Carol at MamaCJT asserts single is best when it comes to binding small quilts. Here’s an example she gives of an art quilt where the binding is in scale. Go to her POST: Single Fold Bindings to read more.
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Tutorial: Swapping fabric online
Fabric swapping newbies, this tutorial is for you. Get the whys and hows of trading stash online at Felicity Quilts.… Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Rainbow Sampler quilt
Felicity at Felicity Quilts made this lovely doll quilt for a swap. I L-O-V-E it. Visit her POST to read more about it.
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Ta Dah!: Grill Mitten from scraps
Edith at Quilts and Mehr made this snazzy oven mitt from fabric scraps. I love its modern look. Visit her POST to read more.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Hexagon Needle Book
Meg at Monkey Beans made this hexagon needle book. Perfect for the sewist in your life. She shows you how. Go to her tutorial.
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Tutorial: Rose Flower by Pat Bravo
Pat Bravo at Art Gallery Fabrics shares how to make a fabric flower rosette. She says,
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Book review: Girl’s World
Girl’s World: Twenty-One Sewing Projects to Make for Little Girls
is Jennifer Paganelli’s debut book coming out late April 2011. Jennifer is the creator of the Sis Boom™ vintage lifestyle company. She has had several popular fabric lines with Free … Read More ...
Tutorial: Applique using fusible
Wendi at Shiny Happy World shows how to applique using fusible adhesive. She explains the options for finishing the edges and demonstrates the zig zag stitch. Get the TUTE.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Cupcake Pincushion Box
Linda at Buzzing and Bumbling shares how she made this pretty little cupcake pincushion box. Besides holding your pins still, you can stash your thread, seam ripper or other sewing supplies underneath. Handy. Go to the TUTE.
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Free pattern: Log Cabin quilt by NQA
The National Quilting Association has sponsored National Quilting Day in March for 20 years – this year it fell on March 19th. To honor the occasion every year they offer a free project to the quilting community so quilters can … Read More ...
Tutorial: Machine applique butterflies
Find out how Melissa at Love Affair With My Brother appliqued the butterflies in her quilt (shown right). She opted to go with machine applique with a satin stitch finish. Nicely written tutorial. Get the know-how.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Chevron-inspired pillow
Marci at Timber and Lace made this awesome black and white pillow for her kid’s playroom. Inspired by the Chevron, her take on this classic design makes a modern statement. For quilters, know you can take any one patch … Read More ...
Tutorial: Patchwork Pom Pom Throw
Liz at Sew4Home is kicking off their Gypsy Romance Series with instructions for how to make this lovely patchwork throw. Of the series she says look for seven bright, bohemian projects created from Pillow & Maxfield’s wonderful Gypsy Bandana fabric … Read More ...
Tutorial: Craftsman Style Table Runner
Sabra from Sew A Straight Line made a Craftsman Style Table Runner using this fabric layout sketch. Brilliant! Get the tutorial.… Read More ...
DIY: Picture Box baby quilt
Sarah at FairyFace Designs shares how she made this arty crafty baby quilt. This pattern allows you to showcase three large pieces of your favorite fabric. So clever. Get the know-how.… Read More ...