Elizabeth from Don’t Call Me Betsy used fabric scraps and selvages to make this mini bookshelf quilt. Some of her readers admired it so much they begged her to write a tutorial. She did. Get the know-how.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Simple bag from leftovers
Linda from Buzzing and Bumbling shares how she made this adorable envelope bag. She says this is a perfect project to use up leftover patchwork blocks. Get the TUTE.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Sewing a perfect circle q-block
Claudia from Modern Sewing and Quilting shares her secret for making a perfect circle quilt block. I cannot wait to try her technique, freakin’ brilliant. Go to TUTE.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Bunny Hop Pillow
Amy from Ameroonie Designs shows how she made this delightfully pretty Bunny Hop Pillow. She uses reverse applique for the bunnies and piecing for the borders. Get the know-how HERE.… Read More ...
Cutting – Week 3 at Chasing Cottons
Rebecca from Chasing Cottons is cutting it up in Week 3 of her Quilt Class 101 series. She wants new quilters to learn the proper way to use a rotary cutter, ruler and self-healing mat – skills she says … Read More ...
Tutorial: Mug Rug with Free Template
Jenna from Sew Happy Geek shares on her blog how she made this patchwork and applique mug rug. I love the heart coffee cup, so cute. Go HERE to get the know-how and link to the PDF pattern.
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Newsy: Anna’s LouLouThi, flowers in May
Here’s a sneak peek of Anna Maria Horner’s newest fabric collection LouLouThi. As it’s the Greek word for flower – perfect timing for its launch at Spring Quilt Market in Utah May 13 – 15. The line consists of … Read More ...
Sewing Tutorial: Preparing silk ties for memory quilts
Alix from Mamaka Mills shares how to prepare silk ties when incorporating them into a DIY Keepsake memory quilts. The first step is brilliant though the thought of it makes me feel naughty. She shows you how to get the … Read More ...
Tutorial: Making Faces
Have you ever wondered how Linda from Buzzing and Bumbling creates such realistic faces in her applique quilt projects? I have. Now you can find out how she does it on her Post: Making Faces Tutorial. Shown is her
Mod Times Quilt-Along starts today
Look at this gorgeous quilt Jessica from Twin Fibers made for a baby. She used Rainbow Garden by Prints Charming and the rest is Kona cotton. If you want to learn how to make one, join these sisters in their … Read More ...
Join “Our Susannah Quilt” event
Erik HOMEMADE(R) Coffee Break eZine is hosting a Quilt Along beginning April 18th, 2011. He will be posting the instructions to make blocks and then how to assemble them into a 64″ x 79″ quilt. Each Monday Erik will share … Read More ...
Free pattern: Blooming Lovely mini
Ellie from Bustle and Sew is sharing a pattern for this lovely creation she made as a result of enjoying her garden coming alive this Spring. Go to Blooming Lovely Applique to download the PDF.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Pincushion from quilted bits
Leah Day made this pincushion from quilted pieces she had lying around her studio. Two things about this project stand out – the adorable pin toppers and a tip for what to use for stuffing your pincushion that will keep … Read More ...
Tutorial: Patchwork skirt dress
The Sewing Dork says this project is a make do no-brainer. Start with your child’s outgrown T-shirt, add a skirt made from fabric squares and you end up with a knock-out dress. Get the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Pillow from a man’s dress shirt
Marina Lynn from Quilt Inspiration shows how she made this handsome pillow with a recycled man’s dress shirt. The piecing of half-square triangles creates an echo of boxes. Nice. Get the tute.… Read More ...