Chris Warnick of Frecklemama put her patchwork skills to work making a snugly place for her sweet elf. And choosing Christmas themed fabric adds to the cheer.
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Cool sewers do English Paper Piecing
All the cool people, particularly hip moms, are taking up EPP. No, it’s not a new diet or exercise regimen, it’s English Paper Piecing – a technique used to make hexagons (aka hexies). Hand sewing is mobile so can go … Read More ...
Inspiration: Patchwork market sack
Tif of Dottie Angel is retiring her summery patchwork sack in favor of a new version she thinks is a better fit for cooler weather. Using bits of linens, tapestry and ribbons she had on hand, her creations are as … Read More ...
Tutorial: Fabric gift bags
Lisa Tilse of The Red Thread did a guest post at Decor 8 sharing how to make these adorable fabric gift bags. Perfect for using up scraps from sewing or quilting projects, get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Chevron tote with patchwork front
Maureen Cracknell made this adorable quilted tote and shares on her blog how to make it. Love the black and blue chevrons! Get the tutorial.
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Patchwork hobo bag makes front cover
Malka of A Stitch in Dye talks about her excitement over her project – Half Moon Rising Hobo Bag – making it on the cover of an upcoming book by Tricia Waddell. The title, The Best of Stitch: Bags to … Read More ...
Weekender bag going to QuiltCon
Have bag, will travel! Heather of Joy of all Crafts made a quilt-y version of Amy Butler’s Weekender Travel Bag especially for her trip to QuiltCon. You can read more about her sewing project here.
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Tutorial: Twisted Hexagon
Janet Davies of JMD Designs shares on her blog how to make this twisted hexagon. Once pieced, she appliqued it to a printed ground, then sewed it into a tote bag. But, she adds you can make anything you like. … Read More ...
“A Year of Art” auction starts Tuesday
The bidding starts today (10 AM CST) for the fiber art pieces from “A Year of Art”. In addition to the 10 artworks, Pokey Bolton of Quilting Arts TV has donated a tote filled with goodies. Virginia Spiegel interviews her … Read More ...
Tutorial: Quilted tote bag
Rikka of Ricochet and Away! made this quilted tote bag as part of her Curved Seams Challenge. She used eight drunkard’s path blocks for the front and back. She shares how to make one with lots of great photos and … Read More ...
Tutorial and pattern: Christmas gift bag
Cathie Richardson of Country Garden Stitchery created this Christmas gift bag as part of the 60-Minute Gift series at Moda Bake Shop. The patchwork and embroidered scene make it! Click here to get free pattern and instructions.
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Giveaway: PennyDog goody bag
Kerry of PennyDog Patchwork is hosting a giveaway on her blog for a goody bag of crafty prizes. Yep, those are Riley Blake charm squares you see in the photo. And thread, buttons, and zippers, oh my! International entries are … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Quilted Herringbone friendship bag
Here’s another sewing project inspired by friendship. Jane of Buzzmills said she made this cutie from a Noodlehead pattern called 241 Tote. All to honor her “little big sister” in finishing school. Go HERE to learn more.
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Honey Bee Bag and more at Pretty by Hand
Kristyne of Pretty by Hand opens her new shop this week, also called Pretty by Hand. She starts things off by offering five patterns – two purses, one pouch, and two quilts. Shown here is the Honey Bee Bag. Check … Read More ...
Tip: Organize handwork to increase stitching time
State Line Bag Company sent several Craft Gossip editors a stack of 100% cotton muslin bags to have a crafty-y go with them. Excited to get started, we sorted them by size and divvied them up. I took three 10 … Read More ...