Janie Lee of OhDeeDoh found this neat idea on Decor 8. Take your children’s unrelated artwork, scan it into a computer, re-size to same dimensions, mount on a single mat board and frame.
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Tutorial: Circle quilt
Holly from Bijou Lovely shares how she made this fabulous circle quilt.
Here’s another photo of it. Get the tutorial.
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Book: City Quilts by Cherri House due in May 2010
The merry month of May is going to be even more merry for modern minded quilters because that’s when Cherri House’s new book City Quilts hits the stores. Danielle Dews over at C&T Publishing blog has posted a sneak peek … Read More ...
How should she quilt it?
Read up. Mary from I Itch to Stitch needs your help. She has pieced this lovely wall hanging but is now wondering the best way to quilt it. If you have a good idea, be sure and leave a comment … Read More ...
Inspiration: Color triangle quilt
I agree with Susan of The Cranky Quilter, this quilt is outstanding due to the maker’s sense of color. I simply love it. Go here to see more of Susan’s favorites.
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Kanji character for Love
I found this sophisticated red and black quilted wall hanging pattern at The Quilt Pattern Shoppe. Called Love, it sports the Kanji symbol for same. Get Love here. $8.50 USD
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Free patterns: A singer and nester
Laura Wasilowski of Artfabrik has not one, but two chick patterns she wants to share with you. Of her original designs she had this to say, They’re a little whimsical and have great personality. I should say they do. … Read More ...
Come sail away with Laura
This art quilt by Laura Wasilowski of Artfabrik makes me think warm summertime thoughts. Which comes in handy with the frigid temperatures we’ve been seeing in the US. In this post, Laura tells us about an upcoming cruise where she’ll … Read More ...
Cow Pony quilt and slideshow
LuAnn Kessi of May Your Bobbin Always Be Full introduces us to Dancer, the photo transfer thread-work star in her slideshow The Cow Pony Quilt 2010. She walks us through each step in the process of creating this wonderful … Read More ...
Quilted tribute to Lexie D. Mutt
Barbara Brackman of Material Culture blog made this small quilt to honor her beloved pet Lexie, no longer with us. Check out the rest of her post where she introduces us to Pearlies and talks about her fascination with buttons. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Art quilt using crayons
Nina Lise from Mrs Moen blog shares her technique for creating art quilts with crayons. She says it’s easy enough for children to do. Get the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Gardening Leave wall hanging
Jinny Jarry made this lovely painterly style wall hanging using the Cathedral Window technique. Visit article at Popular Patchwork. Go here to download PDF copy of original magazine pages.
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Masculine vibe quilt top
Loreen of Loreen Leedy’s Studio made this wonderful quilt top she says has a distinctive masculine vibe. I call it modern, and I heart it. Go here to see Loreen’s creative process as she auditions fabrics, adds value separation … Read More ...
Lark Books to publish Twelve by Twelve
The Twelve by Twelve artists got some exciting news today. Lark Books will be publishing a book about their Collaborative Art Quilt Project. Congratulations!
Go here for details.
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Gee’s Bend Housetop quilt kit
I found this awe-inspiring quilt called House Top at eQuilter.com this morning and to my delight I see it’s a kit. It’s from ‘The Quilts of Gee’s Bend’ collection by Rita Mae Pettway for Windham Fabrics. Finished quilt is 51″ … Read More ...