Corrie from Retro Mummy is heading up a quilt drive for those worst hit by the recent floods in Queensland. There are a couple of ways to take part. Send in one or several 12 1/2 inch quilt blocks that … Read More ...
Event: A Geoclectic Extravaganza
If you live or work close to Dover New Hampshire, be sure and check out ongoing art exhibit A Geoclectic Extravaganza held through March 4, 2011 at The Washington Street Mills Business and Cultural Center.
One of the featured … Read More ...
Sick in bed
Will be back with you soon, am under the weather. Image via Mountain Genealogists.… Read More ...
Newsy: Apple App for Quilt Lovers
The Alliance for American Quilts announces Quilt Index To Go, a new Apple app compatible with iPhone, iPod, and iPad. You get a quilt a day accompanied by bits of history right on your device. The quilts are pulled from … Read More ...
Newsy: Issue 4 Fat Quarterly
It’s almost here. The Fat Quarterly Issue 4 – Solids eZine is out Thursday Jan 27th. Woo hoo! You can preview some sample pages before committing to buy. It’s $8.00 for a single issue and $28.00 for a one year … Read More ...
Art in Fiber exhibit in February
Mary Ann from Bits and Stitches does not want you to miss this upcoming event The Art in Fiber 2011. Opening February 4th, 2011, visit her post for further details.… Read More ...
Newsy: 4-Patch Fun! Block of the Month
Don’t miss the fun. Benita from Victoriana Quilters is hosting a 4-Patch Fun! Block of the Month (BOM) which will run from January to June 2011. Each block is only available for that particular month. Visit her post to receive … Read More ...
Bloggy book tour for Quilt Remix
Take an online tour to see what some superstar bloggers are saying about Emily Cier’s new book Quilt Remix.
January 10: Katie Pedersen – Sew Katie Did
January 11: Kathy Mack – Pink Chalk Studio
January 12: Julie Herman –
… Read More ... Newsy: Fat Quarter Friday tutorials
The crafty talent behind 2 little hooligans just launched a new set of tutorials that focus on using a fat quarter in a sewing project. She’s a busy work at home mom so she promises all projects will be small … Read More ...
Newsy: By George! exhibit in New Mexico
The work of George Mendoza – athlete turned FreeSpirit fabric designer – is the theme of a juried quilt exhibit By George! Feb 4 – Feb 26, 2011 in New Mexico. The show is sponsored by the Las Colcheras Quilt … Read More ...
Project Modern: Monochromatic Challenge
The Modern Quilt Guild launched their second Project Modern challenge. It is, “Design and make a quilt that is monochromatic. Create interest, life and energy in a quilt by using tints, shades and tones of a single color.” The judge … Read More ...
52 Quilt Block Patterns sew-along
Beth from The Quilt Ladies is hosting 52 Weeks of Quilt Block Patterns and wants you to join the fun. Check out her latest, block Week 11 – Medallion Square. It reminds me of stained glass. Love it. Go … Read More ...
Civil War Reunion fabric
Check out Civil War Reunion, a new Moda fabric collection designed by Barbara Brackman of Barbara Brackman’s Material Culture. L-o-v-e it. She said precuts are in stores now, with yardage to follow in Feb 2011.… Read More ...
Quilts and Flowers tour
I spied this ad in Down Under Quilts Issue 145. Now this is a fantasy trip; what could be better than quilts and flowers? They had me at Liberty of London and Monet’s Garden. Visit Action Travel to find out … Read More ...
Event: OK City Quilt Show
If you live in, near or will be visiting Oklahoma City January 13, 14, and 15 be sure and check out the Oklahoma City Winter Quilt Show. Quilt artist David Taylor is one of the quilting stars who will be … Read More ...