Fabi from Mrs. Sassy Crafter is hosting an I-Spy fabric swap. She had this to say about it,
… Read More ...Imagine sending 200 squares of fabric and receiving 200 DIFFERENT squares in your mail within two weeks. It is exciting and a
Newsy: Leah in top 55 blogs Quilter’s Home
Leah from The Free Motion Quilting Project is celebrating her mention as one of the top 55 blogs in Quilter’s Home magazine. Visit her blog to see how her father ribbed her about this years ago and get a peek … Read More ...
Last chance to win quilt at Craftopotamus!
Hurry, this fab giveaway at Craftopotamus is almost up – Contest ends Thursday, June 9th at 9:00pm. Most folks give away fabric, patterns or books, but rarely a throw size quilt, this one measures 58″ by 75″. Go here… Read More ...
Book: Deploy that Fabric
When I first got a glimpse of this book Deploy that Fabric by Jen Eskridge from Reanna Lily Designs my first thought was the title sounds so military. Well, that was on purpose since the full title is Deploy that … Read More ...
Giveaway: Quilty birds mouse pad
Sue from Alderwood Quilts is celebrating her return to blogging with a June giveaway. Get a chance to win this mouse pad with birds perched on a feathered star quilt. Adorable. You have all month to enter, go here for … Read More ...
Newsy: July start of Orange You Glad Bee
Staci from The Confused Quilter has a new quilting bee to tell you about. It starts up in July, so there is plenty of time to join the fun. The theme for her bee is orange. Go here to get … Read More ...
Newsy: Amy has blocks in quilt book
Yeah for Amy from Amy’s Creative Side on having the two quilt blocks she submitted for a collaborative book accepted. Modern Blocks: 99 Quilt Blocks from Your Favorite Designers, by Stash Books will be out this fall. Visit her … Read More ...
Newsy: Textile Art Festival coming in June
If you live or travel close enough, don’t miss the Textile Art Festival coming up soon in Queensland, Australia. A browse through the Festival Preview Magazine revealed several events that will appeal to art quilters.
… Read More ...State of the Art 2011
Newsy: Kaleidoscope Quilt-Along
Mark your calendars! Elizabeth from Don’t Call Me Betsy is hosting another Quilt-Along. If you join you’ll be making a classic quilt block, the Kaleidoscope. She chose this theme because she had so much fun making this kaleidoscope block, below. … Read More ...
Quiltaway: Urban Utility l at Craftopotamus
Cecily from Craftopotamus is celebrating her one year blogiversary by giving away this quilt she calls Urban Utility I. She used all cotton fabrics and batting in its construction, plus it’s a generous size measuring 58″ by 75″. Go here… Read More ...
Japanese + and X Quilt Block
Cathy from Cabbage Quilts just joined the Japanese + and X Quilt Along. This block is getting some buzz in the blogosphere since it was first spied in a quilt by Setsuko Inagawa at the 2011 Tokyo International Quilt … Read More ...
Bold Expressions exhibit opens in San Diego
Kyra from Black Threads is talking about this exhibit Bold Expressions: African American Quilts from the Collection of Corrine Riley. If the catalog cover she shows on her blog is any indication, just put me on a plane to … Read More ...
Quilts for Joplin workshops
The folks in Joplin, Missouri (USA) who survived the May 24 killer tornado need some hugs. The Rabbit’s Lair in Rogers, Arkansas plan to do just that by sending some homemade quilts their way. They are hosting five Friday workshops, … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Quilter’s Home June/July 2011
I am so excited to show you that I’m in the June/July issue of Quilter’s Home magazine. Look for the Bookmarked article under the Chat section. It’s on newsstands now, so be sure and get or borrow a copy … Read More ...
“Stitch Home Alabama” raffle
First the tornadoes hit, then the floods came. Angel and Jenny from Stumbles & Stitches have launched a raffle to raise money for the tornado victims in the southern United States. They have collected some yummy prizes to entice you … Read More ...