Nanette of Freda’s Hive made this hearts table runner especially for Valentine’s Day. The Pam Kitty Love fabric is a perfect choice. Go HERE to see more photos plus get instructions for piecing the hearts.
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Tutorial: Eight at a time HSTs
Forget onsies. Lindsay of Lindsay Sews did a guest post at Sew, Mama, Sew! sharing how to create eight half-square triangles (HSTs) at the same time. Find out her time-saving secret, get the tutorial.
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A good year for UFO quilt blocks
Becky of Patchwork Posse is hosting a 52 Quilt Block Pick Up event on her blog that will be an ongoing series for 2013. In her announcement post she explains,
… Read More ...For the year of 2013– I will share every Friday
Tutorial: Easy Churn Dash
Carla of Lollyquiltz chose this pattern as part of the Mid-Century Modern Bee. Each finished block measures 6 1/2 inches. I love seeing this traditional pattern sewn up in fresh, bold colors. Visit her blog to get the tutorial.… Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Strippy quilted slippers
These house slippers are so adorable. Erika of Erika’s Scrap Corner pieced fabric strips together to make the base, then sewed them up with soft soles. Go HERE to read more.
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Quilt along yields Trip Around the World
Katy of Monkey Do (formerly I’m a Ginger Monkey) made this quilt top in only four days after joining an informal quilt along she found on Instagram (#scrappytripalong). She wonders if this more laid back approach to group … Read More ...
Learn to sew a softie and baby quilt
Are you dreaming of learning to sew or quilt this year? Vanessa of Crafty Gemini can help with her online video workshop for this owl softie and baby quilt. So sweet! Red and aqua…so fresh, but you can choose any … Read More ...
New year…new block at Anna’s
Karen of Anna Lena Land just posted her latest quilt block, Spools, as part of her Quilt Block a Month series. Of the block she explains,
… Read More ...It offers a lot of options and is quick and easy to piece. If
Freebie: Sisters’ Ten BOM at Gen X Quilters
Are you thinking up some quilt-y projects for the new year? If so, AnneMarie of Gen X Quilters has you covered (no pun intended) with a free Block of the Month (BOM) event. She said she chose blocks that honor … Read More ...
Tute: Paper piece a kaleidoscope
Brooke of Pitter Putter Stitch shows her readers how to make a kaleidoscope quilt block using paper piecing. This, after she created a lovely pillow with the same pattern for her swap partner. Get the know-how.… Read More ...
Event: Amy’s 2013 quilt along
Heads up! Amy Ellis of Amy’s Creative Side is hosting a quilt along for the new year. The block for this quilt is Dancing Stars, with a paper-pieced construction. She explains,
… Read More ...It’s a great scrap quilt, so don’t worry
Tutorial: Frame pouch great for singles
Charise of Charise Creates says this project is a good way to use a single quilt block. The hexie with a fussy cut center of a girl on a swing makes it. Find out how she did it. Get the … Read More ...
Tutorial: Thirty-six officers quilt top
Margaret of Konstant Kaos is conscious of the mathematics of making a quilt. I love that about her. In her latest tutorial, she mocks up several quilt tops inspired by the thirty-six officers problem. Intrigued? Get the know-how.
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Tutorial: Quilted placemats using laminated fabric
Denise of Pieced Brain took some beautiful Riley Blake laminates and turned them into pretty quilted placemats for her table. She stitched a Chevron pattern over the surface, shown. Each placemat sports a pocket to hold utensils, oh so practical! … Read More ...
Newsy: ‘Lucky Stars’ BOM starts in Jan
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to make a quilt, read on. Elizabeth of Don’t Call Me Betsy is hosting a Block of the Month (BOM) quilt along starting January 1, 2013. Join, and each month you’ll receive … Read More ...