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 ...
Tutorial: Indian Summer quilt
Check out Kim’s new recipe over at the Moda Bake Shop – this pretty Indian Summer wall hanging. She explains,
… Read More ...I think this would be a great project for quilters of all levels to make. It is a fast and
DIY: Fall wreath from fabric and paper
Get your Fall on with fabric scraps and plain white paper turned into feathers. Melissa at Brown Bobbin shares how she made it. Go to the tutorial.
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Travel quilt for niece | a definite plus for sister
Emily at The Student/Teacher made this travel quilt for her one year old niece using a traditional plus sign design. This was on purpose. She explains,
… Read More ...I went with the plus sign design because I know my sister feels ambivalent
Book giveaway: Sweetwater’s Simple Home
Get a chance to win a copy of Sweetwater’s Simple Home by Stash Books at Living Crafts Blog. Contest ends Sunday 12 Midnight Pacific time – Sept 25. Click HERE for entry details.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Flying Geese quilt for little girl
This quilt sure says little girl. Melissa at Sew BitterSweet Designs used the Flying Geese pattern in the quilt – all cut from a Moda precut (Jelly Roll (precut fabrics)). It was a gift to her best friend’s little … Read More ...
Bicycle on Santa’s back quilt block
Amy at BadSkirt made this festive quilt block. Love that bicycle on Santa’s back. Click HERE to see Ringo Pie for August and September.… Read More ...
Pattern pick: Whirlygigs Quilt at Indygo Junction
Tammy Gilley created this quilt design for Indygo Junction. The larger than normal blocks make it a great choice for showing off large scale and/or graphic fabrics, so modern. Available for sale at Indygo Junction for $9.99 USD. Click HERE … Read More ...
Tutorial: Amish Braid Quilt | Leila’s a Chef
Leila at Sewn is celebrating having her first project published at the Moda Bake Shop. It’s a beautiful Amish Braid quilt. She also shares what steps she took to apply for a Moda feature. Click HERE to read more about … Read More ...