Need some summer fun to go? Then, why not make a picnic placemat with a utensil holder. Vanessa from the Crafty Gemini shows you how in a tutorial with two segments. After she demonstrates sewing one, she gets three guys … Read More ...
New patterns for Sew Cherry fabric
Remember that fabric line Sew Cherry I raved about in a previous post? Well, the designer Lori Holt from Bee in my Bonnet shares four new patterns on her blog that showcase it. Go here to see them. I’m … Read More ...
Newsy: Kaleidoscope Quilt-Along
Mark your calendars! Elizabeth from Don’t Call Me Betsy is hosting another Quilt-Along. If you join you’ll be making a classic quilt block, the Kaleidoscope. She chose this theme because she had so much fun making this kaleidoscope block, below. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Quilted Tea Cozy
Find out how to make this adorable tea cozy at Patchwork and other Sewing Projects.
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Japanese + and X Quilt Block
Cathy from Cabbage Quilts just joined the Japanese + and X Quilt Along. This block is getting some buzz in the blogosphere since it was first spied in a quilt by Setsuko Inagawa at the 2011 Tokyo International Quilt … Read More ...
Tutorial: Modern Scrappy Stacked Wedges Block
Elizabeth from Don’t Call Me Betsy shares how she made this gorgeous quilt block that has a distinctly modern vibe. Besides its looks, she swears it’s an awesome scrap busting block. Get the know-how.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Just Dreamy quilt
Melissa from Life = Creativity celebrated the latest Quilter’s Home Freebie Friday by offering readers this free quilt pattern, Just Dreamy by Jina Barney. The mix of piecing and applique plus the colors make this quilt a must-sew. Go here … Read More ...
A tute to cure UFO blues
Kelly from Blue Bird Sews shares her secret for getting a quilt top quilted quickly. She says,
… Read More ...This is a quilting tutorial for continuous straight line quilting which can be easily done to finish a quilt top. Too often we
Tutorial: Transfer child’s art to embroider
Laura Bray, and daughter Olivia, are recent guests at When Creativity Knocks. There, Laura shows how to turn your child’s artwork into crafty/quilty projects. Her technique includes simple supplies of fabric art markers and a transfer pencil. Learn which … Read More ...
Innocent Crush fabric giveaway
Maureen from Maureen Cracknell Handmade is hosting a fabric giveaway to welcome two new sponsors to her blog. The prize is 11 fat quarters of Anna Maria Horner’s Innocent Crush in the Charmed colorway from The Fabric Farm. Go … Read More ...
Video tutorial: Pretty fabric basket
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares how she takes long strips of fabric and turns it into a basket. This could be a great way to use up some leftovers from another project. Go to the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Diamonds Mini Quilt
Lindsay from Craft Buds shares how she made this beautiful, bright quilt. She describes the project,
… Read More ...For this quilt, you can go bright with rainbow solids like I did, or focus on prints. Choose masculine colors, girly colors or whatever
Freebie: Stepping Stones Block pattern
Tacha Bruecher from Fat Quarterly shares her Stepping Stones Block pattern over at Sew, Mama, Sew!. You can use the block in a pillow, as shown here, or make multiples for a quilt. Get the free PDF Pattern … Read More ...
DIY: Upcycled Art Quilt
Marianne known as Trucdart at Instructables wants you to “start thinking outside of the sewing box!” She says making an art quilt is easy with paper, fabric, and items you already have around the house. Get the tute.
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Mad Tea Party Set – quilted goodness
Check it out. Technoplastique made this tea party set with fabric, then quilted it for a dimensional look. Any little girl could put on a proper English tea with this pretty set. She shows you how to make it at … Read More ...