Vanessa of Punkin Patterns said she made this quilt as part of the Upcycled Quilt Challenge hosted by her local Modern Quilt Guild (Minneapolis). I so love the soft look of her quilt, an effect vintage fabrics bring … Read More ...
Tutorial: Crazy Mom’s rug from fabric strips
These noodles look good enough to eat, but no. Amanda Jean of Crazy Mom Quilts used this bowl of fabric scraps to make a rug, she talked about it here. Such was the response to it, she shares how … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Oven Mitt from scraps
This oven mitt has County French charm. Linn of The Home Project made it from the scraps left over from her last quilt. It’s lovely. Go HERE to learn more.
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Free pattern: Accelerated Velocity quilt
Jenna of Sew Happy Geek created her Accelerated Velocity quilt using fabric pre-cuts and a Lazy Angle ruler. Lots of great movement here. She gives the pattern and instructions on her blog. Get the know-how.
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Liberty’s new quilting weight fabric
Rae Hoekstra of Made by Rae gave her readers a list today of what she considers the ten best things about her recent trip to Spring Quilt Market Kansas City. I like them all, but as a quilter, I’m most … Read More ...
Ruby Star quilted coasters
I never tire of seeing what crafters make from the Ruby Star Rising/Shining fabric lines by Melody Miller. I found these quilted coasters at Sing All You Want Etsy. Adorableness!
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Tutorial: Kitchen Confections Patchwork Napkins
Alicia Thommas and Michele Mishler team up at Sew4Home with a project and tutorial for patchwork napkins showcasing the Vintage Modern fabric collection by Bonnie & Camille for Moda. Though these napkins are adorable made with these fabrics, any from … Read More ...
Little girls dress from Quilt Blocks fabric
Ellen of The Long Thread shows off this dress she made with fabric from her new fabric collection, Quilt Blocks, for Moda. I love seeing quilt blocks in different contexts. Go HERE to read more.
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Political pillow panels at Scarlet Fig
Which one would you make? It’s a rhetorical question. Laurie Wisbrun of Scarlet Fig thought it would be fun to design some modern pillow panels for the two US political party’s mascots, the Republican Elephant and the Democratic Donkey. Go … Read More ...
Newsy: I Spy Charm Square swap
Nutella Nutterson: Crafty Crafterson is hosting a Boy/Girl I-Spy Charm Square Swap on her blog. If you want to join, she has an online form you can fill out. Click HERE to get swap details.… Read More ...
5-HTP Squared quilt
Jen of Betty CrockerAss entered this beauty in hopes it will be part of a special exhibit, The Modern Quilt Guild Showcase, at this year’s International Quilt Festival. Go HERE to learn more.
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Tutorial: Sewn packages for Teacher Appreciation Week
Quilters, do you need a gift for teacher appreciation week? If so, check out this tutorial I found at Under the Sycamore. She made these adorable sewn packages from pretty paper, but fabric would work too. The tags say, … Read More ...
Giveaway: Two Enchanted Damask FQ sampler packs
There’s a giveaway you don’t want to miss going on this week at Kaye’s Quilting Friends blog. It’s for two fat quarter sampler packs from the Enchanted Damask fabric line. Go HERE for entry details.
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A Bear Paw quilt for Mother’s Day | Brrr!
Penny of Sew Take A Hike made this quilt for her mom as a gift for Mother’s Day. Now that’s one lucky mama! She used fabric from the Brrr! line by Laurie Wisbrun for Robert Kaufman.
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Process: Two years to get the top right
Marit of Quilt It said she had to whip out her seam ripper several times since 2010 to perfect the layout for her quilt top, shown. Frustration with getting it right ended with when she added the large hourglass block, … Read More ...