Anina from the twiddletails blog went from discouraged to excited when she found an applique technique that works for her – back basting. Read her full post here. Marjorie at Applique Addict explains how to do it here.… Read More ...
Wendymoon on unraveling an oops
Wendymoon after discovering this oops (see photo) thought she might do the following to her quilted mug rug,
Take it apart? Applique right through to the backing? Try to hand stitch it back on? Throw it away in disgust?
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Block 21 | Desperate Housewife’s Quilt
Sharon from Craizee Corners did a guest post at QuiltJane…Want it, Need it, Quilt! where she shared this star block pattern and tutorial. This is block 21 of the Desperate Housewife’s Quilt series where you pick which blocks to sew. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Gift Box quilt block
Nan from Pots and Pins did a guest post at Sew We Quilt/Stash Manicure showing how to make a gift box quilt block. Nan advises us to put on some Christmas music and get started so we have a festive … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Apples and Birds quilt
Cecily at Craftopotamus finished this baby quilt just in time for the shower. It shows you don’t have to do a complicated design for great results. It’s adorable, love her fabric choices. Click HERE to see more photos.
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Tutorial: Fabric gift boxes
Geta’s Quilting Studio shows how to make these adorable fabric boxes. She says it’s a great way to use up small bits of fabric, and just as important, bits of leftover interfacing. Go HERE to see how she did it… Read More ...
Green Stag quilt to honor deer widows
Saw Daniel Rouse’s art quilt and thought of all the spouses left behind this weekend since Modern Gun Deer season started today. Deer Widows they are sometimes called. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission explains what Modern Gun – Deer … Read More ...
Tutorial: Patchwork Zipper Pouch
Kat from Diary of a Flutter.Kat shares how to make this patchwork pouch with a zipper. She says,
… Read More ...They make such great presents!!! And once you know the technique of how to make one – you will quickly be able
Giveaway: SewThankful | La Todera
Susan Brubaker Knapp from Blue Moon River is hosting a series of giveaways on her blog from patterns she got at the Fall International Quilt Market, Houston. Get a chance to win one of four patterns by Julie Creus of … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Farmer’s Wife blocks
Sherri from A Quilting Life shows off the back of this Farmer’s Wife quilt block on her blog. I agree with her, it’s pretty from the back too. Click HERE to see the fronts to FW Flower Basket, Economy and … Read More ...
Mystery quilt retreat at Butterfly Meadows
Doesn’t this sound like fun? From the Butterfly Meadows Inn and Farm website,
… Read More ...2nd Annual New Year’s Eve Mystery Quilt
December 29-January 1, 2012
Join us for our 2nd Annual New Year’s Eve Mystery Quilt Event. Ann Smith will
Tutorial: Modern Selvage Snowflake
Riel from The Q and the U entered this quilt block Modern Selvage Snowflake in the 12 Days of Christmas Sampler Quilt Along. She used selvage pieces, but discreetly. Go to tutorial.
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Tutorial: One Horse Open Sleigh | Block 27
Sunni Bolger from Love Affair with my Brother designed this quilt block, number 27, as part of Quilting Gallery’s Celebrate Christmas Quilt Along and Super Deals for Quilters. Click HERE to read Sunni’s interview and get a good deal … Read More ...
Tutorial: Plus sign quilt
MadeByMeaghan shows how to make a plus sign quilt using a different piecing method than most. Instead of creating each sign with five squares, she uses two squares and a rectangle. Find out why this is an advantage. Go to … Read More ...
Beta Bots applique quilt
Spied this quilt with such happy little robots adorning it at SarahRose Quilts Etsy. Beta Bots Machine Applique Quilt Pattern $10.00 USD.… Read More ...