Patterns, patchworks and projects
Interlocking flag blocks – Better Homes and Garden
We are celebrating Memorial Day here in the U.S., so in honor of this national holiday, I’m sharing some patriotic-themed patterns throughout the day. First up is this interlocking flags block from … Read More ...
This quilt block has a modern edge that would lend itself to many quilt projects, from placemats, mug rugs, table runners to pillow fronts and coverlets. The red and white part is made from half-square triangles, which sew up fast.… Read More ...
Engaged. That’s the news Megan of Canoe Ridge Creations shared with her readers today. And, as part of the celebration, she’s making her first Double Wedding Ring quilt. This fall the knot is tied, so I think her color choices … Read More ...
Amy of Diary of a Quilter made this mini quilt from leftover scraps from other sewing and quilting projects. Measuring a mere 15″ square, not only is this thrifty, but it will sew up fast too. She shares on her … Read More ...
Turn a half-square triangle on its side and this is what you get, says Karin of Leigh Laurel Studios. She adds,
Crisp coral and white on-point triangles add a pop of color to any summer decor.
She whipped up this … Read More ...
Amy of Amy Made That shows off her Spring Petals Table Topper inspired by a Quilt Along (QAL) of the same name. Though the QAL is over, you can still participate since the generous host, Julie at The Crafty … Read More ...
Mua-ha-ha-ha-ha! Deby of So Sew Easy has come up with a long-arm quilter’s nightmare, a quilt top with lots of ruffles. She takes you step-by-step how to make such a top. The photo here, shows a bit of her finished … Read More ...
Amy of Stitchery Dickory Dock understands most quilters have limited time yet still wish to give sewn gifts. She shares on her blog her secret weapon. She uses precuts, a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) in this case. which means piecing … Read More ...
Amber of A Little Bit Biased celebrates her finished vintage-inspired quilt with a photo shoot of it outside in a setting as beautiful as the quilt itself. She used a single block, the “Single Wedding Ring”, then repeated it to … Read More ...
Rumi of 3PatchCrafts shares on her blog this beautifully stitched scrap quilt. A mini, she explains the top appeared in a Craftsy eBook that provides tips and project ideas for using up leftover scraps from sewing, quilting and crafting.
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Easy is not the first word that comes to mind when describing quilt making. But Jennie, of Coral & Co., shares on her blog a secret she uses that makes the process much less intimidating. Even better, it will save … Read More ...
Are you looking for a new quilting challenge? Then why not try your hand at disappearing quilt patterns? These unique quilts are a great way to exercise your creative skills and make something truly unique that will last for years … Read More ...
These are for the kids in your life. Decorate their room with a menacing Darth Vader or a cool Hipster Cat. The patterns are a free download offered at Shwin&Shwin, by generous blogger Shauna. Along with the patterns, she walks … Read More ...
Melissa of A Happy Stitch did a guest post at Andrea’s Notebook showing how she made these scrappy fabric magnets. She displays them on her fridge atop a metal board. Now, that’s a brilliant solution for anyone who has a … Read More ...
Yvonne Chapman ‘True Blue Mates’ from the True Blue Exhibition
Quilters and quilt admirers, there’s an event coming to Melbourne next week you don’t want to miss. It’s the 11th annual Australasian Quilt Convention (AQC) Expo and Quilt Show, running … Read More ...
