Cathy from Cabbage Quilts talks about these cute monster pillows on her blog. A friend made them for her nephews. Lucky little boys, I say. Trapunto make the monsters pop. The pillow pattern is by Don’t Look Now.
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Grab a cuppa: Modern Blocks pool
Fans of the book 99 Modern Block
s by Susanne Woods have a Flickr group to show off any blocks they’ve made from it. One of my favorite blocks from the book is Slot Machine, created by Angela Pingel from … Read More ...
Wanna learn to quilt?
Thinking of some New Year’s resolutions? If one of yours is learning to quilt check out a series of tutorials at Obsessively Stitching. Aptly named 1st Quilt Ever, here’s the finished quilt.
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Twelve verses wall hanging by Elefantz
Jenny from Elefantz posted the last verse in her Give Thanks BOM 2011. This small wall hanging combines quilting, applique and embroidery to showcase an optimistic outlook on the world. Go HERE to get the free pattern for Christmas … Read More ...
Mr. Roosevelt’s Necktie block for quilt along
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini posted her third block – Mr. Roosevelt’s Necktie – as part of her Video Sampler Quilt Along. She says if you use only two contrasting colors the block looks more like a dog bone than a … Read More ...
Tutorial: Stitched Christmas Tree Cards
Kerry from pennydog shows how to make these quick and easy Christmas tree cards. She says it’s the perfect project to learn patchwork – not too intimidating. Get the tutorial.
Event: 2012 Mystery Quilt | Get ready
Janet Wickell from About.com posted instructions for this year’s New Year’s Day Mystery Quilt. Get the details here.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Christmas Holiday Mug Rug
Kari from Fresh Cut Quilts shows how she made this stitch-y, quilt-y, holiday mug rug. Hot Cider appears at the top of the motif. The red and white is so cheerful! Get the pattern.
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Giveaway: Dragon pattern
Get a chance to win epattern Wingless Wyrm by Jennifer at Fandom In Stitches. Winners announced December 17, 2011. Go HERE for details.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Carousel Crib quilt
Currently, this *Carousel Crib quilt pattern is free to download when you sign up for Quiltmaker magazine’s eNewsletter. The quilt finishes 36″ x 36″ and is super easy – it’s one block blown up. Go HERE to get yours.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Swedish Dala Horse
This Swedish Dala Horse applique pattern is a web extra from Quiltmaker magazine. Adorable! Go HERE to download.… Read More ...
The bedding makes the room
This was a labor of love, exhausting but worth it according to Joanna from Applique Today. She created this bedroom for her daughter. Check out that adorable vintage-feeling quilt, it makes the room! Go here to read more.… Read More ...
Have a Hairy Christmas on Amy
I love the cats in this wall hanging designed by Amy Bradley. It’s aptly named a Hairy Christmas Quilt. Prefer canines to felines? This pattern offers a dog version too. Go HERE to see more.
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Giveaway: Petal Pillow pattern
Kerry from verykerryberry is hosting a free pattern giveaway for this Petal Pillow. Nova, from a cuppa and a catch up designed this cutie. Love the Dresden Plate and center pocket. Go HERE for contest details.
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Christmas projects and recipes | Canadian Blog Hop
The Canadian Christmas Blog Hop is in its next to last week. What makes this 9-week blog hop unique is the blogger shares a favorite Holiday recipe alongside their free project. Here they are, go and enjoy.
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