That Crafty Gemini Vanessa has just posted her third block from her Black and White quilt along. Get the tute. Also, I just discovered she has her own channel on YouTube where she has tons of crafty video tutorials… Read More ...
DIY: Garden Stars and Stripes table runner
Tracey from Traceyjay Quilts created the patterns for these two quilted tablerunners, both in a softly patriotic color scheme. She used fabric from the French General and Rural Jardin collections. Get instructions for both versions at the Moda Bake Shop… Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Fox and Frolic quilt
Over at Quilting with Kimberly student and friend Cindy Fox sent in this photo of the quilt she made from one of the patterns in Kimberly’s book Jelly Roll Quilts and More. Cindy used Moda’s Frolic fabric line in … Read More ...
Florabunda BOM a beauty
Check out this BOM from One Piece at a Time. In this post she explains the fabric requirements. This started back in January, so five blocks have been delivered. Check out some finished blocks at Flora Buddies Flickr.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Villagers Rejoice!
Castle Peep, the new fabric line by Lizzy House, is coming to stores in just a few weeks. As if this is not reason enough to jump up and down, Lizzy is sharing a pattern to showcase
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Tutorial: Perfecting the disappearing nine patch
Dena from Threads To Fabric promises you can have perfectly matched seams in your nine patch blocks that go into a disappearing nine patch quilt. Go here to see her technique.
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Video tutorial: Cute fabric coasters
Vanessa of Crafty Gemini has crafted a video tutorial that shows how to make a simple quilt block into cute fabric coasters. Get the tutorial.
[tags]beginning patchwork, video tutorial, coasters, sewing[/tags]
Looking for more coaster patterns? Check out … Read More ...
Free pattern: Baker’s Dozen by Pat Sloan
Check out this wonderful quilt pattern I found over at Pat Sloan’s Website: A Place for Fun. It showcases her Georgia Fabric line. Go to her free pattern page to download Baker’s Dozen.
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Jelly Roll Sampler Quilt-Along
It’s not too late to join the Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) quilt-along hosted by Konda at Moose on the Porch Quilts. Instructions are posted for 5 blocks, with 7 to go.
Here’s a peek at the first one. Go … Read More ...
Tutorial: Strippy Table Runner
Anina from The Twiddletails Blog graciously shares how she makes her scrappy table runners. Get the tute.
[tags]table runner, quilted, fabric strips, tutorial[/tags]… Read More ...
Giveaway: Log Cabins for Everyone
Vintage lovers, check out this 1996 quilting book Log Cabins for Everyone by Sandra Hatch. Go on over to Kay Wood Inc. to get a chance to win a copy.
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CG Giveaway: Pretty Little Mini Quilts
I’m honoring the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo this week by hosting a giveaway. The prize is this lovely little book Pretty Little Mini Quilts by Ray Hemachandra. Entering is simple. Just leave a comment on this post letting me … Read More ...
Book Review: Pretty Little Mini Quilts
Lark Books has created another winner in their Pretty Little Series of craft books with this latest offering Pretty Little Mini Quilts
by Ray Hemachandra. The finished quilts measure no more than 36 inches (91.4 cm) making them perfect for … Read More ...
Tutorial: Double Wedding Ring Wall Art
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares how she transformed a traditional quilting block into wall art. Get the know-how.
[tags]tutorial, double wedding ring, framed quilt blocks[/tags]… Read More ...
Free pattern: Welcome Spring quilt
Cherri House of Cherry House Quilts created the Welcome Spring quilt for the Moda Bake Shop. It’s lovely. Get the recipe here.
[tags]Cherri House, Moda Bake Shop, quilts, patterns, free recipe[/tags]… Read More ...