Julie of The Crafty Quilter made this pretty table runner saying it’s the perfect project for Fall. I agree. The fabric is perfect too. Called Gatherings by Lisa Ballard for Newcastle Fabrics, you best get on over there and check … Read More ...
Tutorial: Echo Star quilt block
Keithena of Blueberry Moon created an original quilt block, the Echo, as part of the Dots on Dots blog hop hosted by Sew We Quilt. Shown here is her Echo quilt block finished as a mini quilt. Lovely! I must … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Tea and Cake Mug Rug
This sweet quilted mug rug makes me want to *grab a cuppa. Amanda of The Patchsmith Craftsy store designed it and offers the pattern for it in her shop at an affordable $1.99. If this is not your cup of tea she … Read More ...
Free project: Grey and Orange quilt
This would be a quick throw to make for autumn decor, just perfect for snuggling with some hot cider in hand. The dark grey solid is the perfect foil for the orange as it’s seasonal without emphasizing the ubiquitous orange … Read More ...
Free pattern: Lightning bolt table / bed runner
I sometimes forget to look at project sheets in the big box stores like JoAnn’s, but such an activity can be rewarded. Here’s one worth picking up or if you don’t have any in your area, you can get … Read More ...
Giant Log Cabin Block quilt
When you blow up a single quilt block and throw in some fun fabric, you get an adorable blanket for a child. Finishing at 51-1/2″ square, this quilt would make a great first project for a newbie quilter or the … Read More ...
Tutorial: Spray baste a quilt
Tonya of The Crafty Mummy did a guest post at And Sew We Craft where she shares her method for putting a quilt sandwich together. Learn how to spray baste a quilt, get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Hexie floor pillow
Terri at Sewfantastic shows how she made a 42″ x 42″ rainbow hexie floor pillow saying she got the inspiration for it from her four-year old daughter. The hexagons are 2 inch in size making the project go together quickly. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Jigsaw puzzle baby quilt
This quilt is not as hard to piece as it seems. Get the know-how at Helping Little Hands, plus see photos of her darling little boy, the lucky recipient of this quilt.
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Free Quilting pattern: Cat in pumpkin Halloween quilt block
Imagine a cat playfully nestled inside a pumpkin—Carol Doak captured this adorable scene with her Cat in the Pumpkin paper pieced quilt block. This charming design is featured on a Keepsake card, but the possibilities are endless for how you … Read More ...
Free pattern: Appley Dappley Pillow Cover
I love perusing Helen’s free pattern page at Bustle and Sew. Her Appley Dappley Pillow / Cushion cover is perfect for fall decorating. Go HERE to get the free pattern.
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Tutorial: Christmas ornament balls
Kelly of My Simple Walk shares how to make Christmas ornament balls with step-by-step instructions on her blog. She adds these are good even off the tree with a bunch displayed in a glass bowl. I bet so! Go HERE … Read More ...
Tutorial: Machine bind quilted projects {both sides}
Amy of Amy Made That! has learned how to whip through the last phase of her quilt-y projects by machine binding them on both sides. If you’ve always wanted to try this technique, get on over to Amy’s post to … Read More ...
Tutorial: Propeller quilt block
Cassandra of Mighty Distractible created this stack of quilt blocks and I don’t mind admitting I’d like them all. Since she probably has plans for them, it’s great she shares step-by-step how to make one. That’s right, I said one. … Read More ...
Baby quilt from simple HSTs
Rikka of Ricochet and Away! says she designed this baby quilt by fiddling around with a bunch of HSTs (half square triangles) in a computer program. Love the results. Go HERE to learn more.
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