Melissa from Love Affair With My Brother says she’s seeing chevrons everywhere in home decor. She thought it was time for her to put a quilt-y spin on the chevron rage. So she made this 4th of July inspired chevron … Read More ...
DS pattern: Improvisational quilt and sham
Denyse Schmidt has a new pattern out – for this smashing quilted bed covering and sham. Since it’s by McCall’s, Spool should have a wider distribution that will allow more quilters to experience her improvisational style of piecing. Spied at … Read More ...
DIY: Pieced Picnic Tote
Here’s a pieced tote to brighten your next outdoor summer gathering. You may even have time to whip one up before the Fourth of July. Get the instructions at JoAnn Fabric and Craft Stores’ Project page.
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Free pattern: Boho Chic Scarf
Holly from Bijou Lovely says this lovely scarf is made up of pieces from a favorite fabric collection. Curious? It’s Shades of Grey designed by Jan of Daisy Janie. Make your own Boho Chic Scarf, go here to download … Read More ...
Circus Stack quilt by Quilt Story
Megan and Heather from Quilt Story create unique quilts like Circus Stack, shown here. Tummy time accompanied by these appliqued animal friends and a lively pieced border – what could be better for baby. You can buy this pattern in … Read More ...
Free pattern: Sew Sweet cover
This is such a sweet way to cover your sewing machine. Pam Garrison started with a plain IKEA pillowcase and added embroidery and lace. You can download her pattern Sew Sweet on her blog.
Tutorial: Pieced fabric notebook cover
Lara from Chocolate Coated Patchwork blog shares how to make a fabric notebook cover. For the outside design, she encourages use of orphan blocks or improvisational piecing. Click here to view the tutorial and video.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Wild West Girls’ Quilt
This is just too cute! Karen from Lisnaweary Quilts shares the templates and instructions to make this adorable girl’s quilt at the Cutting Corners College blog. The quilt showcases the Wanna Be a Cowboy 2 collection by Riley Blake. There’s … Read More ...
Freebie: Chevron printable
Billie Monster shares these Chevron patterns as a free download. Click here to get yours.
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Tutorial: Running in Circles quilt top
Amanda Jean from Sew Mama Sew shares how she made this quilt using specialty acrylic rulers for cutting the curves. She finished it beautifully too. Click HERE to get the tutorial.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Around the Block playmat
This child-friendly playmat shows off the Appleville fabric line designed by Suzy Ultman for Robert Kaufman. The top starts with a sizable panel print and is then surrounded by multiple borders for a sweet finish. Click HERE to get … Read More ...
Birthday Quilt in Pooches and Pickups
Birthday Cake designed by Elizabeth Hartman of Oh Fransson. This one showcases the Pooches and Pickups fabric collection by Laurie Wisbrun from Scarlet Fig. You can download the free pattern here or here.
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Union Jack quilt pattern
Goli from Craft talks about this quilt – the special reason for the Union Jack flag design, then introduced us to the maker, Sarah Brazier. It’s a wonderful quilt. Visit her post to find out where to get the pattern.… Read More ...
Quilt Tutorial: Herringbone quilt block
Holly from Bijou Lovely shares how she made this herringbone quilt block. Love those colors! Get the tutorial.
Herringbone was first employed in the Roman Empire, where it was used in buildings with roads. Herring fish inspired the Romans … Read More ...
Suggestions needed for next raffle quilt
Lynn from C & T Publishing Blog is celebrating the finish of the Van Gogh Slice Quilt – a group project and fundraiser for the NAMTA Foundation. But she’s not resting long. She is seeking ideas from the quilting community … Read More ...