Kati at Kati’s Quilting and Sewing did a series of tutorials on her blog after readers kept asking how she created the chenille part of one of her quilts, Lilly Flower, shown.
Ta Dah!: From Pinned to done did
I Spy with My Crafty Eyes saw a pretty framed pincushion on Pinterest then decided to make one herself. This would be an asset in any sewing room. Go HERE to see what inspired her project.
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Tutorial: Patchwork tote bag
Susan at West Coast Crafty shows how to make this patchwork tote bag on her blog. If you are new to quilting, no worries, she includes a video on how to piece a basic log cabin block. She provides dimensions … Read More ...
Free pattern: Hope Market Tote
After a long winter, it’s wonderful to give a nod to the inherent hope that Spring brings us. Denyse Schmidt created this Hope Market Tote and offers the pattern as a free download on her website. I missed it when … Read More ...
Tutorial: Shamrock quilt block at GenQ
Sarah Fielke (The Last Piece and SEWN) shares how to make this festive block over at Gen Q Magazine. How nice, a green shamrock to honor St. Patrick’s Day, almost here. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Stacked Teacups Dish Towel
Flamingo Toes made this adorable dish towel for her mother-n-law. She said she used free-form stitching around the teacups. Click HERE to get the teacup pattern and the how-to.
Tutorial: Arkansas Traveler block
Melody at The House on the Side of the Hill mentioned this quilt block on her blog today. It’s a modern variation of the Arkansas Traveler quilt block made by Lee at Freshly Pieced. Lee shows how she made it. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Coneflower bag
This zippered makeup bag is adorable. The Coneflower applique with blanket stitching makes it. Siri at Tolga shows how she made it on her blog. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Kitty Cattail Catnip Toy
Love your feline sewing companions as much as I do? Well, why not make them a Kitty Cattail Catnip Toy like the one I found over at Sew4Home. Designer Alicia Thommas uses 2 7/8 inch wide strips for this … Read More ...
Tutorial: Hourglass baby quilt
Allison at Cluck Cluck Sew shows how to make this baby quilt from a classic pattern, the Hourglass. With lots of steps and photos, this is a tutorial I’ll be Pinning. Get the tutorial.
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Ta Dah!: Pieced Dresden cushion for friend
Amy at Badskirt made this cushion for a friend who gave her the fabric that’s in it. She explains,
… Read More ...I discovered this pieced Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) Dresden technique at a quilt far[sic] a long time ago. I worked from
Tutorial: Isosceles Picnic Quilt
It’s large, but it folds up neatly with handles to carry. Penny at Sew Take A Hike made this super-size Isosceles Picnic Quilt to take on family outings. She picked perfectly cheerful colors that set a mood. You can see … Read More ...
Free pattern: Daisies & Dots quilt
This looks like Spring. It’s Daisies & Dots designed by Piece O’ Cake Designs. Go HERE to get the free quilt pattern; you’ll need to click Download more info to open it.
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Tutorial: Mod Flower block
Sunni at Love Affair With My Brother shares how she made this Mod Flower quilt block on her blog. It’s her entry in the Traveling Circles Bee, where they are creating blocks with curves. It’s so groovy. Get the tutorial… Read More ...
Tutorial: QuatraStar quilt block
Jenna at Sew Happy Geek shares how to make this QuatraStar quilt block on her blog as part of the Sew.Happy.Quilt. Quilt Along. She walks you through the construction step-by-step in a video tutorial. She includes a free downloadable … Read More ...