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
Add a touch of spooky charm to your Halloween decor with the “Haunted” design by Jenice Allred from Azure Moon Designs, available for just $8.00 USD at PatternSpot. This delightful hand-stitchery pattern features a whimsical haunted house, perfect for infusing … Read More ...
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 ...
Giveaway: Echo charm pack by Lotta
Stitched in Color is having a fabric giveaway. Get a chance to win an Echo charm pack by Lotta Jansdotter for Windham Fabrics. Click HERE for entry details. Contest ends Oct 27, 2011.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Fabric puff, not exactly a yo yo
Janet from JMD Designs shows how she created these fabric puffs for an embellishment on her pretty patchwork bag. She explains puffs are different from yo yos since for a puff the edge is not turned before stitching. She also … Read More ...
Tutorial: Amy’s Dresden Plate quilt block
Amy at Stitchery Dickory Dock has demystified the dreaded Dresden Plate quilt block. Follow her step-by-step instructions and she says you can cross this off your bucket list. Click HERE to go to her Dresdens Decoded Tutorial.
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Framed quilt block for Thanksgiving decor
The talent behind The Three Sweet Peas created this Thanksgiving decor by framing a quilt block. A self-proclaimed non-quilter, she gives tips to this crowd, then offers up a diagram of the 12″ Strip Block she created. Click HERE to … Read More ...
DIY: Straighten up fabric without ripping it
Susan at Living with Punks shows how she straightens up a piece of fabric to get it ready to cut. If you’ve ever wondered why some fabric shops rip the fabric off the bolt instead of cutting it, it’s to … Read More ...
DIY: Anthro-inspired Pinwheel Pushpins
Jessica at Sew Homegrown says this project is a great way to burn some scraps while marking a gift off your holiday list. Best, these tiny beaded yo yo pushpins are inexpensive to make, unlike the Anthropologie ones that inspired … Read More ...
Tutorial: Cross-Terrain quilt
Lee Heinrich from freshly pieced has her first Moda Bake Shop project; a recipe for a Cross-Terrain Quilt, shown. She showcases the Terrain fabric line by Kate Spain. So pretty. Get the know-how.
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Wake up and smell the stippling!
Leah at The Free Motion Quilting Project has heard all the excuses by quilters hesitant to do their own quilting. Teacher and champion of stitching it out on a domestic sewing machine has this to say,
… Read More ...Wake up! It’s time
Newsy: “NW Vibes” joining “Stitches in Bloom” quilt show
NW Vibes, a fiber art show by High Fiber Diet, will be joining the 2012 Stitches in Bloom Quilt Show. Shown, Early Bloomer (Skunk Cabbage) by Bonnie Bucknam. Photo by Mark Frey.
Tutorial: Scrappy Armrest Pincushion
Amy at During Quiet Time shows how she made this wonderfully different pincushion/armrest. I can’t count the times I’ve stuck needles on the back of my sofa when I had to jump up for a second. Anyone working with needles … Read More ...
Tutorial: Blocking a quilt
Quilt me Happy! shows how she blocks a quilt. Blocking or squaring a quilt comes in after the three layers are quilted but before the binding is sewn on. She said she doesn’t bother doing this step on small quilts, … Read More ...
Amy Butler raffle for employee
Amy Butler is having a raffle to raise money for studio mate Dianne who she said was one of her first employees. Dianne is taking medical leave. Find out raffle details HERE.
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