Previewing your work along the way to a completed project is important. Just ask Daisy of Ants to Sugar, who recently used Photoshop for this purpose, with great results. She did improvisational piecing, then played, digitally, with cutting it into … Read More ...
Tutorial: Halloween Parlor quilt
Nothing foretells trouble ahead like a raven. Michelle of Michelle’s Romantic Tangle puts hers smack in the middle of this quilt. Appliqued to a fabric string block in neutral hues, she finishes the look with diamonds extending all the way … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Rainbow quilt
Michelle of Buttontree Lane shares her latest make, a quilt she affectionately calls, “Don’t Mess with My Rainbow”. It’s a stunner. She started with a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) of bright fabric strips, paired them with a solid, then sewed … Read More ...
Tutorial: Toddler Nap Mat
Christina McKinney shares a tutorial over at Birch Fabrics blog showing how to make this snuggle-ready nap mat for a preschooler. She used fleece and several fabrics from the Feather River collection created by Jay-Cyn Designs. The attached pillowcase is … Read More ...
Nail polish mini quilt
Quilting can be hard on your nails, but that doesn’t mean we makers don’t want ours to look pretty. Katy Jones of Monkey Do (I’m a Ginger Monkey), made this mini quilt with a free pattern she found over at … Read More ...
One and done mini quilt
Tonya of The Crafty Mummy kicks off the 12 Months of Mini Quilt event with this cheerful creation. Made from a single quilt block, she said her inspiration for the design came from one of her cross stitch patterns. Brilliant! … Read More ...
10 quilted baby bib tutorials
When it comes to creating handmade gifts for babies, bibs often get overlooked. However, bibs are a great project to get creative with because of their small size and endless possibilities for color combinations and patterns. By making a bib, … Read More ...
Week 6: Best Fabric Shop Storefront
Purl Soho charms with its pretty paint color in a historic building. This week’s nominee is located in New York City. It’s been fun to focus on the form (like a good summer read) when it comes to fabric shops. … Read More ...
Pattern and tute: Typewriter quilt block
Joanna of Shape Moth created this inviting quilt block, a typewriter with paper in place. She shares on her blog a paper piece pattern, in two sizes. Get the PP typewriter tutorial and free downloadable pattern.
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How To Make A Bubble Quilt
Skylar of Awaiting Ada made this handsome bubble quilt for her brother to enjoy in his desert shanty. She explains it’s much larger and heavier than other quilts she’s done in this style, requiring her to make some adjustments in … Read More ...
Tip and tute: Patchwork pillow
Karen Jordin of Leigh Laurel Studios satisfies a passion for fruity greens and oranges in this fun, fresh patchwork pillow. She provides a free coloring sheet and full tutorial, plus gives her method of making sure your patchwork front pillow … Read More ...
Easy Summer Picnic Quilt
Remona of The Stitching Scientist thinks summer quilting projects should be quick and easy to leave plenty of time for outdoor activities. I agree. With that in mind, she made this fun quilt out of a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) … Read More ...
Quilts for granddaughter
This baby doll quilt is the sweet companion of a matching larger quilt, made by the talent behind A Maidenhair Fern. Both are gifts to her granddaughter. Visit her post, Chevron Doll Quilt, to learn more.
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Diminutive baby quilt
This crib quilt belongs in a high end baby boutique. The maker, Taryn (From Pixels to Patchwork), cut in half the dimensions of a store bought pattern, tightening up the design. Results…brilliant! Don’t miss more great photos of her Lickety … Read More ...
Tutorial: Embellish art quilts with zippers
Jamie Fingal of Twisted Sister did a guest post at Bernina’s We All Sew blog on using zippers to embellish art quilts. She first shows us how to use a single side as trim around a circle (Double Wedding Ring … Read More ...