Rebecca from Chasing Cottons is cutting it up in Week 3 of her Quilt Class 101 series. She wants new quilters to learn the proper way to use a rotary cutter, ruler and self-healing mat – skills she says she … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Mornin’ Sunshine mini quilt
Kelly from Pinkadot Quilts shares her entry in her sewing group’s challenge Coffee or Tea and Me. I have some of her background fabric in my stash, what a great choice. And I do love the hair. Read more HERE… Read More ...
Newsy: Anna’s LouLouThi, flowers in May
Here’s a sneak peek of Anna Maria Horner’s newest fabric collection LouLouThi. As it’s the Greek word for flower – perfect timing for its launch at Spring Quilt Market in Utah May 13 – 15. The line consists of … Read More ...
Mod Times Quilt-Along starts today
Look at this gorgeous quilt Jessica from Twin Fibers made for a baby. She used Rainbow Garden by Prints Charming and the rest is Kona cotton. If you want to learn how to make one, join these sisters in their … Read More ...
Keiko Goke receives quilts
Keiko Goke, a quilter and fabric designer from Sendai, Japan shares some of the quilts sent from around the world to help those affected by the recent earthquake and tsunami. Check out her blog Quilt Wonderland to see more.… Read More ...
Giveaway: Free to Grow fabric bundles to honor Earth Day
Don’t miss this generous giveaway at Form and Fabric! Join them to celebrate Earth Day and get a chance to win a fabric bundle (5 yards total) of the organic fabric line Free to Grow by Nancy Mims. Go … Read More ...
Tutorial: Curved Nine Patch block
Check out the curved edges on this traditional Nine Patch Block. Kerin shows how she made it over at Instructables. Get the tute.… Read More ...
Quilt Class begins with Fabric and Giveaway
Rebecca from Chasing Cottons is hosting a series of posts on how she goes about making a quilt. Go to Course Outline. Week 1 is about selecting the fabrics for a quilt top. She covers cottons, precuts, and what … Read More ...
Tutorial: Dye fabric for exact skin tone
Linda at Buzzing and Bumbling shares her method for dyeing fabric to make skin tones for people in her quilts. Her secret is using strong tea or coffee. Get the know-how.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Herringbone quilt block
Holly at Bijou Lovely explains how to make this quilt block, Herringbone. It’s so pretty. Get the tute.
Herringbone was first employed in the Roman Empire, where it was used in buildings with roads. Herring fish inspired the Romans … Read More ...
Tutorial: Swapping fabric online
Fabric swapping newbies, this tutorial is for you. Get the whys and hows of trading stash online at Felicity Quilts.… Read More ...
Giveaway: Ta Dots and Baby Quilt
Kaelin at the plaid scottie is celebrating her 4th year in blogland with a giveaway of two lovely items. The first is a Ta Dot Rainbow FQ Bundle, the second is this lovely doll quilt. Visit her POST for entry … Read More ...
Easter doll quilt
I’m crushing over Easter Stitchings doll quilt by Belle and Bee, as seen on her Flickr group. Spring colors, embroidered motif centers and hand quilting with Perle cotton make it special.
Looking for more Easter themed quilting blocks? Check … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Rainbow Sampler quilt
Felicity at Felicity Quilts made this lovely doll quilt for a swap. I L-O-V-E it. Visit her POST to read more about it.
Looking for more Rainbow themed quilt patterns? Check these out on Etsy.… Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Grill Mitten from scraps
Edith at Quilts and Mehr made this snazzy oven mitt from fabric scraps. I love its modern look. Visit her POST to read more.… Read More ...