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 ...
Chaney’s new study space | purple pillow
Jennifer from That Girl…That Quilt created a new study space for her daughter Chaney to start the school year. The highlight, for me at least, is the patchwork pillow in pretty purples. It’s sassy and fresh! Visit her Post: All … Read More ...
Free pattern: Sweetwater potholder from Stash
Get this free potholder pattern over at Stash Books Blog. Posted by Tristan Gallagher from the book Sweetwater’s Simple Home. Go here to get the download.
Tutorial: Quilted bag to cure long project blues
The only cure for getting bogged down in a long quilting project is to turn out a quickie. That’s what Vanessa did at Craft Gemini by making this oh so cute and useful quilted zipper bag. She shows you how … Read More ...
Crafty Gemini creates free mobile app
It’s no secret I’m a huge fan of Vanessa at The Crafty Gemini. She’s talented and shares her know-how with wonderful video tutorials. Well, that craft girl genius is up to it again, now she’s created a Crafty Gemini … Read More ...
Travel Handmade: Make some bags
Amy at Amy’s Creative Side wants you to Travel Handmade with The Sewing Summit. This event starts August 15, 2011 and will be focused on bags – making them from patterns and tutorials provided during the series. Find out … Read More ...