If you missed the Hand Pieced QAL hosted by Erin of Why Not Sew? no worries, she says you can join in at any time. The kickoff was in January 2012 and since then she has posted tutorials for 12 … Read More ...
Tips for an effortless Labor Day party
Labor Day is almost here. In the U.S., Labor Day creates a three-day weekend marking the passing of summer. It is a holiday to rest and relax with family and friends. Given the nature of the holiday, any party should … Read More ...
Tutorial: Stars and crazy heart Christmas decor
Get your Christmas groove on with Ros of Ros Made Me as she starts her countdown to the holidays with the first of many tutorials she’s hosting on her blog. Perfect for decor or gifts, this six point star softie … Read More ...
AAQI quilts hoarded for Houston IQF | Process to buy streamlined
I admire the work of the The Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI), so when Ami Simms, the Founder & Executive Director of AAQI, asked bloggers to get the word out on some latest happenings with the organization, I jumped … Read More ...
Michele, you won a copy of Happy Home!
Congratulations goes to Michele T who had the winning comment, #36, generated using Random.org.
Michele T on August 17, 2012 wrote,
The book looks neat!! Thanks for the chance!
I have notified Michele by email so she can claim her … Read More ...
Tip: Organize handwork to increase stitching time
State Line Bag Company sent several Craft Gossip editors a stack of 100% cotton muslin bags to have a crafty-y go with them. Excited to get started, we sorted them by size and divvied them up. I took three 10 … Read More ...
Newsy: Dump and Sew challenge | Linky party starts Sept 10
Avoid measuring and thinking too much is the underlying theme Beth of Love Laugh Quilt uses when piecing for quick results. Called Dump and Sew, she shares how to do it on her blog.
She extends a challenge for … Read More ...
Free quilt patterns at QM for Project Linus
From a recent stop at Quiltmaker Quilty Pleasures, I noticed the magazine has published 14 free quilt patterns for Project Linus since the year 2000. The organization gives handmade quilts and blankets to children who need comfort. The quilt … Read More ...
Event: Quilters Take Manhattan | Goody bag for virtual ticket holders
The *Quilt Alliance’s fall fundraising event is coming up September 15, 2012. Held in Manhattan at the Fashion Institute of Technology, special attendees include Denyse Schmidt, Jennifer Chiaverini and Mark Lipinski. There are 350 spots for people to attend in … Read More ...
Video: Beyond the Fabric with Jennifer Paganelli
This summer, Downy produced an online video series “Beyond the Fabric” to celebrate those who make their living with fabrics. The fourth and final episode features fabric designer and book author Jennifer Paganelli. In the video, she says she has … Read More ...
Tip: Binding a quilt
Tonya of The Crafty Mummy shares on her blog how to best hold a quilt sandwich together when binding it by hand. Get the know-how.
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Name your favorite “art” teacher and free printable
It’s back to school in many parts of the world. For me, this time of year brings back memories of all the teachers I’ve had and loved. That’s why a post by Sandy of Waiting for the Muse grabbed my … Read More ...
Book review: Stop. Go. Quilt. Sew!
Boy moms get the green light with Angela Yosten’s new book, Stop. Go. Quilt. Sew!
. The twelve traffic themed sewing projects are spot on for boys of all ages. Angela, a mom to a boy and a girl, explains … Read More ...
Totoro softie gets a blanket and pillow
Daniel of Piece and Press made this blanket and pillow for his son’s (who he calls Munchkin) Totoro softie. It was a project he admits he could not put off lest the recipient lose interest in softies altogether. Go HERE … Read More ...
A trip to Cotton and Clover Dry Goods
Traveling this summer landed me at the steps of Cotton and Clover, a boutique in Fort Smith, Arkansas. This was my first trip there. As I approached the entrance, a note on the door said, “We’re sewing in the … Read More ...