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 ...
Tutorial: Summer Picnic Placemat
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.
Via craftgawker… Read More ...
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