Deborah Schlegel from Art Threads shows how to make this Valentine-y table topper at FaveQuilts. She used newspaper (clever for larger designs) and Steam-A-Seam for templates. I like the scrappy look of her hearts and the scalloped edges of … Read More ...
Review: OLFA 5-inch applique scissors
I got some exciting mail from Carmen, a representative from OLFA, right before the holidays hit. Inside were these OLFA 5-inch Precision Appliqué Scissors
shown here. She asked me to try them out and share what I thought about … Read More ...
Metro Link pattern #1 at Pink Chalk
Kathy Mack at Pink Chalk Studio shares her store’s top ten bestselling downloadable sewing patterns of 2011. The number one spot goes to the quilt shown here – Metro Link by Michelle Lizcano. Click HERE to read the entire … Read More ...
Tutorial: Lurlene’s Scrappy Dresden
Jodi at Pleasant Home is in Week #2 of her 2012 Sew Scraps Along where she featured this quilt block designed by Lurline from Lurline’s Place. It’s a traditional Dresden Plate with a twist. Click HERE to get the … Read More ...
Trends: Peacock motif
Susanne from Quilt it out said she made this applique bag from the Amy Butler pattern Take Flight. Cute, cute, cute! The peacock appears to be a popular motif in 2012. I’m seeing it in quilts, pillows, and scarfs so … Read More ...
QAL: Calendar quilt 2012
Jennifer Soosay at ZoSpecial is participating in a quilt along Kimberly is hosting at Fiber Haven. Of the challenge Jennifer says,
… Read More ...Every day I cut out a new rectangle to sew on and arrange them in a calendar format.
Pattern: Peacocks on Parade quilt
This amazing quilt was created by Kevin Kosbab from Feed Dog Designs. The PDF pattern is available to download at PatternSpot for $7.75 USD.
Via Lisa Fulmer C&T Publishing FB.… Read More ...
Tutorial: HRTs
I’m familiar with Half Square Triangles but not Half Rectangle Triangles. Learn what they are and how to make them at the Modern Quilt Guild blog. It’s part of their 100 Days of Modern Quilting event – Week 1, … Read More ...
Tutorial: Turn instagrams into photostrips
College Prepster shows what you can do with your iPhone instagrams and PhotoShop to take them from virtual photo stream to real. Never heard of this app? Read more about it; go to article by Becky Sullivan for NPR where … Read More ...
Tutorial: Baby quilt from old clothes
Gina from Se La Cava made this baby quilt from some of her old t-shirts and blouses. She said using t-shirts makes a super soft blanket for little ones. That’s important since this was a gift to her infant daughter. … Read More ...
Mug rug set of 4 at Listia | Money talk
As if I don’t already spend enough time on Pinterest, I’ve discovered a new browsing destination today. Must share. It’s a barter website called Listia. Here’s how it works – true story. My daughter’s bestie had a bottle of … Read More ...
Quilt-y inspiration: City Waterfront collage
This could so be the basis of a quilt. Collage of artwork created by 10 and 11 year olds using construction paper and paint. See the project at Jacquelien’s blog Kids Artists.… Read More ...
Process: Design for Star Crazy quilt
Karen at Quilts…etc. said she has a hard time coming up with designs for the large open areas in her quilts. Like for Star Crazy, shown. I love it when bloggers talk about their creative process, especially when it’s … Read More ...
Minimalist style in Puzzle Box quilt
Brigitte from Zen Chic shares her recipe for this contemporary confection at Moda Bake Shop. Calling it Puzzle Box she says it’s a perfect quilt to make with pre-cut fabrics, in this case layer cakes.
She shows several … Read More ...
Tutorial: Modern Halves quilt…just wow!
Elizabeth from Don’t Call Me Betsy is back at the Moda Bake Shop to share another quilt recipe with us. Yay! Amazing is how I’d describe this quilt…love it. She lets your eyes rest with all the gray and muted … Read More ...