This pattern is Shelburne Garden by Karen Witt of Reproduction Quilts. I like the color scheme, the nine patches on point, and the floral corner blocks. If you like it too, it’s a free download at Windham Fabrics. Go … Read More ...
Tutorial: Pom-Pom fringed placemats
Bari J Ackerman was a recent guest over at Sew4Home and shared with Editor Liz Johnson how to make these round pom-pom fringed placemats. Sewn with fabrics from Country Lane by Windham Fabrics, they are adorable. Get the tute.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Quilt by Sewn star
Sarah Fielke of Sewn designed this gorgeous quilt to feature the fabric collection with the same name – from little things, big things grow… – by Lecien. Go to the free download.… Read More ...
Easy fabric ornaments and a giveaway
Don’t miss today’s project and giveaway at Happy Zombie; it’s the latest in a series featuring a Gnoma Claus panel from the Jelly Bean Holiday Happy fabric line by Monica Solorio. Today’s project involves spray starch and fabric but no … Read More ...
Bravo! Holiday giveaway
Pat Bravo from Art Gallery Fabrics blog is giving away 10 bags of scrappy goodness all from her fabric collections. With names like Dreaming in French, Paradise, Modern Affair, Coquette, Sugar and Girly Girl how can you go wrong? … Read More ...
Holiday Project Parade with Henry Glass
In progress through Dec 7th is a Henry Glass Holiday Project Parade. Every day a designer will share a project and at the end of the event there will be a giveaway. Get further details and links to designers here… Read More ...
Tutorial: Wild Rose Postage Stamp quilt
Julie from Narioka just posted her second recipe on Moda Bake Shop. This time around, she is showcasing the Wild Rose fabric collection in a postage stamp quilt. To make the top go together quickly she starts with a … Read More ...
Tutorial: Sew curves without pins
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares how she sews curved seams without pins. I’ve found when I sew with pins sometimes it causes distortion, so I am loving this topic. I’ll be trying out her technique. Get the know-how.… Read More ...
Soul Blossoms – Amy’s latest fabric collection
Cathy from Cabbage Quilts loves it and so do I. The object of our affection is Amy Butler’s new fabric collection – Soul Blossoms. Shown above is warm hued Passion. Visit Amy’s site to see colorways Joy and Bliss… Read More ...
Giveaway: Swoon fabric bundles
Swoon by Melissa Averinos has arrived! Enter to win one of three bundles of Swoon over at I’m Just A Guy Who Quilts. This giveaway, sponsored by the Fat Quarter Shop, runs through Dec 6, 2010. Head on … Read More ...
Tips for sewing long strips in Bayou quilt
Red Pepper Quilts used a few of these soft solids from Australian company A Day in the Country to make a quilt called Bayou she just finished and placed in her Etsy Shop. But even better than this announcement, … Read More ...
Flowerbed wall hanging
Check out Flowerbed, a 31″ x 38″ wall hanging by Sue Spargo. Sue taught classes based on this quilt, so many enjoyed a personal teaching experience with her. But if you missed one of her classes don’t despair. … Read More ...
DIY: Scrappy Cat applique for a swag bag
Marion from Mad Cat Art Studio took some of her fabric scraps and whipped up this cool cat. So fe-line, cute! Marion is going to put her finished cat on a swag bag. Go here to download instructions for this … Read More ...
DIY: Fat Quarter Baby Quilt
Red and turquoise – always a winning color combo – set the tone for this happy little patchwork quilt for baby. Kate from Two Little Banshees made it all from fat quarters. She wrote a tutorial so you can … Read More ...
Organize your “Happy Place” with mini bolts
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares how she organizes her fabrics to the greatest advantage for inducing creativity. She says, It’s easy and inexpensive. Her secret for creating mini bolts is an unexpected use of a product. … Read More ...
