Visit your next Farmer’s Market with a cute and reusable tote like the one Kathleen Berlew, of KBB Crafts & Stitches, made. To keep the project quick, she starts with a purchased canvas tote. Sort of the Sandra Lee … Read More ...
Metallics are in the bags
Mo of Mo Bedell created this dazzling quilted tote as part of the Manchester Metallics Summer Bag Challenge. She’s one of 14 talented sewers tapped to create a new summer bag featuring Robert Kaufman’s fabric line, Manchester Metallic. It’s … Read More ...
V-tute: Simple Zipper Bag
I always have a cosmetic bag tucked away in my purse, and it’s functional but meh on the cute scale. So, when I ran across these adorable zipper bags Sherri, of A Quilting Life, talks about on a recent … Read More ...
We have a winner | Kin-Cha-Ku bag pattern
Congratulations Brenda, you are the winner of my May is For Makers contest for the Kin-Cha-Ku Patchwork bag pattern. See the giveaway post here. See below her comment, number six.
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Giveaway: ‘Honor a maker’ Patchwork bag
It’s the end of May meaning the May Is For Makers campaign is coming to a close. Lindsey, at LR Stitched, wanted those of us who’ve made beautiful crafty things from a free online source, to show our appreciation by … Read More ...
Inspiration: Hand quilted kin-cha-ku bags
Warm memories of elementary school lunches gave Chase, of 1/4″ mark, the idea of making a modern version of the kin-cha-ku bag. Her mom used these to wrap the metal boxes that contained her noonday meal. She explains that … Read More ...
Inspiration: Tea bag printable
Quilty inspiration
Paper goods are great, but I think in textiles. Designer Mollie, of Wild Olive, created these fruity cuties as a special set of note cards. I might have to increase the size a little, and pull out … Read More ...
Tutorial: Thread catcher sewing helper
Keep your sewing space clutter-free with a thread catcher
Trina Gallop of Will Cook for Shoes did a guest post at Janome Life blog where she shares how she keeps her sewing table neat. Of the project she says,
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Put some patchwork in your pouch
Put some patchwork in your pouch
Amy Smart at Diary of a Quilter uses patchwork smartly (excuse the pun) in this pouch bag design. Of the project she says,
… Read More ...It’s a great one for using small scraps or mini charms.
Tutorial: Improv patchwork denim bag
When my fridge is empty, I head straight to my cupboard for beans and rice. Similarly, a sewer can use what she has on-hand to create a pantry project. Teresa at Sewn Up TeresaDownUnder took a castaway pair of jeans … Read More ...
10 Quilts Inspired by the Christmas Tree
Yes, we know, it’s still a while until Christmas. However, any quilter knows that it takes more than a day to make a nice quality quilt. That’s why we wanted to give you a head start on your Holiday quilting … Read More ...
Got a CRAP magnet at NQA Show
The Cloth Pocket’s booth at the recent NQA Quilt Show, held in my home town, was a vendor highlight for me. Hands down, they had the best fabric on site. I bought some Melody Miller, from the Mustang collection, and … Read More ...
9 Free Robot Applique Templates
Pam of Threading My Way shares on her blog nine robots-at-work applique templates F-R-E-E for you to download. Squee! The Fireman, shown here, joins Artist, Bricklayer, Chef and many more. She adds,
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Quilts and textile art at AQC 2015
Yvonne Chapman ‘True Blue Mates’ from the True Blue Exhibition
Quilters and quilt admirers, there’s an event coming to Melbourne next week you don’t want to miss. It’s the 11th annual Australasian Quilt Convention (AQC) Expo and Quilt Show, running … Read More ...
Sewing Tutorial: Clothespin Peg bag
I have a thing for patchwork, so this is the perfect clothespin bag for me. Debbie of Sewing with Rascal not only made this, but she shared a tutorial/recipe for it at Moda Bake Shop. She explains her reason for … Read More ...