Cathy Perlmutter of Gefilte Quilt goes under the sea with three of her latest sewing projects. All employ raw edge applique on a denim ground. Notice she used buttons for octopus tentacles. Clever. All you need to get started is … Read More ...
Free pattern: Pikachu quilt block
The Pokemon Go app phenom that requires players to go out and capture creatures made me think of the sweetest Pokémon of all – Pikachu. Jennifer, of Fandom in Stitches, has an entire page on her blog devoted to … Read More ...
Freebie: Palisades quilt pattern + tute
Wave stitching compliments new fabric line, *Pandalicious. Created by Katarina Roccella for Art Gallery Fabrics, the accompanying quilt pattern and video is the latest in the AGF Stitched with Kimberly series. Need more visuals? Here’s the list of participating quilters, … Read More ...
Make a diamond patchwork tufted pillow
Tufts, piping, and covered buttons may make this pillow project seem out of reach for some sewers. But, as Liz Johnson of Sew4Home explains,
… Read More ...If you’re new to Sew4Home, you’ll soon discover our focus: to create careful, step-by-step instructions that
Metallics are in the bags
Mo of Mo Bedell created this dazzling quilted tote as part of the Manchester Metallics Summer Bag Challenge. She’s one of 14 talented sewers tapped to create a new summer bag featuring Robert Kaufman’s fabric line, Manchester Metallic. It’s … Read More ...
Tutorial: Pineapple Quilt Block
Sanchia of Red Brolly embraces fruit themed fabrics this summer. Using tiny squares and half squares she created this pineapple quilt block that finishes 6 3/4″ x 10 1/4″. One block is big enough for a mug rug, potholder or … Read More ...
16 hour strawberry mini quilt
Shelley of A Pigeon in Pungo made this strawberry mini as part of the Sew Modern Magazine mini quilt challenge. To meet the deadline she had exactly 16 hours to start a-n-d finish. Undeterred, she explains,
… Read More ...PPffhh …16 hours –
Two summer quilt blocks + tutes
Free quilt block pattern: Dutch Windmill
Diana, of Red Delicious Life, created two quilt blocks as part of the Fabri-Quilt New Block Hop (over now). The first one, Dutch Windmill, uses a method of construction that gave her pause. … Read More ...
Sewing Tutorial: 4th of July Stars Quilt Block
This red, white and blue quilt made by Allison, of Cluck Cluck Sew, is the perfect decor for the 4th of July. It’s very little fuss for a big impact. Though she made this a few years back, it bears … Read More ...
Happy Canada Day Pillows | Freebie
“Oh Canada” the anthem goes. Today, I wish all Canadian Craft Gossip readers a Happy 149th Independence Day! If celebrations for you lean towards quieter-than-fireworks activities, why not whip up a Patriotic pillow or two. Joan Davis, of Maudie’s Cottage, … Read More ...
Make a lap quilt from men’s shirts
Minimal fabric commitment, yup. Pam of Threading My Way shares on her blog how she made this lap quilt from worn men’s shirts. I’m with her, when you pull batting, binding and backing fabric from your stash, it’s free, making … Read More ...
Tutorial: Create a Poly Gen Quilt
Lauren of Right Sides Together shares on her blog how to create a Poly Gen quilt. She explains,
… Read More ...This technique is cool because paper-piecing design can be complicated, resulting in a lot of frustration before the sewing even starts. This
Inspiration: Charly & Wilbur mini quilt
I often hear there’s a g-l-u-t of quilting books on the market, like that’s a bad thing. The thinking, I imagine, is it’s all been covered. The basics have, yes, however each author brings their own perspective to the process. … Read More ...
Wendy’s Thread Journey Quilt Along
Don’t miss this summer event. Wendy Sheppard, of Ivory Spring, is a guest host at Auribuzz (Aurifil’s blog) to teach us how to make her joyous quilt, Thread Journey. Shown above is the center part of the quilt … Read More ...
Free diagram: Summer Hexagon Quilt
The colors in this hexie give us a counterpoint to the wicked summer heat most of the US is experiencing this week. The designer uses cool greens, a bluish pink and a touch of white to create the tranquil feel … Read More ...