Rachel Hauser of Stitched in Color works through a range of emotions after attending QuiltCon. This led her to share with her readers an exercise in defining one’s quilting style. She’s standing in front of one of two of her … Read More ...
‘Impracticality’ at QuiltCon 2013
The last couple of days Anne (Sewing Editor) and I have seen so many wonderful quilts at QuiltCon. I’ll be showing you some of my favorites, and this one ‘Impracticality’, tops my list. Made and quilted by Angela … Read More ...
On our way to Austin for QuiltCon
Anne (our Sewing editor) will arrive soon to scoop me up for our car trip to Austin, Texas. What for? QuiltCon starts today! For newbies landing on this page, it’s the first conference of The Modern Quilt Guild. … Read More ...
Newsy: Quilting coming to Creativebug
This is exciting news! Starting Wednesday, the online DIY craft instruction website Creativebug is adding Quilting to their lineup. They’ve already signed up some fabulous instructors. Go HERE to learn more.
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“A Year of Art” auction starts Tuesday
The bidding starts today (10 AM CST) for the fiber art pieces from “A Year of Art”. In addition to the 10 artworks, Pokey Bolton of Quilting Arts TV has donated a tote filled with goodies. Virginia Spiegel interviews her … Read More ...
Pat Sloan Live Radio | 4 PM EST
Today at American Patchwork & Quilting Radio, host Pat Sloan talks with yet another talented group of guests. They include Ebony Love (die cutting), Betz White, Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr (design tips).
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Moda Friendship Blog Hop and QAL starting soon!
Heads up! There’s a blog hop starting February 18th sponsored by the Moda Blog. Moda fabric designers will take a turn showing us their take on a 9 inch friendship quilt block. Moda invites quilters to join the fun and … Read More ...
Newsy: Becky Goldsmith shows quilts at Austin College
If you are in the North Texas area now thru March 15th, don’t miss Becky Goldsmith’s quilt exhibit at Austin College. She’s half of the team at Piece O’ Cake. Their happy applique quilt patterns always bring a smile … Read More ...
Chevron block and a tip for sewing HSTs
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum used pretty pinks and golds in this chevron block she just finished up. It’s the January mystery block pattern from Riley Blake’s 2013 BOM event. She shares on her blog a way to quickly sew up … Read More ...
Grab a cuppa: Housetop Quilt Project
This gorgeous quilt, Isaiah 58, is the work of Debby Schnabel and is part of her Housetop Quilt exhibit in Nashville, TN. She mixes color, texture and her Christian faith in her work often embroidering scripture verses right into the … Read More ...
Quilter’s Calendar planning tool
Check out this new tool for quilters, an online Quilter’s Calendar. I just did. I clicked on Pat Sloan’s name on the 16th of February. A pop-up tells me she’ll be teaching at the Vereins Quilt Guild in Fredericksburg, TX. … Read More ...
I’m going to QuiltCon + my 5 things list
I’m so excited, ’cause I get to go to QuiltCon – the first conference of The Modern Quilt Guild. But it gets better, I’ll be making the trip to Austin with Anne Weaver, the Sewing Editor at Craft Gossip who … Read More ...
Interview with quilting teacher Betty Alofs
This is a quilt made by well-known quilt teacher Betty Alofs from her book, Quilt Your Favorite Photos. New to using photos in quilts? She’s the subject of an interview at Craft Foxes where she talks about incorporating them … Read More ...
Grey Posies quilt
This quilt, Grey Posies, is one of a stack of quilts Blue Elephant Stitches says she finished recently. Using a nine patch for the blocks she sashed and bordered the quilt with one of my favorite Denyse Schmidt prints. … Read More ...
Event: Nancy Cabot Quilt Along
This is a great idea! Candace of Moore About Nancy is hosting a Quilt Along based on the quilt blocks Nancy Cabot published in her daily column while at the Chicago Tribune in 1933. Of her event, she explains,
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