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 ...
Round Robin Row a Delectable Mountain
I’d frame this image by Mary of The Tulip Patch. It’s her four Delectable Mountain quilt blocks mounted on an old door. Gorgeous! She’s the designer for the Round Robin Row 1 in Patchwork Posse’s Winter Wonderland Quilt Along. … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Debra’s crazy quilt done
I’m crazy about this crazy quilt Debra (Debra’s Design Studio) just finished stitching. The theme for the quilt is all about sewing with each block representing a color on the Color Wheel. Visit her post to see closeups … Read More ...
Free pattern: Red and White quilt
The first Friday of February is National Wear Red Day. Barbara Brackman of Material Culture honored this year’s campaign with a free quilt pattern inspired by an antique quilt (1840-1860). It’s made up of two blocks. Visit her blog … Read More ...
Blair’s blue plaid pillow + upcoming patterns
Blair of Wise Craft made this stylish Plaid Windows Pillow (zippered cover and form). Available in her Etsy store, here’s how Blair described the fabrics and stitches she used to create it.
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Grey Posies quilt
This quilt, Grey Posies, is one of a stack of quilts Blue Elephant Stitches says she finished recently. Using a nine patch for the blocks she sashed and bordered the quilt with one of my favorite Denyse Schmidt prints. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Quilted tote bag
Rikka of Ricochet and Away! made this quilted tote bag as part of her Curved Seams Challenge. She used eight drunkard’s path blocks for the front and back. She shares how to make one with lots of great photos and … Read More ...
Event: Nancy Cabot Quilt Along
This is a great idea! Candace of Moore About Nancy is hosting a Quilt Along based on the quilt blocks Nancy Cabot published in her daily column while at the Chicago Tribune in 1933. Of her event, she explains,
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Event: Dare to Dresden blog hop
The Dare to Dresden blog hop is in progress. I cannot wait to see what participants make with their Dresdens. Go to Quilt Monster in my Closet to get the schedule.… Read More ...
Freebies: Paper pieced hearts
Jennifer of Sewhooked admits she has a thing for hearts. Get this patchwork heart pattern and many more on her blog. They’re free for personal use.
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Ta Dah!: String quilt finished
Sarah of While They Snooze is celebrating finishing her second quilt ever – the first she gave away to a lucky sister. Glad she’s keeping this one. The design is a string, which she admits gave her some trouble when … Read More ...
Tutorial: Eight at a time HSTs
Forget onsies. Lindsay of Lindsay Sews did a guest post at Sew, Mama, Sew! sharing how to create eight half-square triangles (HSTs) at the same time. Find out her time-saving secret, get the tutorial.
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