Patterns, patchworks and projects
Sewing curves scares even confident quilters like Cindy of Hyacinth Quilt Designs. But with the help of generous quilters she’s embraced them. Visit her blog post, Gypsy Kisses, to find out what she’s learned from the experience.
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Violet Craft had some feline help making this pretty heart pillow cover. She fussy-cut her floral fabric into squares, arranged, then sewed them into rows to make the pillow front. She shares how she made it at Janome; go … Read More ...
Parents can keep books and softies handy for bedtime with this adorable quilted bed pocket, made by Lauren of Molly and Mama. Adapt the fabric and trim to suit your child’s preferences. Learn how to make it, go to … Read More ...
Patchwork praise for “Mod Circuitry” designed by Elizabeth Dackson. Her color choices – brilliant. Visit her Tutorials page to download the free pattern.
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This quilt showcases the fabric collection Blueprint Basics designed by Valori Wells for Robert Kaufman. Follow this link to download the free pattern, “Spring”.
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Jillee of One Good Thing addressed a common issue with typical tablecloths used outside, edges flapping up in the wind. She used a store-bought quilt as the base fabric then modified it to fit a patio umbrella table. Learn how … Read More ...
I spied this quilt over at Jen Kingwell Designs. Thanks goes to Amanda Jean of Crazy Mom Quilts for introducing me to this quilt designer in her blog post, to market and back again.… Read More ...
This is Mother Bird by Michelle Thompson – one of two new quilt block patterns she created depicting characters from Alice in Wonderland. Visit Fandom In Stitches to download Mother Bird.
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Wendy at Snippets of a Quilter just finished her “Le Jardin” quilt. She used a Bunny Hill pattern to applique a beautiful garden full of flowers, bunnies and more. Nice job!
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This table runner designed by Teri Stillwell is the perfect project to learn the Quilt-As-You-Go technique. It’s a small size (16″ x 42″) with large impact. Follow this link, Scrappy Quilt-As-You-Go Table Runner to get the free download.
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This is the first block in the Double Dutch Quilters Quilt Along just now taking off and being talked about by Nicolette of Dutch Comfort. She shares a link to the first block in the sampler (meaning every block … Read More ...
Amy of Sew We Craft is certain you still have time to whip up this pretty little purse for Mother’s Day. She pieced together complimentary fabric strips to make the ground, created pleats, then finished it with a zipper closure. … Read More ...
Check out Paisley to Please, a quilted table topper designed by Cori Derkson and Myra Harder. This project combines piecing and applique techniques that are not out of reach to even a beginning quilter. If experienced, it will whip … Read More ...
Jennifer of Fandom In Stitches shares two patterns that use a paper piecing method of quilt block construction. Shown, is the Queen from Snow White, described in her blog post as “pathologically jealous”. The other side of her is the … Read More ...
Julie from 627Handworks has a frugal side, making this pillow from leftover half square triangles from a baby charm quilt. Both pillow and quilt are featured projects at the Moda Bake Shop. Check out Julie’s step-by-step instructions; get your … Read More ...
