Jake and Melissa from life=creativity announce Quilter’s Home magazine will end publication after the August/ September issue. I am sad to hear it. I say enjoyment=Quilter’s Home, and for that reason alone I’ll miss it. Click here to … Read More ...
Newsy: Summer Sampler Quilt-Along
This Quilt-Along sounds like a lot fun and you’ll get fast results, just like a summer school class – over before you know it. Starting Monday, July 11th those who join this event over at Fresh Lemons will create three … Read More ...
DS pattern: Improvisational quilt and sham
Denyse Schmidt has a new pattern out – for this smashing quilted bed covering and sham. Since it’s by McCall’s, Spool should have a wider distribution that will allow more quilters to experience her improvisational style of piecing. Spied at … Read More ...
Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show this weekend
If you’re lucky enough to attend, you’ll see over 1300 quilts scattered about town in Sisters Oregon on July 9, 2011. This annual show is unique in that all quilts are displayed outside on buildings. Besides viewing all the wonderful … Read More ...
Tag technology for quilters | labels
Joan from Lazy Girl Designs and Lazy Talk blog is using Microsoft’s barcode technology in a quilt-y new way. She encodes her contact information on her quilt labels, so if one gets lost, the finder can scan it with an … Read More ...
DS in LA | Improvisational Patchwork workshop
Jenny from exit through the thrift shop shows off the blocks members of the LA Modern Quilt Guild made at the Advanced Improvisational Patchwork workshop led by Denyse Schmidt. Are you kidding me? I’m happy for them but really, … Read More ...
Jenny attended Woad Workshop in L.A.
Jenny Ryan from exit through the thrift shop guest posted at CRAFT blog to talk about her adventures in learning to woad. She attended a Woad Workshop in Los Angeles, the first one French General has put on in the … Read More ...
Rockin’ Robin Quilt-Along
AnneMarie from Gen X Quilters just announced the start of a Quilt-Along called Rockin’ Robin. There are five hosts and she is one of them. Each week one of the hosts will introduce a new row to participants. Click here… Read More ...
Desperate Housewife’s Quilt As You Wish Along
Jane from Want it, Need it, Quilt! is hosting The Desperate Housewife’s Quilt As You Wish Along starting July 1. Sounds like fun. Visit her post to get details.… Read More ...
MQG Challenge | Jay McCarroll Habitat
The Modern Quilt Guild recently announced a special challenge for members. This time around it’s going to be cosponsored by Free Spirit Fabrics and they want to see what sewers can create with Jay McCarroll’s Habitat fabric line. Visit the … Read More ...
Interview with drika.b, a fun read
Adriana from drika.b Etsy is the featured seller today on Etsy blog. She makes handsome purses, several have a patchwork feel, thus my interest in her. Here’s a shot of her studio, such a happy space. What’s more, her … Read More ...
Newsy: Jaybird quilt patterns on the go
Julie from Jaybird Quilts is celebrating ’cause her brand new patterns have shipped from the printer (there were some delays). Soon they will ship to stores and then we can get one, or two! I love both Taffy and Chopsticks, … Read More ...
Exhibit: Noriko Endo art quilts in NYC
Jo from Bernina Blog says you should not miss the Noriko Endo exhibit Impressionist Quilts running this summer (June 16 – August 6) at The ArtQuilt Gallery in New York City. Click here for further information on the exhibit.… Read More ...
Toddler book illustrated with designer fabrics
As I read this book tonight – Sharing Time by Elizabeth Verdick – to my 2 year old grandson I noticed lots of pretty fabrics making up the character’s clothing. Some of it even looked familiar. No surprise then at … Read More ...
Laura teaching at AQS in Knoxville
Laura from Artfabrik will be conducting workshops at the AQS show in Knoxville, TN July 13 – 16. Take a half-day or full-day class, Tiny Homes or Stitch after Fusing, and you’ll have yourself a pretty art quilt and bragging … Read More ...