Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shows how to make these adorable quilted Grab-N-Go potholders. She says if you are a wannabe quilter this project is perfect as it will walk you through making a small quilt sandwich. Go to her … Read More ...
Freebie: Sweet Shop pillow pattern
Julianna from Sewing under Rainbow shares how she made this precious patchwork-inspired pillow on her blog. Called Sweet Shop, she created the roof using shapes from the Drunkard’s Path quilt block. Go HERE to get the know-how.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Cussless Drunkard’s Path block
Thanks goes to Heather, a Craft Gossip reader, for sending in this link suggestion to video tutorial, Sew an easy, stress free Drunkard’s Path quilt block. The author cmskallen explains,
… Read More ...A traditional drunkard’s path block is made by sewing
Puppies or kitties – embroidery patterns
A good friend said just the other day, “You’re either a cat or dog person, never both.” What do you think dear readers?
I place myself firmly in the cat person category. This adorable embroidery pattern Cats, just out today … Read More ...
Tutorial: Patchwork blanket from sweaters
Michelle from Yellow Suitcase Studio created this patchwork blanket using thrifted wool sweaters. She how she did it, go to the tutorial.… Read More ...
Book: ‘Everyone Can Quilt’ by Kaye Wood
Kaye in her intro to Everyone Can quilt with Kaye Wood
: 100+ Tips, Techniques, Templates & Projects divides quilters into two camps, the pointed and the pointless. According to Amazon, the first sentence of the book is,… Read More ...
JMD’s monthly contest for subscribers
Calling all needleworkers and quilters. Join Janet M. Davies’ mailing list and get a chance to win one free design (your choice) in her monthly draw. Go to offer.… Read More ...
Tutorial: ‘Love Blossoms’ mini quilt
Carol at FunThreads made this small art quilt for her swap partner and liked it so much she made another one to keep. If you like it, you can make one too. Go to tutorial.
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Tutorial: Pin Pouffe at Whip Up
The British guards and red bus make this pin cushion fabulous. Maker Sandra from Herzensart did a guest post at Whip Up where she shares how she did it. Go to the Pin Pouffe Tutorial.
Looking for more pin … Read More ...
Pattern: Stripe-y Patchwork Cat
Oldie but goodie, check out this Stripe-y Patchwork Cat created by Michelle at Green Kitchen. Love the colors of this kitty softie. Go here to get the pattern.
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Quilt Freebie: Christmas Truck paper piecing pattern
If you saw this POST and fell in love with the Christmas truck with the little girl driver like I did, you are in luck. Not only has Julianna from Sewing under Rainbow let us in on her fussy cutting … Read More ...
Tutorial series for Weekend Kits
Anne from Weekend Kits Blog emailed me to let me know she has created a series of tutorials that will help beginners make a baby quilt from one of her kits. I took a peek at them and they are … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Maverick Stars quilt
AmandaJean at Crazy Mom Quilts completed this aqua, red and white quilt with the help of the Two’s Company Quilt Bee. Each member of the bee contributed one maverick star block. The way Amanda arranged the blocks is brilliant. … Read More ...
Tute: Vinyl lined zakka-style lunch bag
Built around a Sawtooth Star quilt block, this lovely lunch bag is Crafty Fox’s entry in the 12 Gifts of Christmas Tutorials at Ellison Lane Quilts. She admitted to being a bit intimidated by all the other blogger’s projects, what … Read More ...
DIY: Chevron rag quilt for big brother
It’s all boy! That’s right, Rikka from Ricochet and Away made her second quilt ever (the first was for her little girl age 4) with a mandate from the recipient (her 7 yr old son). It could not be babyish, … Read More ...