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,
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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.
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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 ...
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 ...
