I love this tutorial I found at A Passion for Applique. Carrie shows how to deal with those pesky valleys and Vs in needle turn applique. Get the tutorial.
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Get a paper pieced pattern-a-day at Sewhooked
Jennifer of Sewhooked is hosting the Paper Pieced Pattern-A-Day Garden Party Blog Hop on her blog. She is offering up one free paper pieced pattern every day during the month of April, each by a different designer. Wow! She created … Read More ...
Tutorial: Underwater stripes bag with pattern
This pretty bag is Sara’s (Sew Sweetness) entry in the Festival of Half Square Triangles happening now at Canoe Ridge Creations. I love how those two colors she chose work together. She explains you need basic sewing and quilting … Read More ...
A.P.C. Semiologie quilt | Anthropologie
I love this fresh interpretation of a classic triangles block in this A.P.C. Semiologie – Colour Triangles quilt. Recently carried by Anthropologie, one product reviewer (Sumantran from Oklahoma City, OK) had this to say:
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Tutorial: Amy’s simple quilt for charity
Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter did a guest post today at Confessions of a Fabric Addict all for a good cause. Sarah asked her to share a simple project that would be perfect for her Hands2Help Charity Quilt … Read More ...
Mini Monsters pattern and giveaway
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World has just released a new embroidery pattern – these four adorable Mini Monsters, $5 USD. To celebrate their debut, she is hosting a giveaway on her blog for the actual stitched monsters she made … Read More ...
Tutorial: Radiant Ring block | a ‘messed with’ Rolling Stone
April is Elizabeth’s (Don’t Call Me Betsy) month in the Stash Trad Bee and she chose the Rolling Stone block, saying she liked the historical significance it holds. Elizabeth didn’t stop there, she updated the look of it to swoon-worthy. … Read More ...
Patchwork circle skirt thanks to Think Liz
If you haven’t made it to Think Liz, you must just to see her extensive list of free sewing patterns from across the blogosphere. She has them nicely organized under the following categories: Clothes, Accessories, Aprons, Bags & Purses, … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Fabric scrap quilted flowers pillow
This is a closeup of one of the patchwork flowers on a pillow Festo Tu made to practice her free motion quilting skills. Love its folksy charm. Go HERE to see more photos of her pillow and more quilting projects… Read More ...
DIY: Reverse applique lumbar pillow
Jaime of That’s My Letter made this personalized pillow for a little girl to display on her bed. She said she was inspired by a reverse applique pillow she saw at Pottery Barn Kids. I think her version is 10x … Read More ...
Tutorial: Chevron Baby Quilt
Kirsty of You had me at Bonjour created this baby quilt from inspiration she took from a manhole cover. Cool. She shares how she made it on her blog. Get the know-how.
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Lots of goodies at My Go-Go Life
Kim of My Go-Go Life is hosting a giveaway to celebrate her one year blogiversary. Don’t miss this one, she’s offering up the following goodies:
- Moda Summer in the City charm pack
- Moda Chrysalis Jelly Roll (precut fabrics)
- Aurifil thread
Newsy: Festival of Half Square Triangles
Megan of Canoe Ridge Creations is hosting the Festival of Half Square Triangles on her blog with a kick-off April 2. She has an impressive list of guest bloggers who will share projects featuring the beloved half square triangle. Participants … Read More ...
Pattern release: Circular Reasoning
You have something to look forward to in April, and it’s better than a good prank on April Fools’ Day. It’s the upcoming release of the quilt pattern Circular Reasoning by Emily Cier of Carolina Patchworks. Today on her blog, … Read More ...
Tutorial: Apron Bottle Cover
Got scraps from that last quilt project? Why not make a vintage inspired apron bottle cover like these made by Lori of Bee In My Bonnet. Then you’ll be ready for all those outdoor gatherings and not have your guests … Read More ...