These pretty reverse applique circles remind me of Spring. That’s a good thing since I had to turn the heat back on today. Yep, another cool snap. Lindsay of Lindsay Sews shows you how to create these shapes, saying it’s … Read More ...
Wendy’s color play quilt
Wendy of Ivory Spring shows off her Stained Glass quilt amidst the cherry blossoms in DC. A wonderful play of colors, it appears in the Spring 2013 issue of a national quilting and sewing magazine. Go HERE to learn more… Read More ...
Pattern: Oriental Poppy Quilt
The late Ruby Short McKim created this quilt pattern, Oriental Poppy as part of her quilt pattern business back in the 1920’s and 30’s in Kansas City, Missouri (US). It uses both piecing and applique for the flower. More than … Read More ...
Review: Why I kicked my Rowenta to the curb
I have to admit, I was not thrilled about receiving a Panasonic iron
to review. After all, I own a Rowenta
. Even so, I dutifully set up a sewing day with my daughter to try it out. We planned … Read More ...
Tutorial: Machine applique stitches
Are you feeling stitchy? Julie of The Crafty Quilter shares the last tutorial in her three-part series on machine applique. To make sure you get great results with your own needlework efforts, she shares lots of great photos of the … Read More ...
Pattern: 13-Panel Hexagon Quilt
This is the sweetest quilt I’ve seen in some time. Maker Brigitte Giblin explains,
… Read More ...This quilt was designed to showcase large print panels from my collection and to play with fussy-cutting motifs and stripes for the hexagon frame borders surrounding
Vintage Schnibble parade starts today
Sherri of A Quilting Life kicked off a new Schnibble parade today. This time the theme is vintage. The pattern for this challenge is Hat Trick by Carrie Nelson. Go HERE to get further details.
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Free pattern: April showers mini quilt
We’ve heard the proverb, “April showers bring May flowers.” To celebrate April’s arrival, here’s a tiny quilt designed by Mari Martin for Connecting Threads. She combines piecing and fusible applique for the umbrellas. Go HERE to download the pattern… Read More ...
Tutorial: Fractured Nine Patch quilt block
Linda of Linda’s Quiltmania made this block, along with eleven more, and sewed them into a quilted wall hanging. She used the Comma fabric line designed by Zen Chic for Moda. Of her Fractured Nine Patch design, she explained it … Read More ...
Free quilt pattern to celebrate Spring
Tulips always make me think of Spring. This cheerful Amish Tulips quilt was designed by Janet Page-Kessler for Simplicity. Get the free pattern.
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Tutorial: Starry Time quilt block {giveaway}
Jane of QuiltJane shares on her blog how to make this quilt block as part of Having a Starry Time Blog Hop. In its construction she used HST paper. Visit her blog post to get the tutorial plus check … Read More ...
Tutorial: Sew Stitchy Squares
I loved the top (I talked about it here), and I am absolutely gaga over the finished quilt. Anorina of Samelia’s Mum shares on her blog how she made it. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Tipsy quilt block {Glimma giveaway}
Kristy Daum of St. Louis Folk Victorian shares on her blog how to make her modern block, a Tipsy Triangle. Shown here is the quilt she made using the blocks. All blocks use fabric from the Glimma fabric line by … Read More ...
Tutorial: Hexagons {not just for quilts}
If the idea of doing an entire hexagon quilt seems like too much, why not start with a small project like this baby bib with a hexies flower embellishment. Yucenur of Home of Homemade Treasures shares on her blog how … Read More ...
Free pattern: Boston Star block
T.G.I.F. This quilt block – the Boston Star by Erik Homemade – is part of Craftsy’s Free Pattern Friday series. I love the red, white and blue color scheme he used for it. Go HERE to get the free download.… Read More ...