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.
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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 ...
Jo’s crumb quilt so far
Here’s a peek at Jo’s crumb quilt in progress. She’s the host of this fall’s Crumb Quilt Along 2 on her blog Jo’s Country Junction. Crumbs refer to small bits of fabric used to make small blocks approximately 3″ … Read More ...
Pattern: Haunted stitches for Halloween
Add a touch of spooky charm to your Halloween decor with the “Haunted” design by Jenice Allred from Azure Moon Designs, available for just $8.00 USD at PatternSpot. This delightful hand-stitchery pattern features a whimsical haunted house, perfect for infusing … Read More ...
Mistletoe Kisses embroidery pattern
With patterns like this one by Nini Makes it’s no wonder I’m seeing more embroidery in patchwork projects. This sweet design starts on a kitchen towel but would be at home on a quilt, garment, or whatever. Get a closer … Read More ...
Framed quilt block for Thanksgiving decor
The talent behind The Three Sweet Peas created this Thanksgiving decor by framing a quilt block. A self-proclaimed non-quilter, she gives tips to this crowd, then offers up a diagram of the 12″ Strip Block she created. Click HERE to … Read More ...
Tutorial: Cross-Terrain quilt
Lee Heinrich from freshly pieced has her first Moda Bake Shop project; a recipe for a Cross-Terrain Quilt, shown. She showcases the Terrain fabric line by Kate Spain. So pretty. Get the know-how.
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