Melissa from Love Affair With My Brother… designed this quilt top saying,
It is a quick and easy quilt to assemble – perfect for a weekend project.
Well, if you use her tube strip piecing method she shows you in … Read More ...
Tutorial: Shrinking Squares Scrap Quilt
Kelly from Blue Bird Sews takes fabric scraps like these and turns them into beautiful quilts. She uses scraps measuring from 1.5 to 3.5 inches. Go to her Shrinking Squares Scrap Quilt tutorial to get the know-how.… Read More ...
Ryan’s first Trendy Tuesday, the fabric grey
Ryan at I’m Just A Guy Who Quilts kicks off Trendy Tuesday where he will be focusing on some of his favorite trends in the fabric world. Today, he’s taking a look at the color grey. I too like the … Read More ...
John Adams’ Blogger’s Choice Fat Quarter Bundle
John at Quilt Dad is participating in the Fat Quarter Shop’s Blogger’s Choice Bundle series and this is his bundle. Great job on the colors and patterns. Visit his Post: My Bloggers’ Choice Fat Quarter Bundle to read … Read More ...
Tip: Only buy Quilt Shop quality fabric
Have you ever wondered why many quilters only buy their fabrics from a local quilt shop (LQS) instead of from one of the big chains? Konda at Moose on the Porch Quilts explains it has to do with the Greige … Read More ...
Newsy: Dare to be Ugly Challenge
Thearica from Pig Tales and Quilts has a bit of this horrid fabric left if you want to join the Dare To be Ugly Challenge she’s hosting. She explains,
… Read More ...It is time once again for the ladies to crank up
Surface design for commercial fabric
Lynda from Bloom, Bake & Create took commercial fabric from her stash and using Alisa Burke’s technique in her book Sew Wild created a unique surface design. This photo shows the transformation in progress, which might lead to some doubts … Read More ...
Help, my quilt is ruined!
Laura Jane at Needles, Pins, and Baking Tins wants to know if you have any suggestions for her quilt, shown here. That pink background you see was supposed to be white, but her backing fabric bled during washing. Visit her … Read More ...
1001 Peeps Summer Camp activities
1001 Peeps Summer Camp is in session. Lizzy House – fabric designer of the 1001 Peeps collection – has called upon the following counselors to showcase this fanciful line.
Looking for Quilting supplies and Fabric? Check out Fat Quarter Shop… Read More ...
Inspiration: Frida Kahlo art on fabric
Piece one of these prints by Flor Larios into your next quilt and you’ll have a winner just like Barbara from Thinking Out Loud. Visit her Post: All is Calm, All is Bright to see how she incorporated one … Read More ...
Frieda Anderson tonight’s guest in Digital Lounge
Fabric to Dye For author Frieda Anderson is tonight’s guest in the Digital Lounge at Wednesday Night Live!. Chat with a charter member of the Chicago School of Fusing, plus get some fabric dyeing tips. Starts at 6:00pm PT … Read More ...
Blog tour: Fruitful Hands book
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 … 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 ...