There’s always a risk when artists travel with their precious works, because we all know things can get lost or stolen. Rachel Clark, had these garments stolen out of her suitcase. Her colleague, Lauren T. Furey, is getting the word … Read More ...
Inspiration: Charly & Wilbur mini quilt
I often hear there’s a g-l-u-t of quilting books on the market, like that’s a bad thing. The thinking, I imagine, is it’s all been covered. The basics have, yes, however each author brings their own perspective to the process. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Stitched envelope quilt label
Sarah Watson, an illustrator and fabric designer, did a guest post at Right Sides Together to celebrate the release of her book, Pen to Thread. There, she shows Lauren’s readers how to take her clever envelope design all the way … Read More ...
Free pattern: Adapted Pine Burr Beauty block
The blue square surrounds one of the 12 blocks that make up the quilt you see here. Designed by Judy Martin for her 1985 book, “Scrap Quilts”, it’s a favorite of Lindsey Rhodes, blogger at LRStitched. Lindsey increased the size … Read More ...
Sue Spargo: InstaStitch Log Cabin Lap Quilt
InstaStitch Log Cabin Quilt Block 1 in Wool
Choose cotton or wool and you can make a lap quilt Sue Spargo says is just right for patchwork and embroidery beginners. To complete the project, you will need to refer to … Read More ...
Crafted Applique book and blog hop
Crafted Applique by Lara Buccella
Piece or applique? Most quilters prefer one over the other. Those firmly in the piece camp may want to pick up a copy of Lara Buccella’s new book Crafted Applique: New Possibilities. Lara teaches … Read More ...
Book and giveaway at Martingale
The Ultimate Guide to Machine Quilting
Superstar quilters, Christa Watson and Angela Walters, have coauthored a book, The Ultimate Guide to Machine Quilting. Over at Martingale’s blog, Stitch This!, they are celebrating the release by giving away a … Read More ...
GenQ last stop on Creative Quilt Challenges tour
Creative Quilt Challenges Book and Blog Tour
“Where have I been?” I asked myself out loud seeing GenQ’s review and giveaway of Creative Quilt Challenges
by Pat Pease and Wendy Hill. Brilliant C&T Publishing editors brought together two quilters with … Read More ...
Stars from Happy Days BOM
Nicolette of Dutch Comfort shares her latest makes for the first ever Sarah Fielke Block of the Month (BOM) event, Happy Days. Bright and cheery, Nicolette’s stars match the mood. The eye candy doesn’t stop with stars. Click the … Read More ...
Sew your stress away
Relax the way Rayna Gillman of studio 78 notes does it. From her stash, she takes colorful fabric strips and sews them into rows. No agenda, no thought to order. Only then does she start cutting them up with a … Read More ...
Winner: Making a World of Difference quilt book
Congratulations goes to Brenda! She is the winner of my book giveaway, Making a World of Difference One Quilt at a Time, by Ruth McHaney Danner. Here’s her comment,
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Focus your quilt giving | Win Making A World of Difference
Ever wonder where to begin to do good stitches? You pick up a copy of Ruth McHaney Danner’s book, Making a World of Difference One Quilt at a Time. There, she shares fifty-four stories of quilters who engage in … Read More ...
Author interview | Ruth McHaney Danner
Sewists who make quilts in service to others is the subject of Ruth McHaney Danner’s latest book, Making a World of Difference One Quilt At A Time
. You may know her from her popular book, What I Learned from … Read More ...
Giveaway winner: Quilting Makes the Quilt book
Congrats goes to Cindy S, as she is the winner of Quilting Makes the Quilt. Her winning comment is,
I enjoy piecing a quilt but not quilting it so much.
This book might change this sentiment to a love … Read More ...
Pattern testers honored at Daintytime
Get a peek inside the shaping of the 10 flexible patterns included in Sherri Lynn Wood’s recently released book, The Improv Handbook for Modern Quilters.
She just kicked off, at Daintytime, her Test Quilter Blog Hop which showcases quilts … Read More ...