As I read this book tonight – Sharing Time by Elizabeth Verdick – to my 2 year old grandson I noticed lots of pretty fabrics making up the character’s clothing. Some of it even looked familiar. No surprise then at … Read More ...
Frames show off fabric you cannot cut
Oh, the stash. We all have one. Or… let’s be honest, several. That teetering tower of fat quarters we couldn’t resist, the remnants from projects past, the “just in case” cuts we swore we’d use someday. If that sounds familiar, … Read More ...
Tutorial: Break down a shirt for quilting
Ever wondered how to cut up a cotton shirt to get the most useable fabric from it? Wonder no more. Alix from Mamaka Mills shows how in a tutorial she just posted on her blog. Once she breaks down … Read More ...
Cute and cuter fabrics
I spied this Japanese cotton fairy tale fabric at Felt Cafe, adorable.
Then I saw this at Japanistic, Letjapanistic.com/blog/lets-play-lego‘s Play Lego, so cute.… Read More ...
Birthday Quilt in Pooches and Pickups
Birthday Cake designed by Elizabeth Hartman of Oh Fransson. This one showcases the Pooches and Pickups fabric collection by Laurie Wisbrun from Scarlet Fig. You can download the free pattern here or here.
This is my fave … Read More ...
Quilt Tutorial: Herringbone quilt block
Holly from Bijou Lovely shares how she made this herringbone quilt block. Love those colors! Get the tutorial.
Herringbone was first employed in the Roman Empire, where it was used in buildings with roads. Herring fish inspired the Romans … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: First quilt gets an A+
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts made her very first quilt and gave it away to her daughter’s kindergarten teacher as a gift. It’s so cute. She chose a backing of modern feeling apples and the front is student’s handprints. To … Read More ...
Newsy: I-Spy fabric swap
Fabi from Mrs. Sassy Crafter is hosting an I-Spy fabric swap. She had this to say about it,
… Read More ...Imagine sending 200 squares of fabric and receiving 200 DIFFERENT squares in your mail within two weeks. It is exciting and a
Giveaway: Picnics and Fairgrounds fabric
Rita from Red Pepper Quilts is hosting a giveaway for a FQ bundle of 10 Picnic and Fairgrounds prints by Denyse Schmidt. These prints are only available in Australia. Visit her post for entry details.… Read More ...
Newsy: July start of Orange You Glad Bee
Staci from The Confused Quilter has a new quilting bee to tell you about. It starts up in July, so there is plenty of time to join the fun. The theme for her bee is orange. Go here to get … Read More ...
Free pattern: City Weekend quilt by Liesl
I heart the City Weekend fabric collection by Liesl Gibson, founder of Oliver + S. See my earlier post here. I just spied this City Weekend quilt pattern that showcases the line. It’s spectacular! Get a link to … Read More ...
Hoo’s in The Forest fabric coming soon!
Due out in mid June, this adorable fabric collection comes in two colorways – blue and pink. It’s Hoo’s in The Forest by Doohikey Designs. Spied at Hawthorne Threads, see the entire collection on their website.… Read More ...
Quilts For Sale to benefit Alzheimer research
Mary Wiessner donated this mini art quilt she calls Wag Your Tail to the Quilts For Sale project to benefit Alzheimer’s research. I love the quote and metal dog tag.
Another favorite donation quilt of mine is Linda Rogers’ Limey… Read More ...
New patterns for Sew Cherry fabric
Remember that fabric line Sew Cherry I raved about in a previous post? Well, the designer Lori Holt from Bee in my Bonnet shares four new patterns on her blog that showcase it. Go here to see them. I’m … Read More ...
Newsy: Textile Art Festival coming in June
If you live or travel close enough, don’t miss the Textile Art Festival coming up soon in Queensland, Australia. A browse through the Festival Preview Magazine revealed several events that will appeal to art quilters.
… Read More ...State of the Art 2011