In Ashley’s (Film in the Fridge) post about her peachy baby quilt she touches on the fundamental reason I send most of my quilt tops out instead of stitching them myself. As most of my quilts are gifts, … Read More ...
The red shirt baby quilt
This is Pieces by Polly’s entry in the For the Boys Blog Hop running through November 15th over at Sew We Quilt. I love the simplicity of the front with just the symbol on a red ground. The back’s … Read More ...
Tutorial: Hexie Christmas Tree Skirt
Deby of So Sew Easy gets my clever blogger award today with her latest quilt-y sewing project. She started with a simple hexagon shape, added holiday fabric scraps and ended up with this festive Christmas tree skirt. So fun, plus … Read More ...
Hand piecing best for busy mom
Mother of six Konda Luckau of Moose on the Porch Quilts wants you to give hand piecing a try with her project geared specifically for this called Hallies Hexi Stars. Konda finds she can do by hand work while … Read More ...
Free pattern: Apple Pie Carl Sagan Quote
Make this the focal point of your next quilt-y project and you are sure to please your inner geek. The pattern is the work of Bridgeen Gillespie of Cherry and Cinnamon and right now, is offered at Kitschy Digitals as … Read More ...
Tutorial: Easy quilt For the Boys
Sarah Scholz makes quick work of this quilt by using a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) from the Scoot collection by Riley Blake. She’s one of many bloggers participating in Madame Samm’s For the Boys blog hop. Get the tutorial.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Family Tree quilted pillow
A bird, a tree and leaves appliqued on a white ground. This, a closeup of a quilted pillow made by Karen Miller of Karen’s Quilts, Crows and Cardinals. She’s celebrating having her whimsical fall project, Family Tree, featured … Read More ...
Digital photo tip “Beware your camera lies”
Not specifically for quilting, but this article written by Julie Comstock will help any maker who photographs their goods for their blog, competition or just for the fun of it. The author of this post claims your camera lies, but … Read More ...
Tutorial: Felt coasters done in Orange Peel
Sachiko of Tea Rose Home shares over at Craft Snob how to make these bright happy coasters. You layer squares of felt and then cut out and sew an orange peel type pattern on top. I agree with Sachiko, these … Read More ...
Tutorial: Bear’s Paw quilt block
The rich, comforting colors in this Bear’s Paw quilt block makes me yearn for snuggling under a quilt by a fire, with a cup of cocoa in hand (and a book in the other). You can get the template to … Read More ...
Wicked blog hop spooky fun
Serial quilters, listen up, the Wicked 3 Blog Hop is on. You are in for a treat as participating quilters reveal their ghoulish quilt-y creations this week and next. Wendy of Why Knot Kwilt? has the schedule and a video … Read More ...
How To Print On Fabric – 6 Different Ways
Karen of the Graphics Fairy (one of my fave sites for, um…free historical graphics) shares some easy ways to print on fabric using a home printer. She even gives a tip for setting fabric if your printer ink is not … Read More ...
Make a patchwork doll quilt
Karin Jordan of Leigh Laurel Studios made this pretty patchwork doll quilt for her daughter’s American Girl doll. At 16″ x 24″, both doll and doll-mom get to snuggle. Visit her blog to see how she made it. Oh, … Read More ...
Tutorial: String block from April Showers
Sherri of A Quilting Life made this string quilt block from fabric scraps. But not just any ole scraps, these are from the not-yet-released April Showers collection designed by her friend Camille of Simplify. Master the string and do a … Read More ...
Tutorial: Folded Star Pumpkin hoop
Terri of A Creative Princess shares how she made this fun autumn decor. She used a folded star technique and fabric with pumpkins and several shades of orange. She adds this is a great stash burning project. Visit her blog … Read More ...