Did you know that the third Saturday of March is National Quilting Day? This year it falls on March 16th, though many quilters celebrate their love of patchwork the entire month of March, see Lori’s post at Inside Quilter’s Newsletter
Forest QAL kicks off with the woodpecker
This one’s for bird lovers! Julianna of Sewing Under Rainbow created this paper pieced pattern of a handsome woodpecker. It’s the very first quilt block in the Forest QAL she is co-hosting along with Joanna of Shape Moth.
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Tutorial: Quilted Heating Pad
Rachel of PS. I Quilt did a guest post at Art Gallery Fabrics showing how to make this quilted heating pad as part of the Fat Quarter Gang series. Get the know-how.
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Patchwork hobo bag makes front cover
Malka of A Stitch in Dye talks about her excitement over her project – Half Moon Rising Hobo Bag – making it on the cover of an upcoming book by Tricia Waddell. The title, The Best of Stitch: Bags to … Read More ...
Tutorial: Sewing Machine Cover
No winter doldrums here. Susie of Susie’s Sunroom shares on her blog step-by-step instructions for making a sewing machine cover that is sure to brighten your sewing space. Her rows of HSTs pop against the yellow polka dot fabric. She … Read More ...
Tutorial: Owl notebook cover from quilt block
Fiona of Celtic Thistle turned this paper pieced owl into a notebook cover. Adorable! She says it makes the perfect last-minute gift. She tells you where to get the owl block pattern and how to make the cover. Get the … Read More ...
Tutorial: Wonky House Quilt Block
Jacquelynne of The Noble Wife shares on her blog, step-by-step with lots of great photos, how to make this wonky house block. She builds her house with a log cabin base. Finishing at 12 inches, it’s a good size for … Read More ...
Patchwork pillow cover for baby
Tracey of thrift. nest. sew. used a tutorial she found over at A Load Of Craft to make her patchwork version of a baby feeding pillow cover. She used the fabric line Oh Deer! by Moda for the top, and … Read More ...
Retro clock quilt block
Jeannette of Gone Aussie Quilting made this quilt block from a pattern she found at Quiet Play. Very nicely executed, the color combo rocks! Go HERE to read more.
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Ta Dah!: Vintage fabric quilt
What to do with scraps of vintage fabrics? AllThePreciousThings made this quilt with hers and talks about the process of making it at We Sew Retro.
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Wheel mini quilt, a WIP
Joanna of Shape Moth takes a break from larger quilts by making this paper pieced wheel as the focal point for a mini quilt. Lovely must-see stitching in her work in progress (WIP)! Go HERE to learn more.… Read More ...
Newsy: Quilting coming to Creativebug
This is exciting news! Starting Wednesday, the online DIY craft instruction website Creativebug is adding Quilting to their lineup. They’ve already signed up some fabulous instructors. Go HERE to learn more.
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Weekender bag going to QuiltCon
Have bag, will travel! Heather of Joy of all Crafts made a quilt-y version of Amy Butler’s Weekender Travel Bag especially for her trip to QuiltCon. You can read more about her sewing project here.
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Tutorial: Finishing a Dresden Plate
Look at how Vanessa of V and Co. finished this Dresden Plate – with a flower. So cute! She shares on her blog other ways to finish the middle plus how to applique your Dresden Plate onto your ground fabric. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Twisted Hexagon
Janet Davies of JMD Designs shares on her blog how to make this twisted hexagon. Once pieced, she appliqued it to a printed ground, then sewed it into a tote bag. But, she adds you can make anything you like. … Read More ...