Jacquelynne from The Noble Wife launches a blog tour Aug 1st to celebrate the release of her new book, Fruitful Hands, by Kansas City Star. There will be giveaways (books, fabric, patterns) throughout the 5-day tour. Here’s the lineup … Read More ...
Eugene’s quilt from clothes
Alix from Mamaka Mills made this custom quilt for a family who lost their son Eugene in an accident. To keep it personal, she made the top from his favorite denim jeans, basketball shorts and various shirts (dress and T-shirts). … Read More ...
Going Coastal fabric line
Emily Herrick from Crazy Old Ladies is stoked her Going Coastal fabric line was featured in the latest issue of Quilter’s Home magazine. Visit her post Quilter’s Home to see the design board segment. Visit her post Introducing… to learn … Read More ...
Nickel challenge and free pattern
Candace from The Double Nickel Quilt Challenge intends to create 55 quilt patterns using 5″ squares in her 55th year. She invites anyone who wants to tame their fabric scraps to join her. Get started with her free quilt pattern … Read More ...
Tutorial: Quilted fabric postcards
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini has a new video tutorial out this week showing how to make quilted fabric postcards that can be posted in the mail. If you have not tried making one of these yet, she says they are … Read More ...
Tips: Building a fabric stash
Got Stash? Most of us who’ve been crafting awhile do. But if you are new to sewing or quilting The Crafty Mummy shares some tips and suggestions on how to create one. Get the know-how.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Pretty fabric ironing board cover
If you sew or quilt you spend a significant amount of time standing in front of an ironing board. Lara from How Does She? got tired of staring at her ironing board cover, what with the rusty-brown stains. She got … Read More ...
Tutorial: Hexie Mug Rug
Janna from SewHappyGeek guest blogs at Wonderfully Awkward with a tutorial showing how to make her hexie mug rug. She gives you many close up photos for creating the individual hexagons and then how to join them to make rows. … Read More ...
Free pattern: Hanging Garden quilt
I am crushing on this quilt pattern called Hanging Garden. Scott Hansen from Blue Nickel Studios is the designer. It’s a free download at Robert Kaufman Fabrics.… Read More ...
Newsy: Summer Sampler Quilt-Along
This Quilt-Along sounds like a lot fun and you’ll get fast results, just like a summer school class – over before you know it. Starting Monday, July 11th those who join this event over at Fresh Lemons will create three … Read More ...
DS pattern: Improvisational quilt and sham
Denyse Schmidt has a new pattern out – for this smashing quilted bed covering and sham. Since it’s by McCall’s, Spool should have a wider distribution that will allow more quilters to experience her improvisational style of piecing. Spied at … Read More ...
DIY: Let the sun print your fabric
Heather from Dollar Store Crafts discovered there’s an inexpensive way to sun dye fabric. Most of what you’ll need you probably already have in your craft room. Visit her blog post to get the rest of the scoop.… Read More ...
Tag technology for quilters | labels
Joan from Lazy Girl Designs and Lazy Talk blog is using Microsoft’s barcode technology in a quilt-y new way. She encodes her contact information on her quilt labels, so if one gets lost, the finder can scan it with an … Read More ...
Barbara’s red hearts from the Go!
Barbara from Barbara Brackman’s Material Culture used her new toy, a Go! Baby Cutter to create these red hearts. Visit her blog post to see her process of choosing this layout and fabric background. I love her choice!… Read More ...
Scrap Your Stash | Fabric key chains
Jen from Craftiness is not Optional guest blogs in the Scrap Your Stash series at Living with Punks with a tutorial showing how to make key chains from your fabric scraps. Get the tutorial.… Read More ...
