This lucky snowman found gold at the end of a patchwork-y rainbow. Start 2017 off right. Get the applique pattern and instructions as a free download at Two Sisters And A Quilt. It’s part of their Snowman Adventure Series, … Read More ...
Tutorial: QAYG Trivets
Curated scraps make these quilted trivets shine like a supermoon. Made by Svetlana of S.O.T.A.K. Handmade, she takes you step-b-step how to make them. To boot, you’ll learn a construction method many quilters embrace, called Quilt As You Go.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Christmas Sock Block
Some say sock, some say stocking. No matter the name this bold quilt block sewn up is sure to bring cheer to your holidays. Designed by Janeen of Art Quilt Designs, she uses a paper piecing method for the … Read More ...
Wrap-inspired ornament + tutorial
Amber of Gigi’s Thimble craved a change in her holiday decor and got it by subtracting reds in favor of softer hues. She walks you through image-by-image how to create the quilted star block ornament sitting pretty on her miniature … Read More ...
Week 1: Sugarplum Table Runner QAL
Jewel tones for holiday decor, yes please. Faith of Fresh Lemons did a guest post today at We All Sew to kick off her Sugarplum Table Runner Quilt Along (QAL). Solids against a white ground give the quilt blocks a … Read More ...
Project: Soaring High Quilt
This cover-worthy quilt top is the work of Maureen Cracknell, who created it using fabrics from her lovely Nightfall collection. See it at AGF. She boasts it’s a simple pattern to put together, but for me, the magic is … Read More ...
Free BOM: You are Blessed quilt
Val Laird combines embroidery and applique for this patchwork wall quilt she calls, You are Blessed. She stitched seven blessings from the Beatitudes in the Bible. At 32 inches square this is doable before Christmas.
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Tutorial: Perfectly pieced triangles
Lee Heinrich of We All Sew gives her readers some great tips for sewing equilateral triangles. You’ll need an iron to start. Then you’ll learn the difference between sewing on the straight-of-grain versus the bias edge. Her goal is to … Read More ...
Tutorial: Tunnel quilt block
From sketch to made sums up the goal of the #30DaysofQuiltDesign challenge hosted by Rachel, of Stitched in Color. Her penciled quilt drawing shows four blocks where she did gradations for a color family. At 54″ x 75″ sewn … Read More ...
Maker Mat Sew-A-Long + Free Pattern
Nicole of Lilyella is hosting a Sew Along this month to create a maker mat for your sewing machine. Of the project, she explains,
… Read More ...This dual purpose organizer has double pockets and a removable thread catcher to keep all your
A Whole Lotta Blocks | Be Inspired
Sixteen standalone artistic expressions, each one spectacular. This the inspiring result of Kim, at My Go-Go Life, taking part in 100 Days 100 Blocks Instagram challenge. Joiners make two quilt blocks a day, then post. Kim has applied a … Read More ...
Robots Quilt Tute + Free Patterns
What kid wouldn’t love to see their artwork come alive in a throw that will last for years to come? At the center of each modified Log Cabin is a child-drawn Robot character. Such imagination!
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Tutorial: No guilt patchwork pincushions
Ever notice how q-u-i-l-t is one letter off from g-u-i-l-t? I get some of the latter if during a project, I throw away even the tiniest fabric scraps. How about you? Kim Sherrod of Lily Patch Quilts, comes to our … Read More ...
Chair cushions tutorial an intro to patchwork
Nadra Ridgeway of Ellis and Higgs shares on her blog how to make these pretty patio chair cushions. She was one of several talented sewers who participated in the Summer Blog Party 2015. I know it’s 2016, but this … Read More ...
Free pattern: Pikachu quilt block
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 ...