This festive apron has ruffles and rick rack with a pieced background of winter-dreamy fabrics topped with a handy pocket. The kit uses Layer Cake squares from the Glace fabric collection by Moda. Go to Sew Fabulous Quilt Shop for … Read More ...
Pattern: Baltimore Halloween
Thanks goes to Dawn of Spring Water Designs blog for bringing this quilt pattern to my attention. I’ve never seen a Halloween theme done in a Baltimore album style. Check out the scalloped bat border. Original design by Pearl Pereira … Read More ...
Free pattern: Happy Flower pincushion
Don’t miss Sewn’s latest artist interview. This time it’s with Amy Williams of Squirrell Momma blog who makes magical pincushions and softies. Besides answering some burning questions like “Who is your favourite pincushion animal ever?”, she is giving away for … Read More ...
Free pattern: Christmas fairies tree skirt
This pretty Christmas tree skirt looks great on this model and and will look even better under your tree. It showcases the Christmas Flower Fairies fabric line by Michael Miller. See Christmas Flower Fairies swatches. Download Christmas Fairies Tree … Read More ...
Free pattern: Quilted fairies soft book
This adorable soft book pattern for babies showcases the Flower Fairies fabric line by Michael Miller. See Flower Fairies swatches. Download Periwinkles Fairies Soft Book. Original design by Marinda Stewart.
[tags]Flowers, fairies, soft book, free pattern, Michael … Read More ...
Free September BOM Applique block
Here is the latest BOM giveaway at The Rabbit Factory blog. Thanks Lorraine! Go here for details.
[tags]BOM, Rabbit Factory, giveaway[/tags]… Read More ...
Tutorial: The Lazy Dyer
Melody Johnson of The Lazy Dyer blog is a founding member of the Chicago School of Fusing of which I’m a huge fan. She shares her technique for dying fabrics, saying it’s not exactly the right way…just exactly my way… Read More ...
End of summer sale on Farmer’s Market
I got this summer bouquet at my local Farmer’s Market. The colors are so snappy, just like Sandi Henderson’s Farmer’s Market fabric line by Michael Miller. Fat Quarter World has it on sale.
Photos by Fat Quarter World Via … Read More ...
Ladies in Spiked Heels Quarter Cup
Loralie Designs is known for depicting women in a realistic and comical blend that is so much fun. I’m a fan of her Quarter Cups where you get a themed mug and fabric, ready to be gifted. Go to Loralie … Read More ...
Books: Elm Creek Quilts
I love Jennifer Chiaverini’s Elm Creek Quilts series. Elm Creek Quilts is a pattern book based on the quilts in The Lost Quilter. A Quilter’s Holiday is due out in November 2009. Go here to see the entire Elm Creek … Read More ...
Holiday: Christmas Candy fabric
I found Christmas Candy at Grandma’s Attic online shop.
Product description:
This Christmas collection from Timeless Treasures combines classic holiday elements including sweet treats, and vintage holiday vignettes in traditional colorings. Go here for fabric details.
[tags]Christmas Candy, fabric, … Read More ...
I’m a Happy Camper
I just spied the American Jane Happy Camper fabric line at the Whipstitch Lounge blog. Go see more of this adorable retro line.
[tags]American Jane, Moda, Happy Camper, fabric line, Whipstitch Lounge[/tags]… Read More ...
Painterly Batik Cascade
I want one of everything in this new fabric line Batik Cascade by Karen Combs. My daughter just finished her first quilt, for a doll. I’m very pleased and proud of her. At one point during the making of … Read More ...
Giveaway: Willard the Gnome fat quarter
Amber at One Shabby Chick is hosting a giveaway for a Willard the Gnome fat quarter. Go here for entry details. You have until Monday, August 31.
Via The Creative Juices of Ariel
[tags]giveaway, fabric, fat quarter, gnomes[/tags]… Read More ...
Making a space for patchwork
If you are considering taking up patchwork, don’t wait until you can have a separate sewing room. Just do what I did here and carve out a place in any workable area of your home. This was my dining room.… Read More ...