Start 2015 off right at Rachael Rabbit’s as she kicks off a series of lessons on free motion quilting – FMQ for short. Along with each lesson, she is giving away a related book. She explains what’s happening in January:… Read More ...
Newsy: Fiber fundraiser to fight cancer
Mark your calendars so you don’t miss the “100 Fundraiser to Fight Cancer” event – Feb 4, 2015. Sponsored by generous fiber artist, Virginia Spiegel, visit her website or click the FFAC logo below to get all the information you … Read More ...
What’s inside your purse?
Reveal to others the secret life of quilters by sharing what’s inside your purse through the Quilter’s Purse Project: 2015. If you are a quiltmaker, go grab your purse (if you are a guy grab your backpack) and … Read More ...
Kickoff: Boos and Ghouls Halloween Quilt Along
Get your spirits soaring this Halloween with mini quilts to adorn your walls. Designed by Becca of Bryan House Quilts, she invites her readers to join her ‘Boos and Ghouls Quilt Along’. Every week, starting September 8th, she’ll share instructions … Read More ...
Winner of Flutter fabric bundle
Via Random.org, I drew commenter 31, who said this about the “Flutter” fabric collection by Laura Gunn:
I love the butterfly print and the painters canvas in mermaid. So pretty!!
Congratulations Karen, I will contact you privately to get this
… Read More ... Newsy: Crafty mags going away
Soon, you will cease to see these magazines on store shelves or in your mailbox. Sadly, the parent company, All American Crafts, closed its doors last week. Specifically dear to my heart are two of their publications, The Quilter and … Read More ...
Hanging quilts and a hop
Teje of Nero’s Post and Patch shows us some of her washed quilts drying in the sun; this in anticipation of a physical move. Is there a better sight in the world? No, not in my world. Further, she discusses … Read More ...
Vote: Best Fabric Shop Storefront
I cannot wait to see the winner. You decide. When you go to the survey (just click the image), there will be a link to each week’s post which will include a photo of the shop I nominated for that … Read More ...
One and done mini quilt
Tonya of The Crafty Mummy kicks off the 12 Months of Mini Quilt event with this cheerful creation. Made from a single quilt block, she said her inspiration for the design came from one of her cross stitch patterns. … Read More ...
Week 6: Best Fabric Shop Storefront
Purl Soho charms with its pretty paint color in a historic building. This week’s nominee is located in New York City. It’s been fun to focus on the form (like a good summer read) when it comes to fabric shops. … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Iowa pride in a plate
Kathy of Kindred Quilts made this patchwork license plate as part of the AMB Blog Tour. She admits taking her idea from paper to piecing was harder than she imagined. Visit her blog post, Welcome to Iowa!!!, to … Read More ...
Twelve Hexies (or Less) Blog Hop
Diane of Crafty Pod is calling all *EPP-ers to join her perfect-for-summer blog hop. Relax. You’ll find no overreaching goals on this romp with a needle. Each project requires at the most twelve hexagons as a starting point. Get the … Read More ...
Week 4: Best Fabric Shop Storefront
Cool Cottons is my nominee for this week’s best fabric shop storefront. Rooted in the Craftsman style, I’m digging the rust boarding and teal trim. The uncluttered signage and natural wood door finish the inviting look.
Image credit: Cool Cottons… Read More ...
Row by Row in progress
Get your summer quilting on Row by Row. You’ll travel to participating quilt shops in your area (1250 stores total so hopefully one will be close to where you live) and pick up a unique free pattern for a single … Read More ...
Karen Nyberg’s quilt block
Astronaut and quilter, Karen Nyberg, is holding a quilt block she made in space. In this video, she invites all quilters who are attending this year’s International Quilt Festival in Houston to enter the Astronomical Quilts Block Challenge. … Read More ...
