Erin Russek of One Piece at a Time shared on her blog the latest block for the Christmas quilt you see here. Called Jingle Applique, it’s located bottom center of the red border. There’s nothing sweeter than birds, leaves … Read More ...
Tutorial: Winter table topper a star
Julie of The Crafty Quilter made this star-shaped table topper as part of her Christmas Once a Month series. Using fabric from the Winter’s Lane collection by Kate and Birdie, she combined patchwork and applique in this handsome project. The … Read More ...
Happy Canada Day Eh! stamp quilt
Michèle-Renée of Quilt Matters made this quilted stamp to celebrate Canada Day (today). It’s part of the Stamp On It blog hop at Sew We Quilt. Go HERE to see more photos of her quilt, two beside the Rideau … Read More ...
Quilt pattern: Red Hot Tuesday
This is a steamy new quilt and pattern, Red Hot Tuesday, made by Sue Cody for Dragonfly Studio. Visit Material Obsession where you can buy the pattern to make your own version of this quilt. A big thank you goes … Read More ...
Project: Lish’s Eames-inspired summer tablecloth
Quilter and crafter Lish Dorset made this summer tablecloth saying she took her inspiration from Ray and Charles Eames. It’s essentially strip piecing on a grand scale. Brilliant! She used fabric from the Colonies Solids collection by Nancy Gere. Visit … Read More ...
Tutorial: Swirly Pop Coasters
Ooh, I love the monochromatic color scheme of these patchwork coasters made by Jean of Sew Minty. They’re tiny works of art to rest a drink, heaven! Learn how to create your own Swirly Pop Coasters, get the tutorial… Read More ...
E-A-T Toast cozy + pattern
Lindsey of LRstitched made this cozy for the Patchwork Please quilt along. She adapted it to her own tastes, bread and butter! She talks about the project here, and even provides a toast applique pattern you can use to … Read More ...
Tutorial: Photographing quilts with Maria Elkins
Quilts are notoriously difficult to photograph, yet we quilters understand we should at least document the quilts we make. Maria Elkins thinks anyone can learn to take just good enough photos right at home. Go HERE to learn more.… Read More ...
Victorian Greenhouse quilt pattern
I love this pattern, Victorian Greenhouse, by Amy Friend of During Quiet Time. She uses a paper piecing technique to create this 10 inch finished block. You can buy the pattern in her shop.… Read More ...
Exciting quilt in Modern Neutrals
This quilt, In Motion, shows a clever use of half-square triangles. It’s from the book Modern Neutrals by Amy Ellis
, who admits on her blog this is a personal favorite.
I cannot wait to see other quilts in … Read More ...
Free pattern: Mother Goose quilt + Anna’s news
A lot going on at Anna Maria Horner. If you haven’t seen these photos of she and her mom don’t miss it. If you haven’t seen her new baby girl, go here. And lastly – and not nearly … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Bohemian-style quilted mat
Leena of Creative Instincts put the blue lace she received in a swap to good use in this hand quilted mat she refers to as the royal rug. I see why, her color and texture choices have a luxurious, … Read More ...
Tutorial: Rainbow hexagon table runner
So fresh. Check out Cintia’s (My Poppet) rainbow-hued table runner she made from hexagons. She says she pieced those hexies together using a running stitch and whip stitch, whichever she was in the mood to do. That’s my … Read More ...
Tutorial: Summer Breeze quilt
I adore the movement in this quilt made by Julianna of Sewing Under Rainbow. A gift for her young daughter, she explains,
The Summer Breeze quilt was part of Mo Bedell’s booth during Spring Quilt Market in Portland.
The … Read More ...
No-slip fabric cutting with pretty mat
Before you read this post I have to admit, I didn’t know what Margie of NannyNotes2U meant when her supply list called for glass paper. So, here you go. Glass paper = sand paper. Who knew! Well, Google did. … Read More ...