Here are my three favorite projects I found today at WIP Wednesday hosted by Freshly Pieced. Grab a cuppa and pick yours.
Kelli at Seriously..I Think it Needs Stitches made this large pieced hexie. She plans to make it … Read More ...
Pattern: Chocolate Easter Bunny
What a yummy little bunny! Amy Friend of During Quiet Time made this quilt block using a paper piecing technique. Go HERE to learn more. Go HERE to get the links to the pattern.
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Lori’s Quilt-y Barn Along + Tute
Lori Holt of Bee In My Bonnet is hosting a quilt along where those joining the fun will sew up some pieced barns. She shares a tutorial for a ‘barn raising’ as she calls it. You start with a 6 … Read More ...
Ryan’s new fabric line and free pattern
This is a peek at Stephanie Ryan’s first fabric collection for Moda, Spring House. It’s lovely. In the center of the fabric swatches you’ll see the quilt block she created for the Moda Friendship Quilt Along. Visit her blog … Read More ...
Free pattern: Nine Patch Stars and Stripes
Did you know that the third Saturday of March is National Quilting Day? This year it falls on March 16th, though many quilters celebrate their love of patchwork the entire month of March, see Lori’s post at Inside Quilter’s Newsletter
Forest QAL kicks off with the woodpecker
This one’s for bird lovers! Julianna of Sewing Under Rainbow created this paper pieced pattern of a handsome woodpecker. It’s the very first quilt block in the Forest QAL she is co-hosting along with Joanna of Shape Moth.
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Tutorial: Sewing Machine Cover
No winter doldrums here. Susie of Susie’s Sunroom shares on her blog step-by-step instructions for making a sewing machine cover that is sure to brighten your sewing space. Her rows of HSTs pop against the yellow polka dot fabric. She … Read More ...
Tutorial: Owl notebook cover from quilt block
Fiona of Celtic Thistle turned this paper pieced owl into a notebook cover. Adorable! She says it makes the perfect last-minute gift. She tells you where to get the owl block pattern and how to make the cover. Get the … Read More ...
Tutorial: Wonky House Quilt Block
Jacquelynne of The Noble Wife shares on her blog, step-by-step with lots of great photos, how to make this wonky house block. She builds her house with a log cabin base. Finishing at 12 inches, it’s a good size for … Read More ...
Retro clock quilt block
Jeannette of Gone Aussie Quilting made this quilt block from a pattern she found at Quiet Play. Very nicely executed, the color combo rocks! Go HERE to read more.
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Tutorial: Twisted Hexagon
Janet Davies of JMD Designs shares on her blog how to make this twisted hexagon. Once pieced, she appliqued it to a printed ground, then sewed it into a tote bag. But, she adds you can make anything you like. … Read More ...
Tonya’s block for February BOM
Tonya of The Crafty Mummy made this quilt block for the February BOM from Craftsy. This is the second time Craftsy has offered a free BOM for quilters. This year, the teacher is a personal favorite, Laura Nownes, co-author with … Read More ...
Winged hearts paper pieced quilt block
What could be cuter than hearts with wings? Joanna of Shape Moth created her ‘Valentine’s Hearts’ quilt block using a paper piecing technique. This would be adorable hanging ‘as is’, or sewn up into a pillow or mini quilt. She … Read More ...
Tutorial: Sweetheart quilt block
Lindsay of LRStitched did a guest post at Sew Mama Sew! today showing how to make a pieced heart block. The block showcases the fabric line “New Leaf” by Daisy Janie and can be finished as a mini quilt, shown. … Read More ...
Chevron block and a tip for sewing HSTs
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum used pretty pinks and golds in this chevron block she just finished up. It’s the January mystery block pattern from Riley Blake’s 2013 BOM event. She shares on her blog a way to quickly sew up … Read More ...