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 ...
Event: Quilters Take Manhattan | Goody bag for virtual ticket holders
The *Quilt Alliance’s fall fundraising event is coming up September 15, 2012. Held in Manhattan at the Fashion Institute of Technology, special attendees include Denyse Schmidt, Jennifer Chiaverini and Mark Lipinski. There are 350 spots for people to attend in … Read More ...
Book review: Stop. Go. Quilt. Sew!
Boy moms get the green light with Angela Yosten’s new book, Stop. Go. Quilt. Sew!
. The twelve traffic themed sewing projects are spot on for boys of all ages. Angela, a mom to a boy and a girl, explains … Read More ...
Tutorial: Kimberley’s stitched poetry beach quilt
Kimberley of My Brown Bag Studio has a new quilt project at the Moda Bake Shop. Of block construction, six of the solid blocks feature one of her verses extolling the joys of summer. Other blocks are from Lucy’s Crab … Read More ...
Summertime party tips to keep things easy
Summertime,
And the livin’ is easy
Fish are jumpin’
And the cotton is high
“Summertime” by DuBose Heyward and music by George Gershwin for Porgy and Bess embodies my style of entertaining this time of year – easy, laid-back, unhurried. … Read More ...
Quilt-y inspiration from a wafer
What does a bag of IKEA’s Godis Chokladran wafers have to do with quilting? Visit Monica of the Happy Zombie to learn more.
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Tute: Sun + Sea patchwork messenger bag
Rachael of Imagine Gnats guest posts at Sew Mama, Sew! showing how to make her Sun + Sea Patchwork Messenger Bag. It’s a perfect summertime accessory. Rachael even provides two options for the patchwork part of the bag – the … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Patchwork tote for Yulia
Alicia of Alicia’s Hiding Place made this quirky patchwork tote as a gift for her sister, Yulia. Of the process of making it she explains,
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Tutorial: Kid sized sleeping bag with pieced front
Rachel of Stitched in Color made this adorable sleeping bag as part of the Summer Sewing Blog Hop hosted by Ellison Lane Quilts. For the pieced part, she used kid-friendly fabric by Ed Emberley. She keeps it suitable for … Read More ...
Spoonflower has altered art fabric
Cathy of Cabbage Quilts likes this piece of fabric so much she cannot bear to cut it up. This piece of altered art fabric is the creation of Renee Robinson of Pea Green Girl, Spoonflower. I agree with Cathy, … Read More ...