Karen from Quilts Etc shows how she prepares fabric to go through a printer and receive ink that will not wash out. An essential step is to use Bubble Jet Set 2000. Go to the tutorial.… Read More ...
Birthday Quilt in Pooches and Pickups
Birthday Cake designed by Elizabeth Hartman of Oh Fransson. This one showcases the Pooches and Pickups fabric collection by Laurie Wisbrun from Scarlet Fig. You can download the free pattern here or here.
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Tutorial: Nova’s quillow
Nova from A Cuppa and a Catch Up shows how to make a quilt that folds up into a pillow – aka quillow. What a cute kid’s gift, especially if you personalize it, as shown here. Go to the tute… Read More ...
Union Jack quilt pattern
Goli from Craft talks about this quilt – the special reason for the Union Jack flag design, then introduced us to the maker, Sarah Brazier. It’s a wonderful quilt. Visit her post to find out where to get the pattern.… Read More ...
Quilt Tutorial: Herringbone quilt block
Holly from Bijou Lovely shares how she made this herringbone quilt block. Love those colors! Get the tutorial.
Herringbone was first employed in the Roman Empire, where it was used in buildings with roads. Herring fish inspired the Romans … Read More ...
Tutorial: Log cabin quilt block
Learn how to create a basic Picture Frames log cabin quilt block with Susan Beal from West Coast Crafty. She’s the author of Modern Log Cabin Quilting: 25 Simple Quilts and Patchwork Projects. Go to the tutorial.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Potholder and fusible thread for fast finish
Erica from Modern Domestic shares how she made a potholder using fusible thread to help with the binding. It holds it down so you can zigzag around the entire potholder, making it much faster to finish. One side of the … Read More ...
Tutorial: Joyal #22 Quilt Square
Alix from Mamaka Mills made this modern quilt block she calls #22 and I’m calling awesome eye candy! She used fabric samples – not heavy upholstery but suit fabric in its construction. Find out more. Go to the tutorial.… Read More ...
Suggestions needed for next raffle quilt
Lynn from C & T Publishing Blog is celebrating the finish of the Van Gogh Slice Quilt – a group project and fundraiser for the NAMTA Foundation. But she’s not resting long. She is seeking ideas from the quilting community … Read More ...
Heritage Stars quilt
Inspired by a quilt she saw in The Quilt Index, Lori from Humble Quilts created this Heritage Stars quilt in EQ (software program). Can you guess how many sawtooth stars there are around the zigzags? Eighty six. She gives … Read More ...
Tutorial: Hopscotch Pips quilt
If you need a quilt pattern that will show off your fabric motifs Jennifer from That Girl…That Quilt has your solution. She created this quilt Hopscotch Pips to showcase the yummy scrumptious Sherbet Pips fabric line by Aneela Hoey. It’s … Read More ...
Free pattern: Mr. Bones wall hanging
Carol from Fun Threads was in a piratey mood when she created this handsome character she calls Mr. Bones. What a fun project to do with kids or grandkids this summer. She even has the drawings reversed, ready for fusible … Read More ...
Tutorial: Hammered leaves on fabric
Lynda from Bloom, Bake and Create has an interesting method for creating leaves on fabric. It involves tape and a hammer. She says what you end up with can be used in a wall hanging or appliqued on a project. … Read More ...
Free pattern: City Weekend quilt by Liesl
I heart the City Weekend fabric collection by Liesl Gibson, founder of Oliver + S. See my earlier post here. I just spied this City Weekend quilt pattern that showcases the line. It’s spectacular! Get a link to … Read More ...
Tutorial: Gift card purse
I am crushing on this 9-patch purse made from used gift cards. See how Anna did it at A as in Anna.
Via Rhonda at Dollar Store Crafts.… Read More ...