Angela of Cut to Pieces is celebrating having another project appear at the Moda Bake Shop by hosting a giveaway on her blog. The project is Simply Charming Tablecloth. She used Bella Solid Marine for the top and two charm … Read More ...
Free pattern: Pin This quilt block
I spied this paper pieced quilt block on a Craftsy Pinterest board. This original pattern called Pin This was created by Amy Friend of During Quiet Time, available at Craftsy. Go HERE to download the free pattern.
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Comfort quilt born of generosity
Jen of Betty CrockerAss collaborated with friend Amber to make this pretty quilt for their friend’s 9 month old daughter, Georgia. Georgia is in the hospital, so this quilt is sure to comfort her. I love this aspect of quilters … Read More ...
Corativity rocks the cardigan with patchwork bottom
This quilt cardigan is the brainchild of Corativity, who sells the pattern for it over at You Can Make This. I’d choose a zig zag design for the bottom of mine. Let me hear what you would create. Go … Read More ...
Tutorial: Newbie pinwheel blocks
Cassandra of Ooo! Shiny! shares a project on her blog that she describes as perfect for quilting newbies – pinwheels. You’ll learn to successfully work with triangles that are on the bias (code for stretchy) to create 8″ quilt blocks. … Read More ...
Quilts as props by Two Eyes
I love this Geddes-inspired photo. The sweet infant on folded quilts, so perfect! Go to Two Eyes Photography to see more of her work.
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Process: Simple baby quilt from squares
Silvia of La Gata Con Botas made this wonderful baby quilt from small fabric squares. She shows a photo of each step in the process. Go HERE to see more.
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Free pattern: Grumpy Grill embroidery
Mollie of Wild Olive is helping us kick off summer with a free pattern for this stitch-y grill. This would be adorable embroidered on a kitchen apron or hand towels. Get the free download.
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Louise meets Mary Ann Pettway of Gee’s Bend
Louise of I’m Feelin’ Crafty shows us more great photos from her recent trip to Alabama. See inside the Gee’s Bend Quilter’s Collective where she met Mary Ann Pettway and brought away this house potholder. Go HERE to learn more… Read More ...
Newsy: Art Gallery has gone gangsta
Twelve sewing bloggers are known to have joined a gang over at Art Gallery Fabrics blog. Members will take turns carrying out project tutorials that will certainly affirm they have crafty-street-cred. Go HERE to see the gangstas in character… Read More ...
Auditioning fabric for String X quilt
Ever wonder how quilters decide what fabrics to use in a project? Teresa of Stash Books Blog shows us her selection process for her String X blocks and even offers up a helpful hint. Go HERE to learn more.
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Tutorial: Tie a quilt
Vanessa of Crafty Gemini shares a must-have technique for any quilter – how to tie a quilt. She explains,
… Read More ...It’s easy and a great way for anyone to finish a quilt– no machine quilting and you don’t have to spend
Ta Dah!: Oven Mitt from scraps
This oven mitt has County French charm. Linn of The Home Project made it from the scraps left over from her last quilt. It’s lovely. Go HERE to learn more.
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Free pattern: Accelerated Velocity quilt
Jenna of Sew Happy Geek created her Accelerated Velocity quilt using fabric pre-cuts and a Lazy Angle ruler. Lots of great movement here. She gives the pattern and instructions on her blog. Get the know-how.
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Quilting Tutorial: Tooth Fairy pillow
Linda of Buzzing and Bumbling shows how to make a ribbon embellished tooth fairy pillow on her blog. She explains,
These could also be made as prayer pillows or gift pillows for the hospital with little or no change.
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