Crafty Mummy wants you off the sidelines if you want to try quilting but have not jumped in yet. This easy to put together baby quilt is made up of simple rows. For a beginner, sewing a series of straight … Read More ...
Tutorial: Splendid pieced placemat
Erica from The Polka Dot Umbrella created this elegant pieced placemat from fabric squares. If you want to make some for your table she walks you through making one, and provides yardage amounts for ten. Go to her blog post … Read More ...
Quilted wall pocket from orphan block
Millie from Sewing and Growing made this quilted wall pocket from a single block that she had left over from a quilting project. Get the know-how.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Valentine Pot Holder
Find out how A Spoonful of Sugar made this clever Valentine’s Day pot holder. So cute. Go to Valentine Pot Holder tutorial.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Be Still My Heart wall hanging
Jenny from the Cutting Table has baked up a Valentine’s Day goodie over at Moda Bake Shop – a pieced heart wall hanging. It’s a quick and easy project to piece especially if you just display the top and save … Read More ...
Tutorial: Patchwork spiral pillow
Ekaterina from Katrinshine shows how she made this Patchwork spiral pillow. The front is a quilt block she calls spiral and we in the states refer to as crazy. Whatever you call it, I call it pretty. Go to the… Read More ...
Tutorial: Tiny wonky star block
Emily from Mommy’s Nap Time loves all things small but gets frustrated with the limited resources available for piecing tiny blocks. She shares how to make a tiny 2″ star block adapted from a 12″ block. This size block is … Read More ...
Tutorial: Snow dyeing fabric
Lynda from Bloom, Bake and Create is so excited about a new technique she recently tried to dye fabric she’s sharing how she did it. One ingredient in the dye bath is snow, shown. There will be three parts to … Read More ...
Tutorial: Fabric dying for rabbit applique
Nicci from Dye N’ Stitch is dying fabric to use in a project to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Today she shares how to leave designs on the fabric using the shibori dying method. Tomorrow she will make a rabbit … Read More ...
Tutorial: Mini Art Quilt Stand
Cheryl from Muppin.com shares her secret for displaying multiple mini quilts at craft shows. She starts with a trip to the office supply store and once home reaches for some quilt batting. Get the know-how.… Read More ...
Artsy cross over bag
This quilted bag has definite cool factor. Picture yourself wearing this to your local cyber cafe to meet all your artsy friends for a coffee latte. Called The Amanda Bag, you can download the pattern for $9.00 USD at … Read More ...
Tutorial: Scrappy Crochet Hook Roll
Sarah from FairyFace Designs used some of her precious Urban Zoologie Owls fabric in this Scrappy Crochet Hook Roll. Now she’s sharing with us how she did it. Yeah! Get the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Patchwork wristlet purse
Ayumi from Pink Penguin shows how she made this pretty little wristlet purse. Think of using up some of your scraps for this project since you only need a couple dozen 2 1/2″ fabric squares. Her instructions are clear accompanied … Read More ...
Find a Pair of Mittens quilt
The talent behind From the Strawberry Patch created this quilt pattern to showcase her growing collection of pieced mitten blocks. The wording on the quilt says, Mittens, mittens everywhere…but can you find a pair? She’s challenging herself to make a … Read More ...
Tutorial: Patchwork potholder + fabric bowl
Kathreen from Whip Up shares how she made this lovely ensemble – patchwork potholder pair and fabric fruit bowl. Get the know-how.… Read More ...