It’s almost here. The Fat Quarterly Issue 4 – Solids eZine is out Thursday Jan 27th. Woo hoo! You can preview some sample pages before committing to buy. It’s $8.00 for a single issue and $28.00 for a one year … Read More ...
Newsy: 4-Patch Fun! Block of the Month
Don’t miss the fun. Benita from Victoriana Quilters is hosting a 4-Patch Fun! Block of the Month (BOM) which will run from January to June 2011. Each block is only available for that particular month. Visit her post to receive … Read More ...
Bloggy book tour for Quilt Remix
Take an online tour to see what some superstar bloggers are saying about Emily Cier’s new book Quilt Remix.
January 10: Katie Pedersen – Sew Katie Did
January 11: Kathy Mack – Pink Chalk Studio
January 12: Julie Herman –
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The crafty talent behind 2 little hooligans just launched a new set of tutorials that focus on using a fat quarter in a sewing project. She’s a busy work at home mom so she promises all projects will be small … Read More ...
Free pattern: Child’s Tea Table Topper
Wendy from Ivory Spring designed and created this sweet quilt to feature fabric line A is for Annabelle. Called Tea for Me, it uses a simple rail fence block (perfect for beginning quilters). The appliqued tea cup in the center … Read More ...
Free pattern: Puff (biscuit) quilt
Amara from Bramcost Publications shares this quilt pattern from the 1950s so readers can add a little vintage to their new year. Called puff or biscuit quilt, this free pattern is yours, free. Go to Vintage Puff Quilt Pattern.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Love Emblem throw + pillows
Created to showcase Anna Maria Horner’s fabric line Innocent Crush, her patchwork heart throw Love Emblem would be great any time of year, but think Valentine’s Day, oh yeah. The block is a pieced 16 point star with a heart … Read More ...
Mosaic T-Shirt Quilt and Pattern
Nikki from Nikki, In Stitches made this mosaic-inspired T-shirt quilt as a very special gift to friends who just lost a loved one. Besides the special memories it holds, the original design is madly modern. Visit her blog to read … Read More ...
Tutorial: Design wool fabric yardage
Annette from WoolCreations.com is a guest blogger at Living Crafts and wants us to know how to design our very own wool fabric yardage. Today, learn how to dye wool fabric (part 1) and later learn how to needle felt … Read More ...
Tutorial: Cross couch throw
Kathleen of Whip Up fame has a New Year’s gift for bloggers. Here’s a sketch of what you will be making – a Cozy Cross Couch Throw. Go to the tutorial.… Read More ...
52 Quilt Block Patterns sew-along
Beth from The Quilt Ladies is hosting 52 Weeks of Quilt Block Patterns and wants you to join the fun. Check out her latest, block Week 11 – Medallion Square. It reminds me of stained glass. Love it. Go … Read More ...
Bag with little girl whimsy
I adore this fabric and felt applique bag ‘Don’t Pick The Mushrooms’. It makes me want to skip down a sidewalk. Found at Once Upon a Time in the North Folksy.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Quilted Kiddie Handle
Vanessa from the Crafty Gemini shares how she made this kiddie handle – a leash that’s perhaps more empowering for a toddler. Besides the DIY video she’s going to give this one away. Go to post.… Read More ...
Fabric scrap napkin rings
I have a serious scrap problem. Fabric scraps now fill up three large baskets in my sewing room. I’m too thrifty to throw them out but what to do? Enter a Belle and Burger tutorial Fun Fabric Scrap Napkin Rings. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Hexie needle book
Hexagon needle book tutorial by My Three Sons.
Quilt Happie made this (bottom photo) using My Three Son’s tutorial. Both are super cute. If you have some unused hexagons lying around the house this would put them to good … Read More ...