Meet my new blogging partner, the Cheshire cat of Alice and Wonderland. Starting today this grinning cat will have a say in the direction of all my posts here at Craft Gossip.
Here’s his first suggestion: HAPPY APRIL FOOL’S DAY! … Read More ...
Free pattern: Tula’s take on Hope Valley
Tula Pink took this pattern – a free download at Free Spirit called Hope Valley – and made a fabulous quilt using the Flutterby fabric collection. See her quilt here.
[tags]free pattern, Hope Valley, Flutterby, Tula Pink[/tags]… Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Pirate map quilt
Carol from Songberries blog made a Pirate quilt out of two cotton drop cloths. She painted pirate themed motifs all around, made her quilt sandwich and tied it off. Go here to see the entire quilt and other motifs. … Read More ...
Free pattern: Garden Wall Quilt
I found this pretty little quilt pattern at Anna Maria Horner blog. Go here to download.
[tags]Wall quilt, free pattern[/tags]… Read More ...
Scrap Pile Clean-up mystery quilt
Making a scrap quilt is the perfect spring activity. Erik Homemade® at Coffee Break eZine thinks so and is hosting a mystery quilt event to prove it. It officially begins May 3, 2010, but he’s just posted a prologue so … Read More ...
Free project: Perfect for beginners
Leigh Ann from The Object Project wants to help you celebrate National Quilting Day with a free download of A Simple Little Quilt. She also includes detailed instructions so if you have been intimidated by starting to quilt, don’t delay. … Read More ...
Giveaway to celebrate National Quilting Day
The talented designers at Abbey Lane are hosting a giveaway and some lucky winner will get an Abbey bag, others will get one of their quilt patterns. Get entry details here. Drawing is March 29, 2010.
Via Cindy from … Read More ...
Spring sheep quilted wall hanging
Nothing says spring like pastels and babies. And what bliss it is when it’s naptime and you have time to sew. This original design is by Marcy at Sunflower Designs. Go here for further details.
[tags]baby, spring, sheep, quilt, … Read More ...
Free pattern to honor National Quilting Day
Today is National Quilting Day and the National Quilting Association (NQA) is sharing this wonderful quilt pattern called “Tie One On”. They suggest it be used for service projects, especially in remembering our military families. Fat quarter friendly, it’s an … Read More ...
Peacocks and Plumage quilt kit
This quilt is breathtakingly stunning! Peacocks and Plumage is the creative result of two powerhouse quilt designers, Sue Spargo from USA and Sarah Fielke from Australia. You have options. You can buy the kit or you can give it a … Read More ...
Free pattern: Silly Chicken quilt block
Zoey of Perpetually Piecing has some real lively examples of a fun quilt block called Silly Chicken. Go to her blog to check out the block, she has an entire flock. You can make your own silly chicken, for personal … Read More ...
Giveaway: Blush charm squares
Kim from Sherrod Studio is celebrating the launch of two new quilt patterns with a giveaway. Go here to find out how to win this Blush charm pack, and more.
[tags]quilt patterns, charm squares, Blush, contest[/tags]… Read More ...
Joseph’s Coat quilt-along
Don’t Look Now! is hosting a quilt-along for the pattern Joseph’s Coat. She provides a tutorial for each step in the process and turns needle turn applique on it’s head. Go here to read more.
Via quiltsalott
[tags]quilt along, Joseph’s … Read More ...
Tutorial: Patchwork notebooks
Over at Sew, Mama, Sew! you can learn how to make this nifty notebook cover designed by Jennifer Casa from JCasa *handmade. Go here to read about Jennifer’s Fabric Focus kickoff and get the tutorial while you’re at it. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Quilted car seat cover
Melissa Stramel from Lilac Lane shows how to make this sweet cover so your baby or toddler can ride in style. Plus it’s reversible. Get her recipe at the Moda Bake Shop.
Via Spun Sugar Quilts
[tags]car seat cover, … Read More ...