Linda from Buzzing and Bumbling made these adorable pieced owl blocks. Of the project she says,
… Read More ...It is easy enough for a beginner to sew and can be used not only in quilts, but for pillows, bags, table runners, etc.
Ta Dah!: Color Wheel wall hanging | 1993
Check out this wonderful small art quilt. I’m crushing on the black and white center circle and the background echoing the same, plus all the colors spinning around. Ramona at Suture for a Living made it. Find out how she … Read More ...
Cosmo Cricket’s Circa 1934 Pattern Sheet costs a $1.50
Hmmmmm. Noticed a charge for this Pattern Sheet: a quilt pattern Circa 1934 by Cosmo Cricket for Moda Fabrics at the fat quarter Shop. This pattern is a modern take on a traditional Churn Dash block design. Though not … Read More ...
Twins play with canvas sampler boards
Now this is a great idea – canvas boards with a design printed on it ready to be embellished. Jennifer and Jessica at Twin Fibers did just that with some the company sent them. See left, they applied fabric rounds … Read More ...
Pat Sloan’s Farmer’s Market Quilt always fresh
I visited my local Farmer’s Market today and spied a lone vendor in the corner. He told me the only thing left in his garden to sell was okra. He had heaps of it so I bought some for my … Read More ...
Pattern: Little Hexagon Purse by Brigitte Giblin
One purse pattern, two versions. This could certainly burn some of the hexagons I have in my stash not going into a quilt any time soon. What makes the purse – besides the patchwork – is the antique gold purse … Read More ...
Newsy: Supernatural Christmas Swap starts October 1
Found at Craftser, A Very Merry Supernatural Christmas Swap. General info below:
… Read More ...Signups: October 1-14
Sendouts: November 30The requirements of this swap are as follows:
1 large, 1 medium, 1 small
1 item must be wearable
1 item must
DIY: Pieced Quilt Back
Janet from JMD Designs shares how she made a pieced quilt backing to go on the back of her Hexagon quilt. Of her pattern she says,
… Read More ...Don’t be afraid to play with the sizes…..
The strips could be thinner or
Tutorial: Tree Pillow with heart-shaped leaves
Here’s a lovely find on Pinterest tonight, a Tree Pillow that won second place in Sew Mama Sew!’s Pillow Contest. Made by Adelaide Lemonade, she generously shares how she made it on her blog. Get the know-how.… Read More ...
New to Blog-taught sewing? Head over to Sew Mama Sew!
Kristin is the owner of the wildly popular Sew Mama Sew! blog and online fabric shop. If you are new to poking around online to learn how to make stuff, SMS needs to be your first stop. The items on … Read More ...
Multi-Fandom quilt patterns
I just discovered Fandom In Stitches, thanks to Marina Lynn at Quilt Inspiration. It’s a website devoted to bringing quilters patterns of images from popular books, movies, cartoons, music, and more. I’m sure you all recognize this pattern … Read More ...
Tutorial: Diamond Lattice pillow
I love this quilty pillow, the gray lattice make the bright fabrics sing. You can make your own version ’cause Sara at Sew Sweetness has written up a tutorial on her blog. There are lots of photos and detailed steps. … Read More ...
Free pattern: Spot On Pillow
I love this pillow by quilter Malka Dubrawsky who made it for the book 100 Pretty Little Projects
by Lark Books. Found on Free Project Friday at Lark Crafts. Get the free pattern for Spot On Pillow here.… Read More ...
Free pattern: One Tree Hill by Aimee Ray
Aimee Ray from Little Dear Tracks made this patchwork/embroidery/quilted piece for the book Pretty Little Patchwork
published by Lark Books. She says this project will use up many scraps from your stash. Best yet, you can get the pattern free. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Shrinking Squares Scrap Quilt
Kelly from Blue Bird Sews takes fabric scraps like these and turns them into beautiful quilts. She uses scraps measuring from 1.5 to 3.5 inches. Go to her Shrinking Squares Scrap Quilt tutorial to get the know-how.… Read More ...