Quilts are notoriously difficult to photograph, yet we quilters understand we should at least document the quilts we make. Maria Elkins thinks anyone can learn to take just good enough photos right at home. Go HERE to learn more.… Read More ...
Victorian Greenhouse quilt pattern
I love this pattern, Victorian Greenhouse, by Amy Friend of During Quiet Time. She uses a paper piecing technique to create this 10 inch finished block. You can buy the pattern in her shop.… Read More ...
Hang a small quilt with 3M
Diana of Red Delicious Life has a great tip for hanging small quilts on the wall that keeps them flatteringly flat. It means a walk through several aisles in alocal home improvement store. Get the know-how.
Image credit: Red … Read More ...
Lee’s MQG pop-up show memories
Join Lee of Freshly Pieced as she shares some of the quilts in a recent Modern Quilt Guild pop-up show in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The one shown here is her Sparkler quilt. Lovely. Go HERE to see more.
Image credit: … Read More ...
Exciting quilt in Modern Neutrals
This quilt, In Motion, shows a clever use of half-square triangles. It’s from the book Modern Neutrals by Amy Ellis
, who admits on her blog this is a personal favorite.
I cannot wait to see other quilts in … Read More ...
Best photographed quilt – Week 1
I’m starting something new here at Quilting at Craft Gossip. Every week, I’m going to nominate a best photographed quilt. This week, it’s the creation (and photo) of Leanne Harvey of Mount Vincent Quilts. This lovely quilt is … Read More ...
Collaborative quilting for art installation
I wish I lived closer to Portland, Oregon ’cause I’d love to attend Collaborative Improv Quilting, a workshop offered at PNCA (Northwest College of Art). Here’s the course description:
… Read More ...In this two-day workshop, students explore patchwork quilts as architectural interventions.
Free pattern: Mother Goose quilt + Anna’s news
A lot going on at Anna Maria Horner. If you haven’t seen these photos of she and her mom don’t miss it. If you haven’t seen her new baby girl, go here. And lastly – and not nearly … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Handprints quilted pillows for teachers
What a sweet way to highlight little one’s handprints – pillows with two bouquets on a quilted ground finished with ruffles. These are teacher appreciation gifts made by Rachael of Rachael Rabbit on behalf of her daughter. Go Mom, great … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Bohemian-style quilted mat
Leena of Creative Instincts put the blue lace she received in a swap to good use in this hand quilted mat she refers to as the royal rug. I see why, her color and texture choices have a luxurious, … Read More ...
Tutorial: Rainbow hexagon table runner
So fresh. Check out Cintia’s (My Poppet) rainbow-hued table runner she made from hexagons. She says she pieced those hexies together using a running stitch and whip stitch, whichever she was in the mood to do. That’s my … Read More ...
Tutorial: Summer Breeze quilt
I adore the movement in this quilt made by Julianna of Sewing Under Rainbow. A gift for her young daughter, she explains,
The Summer Breeze quilt was part of Mo Bedell’s booth during Spring Quilt Market in Portland.
The … Read More ...
No-slip fabric cutting with pretty mat
Before you read this post I have to admit, I didn’t know what Margie of NannyNotes2U meant when her supply list called for glass paper. So, here you go. Glass paper = sand paper. Who knew! Well, Google did. … Read More ...
Quilt and doll for family of fallen soldier
These are the sewing projects you never forget. Rachael of Rachael Rabbit made this quilt incorporating some pieces from a fallen soldier’s uniform. The doll is for his little girl. Read more about it and see more great photos of … Read More ...
Newsy: Winners Craftsy quilt class
Congratulations goes to Jennifer and Iryna. Each won a Craftsy class, read about the giveaway here. I’ve contacted them and they’ve made their picks. Jennifer is now enrolled in Precision Piecing, and Iryna Improvisational Piecing, Modern Design… Read More ...