I always have a cosmetic bag tucked away in my purse, and it’s functional but meh on the cute scale. So, when I ran across these adorable zipper bags Sherri, of A Quilting Life, talks about on a recent … Read More ...
Free pattern: Camping Tent Quilt Block
Get out your camping gear, ’cause summer is here. Joanne Kim Milnes created this adorable tent in the woods scene with fabric. Right now, on Craftsy Blog, she is offering her tent pattern as a free download. You can choose … Read More ...
We have a winner | Kin-Cha-Ku bag pattern
Congratulations Brenda, you are the winner of my May is For Makers contest for the Kin-Cha-Ku Patchwork bag pattern. See the giveaway post here. See below her comment, number six.
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Make a patchwork skirt
This model shows it’s hip to be square in this pretty patchwork skirt. Vintage-focused maker, Alyssa, of Lost in Paris, shares her inspiration for the project.
… Read More ...This skirt is based on the classic 1970’s wrap skirts I remember my mother
Giveaway: ‘Honor a maker’ Patchwork bag
It’s the end of May meaning the May Is For Makers campaign is coming to a close. Lindsey, at LR Stitched, wanted those of us who’ve made beautiful crafty things from a free online source, to show our appreciation by … Read More ...
Inspiration: Hand quilted kin-cha-ku bags
Warm memories of elementary school lunches gave Chase, of 1/4″ mark, the idea of making a modern version of the kin-cha-ku bag. Her mom used these to wrap the metal boxes that contained her noonday meal. She explains that … Read More ...
Jungle + 2 free quilt patterns
Brighten a child’s room with this mini quilt designed by Casey York for Windham Fabrics. This free downloadable project showcases Jackie Shapiro’s Jungle fabric line for French Bull.
If you want to make a larger quilt using Jungle, Windham … Read More ...
Free pattern: Blueberry Pie House mini quilt
Wendy Sheppard rocks the blues with her creation, Blueberry Pie House mini quilt. Coming in at a diminutive 24″ x 26″, it’s a perfect size to experiment with your stitching threads and designs.
She made this as part of the … Read More ...
Free pattern: Adapted Pine Burr Beauty block
The blue square surrounds one of the 12 blocks that make up the quilt you see here. Designed by Judy Martin for her 1985 book, “Scrap Quilts”, it’s a favorite of Lindsey Rhodes, blogger at LRStitched. Lindsey increased the size … Read More ...
Sue Spargo: InstaStitch Log Cabin Lap Quilt
InstaStitch Log Cabin Quilt Block 1 in Wool
Choose cotton or wool and you can make a lap quilt Sue Spargo says is just right for patchwork and embroidery beginners. To complete the project, you will need to refer to … Read More ...
Tutorial: Diamond Weave Quilt Block
Maureen Cracknell did a guest post at Janome Blog to share how she made a quilt block she calls Diamond Weave. The tutorial showcases her fabric collections, Wild & Free and Fleet & Flourish.
Make 36 blocks and sew them … Read More ...
Tutorial: Baby doll quilt
Baby doll sleeps soundly under this flower applique quilt made by Jill of Snugglebug University. Of her project she says,
… Read More ...If you’re looking for something simple…this one is just for you! It’s more like a cheater quilt, but I love
Tutorial: Scrappy strip quilt 6 ways
Charming and cheerful quilt top
Cats amid bright strips of fabric make this quilt top sing. Made by Allison, of Cluck Cluck Sew, she says this is a great way to thin out the scraps from your stash. I’d … Read More ...
Free pattern: Argyle Christmas Quilt
Meredith, of Olivia Jane Handcrafted, showcases fabric from the Argyle Christmas collection in her merry quilt. Sizable diamonds carefully laid out gives each piece a chance to shine (excuse the pun).
Start now and you’ll have it ready to deck … Read More ...
Process: Plus Side quilt with Carkai
Alternate layout for the Plus Side quilt
Kirsty of Bonjour Quilts outdid herself using the Plus Side pattern in a fresh way. Embracing a modern aesthetic, her choice to piece the top using, Carkai, by Carolyn Friedlander was spot … Read More ...