Patterns, patchworks and projects
Deby of So Sew Easy welcomes Spring with this cheerful mug rug. Notice how her quilting design echos the butterfly, creating movement, brilliant!
You can make yourself one, because she shares on her blog step-by-step instructions on how to do … Read More ...
Can someone please shoo that bee off this bunny’s nose? Ahh, it’s only thread. This sweet scene is one of eight that make up a quilt from a Nan Baker design, Bullas Bunnies. Visit KreinikGirl to see a closeup … Read More ...
This is a wow quilt. The pattern is Stage Lights designed by Diane Nagle for RJR Fabrics. You can download the pattern on the RJR Fabrics website. It’s free.… Read More ...
Don’t miss this fun event, a blog tour sponsored by Riley Blake to promote their Union Jack fabric panels. Participating bloggers will share project ideas starting 4/1 and ending 5/1; get the blog tour schedule.
The first blogger on … Read More ...
I spied this vintage iron graphic over at the Graphics Fairy while admiring her vintage coffee pot. Think of the possibilities or the iron. Just print it out, frame it and give it a spot in your sewing/quilting space. … Read More ...
Happy first day of Spring! These butterflies fit the scene of blooming flowers, pollinating bees and nest building birds. Charise Creates shares these Spring Butterfly blocks as part of her Vintage Block Quilt Along (QAL), in progress. Go HERE … Read More ...
This is a stunning quilt pattern I spied over at Sewn’s free pattern page. It’s not obvious how the top is constructed. You strip piece fabric (in this case they used the Boho Urban Chiks line) to make a … Read More ...
Psst. Victoria Findlay Wolfe just shared a link to her embroidered shamrock pattern via her FB page. It was part of Aurifil’s 2012 Designer of the Month series hosted by Pat Sloan. I especially love the name Victoria … Read More ...
Karen of Capitola Quilter received this modern improv pin cushion as part of a swap sponsored by her local modern quilt guild. She made an equally cute one for her secret partner. Visit her blog post to see it.… Read More ...
Celebrations continue all over the blogosphere for National and Worldwide Quilting Day. Here’s another great giveaway going on at Quilting Gallery. Thanks Mishka. Get on over there right now to get a chance to win a pattern or booklet … Read More ...
I love this baby quilt made by Jess of The Elven Garden. It’s her first project featured at the Moda Bake Shop. Find out how she made it; get the tutorial.
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Natalia of Piece N Quilt has completed the quilting part of 3 quilts going to newborn triplets. The wee boys’ grandmother made the tops for Luke, Thomas, and Mason, then sent them out for quilting. Here’s a peek at Mason’s … Read More ...
Getting the correct alignment when piecing diamonds can be rough going, but Julie of Jaybird Quilts, came up with a solution. It’s a special ruler she designed and brought to market – the Sidekick. Incidentally, it’s a sidekick … Read More ...
Becky of Patchwork Posse couldn’t help but notice a patchwork theme at the Sochi 2014 Olympics; check out the torch carrier, official mascots packaging and the web store banner. All this inspired her to create this colorful quilted … Read More ...
This psychedelic-style pinwheel quilt is so much fun to look at and according to its maker, Geta, quick and easy to make. She uses a raw edge applique technique for the top and quilts the layers together with invisible thread. … Read More ...
