Patterns, patchworks and projects
Alicia Thommas and Michele Mishler team up at Sew4Home with a project and tutorial for patchwork napkins showcasing the Vintage Modern fabric collection by Bonnie & Camille for Moda. Though these napkins are adorable made with these fabrics, any from … Read More ...
Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching is hosting a Stitch Along on her blog for this adorable Folk Frame pattern she created. She asks those joining in to share their progress via Instagram. Go HERE to get the free download.… Read More ...
Freda of Freda’s Hive said she dreamed up her Beehive quilt in the middle of the night. And due to the many requests over the years from people wanting to know how to make it, she decided to share a … Read More ...
Leslie of Leslie’s Art and Sew is celebrating getting the coveted Craftster Project of the Week award for her Whimsical Zippered Pouch. Her project is part of their Bernina Master Craftsters series. How exciting Leslie, congratulations! She posted the project … Read More ...
Louise of I’m Feelin’ Crafty is hosting a giveaway for what she calls a little piece of Gee’s Bend, this colorful potholder, shown. She explains it’s part of Sew Mama Sew’s 2012 Spring Giveaway Day! Contest ends May 25, … Read More ...
Ellen of The Long Thread shows off this dress she made with fabric from her new fabric collection, Quilt Blocks, for Moda. I love seeing quilt blocks in different contexts. Go HERE to read more.
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Helen of Bustle and Sew offers up a pattern for her Scrappy Union Jack flag applique, shown. Of the project she explains,
… Read More ...It’s really, really easy and is a great way to use up your scraps – particularly if, like
Which one would you make? It’s a rhetorical question. Laurie Wisbrun of Scarlet Fig thought it would be fun to design some modern pillow panels for the two US political party’s mascots, the Republican Elephant and the Democratic Donkey. Go … Read More ...
Maureen, who we know from Maureen Cracknell Handmade blog, is also a designer for the Riley Blake Designs blog. Today, she shows readers how to make this Quilted Chevron Pincushion as part of their Cutting Corners College series. I swooned … Read More ...
The Spring Bloggers’ Quilt Festival started today at Amy’s Creative Side. The Festival runs from May 18 – June 1, 2012. There are already 170 quilters who’ve linked up so far, impressive! Here’s the schedule of events:
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Vanessa of Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog on how to add sashing to your finished quilt blocks as part of her Video Quilt Along series. She explains sashing is commonly used in sampler quilts to … Read More ...
Barbara of Cat Patches transformed a bulky stadium quilt into an easy to carry bundle with no hands required – always a plus on game day. She shows you how to do this on her blog. Get the know-how.… Read More ...
Danny of Mommy for Reals made this cloth baby book as part of the Farmer’s Wife in Your Life series at Love Affair With My Brother. Calling her creation The Farmer’s Wife’s Field Guide to Animal By-Products, her … Read More ...
Lindsay of Lindsay Sews shows how to make this New York Beauty quilt block using a paper piecing technique. Hers was the last quilt block in the New York Beauty QAL hosted by Sew Sweetness. Get the tutorial.
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Amy Friend of During Quiet Time created this paper pieced pattern for a 10″ quilt block. Finding this pattern right before Mother’s Day, gave me a warm feeling for all the nurturers in our lives. You can find it for … Read More ...