Patterns, patchworks and projects
I”m swooning over CONTEMPO’s “Vintage Scrapbook” fabric collection I spied at Benartex. Retro buses and phones with great accompanying prints await all fabric lovers. Benartex offers a free quilt pattern, Call Me Maybe, that features the collection perfectly.
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Amy of Diary of a Quilter made this mini quilt from leftover scraps from other sewing and quilting projects. Measuring a mere 15″ square, not only is this thrifty, but it will sew up fast too. She shares on her … Read More ...
Rumi of 3PatchCrafts shares on her blog this beautifully stitched scrap quilt. A mini, she explains the top appeared in a Craftsy eBook that provides tips and project ideas for using up leftover scraps from sewing, quilting and crafting.
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Are you looking for a new quilting challenge? Then why not try your hand at disappearing quilt patterns? These unique quilts are a great way to exercise your creative skills and make something truly unique that will last for … Read More ...
Melissa of A Happy Stitch did a guest post at Andrea’s Notebook showing how she made these scrappy fabric magnets. She displays them on her fridge atop a metal board. Now, that’s a brilliant solution for anyone who has a … Read More ...
Angie of Gnome Angel shares on her blog how to piece a house block and even better, how to make yours unique to you.
Join her as she takes you step-by-step with lots of detailed photos; you’ll be making a … Read More ...
HST (or Half Square Triangle) quilt blocks can be one of the most versatile block designs we have as quilters. With a simple turn of the block, or change of color, your block can go from looking repetitive and “normal” … Read More ...
Rebecca of Hugs are Fun took a few fabric scraps and whipped up this adorable hexie bracelet. This would be a great project to do as a group activity. It’s simple enough for beginning sewers plus the paper piecing can … Read More ...
Make your blank note cards meaningful by using your own fabric scraps on the front. That’s what Rachel of Stitched in Color did to say thank you to all her friends and family who made her baby shower a special … Read More ...
Sherri of A Quilting Life made this pillow cover front from fabric scraps left over from an earlier project. She takes you step-by-step how she did it, so you can make one of your own. So, get out your scraps … Read More ...
Susie of Susie’s Sunroom shares on her blog this fabulous quick and easy project that is as cute as it is clever. Susie has this to say about her bookmark with zipper for a tail:
… Read More ...A fast and fun way
In today’s digital world, it can be hard to know what to give someone. Even if you do have a specific person in mind, it’s easy for presents to get overlooked. Fortunately, handmade gifts are becoming increasingly popular.
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Dedicated scrap-keeper Rachael, of Rachael Rabbit, declares we quilters have it backwards. She explains,
… Read More ...Instead of waiting for projects to inspire you to use your scraps. Sew all your scraps together to create ‘fabric’ and make them work for you.
Fall is finally here and with it comes the crisp air, colorful leaves and the cozy warmth of home. If you’re not quite ready to say goodbye to summer, why not embrace the season with a new quilting project? Quilting … Read More ...
If you are a Liberty of London fabric collector, I’m sure you keep all your scraps after wrapping up a project. Vicky of Mad for Fabric made good use of some of hers with this adorable patchwork top. She says … Read More ...