With the kids back in school, or soon to be, you’ve got some time to sew. Stash Books blog offers a free block that will make a rockin’ base for a project. From the book Modern Blocks, this is … Read More ...
QAL: Sew Intertwined
Quilters, don’t miss this sewing event hosted by Jen of Sew Happy Geek and Melissa of Sew Bitter Sweet Designs. Of their quilt along they say,
… Read More ...Most of the blocks in the quilt are fairly straightforward. However, the woven
Tip: Get patchwork seams to match perfectly
All that time piecing a block and you notice your seams are off, so vexing. Tonya of The Crafty Mummy shares a technique on her blog so pesky patchwork seams will she says, match up perfectly every time. Get the … Read More ...
Tutorial: Table topper | Christmas in July event
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum is one of the clever crafters creating holiday themed home decor now. Yes now, in July, when there is still plenty of time to complete them. For this table topper, she selected the Snowball quilt block. … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Vanessa meets modern quilt block challenge
Vanessa of Punkin Patterns made this quilt block. LOVE IT! There is a connection between its creation and the MQG’s first national conference, QuiltCon 2013. Go HERE to find out more.
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Summer quilt and a mother’s guilt
Amy Smart of Diary of a Quilter shows us some crafty finishes from a weekend of sewing. First up is this fresh and breezy quilt in the making. For non-quilters, you are looking at some of the blocks she laid … Read More ...
Great Granny Quilt Along
Lori of Bee In My Bonnet put her unique spin on the Granny Square quilt block, calling her version the Great Granny. Now you can sew along with she and Jodi of Pleasant Home to make your own Great Granny … Read More ...
Free pattern: Color of Summer quilt block
Sarah Fielke (The Last Piece and SEWN) did an interview at Aurifil Buzz with Pat Sloan as part of their Designer of the Month series. Though it’s the dead of winter in Australia, Sarah was a good sport and created … Read More ...
Tutorial: Staggered Strips quilt block
Cassandra of Ooo! Shiny! shares how to make these stacked quilt blocks. They have a modern improv look to them. I’d love some to play with on my design board. Get the tutorial.
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Start your holiday handmade with Elizabeth
Elizabeth of Don’t Call Me Betsy kicked off Christmas in July festivities this week, starting with this Mariner’s Star pillow. Before it’s over she’ll have nine different bloggers sharing tutorials for decor and gift items. The pillow front is a … Read More ...
Mini-tute: Bowties and Blooms quilt block
Lindsay of CraftFoxes shares how to create this quilt block saying it’s perfect for beginners who might fear triangles. Called Bowties and Blooms, John Q. Adams designed it for the book, Fat Quarterly Shape Workshop for Quilters. Get … Read More ...
Butterfly quilts + free download
Marina Lynn of Quilt Inspiration gives readers a visual treat with her roundup of butterfly quilts. You’ll ooh and ahh and learn some things too. Interested in making one? Towards the bottom of her post, she shares a free download … Read More ...
Free pattern: Daisy Star block
Kerry of Penny Dog Patchwork offers up a free paper piecing pattern for her block, Daisy Star. To get the pretty results she achieved, she provides a tip for getting the four sections to line up. Get the free pattern… Read More ...
Tutorial: Curved Nine Patch block
In case you’ve ever wanted to make a curved nine patch, here’s your chance. Becky of Owly Baby shows you how in a recent post. Swooning over the fussy cut center section of her block. Nicely done. Get the tutorial… Read More ...
Newsy: Vintage Holiday Quilt Along
There’s a reason we use the phrase ‘Christmas in July’. Now is the time to start crafting for the holidays, before time-lack gets the better of us crafters. Heidi of Fabric Mutt is hosting a Quilt Along featuring the Vintage … Read More ...