Linda used a vintage cocktail napkin as part of this fresh and cheerful oven mitt. She smartly used the napkin for the backing to keep the design intact.
She then pieced together a block the same size as the napkin. … Read More ...
Japanese Hiragana alphabet quilt
Image from Emi Shimosato
Emi made an alphabet quilt using Japanese Hiragana. She said many Japanese mothers will use this type of quilt as a learning tool for their children. I learned something from Emi. Japanese falls into 3 general … Read More ...
Mini-quilt mug cozy
Yo Yo’s Galore
Most of us do have a pile of Yo Yo’s that we have made, and some of us (I won’t mention my name here) have never completed the entire quilt. Not to worry there are still several ways to use … Read More ...
Valentine’s Crafts
We still have a little time before that special day gets here to whip up a little something for a friend or even for yourself. You can start with Homemade Valentines Day card this is an idea that can be … Read More ...
Yo Yo Heart
Just out of curiosity, I did a search for a Heart shaped yo yo and taa daaa there is one and to make it even better , it is free. Penny Sanford has graciously provided this little cutie, along with … Read More ...
Pincushions 2008 Contest
This one is a little bit of a short notice but I figured you would at least enjoy reading about it. Entries must be postmarked by March 1, 2008 so there is still a little time left to join in … Read More ...
Country Heart Candle Mat
It doesn’t have to be Valentine’s Day to enjoy this little project by Love to sew. You will get a little taste of how to appliqué and a new little trick about turning your work inside out. … Read More ...
Craft and Fabric Quilting Lessons
Over at Craft and Fabric Free Patterns there are 3 pages of very valuable Quilting Lessons for you to look over. On page one you will find how to assemble your quilt layers, batting, backing, binding, cutting, and how to … Read More ...
Homemade Valentines Day Cards
You still have plenty of time to make up several of these quick and easy Valentines Day cards. The instructions do call for paper but just think of all the customization that you can do with this pattern. One idea … Read More ...
Heart Quilt Craft Project
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, you will certainly have time to make this Heart Quilt. Yes the directions look like they are a little sketchy but they are not. If you read them all the way through before … Read More ...
Quillows – Pillows that transform into quilts
 
Quillows are quilts that fold up into a pillow and are perfect for placing on the lounge or
on a day bed. I have one placed in my car for those outings that turn into night time drives.
For … Read More ...
How To Choose And Attach Fashion Handles To Your Next Quilted Tote
Bags, totes, and purses are all the rage amongst quilters. Fashion handles are a sophisticated addition to a wonderful quilted tote. Cool handles are available from tons of manufacturers. But how do you choose, and how are they attached?
You … Read More ...
Turn Fat Quarters Into Fabric Bowls
Debbie Colgrove, the Sewing editor at About.com, recently discovered the fun of the book ‘Fast, Fun & Easy Fabric Bowls’ by Linda Johansen.
 It’s been a year or so since I tried my hand at these fun and … Read More ...
Crazy Quilted Fan Ornament Tutorial
Turn your fabulous fabric scraps and a few embellishments into beautiful crazy quilted ornaments.
Sandie of Delightfully Crazy blog offers a really nice step-by-step tutorial here.
Editor’s note 4/27/2014: This tutorial in no longer available; the blog owner set … Read More ...