Patterns, patchworks and projects
Summertime,
And the livin’ is easy
Fish are jumpin’
And the cotton is high
“Summertime” by DuBose Heyward and music by George Gershwin for Porgy and Bess embodies my style of entertaining this time of year – easy, laid-back, unhurried. … Read More ...
All that time piecing a block and you notice your seams are off, so vexing. Tonya of The Crafty Mummy shares a technique on her blog so pesky patchwork seams will she says, match up perfectly every time. Get the … Read More ...
Fiona of Celtic Thistle made this adorable travel tidy and decided to create a tutorial for it as a way to give back to the blogging community (she’s mostly blog taught). She also entered this tutorial in Plum and June’s… Read More ...
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum is one of the clever crafters creating holiday themed home decor now. Yes now, in July, when there is still plenty of time to complete them. For this table topper, she selected the Snowball quilt block. … Read More ...
When asked to review the book, Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts
by Mary Elizabeth Kinch, Be*mused decided the best thing to do was to try a technique from said book. She said she went for the one that scared her the … Read More ...
Adorableness alert for a baby boy nursery decor. Kristen of KD-Quilts completed this as a custom order by a fellow mommy blogger. As much as I love the front, the back is just as exciting. Go HERE to see more … Read More ...
Aneela Hoey of Comfortstitching is determined to get a head start on her Christmas sewing this year. She’s done it as a participant in Elizabeth’s (Don’t Call Me Betsy) Christmas in July blog hop. Her stocking showcases her … Read More ...
I thought I loved the first Storyboek fabric collection by Jay-Cyn Designs for Birch Fabrics, then I saw Storyboek 2, released in June. Shown here, is a swatch of Patchwork. I’ve fallen hard. This would be divine in a baby … Read More ...
The choice of fabric makes or breaks a patchwork-style skirt. Emma of Hello Beautiful used some fabric from the Storyboek collection in this skirt she made for her daughter. It strikes just the right note of sweet. She gives step-by-step … Read More ...
Sarah Beth of Moda’s The Cutting Table shared a brilliant idea for a baby shower. Instead of games, have each guest embellish a store-bought onsie. Sarah Beth set up a DIY station with a stack of 5″ charm squares and … Read More ...
Lori of Bee In My Bonnet put her unique spin on the Granny Square quilt block, calling her version the Great Granny. Now you can sew along with she and Jodi of Pleasant Home to make your own Great Granny … Read More ...
Sarah Fielke (The Last Piece and SEWN) did an interview at Aurifil Buzz with Pat Sloan as part of their Designer of the Month series. Though it’s the dead of winter in Australia, Sarah was a good sport and created … Read More ...
Bari J. said she worked through some paper piecing frustration to create the pattern for this lovely quilted mug rug. It’s Day 4 of her 14 Days of LillyBelle, a challenge she’s given herself. Get the free pattern.
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Cassandra of Ooo! Shiny! shares how to make these stacked quilt blocks. They have a modern improv look to them. I’d love some to play with on my design board. Get the tutorial.
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Elizabeth of Don’t Call Me Betsy kicked off Christmas in July festivities this week, starting with this Mariner’s Star pillow. Before it’s over she’ll have nine different bloggers sharing tutorials for decor and gift items. The pillow front is a … Read More ...
