made this fun autumn decor. She used a folded star technique and fabric with pumpkins and several shades of orange. She adds this is a great stash burning project. Visit her blog … Read More ...
Googly eyes Halloween monster quilt
I recently discovered these adorable googly-eyed monsters on a quilt designed by Jen Eskridge of Reanna Lily Designs, and they are by far the cutest Halloween decor I’ve seen this season. The playful and whimsical design adds a fun, festive
Free pattern: Halloween Street wall hanging
This charming neighborhood street wall hanging, designed by Gigi Khalsa for Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine, is a perfect addition to your Halloween decor. Measuring 15″ x 19″, it’s an ideal size for a seasonal project that’s both manageable and rewarding. With
Coffee Pot pattern by Sew-ichigo
Svetlana has renewed her interest in paper piecing; she admits in large part due to discovering patterns made by Sew-ichigo. The one shown here is my favorite pattern she’s sewn up, Kitchen Classics Enamel Coffee Pot. Visit s.o.t.a.k. handmade… Read More ...
Binding: Your 1st Quilt tutorial series
If you’ve wondered how to pick out the right binding for a quilt, head on over to Sarah Quilts where she shares some of her secrets. In addition, she walks you through her method of sewing it on combining machine … Read More ...
Cool sewers do English Paper Piecing
All the cool people, particularly hip moms, are taking up EPP. No, it’s not a new diet or exercise regimen, it’s English Paper Piecing – a technique used to make hexagons (aka hexies). Hand sewing is mobile so can go … Read More ...
Help SewCalGal celebrate Eleanor’s anniversary
SewCalGal announces:
Eleanor Burns/Quilt in a Day is celebrating their 35th Anniversary on Saturday, October 19th. Yes, 35 years in business. Many quilters from around the world learned to quilt from Eleanor.
Congratulations Eleanor from Craft Gossip. This quilting editor … Read More ...
Free pattern: Fall leaf to piece
Paper piece a leaf in fall colors with this free PDF download designed by Yvonne of Yvonnes.dk. She doesn’t include dimensions, but the pattern could be re-sized to suit your project; imagine blocks for a large bed quilt or go … Read More ...
50 Halloween Quilts Ideas and Tutorials
Quilt Inspirations shares over 50 free *quilt patterns for Halloween in their archives. Go HERE to pick out your favorite freebie.
*Most are quilts, but there are some free patterns for Halloween inspired pillows and pendants thrown in.
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Waterrose’s flower Embroidered coasters
These coasters are embroidered with pretty flowers atop two shades of linen, then quilted. Sweet and modern, visit Waterrose Etsy to see this and other homemade goods by this talented maker.
Image credit: Waterrose
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Quilt pizza
Quilters have to eat, right? Well, why not make a quilt pizza for your next stitchy get-together. It’s sure to be a hit. Get the recipe at Weelicious,
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Practice makes perfect feathers
Wendy of Ivory Spring gives a Thread Talk today on stitching feathers, adding they are very unforgiving in their traditional form. Not to worry, she shows us a way to practice that’s its own quilting stitch, so no productive time … Read More ...
Farewell to True Up
Kim Kight of the popular blog True Up announced today she is calling it quits to focus on other things. I’ve followed her prolific postings for many years, and will miss seeing her thoughts on fabric grace my Reader. Learn … Read More ...
Goat mug rug
What is this masked goat doing? Well, gracing the top of a mug rug, and making everyone who sees it smile. Found on ipernity, and made by Bouncypoodle for her swap partner, Moni. Go HERE to see more mug … Read More ...
Legacy Tour for Brave New Quilts
I’ve been looking for a way to honor the memory of Kathreen Ricketson, so was pleased to learn about the Legacy Tour Stash Books launched this month for her new book, Brave New Quilt
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Like many of you who … Read More ...