Lisa at C&T Publishing blog reminded me to return to the PatternSpot.com. Click HERE to read How about some freebies?. She highlighted the free patterns in her post, but they sell a ton of them too. Either way … Read More ...
Quilt photo ornament, a how-to
Maria Charbonneaux at AllPeopleQuilt.com shares how to make a Christmas card using a photo of one of your quilts. Click HERE to get the know-how.
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Newsy: Sew to Swap book
Nova at a cuppa and a catch up shares some great news – she’s in the book Sew to Swap: Quilting Projects
to Exchange Online and by Mail by Chrissie Grace.… Read More ...
Whirligig with primary, secondary and tertiary effect
I’m a huge fan of the whirligig pattern; such movement it gives a quilt. I also get a kick out of finding secondary designs in patterns. For non-quilters, the main whirligig block is in blue. Keep looking and you’ll … Read More ...
Tutorial: Hexagony log cabin mug rug for holidays
Check out SewSara’s first mug rug. This cute quilty creation was Sara’s entry in the recent Mug Rug Madness Holiday Edition event at Two More Seconds. In another photo on her blog Sara shows what she’s been able to keep … Read More ...
Freebie: Acorns embroidery pattern
Surround your finished embroidery with patchwork or use this leaf and acorn pattern for whatever artistic outlet you like. Found at Badbird’s Flickr. Click HERE for link to free download.… Read More ...
Freebie: Black Cat with Moon at Graphics Fairy
Karen at The Graphics Fairy commented on the border surrounding this Halloween-themed cat and moon graphic. She calls it checkerboard, I call it patchwork, only ’cause I’m a quilter and could see this as a darling wall hanging or table … Read More ...
Free pattern: Witchy wall hanging For Halloween
This Halloween-themed wall hanging is irresistibly cute and perfect for adding a festive touch to your home! Created by Robin from Without a Map, this pattern is straightforward, yet offers plenty of opportunities for creative embellishments. Whether you love adding … Read More ...
Chocolate Box for Desperate Housewife’s
Here is The Desperate Housewife’s Quilt – Block 15 Chocolate Box. Hostess Quiltjane at Want it, Need it, Quilt! reminds everyone this is not a traditional quilt along, meaning you can pick which blocks in the series you want … Read More ...
Gandalf block: There and Back Again BOM kick-off
Jennifer and her fellow designers at Fandom In Stitches are hosting their very first Block of the Month (BOM). Called There and Back Again, every first Wednesday for 13 months they will post a new free paper pieced quilt … Read More ...
Holiday Ornament Pillow by Debbie Grifka
This is a cleverly designed pillow. Maker Debbie Grifka used a simple ornament design in white, then repeated the ornament pattern for the quilting. This project is part of the Quilting Arts Gifts Holiday 2011/2012 issue. Stefanie of Sew … Read More ...
Tutorial: Dresden Plate for ‘pointless people’
Kaye Woods posted a new video on her website showing how to make a Dresden Plate with her Starmaker 5 ruler. Her updated and simplified method requires no matching of the points, thus her introductory comment it’s for pointless people… Read More ...
Quilt Along: 12 Days of Christmas Sampler
Riel at The Q and the U announced today she is one of the bloggers participating in the 12 Days of Christmas Quilt Along. The host of this fun sounding event is Sara at Sew Sweetness. Click here or … Read More ...
Newsy: Pat Sloan to interview Rachel Griffith
Rachel Griffith from ps i quilt is appearing on American Patchwork and Quilting Radio October 3, 2011 – 4 pm EST. She’s an avid quilter and quilt designer. One of her quilts Summer Sorbet appeared in the book Fresh Fabric … Read More ...
Freebie: Halloween Chevron to print
Kara at Mine for the Making shared a spooky Halloween printable in her guest post at Tatertots and Jello, perfect for adding a crafty touch to your Halloween decor. The chevron background, which is a popular pattern in quilting, makes … Read More ...