Melissa from Love Affair With My Brother says she’s seeing chevrons everywhere in home decor. She thought it was time for her to put a quilt-y spin on the chevron rage. So she made this 4th of July inspired chevron … Read More ...
DS pattern: Improvisational quilt and sham
Denyse Schmidt has a new pattern out – for this smashing quilted bed covering and sham. Since it’s by McCall’s, Spool should have a wider distribution that will allow more quilters to experience her improvisational style of piecing. Spied at … Read More ...
DIY: Let the sun print your fabric
Heather from Dollar Store Crafts discovered there’s an inexpensive way to sun dye fabric. Most of what you’ll need you probably already have in your craft room. Visit her blog post to get the rest of the scoop.… Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Pineapple Blossom baby quilt
The talent behind Suture for a Living completed this lovely baby quilt using patriotic colors red, white, and blue, also perfect for the American 4th of July celebrations today. She used Bonnie Hunter’s Pineapple Blossom block. You can get the … Read More ...
Scrap Your Stash | Fabric key chains
Jen from Craftiness is not Optional guest blogs in the Scrap Your Stash series at Living with Punks with a tutorial showing how to make key chains from your fabric scraps. Get the tutorial.… Read More ...
DIY: Fourth of July table runner
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares how she made this super cute Fourth of July table runner. She explains it’s a perfect project for beginners. Get the tutorial.
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Inspiration: Framed Log Cabin blocks
I spied this idea over at Martha Stewart. They created a modern-feeling wall grouping with simple quilt blocks done in solid fabrics. If you follow my blog you likely already know how to make a simple log cabin block, … Read More ...
Tutorial: Selvage Stick People
Riel from The Q and the U shares how she made this tiny quilt top. I want some stick people in my next project. They’re so cute. Go to the tutorial. Go here to see the mug rug … Read More ...
DIY: Pieced Picnic Tote
Here’s a pieced tote to brighten your next outdoor summer gathering. You may even have time to whip one up before the Fourth of July. Get the instructions at JoAnn Fabric and Craft Stores’ Project page.
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Garden Fence quilt block
Cindy from Hyacinth Quilt Designs created this quilt block she calls Garden Fence. Now 35 are sewn into a beautiful quilt top, see photos here. She shares the dimensions of the block and provides instructions for sewing one together … Read More ...
Free pattern: Boho Chic Scarf
Holly from Bijou Lovely says this lovely scarf is made up of pieces from a favorite fabric collection. Curious? It’s Shades of Grey designed by Jan of Daisy Janie. Make your own Boho Chic Scarf, go here to download … Read More ...
Circus Stack quilt by Quilt Story
Megan and Heather from Quilt Story create unique quilts like Circus Stack, shown here. Tummy time accompanied by these appliqued animal friends and a lively pieced border – what could be better for baby. You can buy this pattern in … Read More ...
Free pattern: Sew Sweet cover
This is such a sweet way to cover your sewing machine. Pam Garrison started with a plain IKEA pillowcase and added embroidery and lace. You can download her pattern Sew Sweet on her blog.
Tip: Templates from magazines made easy
Melissa from Love Affair With My Brother shares her secret for cutting templates from a quilting magazine that she promises will make your life easier. It involves tape, card stock, and finally a rotary cutter. My, those twins are clever. … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Going large with a big bed quilt
Anna from Noodlehead took the plunge and made a quilt for her bed, see her first post. She said she used fabric she loved and didn’t worry about impressing anyone with complexity. Well, good for her for successfully showcasing … Read More ...