Know Thy Machine is a blog hop hosted by Shruti of 3 Woodhouse Road. Ever wonder which machine(s) sewers use and why they picked them? Shruti invited the following bloggers to participate in the Q and A (eight questions … Read More ...
Scout quilt pattern
Allison of Cluck Cluck Sew said her Scout quilt design reminds her of a bow and arrow. It does! With simple strip piecing construction, this quilt would make up quickly. Right now she’s offering a 20% discount on the pattern. … Read More ...
Newsy: “A Year of Art” for ACS
It warms me to get confirmation of just how generous the crafting community is when it comes to donating time, talent and money to worthy causes. I heard from Virginia A. Spiegel recently, who blogs here, that a group … Read More ...
Winners announced Marbled Musings
I drew two winners for the Marbled Musings’ contest I held here. Congratulations goes to commenter #93, Dona, who said, I love the marbled musings on this page! Reminds me of Peacock feathers, and commenter #28, Marlene, who … Read More ...
Sock monkey’s quilt is perfect for beginners
This little guy is the very picture of ‘cozy’ tucked under this simple squares quilt. Tova of Professor Pincushion shows readers how to make one (the finished size is 40 x 54 inches) in a video tutorial. If you’ve put … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Quilt Jane’s skull pillow a spooky gift For Halloween
Jane of Quilt Jane made this pillow for her friend, Mary, who is known to love decorating for Halloween. Jane hand drew the scary skull and used it as the star of the pillow front. On the back, she quilted … Read More ...
Grab a cuppa: Collectible quilts at Ruby Lane
I’m amazed at how modern this c1860 Mosaic patchwork quilt looks, you? Maire McCleod offers it in her Ruby Lane shop for $985 USD. Grab a cuppa and join me as I browse all the quilts for sale right … Read More ...
Rodrigue paints quilts and receives two
Don’t miss this. Wendy of Musings of an Artist’s Wife shows on her blog a photo of a painting by George Rodrigue who depicts quilters gathered to stitch outside under oak trees. Be sure and enlarge it to get a … Read More ...
QAL: Cathedral Window mini sampler
Rachael of Imagine Gnats alerted me to this quilt along (QAL). Those who join will make nine blocks all using the Cathedral Windows pattern. If you complete your individual blocks and/or mini quilt top and submit them to the assigned … Read More ...
Newsy: Spoonflower hosts giveaway | Trip for two to QuiltCon
Heads up! Spoonflower is giving you a chance to win a trip to QuiltCon. Their announcement of the event reads:
… Read More ...Spoonflower wants to send you and a friend to attend the first annual QuiltCon being held by the Modern Quilt
Quilts and “Boo” perfect props for Fall
Penny of Penny’s Vintage Home updated her front porch to make it say Fall. Besides her black cat Boo, the two quilts help create a cozy, inviting scene. I spied this at the Grace at Home linky party hosted by … Read More ...
Free pattern: Boo! It’s October!
Don’t miss Pat Sloan’s interview with the October Designer of the month Amanda Woodward-Jennings at Aurifil Buzz. It’s a great read. Besides getting your hands on Amanda’s adorable Halloween-themed embroidery pattern, you’ll get to know her. Things like where she … Read More ...
Free pattern: Around the World quilt by Heather Jones
Heather of Olive and Ollie designed this quilt for Coats and Clark. She talks about it at Sewing Secrets. Scroll to the end of the post to get the link to the free download.
Tip: Remove fuzz from cutting mat
Users of self-healing mats, listen up. Carol of FunThreads shares a tip for getting rid of the fuzzy remnants that get stuck in the mat after lots of cutting with a rotary cutter. Shown is the *Olfa brand mat. She … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Quilted Herringbone friendship bag
Here’s another sewing project inspired by friendship. Jane of Buzzmills said she made this cutie from a Noodlehead pattern called 241 Tote. All to honor her “little big sister” in finishing school. Go HERE to learn more.
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