Jo of A Life of Lists is a guest at Lily’s Quilts showing how to make this Summer Olympics inspired picnic blanket, the Weymouth. A pieced yellow gingham boat makes the front, with red gingham for the back and strap. … Read More ...
Patience is a free embroidery pattern – limited time only at Vintagegirl
Emily of Simply Vintagegirl is offering up her Patience embroidery pattern for free, until Friday, July 13. After this you can buy it in her Etsy shop, Clementine Pattern Co. Caught this post in time? Go here to download… Read More ...
Tutorial: Sugar Almonds quilt
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum shows how to make this strip-style bed quilt. She says it’s a simple pattern and adds,
… Read More ...One of the hardest parts of this quilt, is choosing the Jelly Roll (precut fabrics). With so many beautiful ranges
Free pattern: Cassette tape block
Julianna from Sewing Under Rainbow made this pouch using her cassette tape block for the front. You may recall she made a mini quilt with a repeat of this block awhile back. Now you can use the block for your … Read More ...
July freebie: Alphabet ABC quilt blocks
Sandra of Sandra’s Craft Corner is offering up the Alphabet ABC Quilt in PDF. For children, it has 23 blocks featuring the letters A-W and descriptive motif. For letters XYZ, there is no motif, just the letters in the last … Read More ...
Pattern: I Love Sushi by Artisania
Sonja of Artisania has just released the pattern for her I Love Sushi quilt. It IS quirky and fun, just as her tagline professes. Here’s a closeup of one of the motifs, a rice bowl with chopsticks. Paper-pieced motifs create … Read More ...
Free pattern: Bird and flower applique block
Tristan Gallagher of C&T Publishing Blog offers a free applique pattern from the new book, My Whimsical Quilt Garden by Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins. Their Piece O’ Cake Designs never fail to delight, so don’t miss this freebie. Get … Read More ...
Tutorial: Yvette’s fabric magnets
Yvette of Abernathy Crafts shows how to make these small, yet strong, fabric covered magnets. They are adorable! Get the tutorial.
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Freebies: Four Christmas-themed quilt projects
Jenny at Martingale’s Stitch This! is getting the word out that they are giving away four Christmas-themed ePatterns to include three quilts and one quilted table runner. Get the free patterns.
Ed note: In order to get your free … Read More ...
Tutorial: Block 5 – Count the Stars out for Beginner’s QAL
It’s time for Block 5 in the Beginner’s Quilt Along in progress at the Quilting Gallery.
Here it is! Pat Sloan calls it Count the Stars, ’cause she can, but it’s also called the Friendship Star. This QAL offers … Read More ...
Tutorial: Reversible stroller quilt
Fabric Fascination says this reversible 36″ square quilt is the perfect size for a stroller or car seat. The gray background makes it work for all ages too. Get the tutorial.
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Quilt-y inspiration from a wafer
What does a bag of IKEA’s Godis Chokladran wafers have to do with quilting? Visit Monica of the Happy Zombie to learn more.
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Tutorial: Squares and Strips quilt
Allison of Cluck Cluck Sew made this quilt [top] with a fat quarter bundle she already had in her stash. Using the various fabrics from a bundle helps you get a scrappy feel. Plus, her easy, yet clever block design … Read More ...
Christmas in July Block-A-Thon at FreeSpirit
The FreeSpirit Fabric blog is kicking off a Christmas in July event that sounds like a perfect way to stay cool. Throughout the month, starting July 2nd, each participating blogger will post a tutorial showing how to create one of … Read More ...
Tutorial: Honey of a Preemie baby quilt
Making quilts for the tiniest of newborns, preemies, is something Linda of Buzzing and Bumbling says she loves to do when she has enough time. Of this self-described simple project she explains:
… Read More ...A simple bow-tie pieced bee with 3-D wings