The 100 Days of Modern Quilting event came to a close this month. If you missed any day or want to revisit one you can; the Modern Quilt Guild created a reference page with links to every post in the … Read More ...
April’s modern block at Sew, Mama, Sew!
In case you haven’t heard, there’s a Modern BOM Sew Along in progress at Sew, Mama, Sew!. Kristin just posted the April block created by Bee leader Alissa Haight Carlton.
Curious? Here it is, in all its modern goodness. … Read More ...
Giveaway: Three patterns at Quilts Etc
Karen at Quilts Etc is hosting a giveaway on her blog to celebrate her five-year blogiversary. She’s offering up three patterns for three lucky readers. Contest ends Friday, April 20, 2012 (early evening). Go HERE to get entry details.… Read More ...
Can you help a blogger out?
Vicki of Field Trips in Fiber is asking for some help from fellow bloggers to pinpoint a problem she’s having with comments. Those who do, will get a chance to win some of her gorgeous hand dyed fabric. Go HERE … Read More ...
Tutorial: Diamond Stack quilt block
Anna of Six White Horses made this 12.5″ diamond stack quilt block for the 4×5 Modern Quilt Bee where she is a participant. Of the block she says,
… Read More ...I think it’s much easier to make than it looks, but you
Free pattern: Garden Party block by Megan
Megan of Monkey Beans made this quilt block for the Paper Pieced Pattern-a-Day Garden Party Blog Hop at Sewhooked, happening throughout April. Megan explains her block is made up of three distinct sections that make it easily adaptable for … Read More ...
Pat Sloan LIVE radio | 4 pm ET
Today at American Patchwork & Quilting Radio, host Pat Sloan talks with yet another interesting and talented group of guests. They include Deb Tucker of Studio 180 Design and Marie Bostwick, who will talk about their joint project based … Read More ...
Hello Sun BOM at April Mae’s
Hello Sun is April Mae Designs’ free BOM, now in progress. I peaked at all the available patterns – so cute! Designs include a snowman, rainbow, sun, clouds and raindrops. Techniques include piecing, applique and embroidery. Go HERE to learn … Read More ...
Get a paper pieced pattern-a-day at Sewhooked
Jennifer of Sewhooked is hosting the Paper Pieced Pattern-A-Day Garden Party Blog Hop on her blog. She is offering up one free paper pieced pattern every day during the month of April, each by a different designer. Wow! She created … Read More ...
Tutorial: Underwater stripes bag with pattern
This pretty bag is Sara’s (Sew Sweetness) entry in the Festival of Half Square Triangles happening now at Canoe Ridge Creations. I love how those two colors she chose work together. She explains you need basic sewing and quilting … Read More ...
Tutorial: Radiant Ring block | a ‘messed with’ Rolling Stone
April is Elizabeth’s (Don’t Call Me Betsy) month in the Stash Trad Bee and she chose the Rolling Stone block, saying she liked the historical significance it holds. Elizabeth didn’t stop there, she updated the look of it to swoon-worthy. … Read More ...
Lots of goodies at My Go-Go Life
Kim of My Go-Go Life is hosting a giveaway to celebrate her one year blogiversary. Don’t miss this one, she’s offering up the following goodies:
- Moda Summer in the City charm pack
- Moda Chrysalis Jelly Roll (precut fabrics)
- Aurifil thread
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 ...
Newsy: Festival of Half Square Triangles
Megan of Canoe Ridge Creations is hosting the Festival of Half Square Triangles on her blog with a kick-off April 2. She has an impressive list of guest bloggers who will share projects featuring the beloved half square triangle. Participants … Read More ...
Sew Along: Feather Your Nest
Jenny and Angel from Stumbles & Stitches announce today they are hosting the Feather Your Nest Sew Along. They urge all sewists (themselves included) to do some projects for their own homes. Jenny explains,
… Read More ...All through April, Angel and