Sew, life is good in the quilty-verse. Erin, of Why Not Sew, shows off her first creation for the Bella Skill Builder QAL hosted by the fat quarterShop. February 1 they published the first quilt block pattern. It’s totally … Read More ...
Make a simple quilt block + learn to nest
If nesting in quilting leaves you cold, don’t miss this video tutorial by Laura Ann Coia of Sew Very Easy. She’ll take you step-by-step how to make a simple quilt block and by the time you’ve finished your first one, … Read More ...
Tutorial: Table Runner from 4 Blocks
Lindsey of Fort Worth Studio Blog shares how to make this pretty table runner. She features the AdornIt! fabric collection in all four blocks. White sashing and binding gives it a soft finish. This quilted table runner would sew up … Read More ...
Newsy: Artisan challenge for quilters
A quilt challenge is in progress. For those of you who do their best work through a competition, read on. If additionally, you love working with Kaffe Fassett’s fabrics, bonus. Here’s an excerpt from the official press release via Westminster … Read More ...
Color play for fabric selection
If choosing a color palette for your next/first quilt seems daunting to the point of never starting, this post is for you. Or, if you just want to have some fun playing with color for any artistic endeavor, join me. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Uncut Diamonds quilt blocks
Controlled chaos, or maybe informed improv, is the look these Uncut Diamond blocks lend to this quilt top. Created by Emily of Em’s Scrapbag, she likes this block because it uses up her fabric scraps. Lucky for us, and … Read More ...
Words matter for quilters
Fabric collections. We quilters all have them and most of us refer to them as our stash. Maddie of BadAss Quilters Society urges us to think about why we call it our “stash”. There are two dynamics going on, the … Read More ...
Tips for using solids in a quilt
Working with just solids in a quilt composition requires skill. The Amish do it well, and so does fabric designer Brigitte Heitland of Zen Chic. But she also expertly mixes solids and prints, as she did with the quilt … Read More ...
Quilty inspiration: Slice of Pie
Forget crayons, pull out some fabric to turn this free coloring printable into a mini, mug rug or post card quilt. Think about it. The David Mamet quote is spot-on for the center. The border lends itself to strip pieced … Read More ...
Destash and declutter with this pencil case
You’ll keep office essentials neat and burn some stash with Sherri Sylvester’s project for a pencil case at the Craftsy blog. Though it does have a zipper, her thorough instructions and step-by-step photos will put even the newest sewer at … Read More ...
Kaffe dialed it in on Quilts in Italy
On this one, he dialed it in. Let me explain. A publicist from The Taunton Press sent me a review copy of Kaffe Fassett’s latest travel-style DIY book, Quilts in Italy
. And though I normally do go on to … Read More ...
Zombie Love Mini Quilt Pattern + Tute
Lorrie, of Sew Mod Designs, channeled her inner middle school with this cute-as-a-button mini quilt. Look to the left of the L-O-V-E appliqued letters, and you’ll see she dotted the i of Zombie with a pink heart. Aww. She … Read More ...
Tutorial: Fabric on canvas wall decor
We fabric stashers all have pieces we adore, yet stumble when it comes to using them creatively. The whys will vary, but for me, it’s usually a unique motif that makes the most sense uncut. Well, Katie of Running with … Read More ...
Triangles Mini Quilt Tutorial + Hop
A calm border surrounds a livelier interior of bright triangles in this mini quilt made by Tonya Grant, of the The Crafty Mummy. She’s one of 13 participants making a mini quilt, then sharing how to make it, as … Read More ...
Free pattern: Casey the Crab Softie
Abby, of While She Naps, created a patchwork version of Casey the Crab. What a cheerful presence to have around the house. And it’s not just for kids. I’d put this cutie in my sewing room and use as … Read More ...