Katie of Swim, Bike, Quilt! entered this quilt (top) in the Festival of Half Square Triangles happening now at Canoe Ridge Creations. She said she named it Santa Cruz because it reminds her of the beach. I love her … Read More ...
Free pattern: Garden Party block by Megan
Megan of Monkey Beans made this quilt block for the Paper Pieced Pattern-a-Day Garden Party Blog Hop at Sewhooked, happening throughout April. Megan explains her block is made up of three distinct sections that make it easily adaptable for … Read More ...
Process: Lotta Jansdotter and Bella
Lotta Jansdotter talks about her second fabric collection for Windham on her blog. Get a peek at her studio in Brooklyn, NY and learn about her fabric design process. Click HERE to read her entire post.
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Toy Tales fabric by Melly
Melanie Dekker of Melly & Me spilled a secret on her blog recently. She has a fabric collection coming out in October, called Toy Tales for Windham Fabrics. Love it, especially the clouds print. Go HERE to read more.… Read More ...
Pat Sloan LIVE radio | 4 pm ET
Today at American Patchwork & Quilting Radio, host Pat Sloan talks with yet another interesting and talented group of guests. They include Deb Tucker of Studio 180 Design and Marie Bostwick, who will talk about their joint project based … Read More ...
Hello Sun BOM at April Mae’s
Hello Sun is April Mae Designs’ free BOM, now in progress. I peaked at all the available patterns – so cute! Designs include a snowman, rainbow, sun, clouds and raindrops. Techniques include piecing, applique and embroidery. Go HERE to learn … Read More ...
Giveaway: Taffy quilt pattern
Janeese of The Calico House is hosting a giveaway on her blog for this pattern by Jaybird Quilts, Taffy. To get a chance to win, she’s asking readers to vote for one of two color palette possibilities for the … Read More ...
Tutorial: Stylish Storage Boxes
Cheryl of Sew Can Do is celebrating National Quilting Month with a project and tutorial for her nesting quilted fabric storage boxes. She explains,
… Read More ...The boxes use an ultra firm stabilizer so they are sturdy & hold their shape well.
Get a paper pieced pattern-a-day at Sewhooked
Jennifer of Sewhooked is hosting the Paper Pieced Pattern-A-Day Garden Party Blog Hop on her blog. She is offering up one free paper pieced pattern every day during the month of April, each by a different designer. Wow! She created … Read More ...
Tutorial: Radiant Ring block | a ‘messed with’ Rolling Stone
April is Elizabeth’s (Don’t Call Me Betsy) month in the Stash Trad Bee and she chose the Rolling Stone block, saying she liked the historical significance it holds. Elizabeth didn’t stop there, she updated the look of it to swoon-worthy. … Read More ...
Lots of goodies at My Go-Go Life
Kim of My Go-Go Life is hosting a giveaway to celebrate her one year blogiversary. Don’t miss this one, she’s offering up the following goodies:
- Moda Summer in the City charm pack
- Moda Chrysalis Jelly Roll (precut fabrics)
- Aurifil thread
Book giveaway: Zakka Style at LRstitched
Lindsey of LRstitched is hosting a giveaway on her blog for three copies of the book, Zakka Style: 24 Projects Stitched With Ease to Give, Use & Enjoy by Rashida Coleman-Hale. Contest ends March 30. International entries okay. Go HERE … Read More ...
Newsy: Festival of Half Square Triangles
Megan of Canoe Ridge Creations is hosting the Festival of Half Square Triangles on her blog with a kick-off April 2. She has an impressive list of guest bloggers who will share projects featuring the beloved half square triangle. Participants … Read More ...
Sew Along: Feather Your Nest
Jenny and Angel from Stumbles & Stitches announce today they are hosting the Feather Your Nest Sew Along. They urge all sewists (themselves included) to do some projects for their own homes. Jenny explains,
… Read More ...All through April, Angel and
Pattern release: Circular Reasoning
You have something to look forward to in April, and it’s better than a good prank on April Fools’ Day. It’s the upcoming release of the quilt pattern Circular Reasoning by Emily Cier of Carolina Patchworks. Today on her blog, … Read More ...