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Quilting Pattern: Poppy Mug Rug for Remembrance Day
November 11 is Remembrance Day in Great Britain, where it’s a tradition to wear a red poppy to remember those who have sacrificed for their country. Amanda of The Patchsmith is honoring her son’s military service with her Poppy Mug … Read More ...
Newsy: ‘Square City’ block in ‘Quiltmaker’
Be sure and congratulate Elizabeth of Don’t Call Me Betsy on her quilt block making it into Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks: Volume 6. She shows three quilts using the Square City block repeated–love them all. Click HERE to learn more… Read More ...
Newsy: Fabric swap at PennyDog’s
Kerry at PennyDog Patchwork is looking for a few people (20 total) to join her in a mini Basic Grey Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) swap. It’s open to international participants. Go HERE for details.
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Know Thy Machine Blog Hop
Know Thy Machine is a blog hop hosted by Shruti of 3 Woodhouse Road. Ever wonder which machine(s) sewers use and why they picked them? Shruti invited the following bloggers to participate in the Q and A (eight questions … Read More ...
Newsy: Triangular BOM at Jaybird’s
Julie of Jaybird Quilts kicks off her first BOM today. Joiners will create her Toes in the Sand quilt made up of triangular blocks, not the usual squares. Interested in making this pretty quilt, go HERE to learn more.… Read More ...
Tutorial: ‘Flying Geese’ doll quilt
Nova of a cuppa and a catch up covers the October edition of the Liberty Scrap Challenge with this tiny doll quilt. She started with mini charm squares of Liberty fabric to create Flying Geese blocks, sewed them into rows … Read More ...
QAL: Cathedral Window mini sampler
Rachael of Imagine Gnats alerted me to this quilt along (QAL). Those who join will make nine blocks all using the Cathedral Windows pattern. If you complete your individual blocks and/or mini quilt top and submit them to the assigned … Read More ...
Aussie craft news: Creative Craft Retreat in November
Tonya of The Crafty Mummy is getting the word out about the Creative Craft Retreat being held in South East Queensland this November. She says she’s attended before and always is happy for the experience. If you can get away … Read More ...
Newsy: Tula Pink Sew Along starts Monday
Sara of Sew Sweetness is hosting a sew along to honor one of her favorite fabric designers, Tula Pink. Starting Monday September 24th, there will be a guest blogger highlighting a Tula Pink quilt all the way through October 26th. … Read More ...
Jack Attack QAL at Lily’s
I love this QAL (Quilt Along) being hosted by Lynne of Lily’s Quilts. Aptly named Jack Attack it features three Union Jacks for the quilt top design. Ongoing, go HERE to find out how to join.
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Tips for an effortless Labor Day party
Labor Day is almost here. In the U.S., Labor Day creates a three-day weekend marking the passing of summer. It is a holiday to rest and relax with family and friends. Given the nature of the holiday, any party should … Read More ...
Echino Swap Round 3 hosted by Brave Little Chicken
Jennifer of Brave Little Chicken is hosting the latest Echino Swap round. A little birdie tells me there are just 3 slots left, so if you want to be part of it, get yourself to her blog and sign up … Read More ...
Quilt-y humor over piecing mistake
Suzanne of The Coloradolady did not think her husband paid much attention to her quilt projects, but this changed after a recent conversation. It involves a mistake she points out on the back of her quilt and his reaction to … Read More ...
Eye candy at Festival of Quilts – Birmingham England
Patchwork quilt from the Festival of Quilts, Great Britain. The festival Facebook page explains,
The Festival of Quilts, featuring more than 1200 competition quilts on display at the National Exhibitions Centre (NEC), Birmingham, England.
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