A Year of Schnibbles challenge started September 1. Those joining will make a quilt every month from a Schnibble pattern by Miss Rosie’s Quilt Co. Go here to view patterns from her Schnibble collection.
So just what is a Schnibble? … Read More ...
Two tutes: Leaders/Enders and Stars
Belinda of Brown Dirt Cottage blog shares her Leaders and Enders project; saying it’s perfect for using up leftover fabric strips and strings. It’s based on a method taught by Bonnie of Quiltville. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Rag quilt letters
Jessica of Happy Together blog shares how to make these ragged edge fabric letters – great for using up fabric scraps and quilt batting remnants. Go here to learn how.
Via C & T Pub
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Pattern for two Dresden quilts
Look what’s new at the Cabbage Rose Quilts online store. This pattern shows you how to make the Dresden quilt shown here and another called Dresden Posie. Original designs by Barbara Brandeburg.
Product description:
Use layer cakes, fat … Read More ...
Pattern: The Tuffet
Make your very own Little Miss Muffet footstool out of fabric scraps. Original design by Myra Mitchell. Available to purchase at Sew and Quilt online store. Go here for details.
[tags]Little Miss Muffet, footstool, Myra Mitchell, fabric scraps, stash … Read More ...
Interview with Lila Tueller
The folks from Web store Blossom Quiltworks! got to spend some time with Moda fabric designer Lila Tueller during this May’s Quilt Market. This Interview was in Blossom’s latest Newsletter. Go here to sign up so you get the scoop … Read More ...
Pattern: Zippy Zipper Critters
Check out these zippy Zipper Critters from Interweave. By Designer Michelle Muska for Indygo Junction. Go here to purchase.
Description:
You can add Character to your critters by using miss-matched fabrics and notions. Larger critters are approximately 5 … Read More ...
Free pattern: Stripper’s Delight
- Image from Prairie Moon Quilts
This is a perfect stash burner quilt project available at Prairie Moon Quilts. Go here to download the free pattern. Original design by Prairie Moon Quilts.
[tags]Prairie Moon Quilts, free pattern, one block design,
… Read More ... Inspiration: More thrift store quilts
- Image from Material Culture
I found this stunning quilt top at Material Culture blog. Sujata Shah made it from recycled shirts. She plans to hand quilt it with pearl cotton. Go here to see Foggy Day Quilt by Dorothy
Floorquilts! from fabric scraps
Image from Amazon
I cannot wait to get my hands on a copy of Ellen Highsmith Silver’s book Floorquilts!. She shares her unique method of transforming fabric scraps into beautiful durable floor coverings. I can appreciate her motivation for coming … Read More ...
Baltimore Scrapbook quilt
Image from Sister's Scraps
I found this wonderfully folksy Block of the Month – BOM quilt at Sister’s Scraps online store.
BOM description:
This is a 10 month Block-of-the-Month and the price includes all wool applique pieces, fabric for blocks, … Read More ...
The color BLACK: A unifying choice
Do you ever get stuck picking out a border color for your quilt top? I know I do, especially when the top has numerous colors and varied fabric styles – descriptive term super-scrappy comes to mind.
Image from Spring Water
Tutorial: Mitered corners
Image from Park City Girl
Amy of Park City Girl shares a nicely detailed tutorial on creating mitered corners that should give excellent results every time. She suggests you practice her technique on fabric scraps until you get the hang … Read More ...
Homemade Valentines Day Cards
You still have plenty of time to make up several of these quick and easy Valentines Day cards. The instructions do call for paper but just think of all the customization that you can do with this pattern. One idea … Read More ...
Crazy Quilted Fan Ornament Tutorial
Turn your fabulous fabric scraps and a few embellishments into beautiful, crazy quilted ornaments.
If you’re captivated by the charm of crazy quilting and seek a festive project to showcase your embroidery and embellishment skills, Sandie’s “CrazyQuilted Fan Ornament Tutorial” … Read More ...