Quilty friends, if you live in Philly, don’t miss this quilt show, opening September 15 and running through this weekend. I’d go just to see “On This Winter Day”, a quilt made by Nancy J. Prince and Linda French. … Read More ...
A Whole Lotta Blocks | Be Inspired
Sixteen standalone artistic expressions, each one spectacular. This the inspiring result of Kim, at My Go-Go Life, taking part in 100 Days 100 Blocks Instagram challenge. Joiners make two quilt blocks a day, then post. Kim has applied a … Read More ...
“United in Memory” Exhibit opens
Most quilters I know sew primarily to mark personal events and milestones of their friends and loved ones. But when something like 9/11 happens, the response from quilters can turn public. And it did when thousands joined Corey Gammel and … Read More ...
Kaffe walks for Honorary Doctorate
When I hear the name Kaffe Fassett, I think color pioneer of quality yarns and fabrics. So, no surprise here when UK’s Huddersfield University granted him an Honorary Doctorate for his work in the textile industry. Well earned.
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Freebie: Palisades quilt pattern + tute
Wave stitching compliments new fabric line, *Pandalicious. Created by Katarina Roccella for Art Gallery Fabrics, the accompanying quilt pattern and video is the latest in the AGF Stitched with Kimberly series. Need more visuals? Here’s the list of participating quilters, … 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 ...
Project: Easter Egg Cozy for kickoff
Felicia T. Brenoe of Felicia’s World did a guest post at CT Pub Blog this week to kick off the My Cozy Village Blog Tour. This to celebrate her book of the same name. Take a look.
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Free quilt block: Lily of the Valley
Lily’s mean Spring, and the delicate blooms of Lily of the Valley (Convallaria pips) are a welcome sight after winter blahs. You’ll bring the joy inside when you sew up this and other flowers in Sarah Lynn’s Buoyant Blossoms BOM.… Read More ...
QuiltCon 2016 quilt show winners
I hope you were one of the 10,000 attendees rocking QuiltCon 2016. Held recently (February 18 – February 21) in Pasadena, CA, those present at the Modern Quilt Guild’s show and contest could get close enough to inspect the efforts … Read More ...
Giveaway: Big Stitch Quilting Needles
I scored big at my local quilt shop Saturday when I found this needle pack. Called Big Stitch, Pepper Cory 
designed these especially for quilters to create utility stitches. Utility stitches are a longer length than conventional stitches and use … Read More ...
Panel Sewing Challenge | ABC Nature Walk
Tamara Kate did a guest post on Michael Miller’s blog, Making it Fun, to announce a sewing challenge. It features her ABC panel from her latest fabric collection, Nature Walk.
As part of the announcement, she provides ideas for … Read More ...
Avid stitcher makes a mini quilt
This is a closeup of a small wall hanging Aimee of DaisyEyes made as part of the Try Something New Every Month (TSNEM) challenge. She embellished her patchwork with an embroidered snail and quote.
Adorableness right there. As a newbie … Read More ...
Rainbow Scrap Challenge | Who’s in?
If you need a new project for the new year but don’t feel inspired, don’t despair. Get yourself over to SoSoscrappy. She is hosting a fun sounding quilt along where participants will sew blocks together in an unusual … Read More ...
Mendocino Mermaids back in 2016
The impossible-to-find mermaid print from Heather Ross’s Mendocino fabric collection (2012 release date), made my niece’s gift of a piece of it especially heartfelt. Thank you sweet Maddie. If you missed getting some the first time, or could not get enough of it (like me), mark … Read More ...
Retreat near Crows Nest for crafters
A weekend away, in a beautiful spot, with nothing to do but craft, I call that Heaven. It’s future reality for Tonya, of Crafty Mummy, since she’ll be attending Creative Craft Retreat 2015, held at Lake Perseverance near Crows Nest, … Read More ...