Allison of Dream {a Little} Bigger created this T-shirt by painting a stencil she designed. It’s a gift to her mom on Mother’s Day. If you would like to create a mother tattoo, Allison shares the pattern on her blog. … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: First quilts for dolls
Ashley of From Dahlias to Doxies made this quilt and another with the same dimensions, marking her first and second quilts. Nice job Ashley, the purple and turquoise combo on quilt #1 rocks. And who cares if they’re tiny – … Read More ...
Tutorial: Leafy Branches pattern for FMQ
Christina from A Few Scraps shows how to free motion quilt her Leafy Branches pattern on her blog. She describes the results as elegant and the execution easy. Get the know-how.
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Giveaway: Pillow, bag and quilt patterns by Sally Giblin
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum is hosting a giveaway on her blog for six patterns from The Rivendale Collection by Sally Giblin. The one shown here is Bloomers and is Anorina’s favorite. This contest is open internationally. Contest ends midday May … Read More ...
DIY: May Day Basket quilt
Julie of The Crafty Quilter is doing a series of tutorials on her blog that will walk you through how to make her May Day Basket quilt, shown here. Go HERE for Part 1: Supplies and Piecing and HERE for … Read More ...
Tutorial: Squaring up quilt blocks
Vanessa of Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog on how to square up quilt blocks. Even if you’ve been very careful with your piecing, there is always some distortion from the sewing machine or hand, so never, … Read More ...
Tute: Strip tubing a jelly roll yields HSTs
Joy of A Joyful Soul covers a new-to-me quilt piecing *technique on her blog this month – strip tubing. Starting with a Hello Luscious jelly roll she walks you through the process that will end with perfect half square triangles … Read More ...
Tessellations fish quilt pattern and who wrote the book
I have a thing for tessellations and even own a copy of Jinny Beyer’s book Designing Tessellations
: The Secrets of Interlocking Patterns. It’s well written and will help you create your own. If that’s not your thing, you … Read More ...
Cyrille’s paper pieced pig block pattern
Cyrille of Bubblestitch offers up this adorable paper pieced quilt block pattern in her Craftsy Store. So worth the download price of $2.70.
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Bustle and Sew newsletter subcribers get free ezine *this weeked only*
As a subscriber to the Bustle and Sew newsletter, I woke up to a treat in my inbox this morning. Helen included a link to the February/March 2012 issue of her Bustle and Sew magazine. It’s full of sewing projects … Read More ...
DIY: Sweet Dreams patchwork pillow
This is so sweet for baby. Amy of Nana Company said she obliged the many reader requests for instructions for her Sweet Dreams Little One pillow (close-up shown here) in a recent post. She incorporates simple patchwork in her sewing … Read More ...
Midget blocks for 1930s sampler quilt
I love this Week by Week 1930s sampler quilt I found over at Sentimental Stitches. It’s made up of 187 – 4 inch quilt blocks. It makes me think of the popular, historical Dear Jane sampler quilt. You can buy … Read More ...
Free pattern: Mod mushrooms quilt block
I’m digging these mushrooms created by Vanessa of Crafty Gemini. This 10 1/2″ square paper-pieced block was her entry in the Garden Blog Hop hosted by Sewhooked. Go HERE to get the know-how.
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Tutorial: Snap bags from bandanas
Linda of Buzzing and Bumbling shares how to make these cute snap bags from bandanas. Different trims give each one a different look. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Cupcake mug rug with a heart
Adorableness alert. This mug rug with appliqued cupcake and a heart on top make it a must-have for every kitchen. Vanessa of Crafty Gemini shows you how to make one on her blog. Get the tutorial.
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