This summer, Downy produced an online video series “Beyond the Fabric” to celebrate those who make their living with fabrics. The fourth and final episode features fabric designer and book author Jennifer Paganelli. In the video, she says she has … Read More ...
Freebies: Kristi’s Back to School printables
This is a great idea Kristi of I Should Be Mopping the Floor had for creating back to school memories. Choose the printable right for your child’s grade (preschool thru grade 12) and have them write their name on it. … Read More ...
A call for help: Destash to restash quilter’s supplies
Calling all sewers and quilters! Thearica of Pigtales and Quilts is heartsick to learn her dear friend, also a quilter, lost her home to wildfires over the weekend. I found this video A Tragic Day – Fire Storm Mannford Oklahoma… 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
Summertime party tips to keep things easy
Summertime,
And the livin’ is easy
Fish are jumpin’
And the cotton is high
“Summertime” by DuBose Heyward and music by George Gershwin for Porgy and Bess embodies my style of entertaining this time of year – easy, laid-back, unhurried. … Read More ...
Name that quilt at Samelia’s Mum
This jewel of a quilt needs a name. So says Anorina of Samelia’s Mum who just completed it after a year in the making. Some names so far include Dizzy Lizzy by Tiffany and Cotton Candy Dreams by Josie. Head … Read More ...
Tutorial: Patchwork stocking with free pattern | Christmas in July blog hop
Aneela Hoey of Comfortstitching is determined to get a head start on her Christmas sewing this year. She’s done it as a participant in Elizabeth’s (Don’t Call Me Betsy) Christmas in July blog hop. Her stocking showcases her … 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 ...
Sneak peek: Quilt for a retreat
Tonya of the The Crafty Mummy gives readers a sneak peek of a quilt for an upcoming craft retreat. Are those half square triangles I see? Go HERE to read more about it and see more photos.
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A song for a very large hexie quilt
There are 153,000 hexagons in this quilt. The Singing Quilter sang a song about it at the shop where it resides, Sew Creative in Queensland, AU. Go HERE to read more.
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Newsy: QuiltCon discount for MQG members
From QuiltCon Facebook less than an hour ago,
… Read More ...Are you planning on going to QuiltCon? Did you know there is a discount program for members of Modern Quilt Guilds? Have your guild leader email us for more details! Registration opens
Tips for summer parties | Independence Day
I think Buster Poindexter must have written the lyrics for Hot, Hot, Hot during a summer heat wave. Well, maybe not, but when the weather is sizzling I search for a diversion, like a party. If no one else is … Read More ...
Christmas in July Block-A-Thon at FreeSpirit
The FreeSpirit Fabric blog is kicking off a Christmas in July event that sounds like a perfect way to stay cool. Throughout the month, starting July 2nd, each participating blogger will post a tutorial showing how to create one of … Read More ...
Newsy: Georgia Quilt Show seeks entries
If satisfaction for you is competition quilting and (hopefully) prize money, listen up. You have until September 4th to enter your beauty in the Georgia Quilt Show. Here are some details from their application:
… Read More ...NQA certified judges will award a
Union Jack quilt top for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
I’ve enjoyed seeing all the celebrations of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in the news over the last few days. Amy Smart of Diary of a Quilter said she made her Union Jack quilt top (shown here) in honor of the … Read More ...