This Martha Stewart DIY project is from the aptly named book, Last-Minute Patchwork and Quilted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson. Joelle selects a piece of fabric with motifs of varying sizes (small, medium, large). She then makes a quilt sandwich and … Read More ...
Book: ‘Everyone Can Quilt’ by Kaye Wood
Kaye in her intro to Everyone Can quilt with Kaye Wood
: 100+ Tips, Techniques, Templates & Projects divides quilters into two camps, the pointed and the pointless. According to Amazon, the first sentence of the book is,
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DIY: Fabric House Ornament
Kim from retro mama shows how to make these adorable fabric house ornaments. She said she used quilting cotton scraps for the parts of the house. The numbers are from the fabric selvages. So clever! Go to tutorial.… Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Robots baby quilt
Spied at Ramona’s Handwork she said she created the theme by fussy cutting some robot fabric she picked up at Hobby Lobby. So cute. Read more about it here.
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JMD’s monthly contest for subscribers
Calling all needleworkers and quilters. Join Janet M. Davies’ mailing list and get a chance to win one free design (your choice) in her monthly draw. Go to offer.… Read More ...
Quilt Along kick-off at Gen X Quilters
Anne Marie from Gen X Quilters is hosting the Charmed Prints Quilt Along. She explains, it is perfect for charm packs, and an easy, customizable quilt that will be done in time for Xmas! Some participants have decided to … Read More ...
‘Twinkle’ art quilt by Malka Dubrawsky
If this quilt created by Malka Dubrawsky from a stitch in dye doesn’t make you want to learn how to dye fabric nothing will. Malka used a bleach resist for the fabric in this art quilt she calls Twinkle. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Create photo collages | quick and free
Becca at Blue Cricket Design shares how she creates a photo collage for her craft tutorials saying,
I love a good clean minimal look that makes following directions simply (sic) and fast!
I would add one thing to her instructions. … Read More ...
Inspiration: Wool Christmas pincushion
Spied at Sunflower Fields Pattern Company. In progress. I so love it.
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Tutorial: Hawaiian quilted pillow cover
Learn how to make this pretty Hawaiian quilted pillow cover over at Martha Stewart. A small project like this is ideal for beginning quilters, so much less threatening than a full size bed quilt. Go to tutorial.
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Tutorial: ‘Love Blossoms’ mini quilt
Carol at FunThreads made this small art quilt for her swap partner and liked it so much she made another one to keep. If you like it, you can make one too. Go to tutorial.
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Tutorial: Pin Pouffe at Whip Up
The British guards and red bus make this pin cushion fabulous. Maker Sandra from Herzensart did a guest post at Whip Up where she shares how she did it. Go to the Pin Pouffe Tutorial.
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Pattern: Stripe-y Patchwork Cat
Oldie but goodie, check out this Stripe-y Patchwork Cat created by Michelle at Green Kitchen. Love the colors of this kitty softie. Go here to get the pattern.
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Tutorial: Fabric labels from pantry supplies
Dolls and Daydreams shows how she makes fabric labels from freezer paper. Making your own sheets to go into you printer will save you money. Get the know-how.
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Dream Garden patchwork pouch for Lulu
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 ...
