Editor’s note 7/9/2016: As Maggie helpfully pointed out in her comment (thank you), the tool link now takes you to a 404 Error. After much searching, I discovered the Victoria and Albert museum has a new website. When this … Read More ...
7 Quick and Easy Quilt Patterns
In today’s digital world, it can be hard to know what to give someone. Even if you do have a specific person in mind, it’s easy for presents to get overlooked. Fortunately, handmade gifts are becoming increasingly popular.
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Free Halloween Quilt pattern: Spooky cat
Wendi Gratz of Happy Shiny World has designed a charming kitty quilt block that’s perfect for Halloween decor. This adorable kitty is featured across a patchwork ground, crafted using a fusible applique technique. Subscribers to her site or newsletter can
Patchwork balls for baby – Make and repeat
These patchwork play balls are sure to delight little hands. Abby of While She Naps created a nicely executed tutorial for making them. Yes, this has been out awhile, but it bears repeating for those who want to embrace handmade … Read More ...
Free pattern: Harvest table topper
This Log Cabin quilt, made up in golden colors, has me dreaming of evenings spent with friends gathered around a table with a hot cider in hand. Notice how the maker put in a pop of purple right smack in … Read More ...
Tutorial: FMQ a panel
Practice is necessary to master any skill and this is particularly so when it comes to free motion quilting (FMQ). But who wants to learn on the quilt top that took them months to create? And what if that same … Read More ...
Free pattern: Fletcher chevron quilt
If you want to learn to quilt, you cannot get a better teacher than Wendi at Shiny Happy World. Of her pattern Fletcher, she explains,
… Read More ...Like all my patterns, it’s designed especially for beginners, with links to video tutorials
Tutorial: Quilted placemats
Set a pretty table highlighting your favorite fabrics and dishware. Deanna of SewMcCool did just that by sewing up some placemats. The brocade trim and straight line quilting give it a polished finish. She takes you step-by-step how to make … Read More ...
Child’s travel pillow + free pattern
This wonky house pillow has a robot greeting you at the front door, making it a perfect companion for little travelers on the go. Made by Bonnie at Sew Fishsticks, she shares there how to make the quilt block that … Read More ...
Review and giveaway: Tangle Stitches book
Disclaimer: I was given a copy of this book by the publisher to review. But as always, all opinions expressed here are 100 % my own.
Review: Step out with Tangle Stitches
Jane Monk is the teacher we all wish … Read More ...
The happy quilt from Caohagan
This is a closeup of the most cheerful quilt I’ve seen in ages. Proud owner, Victoria at Fiberchick, admits she has yearned for one of these special quilts – made on the island of Caohagan – for over ten years. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Baby quilt from BlueBird Park
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum welcomed a friend’s baby into the world with this sweet quilt. Of the pattern she explains,
It’s a simple design, but in my opinion, a baby quilt doesn’t really need to be overly complicated.
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Free pattern: Fruit Ninja quilt
Freebie alert! Download the template and instructions for this stunning quilt at Leigh Laurel Studios. Avid blogger and designer Karin, made this quilt interesting with her color choices and the way it’s stitched, especially in the white areas.
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Scrap splats yield 4 Log Cabin blocks
Dedicated scrap-keeper Rachael, of Rachael Rabbit, declares we quilters have it backwards. She explains,
… Read More ...Instead of waiting for projects to inspire you to use your scraps. Sew all your scraps together to create ‘fabric’ and make them work for you.
Tutorial: Wildwood crib quilt
Made from the Wildwood fabric collection by Cloud 9 Fabrics, this pretty in pinks and blues quilt is the work of Kirsty at Bonjour Quilts. Of the project she explains,
… Read More ...The pattern only requires simple patchwork sewing, using colour gradation