Allison Ann Aller of Allie’s in Stitches blog shows us step-by-step how to make the Poppy flower from the book A-Z of Silk Ribbon Flowers by Ann Cox. Don’t you love her base block? Nicely done. Go here to see … Read More ...
From vintage plate to mini quilt
Janet from A Quilter’s Journal blog was inspired to make this mini quilt from a 1960’s J&G Meakin plate. Go here to read more.
[tags]mini quilt, art quilt, vintage plate, 1960s, inspiration[/tags]… Read More ...
Blogger’s Fall Quilt Festival Park City
There are 338 participants in the Fall Blogger’s Quilt Festival hosted by Park City Girl blog. What a great way to spend a weekend – learn about each quilter’s creative process and discover new favorite blogs. With my coffee … Read More ...
ePattern: Willhamina The Fly By Nite
Willhamina looks like she is about to take flight in this adorable appliqued and pieced quilted wall hanging. You can make your own witch from the ePattern available at Mad Creek Designs Etsy.
Looking for more Halloween Block ideas? Check out these … Read More ...
Pattern: Baltimore Halloween
Thanks goes to Dawn of Spring Water Designs blog for bringing this quilt pattern to my attention. I’ve never seen a Halloween theme done in a Baltimore album style. Check out the scalloped bat border. Original design by Pearl Pereira of 3P Designs. Go to 3P Design pattern page.
Looking … Read More ...
Tutorial: The Lazy Dyer
Melody Johnson of The Lazy Dyer blog is a founding member of the Chicago School of Fusing of which I’m a huge fan. She shares her technique for dying fabrics, saying it’s not exactly the right way…just exactly my way… Read More ...
I wanna be a fuser like Laura
Quilt artist and teacher Laura Wasilowski of Artfabrik blog is going to be busy in September spreading the word that it’s okay to be a fuser. Get details here.
[tags]Chicago School of Fusing, Artfabrik, teacher, iron on applique[/tags]… Read More ...
Painterly Batik Cascade
I want one of everything in this new fabric line Batik Cascade by Karen Combs. My daughter just finished her first quilt, for a doll. I’m very pleased and proud of her. At one point during the making of … Read More ...
Manzanita Quilt Kit
This fabulous Quilt wall hanging kit was inspired by the Manzanita tree. The kit is available to purchase at The Fabric Deli. Photograph by David Gleit from the Fremont Open Space Preserve.
Editor’s Note: The Fabric Deli no … Read More ...
Inspiration: Creative Souls on Ning
When artists with generous spirits get together and share their thoughts and work it can be magic. I just joined the Ning social network called Creative Souls. 
I predict it’s a good hang for creatives. I’ll let you know. … Read More ...
Free eBook from Quilting Arts
Go to Quilting Arts online to download your free eBook, How to Make a Quilt—67 Machine Stitching Tips and Motifs.
If you’re a member, you will just enter your password then the download is yours. If not, you will … Read More ...
Thrift store foam makes the quilt
Michelle of Ey Embellishments blog made this Super Simple Stamps quilt using Fannie Carte’s method for creating stamps from scratch. Go here to give it a try. Go here to see the entire Stamps quilt and some closeups. Nice … Read More ...
234 quilts ready for SAQA Benefit Auction
SewCalGal wants you to mark your calendars for SAQA’s benefit auction starting Thursday, September 10th, 2009. She explains how the auction works and provides a preview of a dozen art quilts. Go here to see more.
[tags]SAQA, benefit, auction, … Read More ...
Biscuit Basin inspires a color palette
Candy from Candied Fabrics blog took this inspiring photo of Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park, USA. Go here to read more. As an aside, I’m a fan of anyone who has a blog post titled Chartreuse is the … Read More ...
Don’t miss the “Art Quilt Walking” challenge
The Winter issue of the brand new magazine Art Quilting Studio will showcase art quilts submitted to what will be an ongoing feature of the magazine, Art Quilt Walking.
Jenny Doh of Crescendo blog explains Art Quilting Studio’s latest challenge, … Read More ...