I’m swooning over this fabric line (Conversationals) just out and in stock at Hawthorne Threads. By Trans Pacific Textiles, Wanderlust is shown here in the Pink colorway. It also comes in Natural, Blue and Yellow. Go HERE to check … Read More ...
Tutorial: Create binding from fabric selvages
This is brilliant! Becca of Bryan House Quilts made quilt binding from fabric selvages for a recent project. This photo shows the selvages sewn together as a solid piece. From this she cuts the strips, then tucks, sews, folds and … Read More ...
Pat Sloan Live Radio | 4 PM EST
Today at American Patchwork & Quilting Radio, host Pat Sloan talks with yet another talented group of guests. They include Barbara Jones of QuiltSoup who has a new book out (yay!), IQA president Stevii Graves who will give us her … Read More ...
Blog tour schedule for ’15 Minutes of Play’
Grab a cuppa, ’cause here’s the blog tour schedule for the book, 15 Minutes of Play by Victoria Findlay Wolfe.
Nov: 26: Victoria Findlay Wolfe
Nov 27: Bonnie K Hunter
Nov 28: Alissa Haight Carlton
Nov 29: Pat Sloan
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Tutorial: Quilt-y money + gift card holder
Fiona of Celtic Thistle created this handsome money or gift card holder with her nephews in mind. This year the cash she gives them for Christmas will be in a cute sewn keepsake. The front is a quilt block she … Read More ...
Newsy: Joan wins Go! for friend
Thanks to each and every one of you who entered the giveaway for a Go! Baby Fabric Cutter sponsored by AccuQuilt. Drum roll…..please. Commenter 206, Joan is the winner. Here’s her comment.
… Read More ...My dear friend and creative quilter Joanne
Help Wendi do good! Safari Quilt auction for Red Cross
I’ve featured Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World often here at the quilting channel. She creates wonderfully whimsical embroidery and applique patterns in her shop (I bought her cat pattern awhile back…love it!). One of her latest projects is this … Read More ...
Amy’s four quilts for Sandy effort
Amy of Diary of a Quilter said after experiencing her first winter weather, decided to do something for Hurricane Sandy victims who lost their homes. She made up four quilts in one week, selecting warm flannel fabrics from her stash … Read More ...
Tutorial: Covered zipper pillow backing
A pillow front this pretty deserves a stellar back closure and Amy of Amy Made That! gave it one – a covered zipper. She wrote up a tutorial for how to do it. So, skip the envelope. Go to her … Read More ...
Newsy: Quilter’s Christmas Party at SewCalGal
Visit SewCalGal to learn more about this event for quilters coming in December.… Read More ...
Student smiles over quilt top
Seeing a student’s pleasure after taking on a new skill must be why teachers stay in the classroom. Tonya of The Crafty Mummy shows off her student’s handiwork after teaching sewing and patchwork at a recent retreat. Each of her … Read More ...
Learn quilt making with a Sampler
This is a must-Pin if you want to learn quilt making. Leila of Sewn by Leila shares links to 36 tutorials for quilt blocks plus an intro to the basics of cutting out fabric and sewing. The early quilt blocks … Read More ...
Collectible: African-American quilts
Joey of Anonymous Works shares a photo of this quilt and others made by African-Americans. Soon to be auctioned, all are from the Jonathan Demme collection. This one is my favorite, but all are wonderful. Go HERE to see more… Read More ...
Swoon worthy quilt by Myra
I love, love, love this quilt made by Myra Barnes of Busy Hands Quilts Etsy. She used a black background to show off Annie’s Farm Stand fabric. It works!
Image credit: Busy Hands Quilts… Read More ...
Quilting Pattern: Poppy Mug Rug for Remembrance Day
November 11 is Remembrance Day in Great Britain, where it’s a tradition to wear a red poppy to remember those who have sacrificed for their country. Amanda of The Patchsmith is honoring her son’s military service with her Poppy Mug … Read More ...