This Art Deco mini quilt was designed by Chris Jurd of Patchwork Fun Etsy. I just found her shop and quickly knew she would become a favorite. Won’t you join me for some window shopping, starting with Art Deco.… Read More ...
Freebie: Dresden Plate with Butterfly
Dust off that sewing machine that’s been collecting dust this winter. Benita of Victoriana Quilt Designs shares a free pattern for this Spring-invoking quilt block. What you see here is a quilt made up of 20 of these blocks. Go … Read More ...
Tutorial: Recycled jeans and things quilt
Amy of Joyful Daisy made this quilt out of recycled jeans, wool skirts, and plaid shirts. During construction, she embroidered the name of the recipient – Jonathan – on one of the strips. That’s a brilliant addition, sure to please … Read More ...
Instagram auction for Kate’s family
Megan of Quilt Story is auctioning off this quilt to help her best friend with expenses related to her baby Kate. Bidding started at $50 and is up to $250 the last time I checked. You have a very … Read More ...
Learn to quilt with Sassy
Paula of the Sassy Quilter has a passion for bringing new folks into the quilting fold. As such, she’s put together a series of tutorials for beginners. Topics include tools, fabric, patterns, cutting, piecing, quilting and binding – … Read More ...
Spring mug rug – Free pattern and tute!
Deby of So Sew Easy welcomes Spring with this cheerful mug rug. Notice how her quilting design echos the butterfly, creating movement, brilliant!
You can make yourself one, because she shares on her blog step-by-step instructions on how to do … Read More ...
Baby quilt fail still a success
After auditioning these blocks on her design board, Megan (Tales of Ineptitude) concludes it’s just not right for a baby quilt. It’s still plenty right, her color and fabric choices rock the stars. She’s thinking of finishing … Read More ...
Embellished bunnies quilt
Can someone please shoo that bee off this bunny’s nose? Ahh, it’s only thread. This sweet scene is one of eight that make up a quilt from a Nan Baker design, Bullas Bunnies. Visit KreinikGirl to see a closeup … Read More ...
Free pattern: Stage Lights
This is a wow quilt. The pattern is Stage Lights designed by Diane Nagle for RJR Fabrics. You can download the pattern on the RJR Fabrics website. It’s free.… Read More ...
Union Jack blog tour starts today!
Don’t miss this fun event, a blog tour sponsored by Riley Blake to promote their Union Jack fabric panels. Participating bloggers will share project ideas starting 4/1 and ending 5/1; get the blog tour schedule.
The first blogger on … Read More ...
Free download: Vintage iron
I spied this vintage iron graphic over at the Graphics Fairy while admiring her vintage coffee pot. Think of the possibilities or the iron. Just print it out, frame it and give it a spot in your sewing/quilting space. … Read More ...
Tenugui baby quilt
Cynthia of A Quilter by Night fussy cut some of her Tenugui towels to go into a baby quilt. I love this Mt. Fuji block, don’t you? All this sewing is to welcome a couple friend’s baby into the world. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Two-color Prarie Points
Responding to reader requests, Marcy of Made by Me in Red, shares how to make a Prairie Point with two colors. Not sure what a Prairie Point is? Well, it’s fabric triangles folded then sewn to the border of … Read More ...
Danielle excited about Salvage Atlanta
Danielle of Thompson Family Life is stoked to have a booth in Salvage Atlanta where she can sell some of her vintage goodies. She admits she’s been collecting for such a long time she knows she needs to unload some … Read More ...
Spring Butterfly block for Vintage QAL
Happy first day of Spring! These butterflies fit the scene of blooming flowers, pollinating bees and nest building birds. Charise Creates shares these Spring Butterfly blocks as part of her Vintage Block Quilt Along (QAL), in progress. Go HERE … Read More ...