Make a quilt the fashionistas in your life will approve, with a modern Mola quilt block in the mix. Spied at tuesdayrose.
But that’s not all. Check out this 1960 pink Cadillac, also at tuesdayrose.
Mad sale on quilt backing fabrics
Flannel, fleece and corduroy, oh my! That’s the fabric Mad About Patchwork has on sale all this month – 30% off. She says they are great for using for quilt backs. She adds,
… Read More ...If you’re planning to pick some up
SNURK doing urban chic bedding and pillows
Many crafts people I’ve met in the blogosphere have started out selling their wares (quilts, crochet throws, pillows, and purses, for instance) then find it more profitable to sell the patterns for said objects. That’s just being smart since there … Read More ...
Fox Trails fabric is so stink’in cute
I just got an email from Kimberly at the Fat Quarter Shop letting me know this fabric line – Fox Trails – is now available in the shop. Isn’t it cute? Click HERE to take a closer look. Anyone … Read More ...
Fat Quarterly’s first book with Lark
The Fat Quarterly authors are working with Lark Crafts to create their first book, FQ Shape Workshop for Quilters: 60 Blocks plus a Dozen Quilts and Projects, due out in May 2012. Authors for this collaborative effort span continents … Read More ...
How to handle ‘unmerited’ negative feedback
If you have an active blog at some point you will get a comment that is decidedly nasty. What’s the best way to handle it? Amy at crafterminds addresses this ‘touchy’ subject in a POST: Putting Your Big Girl Panties … Read More ...
Silk ties into a quilt to remember Dad
Sarah at The AfterCraft finished this lovely modern quilt. She explains,
… Read More ...This is a upcycled quilt I was commissioned for by a young woman whose father had passed away and she had kept his ties. She wanted the ties to
Pattern pick: Whirlygigs Quilt at Indygo Junction
Tammy Gilley created this quilt design for Indygo Junction. The larger than normal blocks make it a great choice for showing off large scale and/or graphic fabrics, so modern. Available for sale at Indygo Junction for $9.99 USD. Click HERE … Read More ...
Blogger’s Choice Fat Quarter Club
This is a sweet idea. Sign up for the Fat Quarter Shop’s Blogger’s Choice Fat Quarter Club and receive a FQ bundle every month. A well-known blogger makes the fabric selections (12 prints + 3 solids). Since picking out … Read More ...
Moonspirit’s owl baby quilt is so sweet
“How Big is the Sky” baby quilt by Moon Spirit Studios Etsy. The maker describes it,
Mama and Baby owl perch together on a leafy branch under the full moon.
What sets this quilt apart is the sweet conversation … Read More ...
Urban Art quilt by Amy Ahlstrom
A Facebook friend alerted me to the Mental Floss Blog post by Miss Cellania 10 Mind-blowing Art Quilts that led me to discover fiber artist Amy Ahlstrom whose graffiti inspired urban quilts are phenomenal. The one pictured is SFChinatown, image … Read More ...
Crafty Gemini creates free mobile app
It’s no secret I’m a huge fan of Vanessa at The Crafty Gemini. She’s talented and shares her know-how with wonderful video tutorials. Well, that craft girl genius is up to it again, now she’s created a Crafty Gemini … Read More ...
Giveaway: Blog buttons by Crafty Mummy
Inspired by Nuffnang Blogopolis via #NoNNB The Crafty Mummy is making some changes to her blog. As part of the process to declutter her sidebars and footer, she created these small buttons to get visitors to Madeit, About.me, Blogroll, Flickr, … Read More ...
Craft Show checklist
Jen from Indie Fixx shares what to bring to an outdoor craft show. It’s lengthy, at 61 items. Go to the checklist.… Read More ...
Newsy: Intern needed for The Etsy Blog
Are you a crafty, witty, blog savvy writer living in or close to Brooklyn, New York? If so, listen up. The Etsy Blog is seeking an Editorial Intern. Qualifications include Must enjoy the attentions of Dottie the dog and A … Read More ...