Patterns, patchworks and projects
Barbara Taylor’s Mushroom Applique
Call ’em vintage or old, these appliqued mushrooms – circa 1970 book The New Barbara Taylor Book On Quilting by Barbara Taylor – are worth repeating. Published in a time when ‘magic’ mushrooms were a thing, … Read More ...
Nicolette of Dutch Comfort shares her latest makes for the first ever Sarah Fielke Block of the Month (BOM) event, Happy Days. Bright and cheery, Nicolette’s stars match the mood. The eye candy doesn’t stop with stars. Click the … Read More ...
Need some stitching practice and a quick gift? Get on over to We All Sew where they walk readers through making the floral pincushion you see here. In the instructional video, you’ll see they use a BERNINA 550 Quilters Edition … Read More ...
Bunnies and butterflies in soft pastels capture the joy of Spring in this mini quilt made by Amanda, from Jedi Craft Girl. She did a guest post at Thermoweb blog showing how to make it. She includes instructions for … Read More ...
Because there’s nothing sweeter than a sleeping baby, this table runner is especially nice for your Spring table. Heather of The Sewing Loft used six assorted fabric fat quarters for the ground. The bunny, check out the heart nose, … Read More ...
Feeling lucky? It must be the charm of Saint Patrick’s Day working its magic—especially with this adorable free clover pattern shared by the talented Geta Grama!
Whether you’ve got Irish heritage or just love an excuse to sew something green … Read More ...
If you think these arrows are paper pieced, think again. Marzi, of Made by Marzipan, came up with a method she claims is much easier than PP plus wastes less fabric. I’m in.
Make a few dozen blocks, roughly … Read More ...
Free-form piecing is a thing. Quilters using kits has been a thing. But, can improv translate well in a kit? It can if you’re Maze and Vale. Owner, Australian textile designer Leslie Keating, used some of her hand printed fabrics … Read More ...
Most of us can crank out quilt tops and maybe even sandwiches with no problem. But, what about the finish? Fear of binding is for reals y’all. But Tova, of Professor Pincushion, aims to help us out. In her … Read More ...
Felicia T. Brenoe of Felicia’s World did a guest post at CT Pub Blog this week to kick off the My Cozy Village Blog Tour. This to celebrate her book of the same name. Take a look.
As part of … Read More ...
Yo-yo’s have been a popular and timeless staple in the world of quilting for many years. They provide a charming, simple, and versatile way to add some extra flair and character to any quilt.
Yo-yos are often overlooked and underestimated, … Read More ...
Leanne of Devoted Quilter took old denim jeans and transformed them into new table linens. Brilliant. But there’s more. During construction she practiced her quilting stitches, doing the swirl hook in an overall design. Organic overlays graphic, it’s the perfect … Read More ...
Do not fear sewing in the round. Yvonne of Quilting JETgirl has you covered with her step-by-step tutorial for how to machine piece circle blocks. The process reminds me of setting in a sleeve for a garment. By the … Read More ...
Lily’s mean Spring, and the delicate blooms of Lily of the Valley (Convallaria pips) are a welcome sight after winter blahs. You’ll bring the joy inside when you sew up this and other flowers in Sarah Lynn’s Buoyant Blossoms BOM.… Read More ...
I’ve always heard that a carpenter is only as good as their tools. Same goes for quilters. You need the right needle for your task. But, how do you choose between so many options? Laura of ArtFabrik shares on her … Read More ...