Jennie of Clover and Violet shares how to make a patchwork Kindle Cover on her blog. She explains how to adapt her dimensions to fit any size reader. I like both of her examples, shown here, although the one with … Read More ...
Giveaway: Sliver Quilts by Lisa O’Neill
Lynn of C&T Publishing Blog just posted a giveaway for the new book Sliver Quilts by Lisa O’Neill. Get on over there and see how you can get a chance to win a copy.
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Book review: Quilt National 2011
I received a review copy (quite awhile ago, actually) of the book, Quilt National 2011: The Best of Contemporary Quilt
s by Lark Books. I do think it’s a book worthy of your time, so off the shelf it came … Read More ...
Book giveaway: Zakka Style at LRstitched
Lindsey of LRstitched is hosting a giveaway on her blog for three copies of the book, Zakka Style: 24 Projects Stitched With Ease to Give, Use & Enjoy by Rashida Coleman-Hale. Contest ends March 30. International entries okay. Go HERE … Read More ...
Good read: Sister Diane discusses marketing boundaries at Oh My!
Diane Gilleland (Sister Diane) of CraftyPod did a guest post at Oh My! Handmade Goodness that touches on an increasing worry for bloggers. What to do about the increasing volume of requests from businesses trying to market their products through … Read More ...
Book: Art Quilt Portfolio
I want this book when it comes out in April! Published by Lark Crafts, it’s Art Quilt Portfolio: The Natural World:
Profiles of Major Artists, Galleries of Inspiring Works by Martha Sielman. Martha is the Executive Director of Studio Art … Read More ...
Resolution to fabric kerfuffle | Emily Cier
Kate Spain of The Drawing Board published a post on her blog this evening called On Copyright and Tote Bags. In it she identifies herself as the designer whose attorney’s repeatedly threatened to sue Emily Cier of Carolina Patchworks … Read More ...
Giveaway: Sunday Morning Quilts
This much-anticipated book, Sunday Morning Quilts, by Amanda Jean Nyberg and Cheryl Arkison will be available *soon. Megan at StashBooks blog is giving away a copy to a lucky reader. Contest ends Sunday, March 18, 2012. Go HERE for … Read More ...
Book review: Jelly Roll Sampler Quilts
Pam & Nicky Lintott, mother and daughter team from The Quilt Room, are co-authors of the book Jelly Roll Sampler Quilts
. Out since May, 2011, I just rescued it from my book pile marked “need to review”.… Read More ...
Quilters: Lark seeks submissons for book
Calling all quilters! Lark Crafts is currently accepting images of exceptional traditional quilts to be considered for publication in 500 Traditional Quilts, curated by Karey Bresenhan. The deadline for submissions is May 15, 2012. Go HERE for details.… Read More ...
Suzuko Koseki interview
Julianna at Sewing Under Rainbow recently interviewed quilter, author and fabric designer, Suzuko Koseki, on her blog. Though wildly popular in Japan, she has fans from all over the world. I talked about her book Patchwork Style here. … Read More ...
Mimi’s Garden quilt pattern
I know it’s February but daffodils are blooming where I live making me think of Spring. This happy applique quilt does too. It’s Mimi’s Garden designed by Glenna Hailey of Hollyhock Quilts. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF … Read More ...
Giveaway: Kaye Wood’s Starmaker books
Terrye at Kaye’s Quilting Friends blog is hosting a contest for 5 sets of Volume 1 and Volume 2 Starmakers Ablaze by Kaye Wood. She is asking those who enter to tell which quilting newsletter they like best. Commenter Ray … Read More ...
Process: Piecing a Radiant Star
I am digging the fresh colors Jennifer from That Girl…That Quilt used in this work in progress (WIP). She’s making a Radiant Star, a traditionally difficult quilt pattern. But Jennifer tried a technique out of Eleanor Burns’ book Radiant Star … Read More ...
Hugs and Kisses mini quilt
Caroll from The Attic Window Quilt Shop is ready for Valentine’s Day in her shop with this adorable quilt. She said the pattern is from Kim Schaefer’s Calendar Quilts: 12 Months of Fun, Fusible Projects published by C&T Publishing. Go … Read More ...