Karen of Quilts…etc. is celebrating finishing 140+ hours of hand stitching this Bow Tie Medallion quilt. Whoa, that’s a lot of time invested, but oh so worth it. You can see here she just released it from the quilt frame … Read More ...
Tutorial: Fabric gift bags
Lisa Tilse of The Red Thread did a guest post at Decor 8 sharing how to make these adorable fabric gift bags. Perfect for using up scraps from sewing or quilting projects, get the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Double Cross
I saw this and immediately thought of the quilts of Gee’s Bend. It’s Double Cross by Pam Rocco. Download it while you can at Quilter’s Newsletter.com.
Fabric swatch: Out of this world
While kicking around online I found this fun fabric, Space Explorers by Nancy Wolf for Kokka. Out of this world, you can get some at Pink Chalk Fabrics,while supplies last.
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Little girl needle keeper
What a brilliant use of small bits of Liberty fabrics in this needle keeper. Sewn as background, it rightfully frames the sweet little girl in the center. Go to Flutterby Patch to see more photos of this pretty creation.
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Bozena’s art quilt
This is Garden in the Night, an art quilt by Bozena Wojtaszek. I’m swooning. See more of her fabric art in her Etsy shop.
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Tutorial: Quilted cushion with zipper
Chrissie of made by Chrissie D shares on her blog how to make a quilted cushion (aka pillow) with a little something extra, a hidden zipper. This gives such a nice polished finish. Get the tutorial.
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Work at your own pace with Jude Hill
I’d love to hang out with Jude Hill of Spirit Cloth just to soak up her creative vibe. Next best thing would be to connect online. Well, recently she has declared open enrollment for her What if Diaries class. She … Read More ...
Free Quilt pattern: Betsy Ross Patriotic USA Flag Quilt
In honor of Memorial Day (Monday in the U.S.), Nancy Zieman of Sewing with Nancy is offering on her blog this free quilt pattern. The Betsy Ross flag is a design created during the American Revolution, with a circle of … Read More ...
Tutorial: Anorina’s Step in Time Quilt
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum shares how to make this pretty quilt she calls Step in Time. Psst, it was featured in a major quilting magazine in 2012, kudos Anorina! You’ll use precuts to get a head start in piecing, so … Read More ...
Tutorial: Binding a quilt with less bulk
Kim of Lily Patch Quilts shares her method for attaching binding to a quilt that reduces bulk at the completion point. It’s a brilliant idea I’ve not seen anywhere. Techniques like this can take years to learn on your own, … Read More ...
Sew Along at Sew Delicious
This sounds like fun. Roslyn of Sew Delicious is hosting a sew along starting today, May 20th and ending May 24th. She explains,
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Patchwork Union Jack blanket
Rachael Rabbit shows on her blog this Union Jack blanket she’s making from recycled sweaters cut into 2.5 inch squares. To keep the squares from becoming wonky she said she backed them in cotton fabric scraps. Brilliant! Go HERE to … Read More ...
Tutorial: Bouncy patchwork ball
Ros of RosMadeMe claims her patchwork pentagon ball bounces. Want to make one? She takes you step-by-step from supply list, drafting your own template, English paper piecing, and stuffing. Get the know-how.
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Tutorial: ‘No Butt’ method to join bits of batting
Got batting scraps? Quilters do. Amy of And Sew We Craft shows her way to join small pieces of batting together so they’re ready for future quilt-y projects. Hint, she doesn’t butt them. Get the tutorial.
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