Katy at The Littlest Thistle is demystifying foundation paper piecing by hosting a series of tutorials on her blog. Week 1 is Courthouse Steps. See her Courthouse Steps Block here. If you want to learn paper piecing but are … Read More ...
Free pattern: Pieced Butterfly Block
Nothing says Spring like butterflies. Martha at Q is for Quilter made this butterfly block by modifying an Alice Brook’s pattern. She warns it’s not for beginning quilters because it’s pieced, not appliqued. Get her modified pattern on the sidebar … Read More ...
SLMQG’s service project | Pillowcases
Cindy at Hyacinth shows off the five pillowcases she made for the One Million Pillowcase Challenge. She explained it’s a service project of the Saint Louis Modern Quilt Guild where she’s a member. Her pillowcases rock! Go HERE to read … Read More ...
Project: Scrappy shoes for Spring
Get your Spring on with these scrap happy shoes made by Jennifer Perkins of the Naughty Secretary Club. She shows you how to make a pair for yourself on her blog. Get the know-how.
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Nancy Zieman’s ‘Quilt to Give’
Nancy Zieman hosted her first ever quilt along on her blog last summer. She designed this quilt, calling it a Quilt to Give, to inspire quilters to dig out their scraps and make a bed size quilt for those who … Read More ...
Hudson Bay Point Blanket Quilt
Devon at Miss Make said she was inspired to make a quilted version of a Hudson Bay Point Blanket after seeing a knitted one at The Purl Bee. For those unfamiliar with this blanket, she tells a bit of its … Read More ...
Free pattern: Curious Nature quilt
Just wow, is all I can say for this quilt, Curious Nature. Designed by Parson Gray featuring fabric from the Curious Nature collection by David Butler for Free Spirit.
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Sew Out Loud QAL and Contest
The Sew Out Loud Quilt Along and Contest is in progress but it’s not too late to join in. Julianna from Sewing Under Rainbow and Joanna at Shape Moth are hosting the online event. There are twelve blocks, the first … Read More ...
Tutorial: Planetary mini quilt
Sara at Sew Sweetness shares how she made this mini quilt on her blog. If you are new to piecing curves – which can be gnarly – this would be a good project to learn the technique. She said for … Read More ...
Two patterns at Broderie
This gets my “cutest use of yo yo’s” vote. Pattern by Trish Harper at Broderie.
Also by Trish Harper, Star Point Rouge quilt pattern. Love the stars in the borders – the secondary design becomes the primary one.
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Tutorial: Patchwork scarf
They say the quilting makes the quilt, but with this patchwork scarf, made by SewHomegrown, it’s the fabric that makes the scarf. I want one just like it. Find out what fabric she used and get instructions to … Read More ...
Sunshine Girls embroidery by Gratz
Ahhh, these little stitched darlings are adorable. Sunshine Girls embroidery pattern, created by Wendi Gratz at Shiny Happy World. They make me smile. Go HERE to see how you can buy them.
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Hearts and Valentines quilt-y projects | free
Marina & Daryl Lynn from Quilt Inspiration did a roundup of Hearts and Valentines quilted projects. Not only are their picks fabulous, they’re also free, either by downloadable pattern or tutorial. Shown here is Heart Garden by Ellie Roberts. Go … Read More ...
Free pattern: Bright Lights, Big City
I don’t run across many free quilt patterns this amazing – so modern with no hint of ‘talking down’ to the quilter. Heidi Pridemore designed Bright Lights, Big City for Timeless Treasures. I’m gonna download this now, before it’s no … Read More ...
Tutorial: Hugs and Kisses mug rug
Sha from Craizee Corners does a guest post at Sew Sweetness showing how to make this heart mug rug. It’s part of her Reader Tutorial week. Adorable! Go to tutorial.
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