Isadora from Dorothy Hobbies/Pastimes made this patchwork tote that showcases lovely embroidery pattern Dream Garden by Jenny Hart. Made for her son’s girlfriend Lulu as a birthday gift. The pattern printed on cotton is available to buy at Sublime Stitching … Read More ...
Quilt Freebie: Christmas Truck paper piecing pattern
If you saw this POST and fell in love with the Christmas truck with the little girl driver like I did, you are in luck. Not only has Julianna from Sewing under Rainbow let us in on her fussy cutting … Read More ...
DIY: Fussy cut a motif in paper piecing
Julianna from Sewing Under Rainbow shares how she fussy cuts a motif when paper piecing. Here she got the girl in the driver’s seat, so cute. Get the know-how, go to the tutorial.
Image credit: Sewing Under Rainbow
Tutorial series for Weekend Kits
Anne from Weekend Kits Blog emailed me to let me know she has created a series of tutorials that will help beginners make a baby quilt from one of her kits. I took a peek at them and they are … Read More ...
Pattern: Apple Slices Baby Quilt
The description for this cute quilt pattern says it is pieced ‘cranky’ style making it go together quickly. That’s a good thing ’cause projects that go on too long make me cranky, you? Click HERE to see Apple Slices Baby … Read More ...
No Fuddy in this doll quilt
Kirsten at Gemini Stitches entered this doll quilt in the Fuddy is Not Duddy Challenge over at Naptime Quilters. Click HERE to read Kirsten’s full post.
Click HERE to see all projects entered in this challenge.
… Read More ...Ta Dah!: Maverick Stars quilt
AmandaJean at Crazy Mom Quilts completed this aqua, red and white quilt with the help of the Two’s Company Quilt Bee. Each member of the bee contributed one maverick star block. The way Amanda arranged the blocks is brilliant. … Read More ...
Freebie: Halloween Witch pattern for paper piecing
Bonnie from Quiltville’s Quips and Snips shares this paper-pieced witch pattern one of her friends designed. Visit her blog to get the free pattern.
Image credit: Quiltville’s Quips and Snips
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Tute: Vinyl lined zakka-style lunch bag
Built around a Sawtooth Star quilt block, this lovely lunch bag is Crafty Fox’s entry in the 12 Gifts of Christmas Tutorials at Ellison Lane Quilts. She admitted to being a bit intimidated by all the other blogger’s projects, what … Read More ...
DIY: Chevron rag quilt for big brother
It’s all boy! That’s right, Rikka from Ricochet and Away made her second quilt ever (the first was for her little girl age 4) with a mandate from the recipient (her 7 yr old son). It could not be babyish, … Read More ...
Tutorial: Piecing “A Brand New Heart”
This is an irresistibly cute pillow I spied at Boys, Buttons, and Butterflies. Heidi used a foundation piecing method to create the scrappy heart then surrounded it with these sweet words,
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Spiders and Webs Halloween Quilt
Heidi from Boys, Buttons, and Butterflies made this Halloween-themed quilt using fabric line Trick-or-Treat by Deb Strain. You can get the recipe for Spiders and Webs at the Moda Bake Shop.
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Jo’s crumb quilt so far
Here’s a peek at Jo’s crumb quilt in progress. She’s the host of this fall’s Crumb Quilt Along 2 on her blog Jo’s Country Junction. Crumbs refer to small bits of fabric used to make small blocks approximately 3″ … Read More ...
Pattern: Haunted stitches for Halloween
Haunted by Jenice Allred from Azure Moon Designs. Available at PatternSpot, $8.00 USD. Product description:
… Read More ...Add a Haunted House to your Halloween Decor. This is an easy hand stitchery item that can be used as a quilt block, pillow
Mistletoe Kisses embroidery pattern
With patterns like this one by Nini Makes it’s no wonder I’m seeing more embroidery in patchwork projects. This sweet design starts on a kitchen towel but would be at home on a quilt, garment, or whatever. Get a closer … Read More ...