I have a thing for tessellations and even own a copy of Jinny Beyer’s book Designing Tessellations : The Secrets of Interlocking Patterns. It’s well written and will help you create your own. If that’s not your thing, you … Read More ...
Cyrille’s paper pieced pig block pattern

Cyrille of Bubblestitch offers up this adorable paper pieced quilt block pattern in her Craftsy Store. So worth the download price of $2.70.
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Bustle and Sew newsletter subcribers get free ezine *this weeked only*

As a subscriber to the Bustle and Sew newsletter, I woke up to a treat in my inbox this morning. Helen included a link to the February/March 2012 issue of her Bustle and Sew magazine. It’s full of sewing projects … Read More ...
DIY: Sweet Dreams patchwork pillow
This is so sweet for baby. Amy of Nana Company said she obliged the many reader requests for instructions for her Sweet Dreams Little One pillow (close-up shown here) in a recent post. She incorporates simple patchwork in her sewing … Read More ...
Midget blocks for 1930s sampler quilt
I love this Week by Week 1930s sampler quilt I found over at Sentimental Stitches. It’s made up of 187 – 4 inch quilt blocks. It makes me think of the popular, historical Dear Jane sampler quilt. You can buy … Read More ...
Free pattern: Mod mushrooms quilt block
I’m digging these mushrooms created by Vanessa of Crafty Gemini. This 10 1/2″ square paper-pieced block was her entry in the Garden Blog Hop hosted by Sewhooked. Go HERE to get the know-how.
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Tutorial: Patio Umbrella block for hop
Michele of Quilting Gallery shared a tutorial on her blog for this patio umbrella block. This 10″ paper pieced block is her entry in the Garden Party Blog Hop at Sewhooked. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Oh My, Shabby Butterflies quilt
Jennifer Overstreet of Gable House Quilting and Design shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop for her butterfly quilt, shown. She said she designed it with a girl in mind. I love how the colorful butterflies seem to be flitting … Read More ...
April’s modern block at Sew, Mama, Sew!
In case you haven’t heard, there’s a Modern BOM Sew Along in progress at Sew, Mama, Sew!. Kristin just posted the April block created by Bee leader Alissa Haight Carlton.
Curious? Here it is, in all its modern goodness. … Read More ...
Freebies: Tipsy Nine Patch and Butterfly Garden
Jenny at Martingale’s Stitch This! says they are giving away two ePatterns by the casual quilter Robin Strobel. All this is to celebrate Martingale Press bringing back two of Robin’s most popular books as eBooks. Shown here is my favorite … Read More ...
Tutorial: Erin’s zig zag apron for festival
Erin of Two More Seconds made this colorful, fresh zig zag apron as her contribution to the Festival of Half Square Triangles put together by Canoe Ridge Creations. The green and yellow color combo is lovely. See how to make … Read More ...
Giveaway: Three patterns at Quilts Etc
Karen at Quilts Etc is hosting a giveaway on her blog to celebrate her five-year blogiversary. She’s offering up three patterns for three lucky readers. Contest ends Friday, April 20, 2012 (early evening). Go HERE to get entry details.… Read More ...
Debbie’s coasters in Modern Patchwork
Debbie Grifka of Esch House Quilts is celebrating having her coasters project featured in the 2012 edition of Modern Patchwork magazine. They look old world and modern at the same time. Go HERE to read more.
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Tutorial: Scrappy Potholder by Felicity
Felicity of Felicity Quilts did a guest post at FairyFace Designs with a tutorial on how to make this scrappy potholder as part of the {Sew} Get Started: Beginner Sewing Tutorials series. Felicity will show you how to paper piece … Read More ...
Tutorial: Twelve Triangles BOM Placemats
Fabric Fascination shares how to make quilted placemats starting out with four blocks from her Twelve Triangles Block of the Month (BOM) pattern featured last week on her blog. After you add some fabric, you will end up with … Read More ...
