I’m familiar with Half Square Triangles but not Half Rectangle Triangles. Learn what they are and how to make them at the Modern Quilt Guild blog. It’s part of their 100 Days of Modern Quilting event – Week 1, … Read More ...
Event: A Quilter’s Tea and Turning
I’ve never heard of a museum having a public event for turning their quilts. But that’s exactly what the Birmingham Historical Museum is doing. Brilliant idea – treat quilters to some quilts and raise money at the same time. Announcement … Read More ...
Name Game Swap at Samelia’s Mum
Newsy. Anorina from Samelia’s Mum is hosting The Name Game Swap on her blog. She explains,
… Read More ...It will be an international swap and is based on the idea of making a mini quilt for your swap partner, using their name
Benita’s pattern promises ‘ah ha moment’
Benita Skinner from Victoriana Quilt Designs is continuing her popular BOM event in 2012. For the entire month we are in non-members of her website can download that month’s pattern for free. January is Pattern Play. Can you see … Read More ...
Sew Happy Mixed Sampler – Blocks 1 & 2
Jenna from Sew Happy Geek is hosting a Mixed Sampler Quilt Along on her blog. She explained she is starting out with simple blocks doing a couple a week, then will move on to more challenging blocks doing one a … Read More ...
Sew Scraps Along at Pleasant Home
Jodi from Pleasant Home is hosting a 2012 Scraps {sew} Along on her blog. Go HERE to see the introduction post. As a generous kick-off gesture, Nanette from Freda’s Hive is giving away some of her own scraps and … Read More ...
Don’t miss 100 days of quilts
This event – 100 Days of Modern Quilting – just started at the Modern Quilt Guild blog. Each week brings with it a new theme and each day they will feature a quilt that supports that week’s theme. Click HERE … Read More ...
Grab a cuppa: Art quilts from IQA Houston
Some of the best photographs of quilts I’ve run across from this year’s IQA Houston International Quilt Festival is from Linda Teddlie Minton, blogger at Fiber Reflections. So grab something to sip and have yourself a look. To make … Read More ...
Eclectic BOM at Craftsy – 2012
Did I read this right? Free online video classes at Craftsy every month, taught by Amy Gibson? Yes, I did. She used the word eclectic to describe her quilting style and this matches my own. Learn, make and share 20 … Read More ...
Malka’s 30-day challenge
Malka Dubrawsky from A Stitch in Dye isn’t waiting for New Year’s Day to start making positive changes. This photo represents a first for one of her 30-day goals. She would love for you to join her by creating your … Read More ...
QAL 2012: Civil War Diary Sampler
Heather from House of A La Mode – along with friends Pink Punk and Madame Cupcake – are hosting a Quilt Along (QAL) in 2012. It’s not for the faint of heart – you will need to draft your own … Read More ...
Quilty fun: New Year’s Eve Twitter Party
Nichole from Stitchin’ Heaven is hosting her second New Year’s Eve Twitter Party on her blog so quilters can properly ring in the new year. Like last year, party goers get a chance to win prizes from the event sponsors. … Read More ...
Grab a cuppa: Friday Night Sew-In
I’ve spent most of my evening browsing projects from the Friday Night Sew-In (FNSI) at Handmade by Heidi. I highly recommend this activity. So many wonderful things to see.… Read More ...
Event: 2012 Mystery Quilt | Get ready
Janet Wickell from About.com posted instructions for this year’s New Year’s Day Mystery Quilt. Get the details here.… Read More ...
Newsy: Tiny Houses Quilt Along 2012
Linda from Quilts In The Barn is joining Jeanneke in her dream of making a large quilt from tiny house blocks. Only scraps are needed to make the 3 x 3 inch square. With 366 days next year, the quilt … Read More ...