The Pokemon Go app phenom that requires players to go out and capture creatures made me think of the sweetest Pokémon of all – Pikachu. Jennifer, of Fandom in Stitches, has an entire page on her blog devoted to … Read More ...
Freebie: Palisades quilt pattern + tute
Wave stitching compliments new fabric line, *Pandalicious. Created by Katarina Roccella for Art Gallery Fabrics, the accompanying quilt pattern and video is the latest in the AGF Stitched with Kimberly series. Need more visuals? Here’s the list of participating quilters, … Read More ...
Metallics are in the bags
Mo of Mo Bedell created this dazzling quilted tote as part of the Manchester Metallics Summer Bag Challenge. She’s one of 14 talented sewers tapped to create a new summer bag featuring Robert Kaufman’s fabric line, Manchester Metallic. It’s hard … Read More ...
Tutorial: Pineapple Quilt Block
Sanchia of Red Brolly embraces fruit themed fabrics this summer. Using tiny squares and half squares she created this pineapple quilt block that finishes 6 3/4″ x 10 1/4″. One block is big enough for a mug rug, potholder or … Read More ...
16 hour strawberry mini quilt
Shelley of A Pigeon in Pungo made this strawberry mini as part of the Sew Modern Magazine mini quilt challenge. To meet the deadline she had exactly 16 hours to start a-n-d finish. Undeterred, she explains,
… Read More ...PPffhh …16 hours –
Two summer quilt blocks + tutes
Free quilt block pattern: Dutch Windmill
Diana, of Red Delicious Life, created two quilt blocks as part of the Fabri-Quilt New Block Hop (over now). The first one, Dutch Windmill, uses a method of construction that gave her pause. … Read More ...
Sewing Tutorial: 4th of July Stars Quilt Block
This red, white and blue quilt made by Allison, of Cluck Cluck Sew, is the perfect decor for the 4th of July. It’s very little fuss for a big impact. Though she made this a few years back, it bears … Read More ...
Happy Canada Day Pillows | Freebie
“Oh Canada” the anthem goes. Today, I wish all Canadian Craft Gossip readers a Happy 149th Independence Day! If celebrations for you lean towards quieter-than-fireworks activities, why not whip up a Patriotic pillow or two. Joan Davis, of Maudie’s Cottage, … Read More ...
Berry picking fabric and free pattern
Please don’t judge me, but I just discovered The Jungs. Familial fabric designers for Moda, this clan’s latest fabric collection, Bumble Berries, is due in stores this summer. The quilt pattern shown above showcases the Bumble Berries line beautifully. … Read More ...
Freebie: Sunny Boy Sam Quilt Pattern
Meet Sunny Bonnet Susie’s new companion, Sunny Boy Sam. I bet he grows up to be a great Daddy. And to all Daddy’s, especially quilting dads, have a happy Father’s Day, June 19th. Linda Leathersich and Stephanie Sheridan of Stitched … Read More ...
Free pattern: Retro Shell Chair Block
Cotton + Steel Fabrics, in their product description for this free lawn chair pattern, had this to say,
These iconic metal chairs are the stars of anyone’s vintage backyard daydreams.
Yes indeed. A quick look on Google brought me to … Read More ...
V-tute: Simple Zipper Bag
I always have a cosmetic bag tucked away in my purse, and it’s functional but meh on the cute scale. So, when I ran across these adorable zipper bags Sherri, of A Quilting Life, talks about on a recent … Read More ...
Free pattern: Camping Tent Quilt Block
Get out your camping gear, ’cause summer is here. Joanne Kim Milnes created this adorable tent in the woods scene with fabric. Right now, on Craftsy Blog, she is offering her tent pattern as a free download. You can choose … Read More ...
Make a patchwork skirt
This model shows it’s hip to be square in this pretty patchwork skirt. Vintage-focused maker, Alyssa, of Lost in Paris, shares her inspiration for the project.
… Read More ...This skirt is based on the classic 1970’s wrap skirts I remember my mother
Free pattern: Blueberry Pie House mini quilt
Wendy Sheppard rocks the blues with her creation, Blueberry Pie House mini quilt. Coming in at a diminutive 24″ x 26″, it’s a perfect size to experiment with your stitching threads and designs.
She made this as part of the … Read More ...