Grab a cuppa, sit down and treat yourself to this lecture Quilts and Color: The Pilgrim/Roy Collection.… Read More ...
Quilting Inspiration – Things We Love quilt
Though well versed in making Amigurumi and baking, Irene of Sugaridoo recently turned her attention to patchwork. She explains,
… Read More ...“Things we love” is a quilt I designed and made for my mom who has been a quilter for many years.
10 fabric organizing ideas
Finding that perfect piece of fabric can be a chore, especially if you have one in mind and know it’s lost somewhere in your stash. Go from out of control to super organized with one of these ten inspired fabric … Read More ...
Make a Trifle Dish Quilt
For sweets, nothing says summer like strawberry trifle. It’s essential to use a glass bowl to see all the yummy layers of cake, whipped cream, and berries. The Moda Bake Shop is hosting a Trifle Dish Sew-Along where fabrics make … Read More ...
Week 1: Best Fabric Shop Storefront
Amy of Badskirt found this fabric shop during a road trip that took her through Fyansford, Victoria. I love this storefront so hard I’m inspired to start a new series here at Quilting at Craftgossip. Starting today, and once … Read More ...
Cosmic Voyage finalists
Ceri Gwen’s Far Away Folk got her into the finals of the Spoonflower Design Challenge 2014. I love her Heidi-esque interpretation of the contest theme – Cosmic Voyage. Oh, and notice the maiden brings along her cat and dog … Read More ...
Quilt-y twist on car seat cover
Connie of Refabulous made this car seat cover from a tute she found at Make It and Love It, but with an important deviation. She made the side panels out of patchwork strips.
What a beautiful welcome she’s given to … Read More ...
Summer Sparkle quilt
It may be the final week of the Summer Sparkle QAL (Quilt Along) – hosted by Faith Jones – but you can join in anytime. The results will be this perfectly patriotic star quilt. Love it!
Whether for this Fourth … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Diamond Star towels
Diamond stars and edge stitching make these towels sing. Heather of Vintage Grey explains they got their start as flour sack tea towels. Humble beginnings she then embellished to vintage perfection.
The ‘Gator Quilt Blog Hop
Louise of I’m Feelin’ Crafty kicks off a blog hop today to celebrate the release of her first quilt pattern. Get the Blog Hop schedule so you will not miss each participant’s crocodilian creation. Here’s a partial peek of Louise’s … Read More ...
Value and low volume explained
I’ve wondered for years how to describe the distinctively modern style of quilts made by Rita at Red Pepper Quilts. Well, Rebecca nails it in her guest post, Colour Theory 101: Value and Low Volume, at Elven Garden … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Table runner turned wall hanging
Maria of Maria’s Quilt Box explains she won this beautiful quilted table runner in a contest. Lucky! Instead of placing it on a table, she hung it on her wall.
Image credit: Maria’s Quilt Box… Read More ...
Sew a perfect quarter inch seam
Perfecting the quarter inch seam allowance is an essential skill for quilters who piece. If you have not yet reached what Deanna of SewMcCool refers to as “quarter inch seam Nirvana”, don’t panic. Go to her blog post, Sewing a … Read More ...
#NGAQB: No Girls Allowed Quilt Bee
Don’t miss the No Girls Allowed Quilt Bee (#NGAQB) hosted by Molli Sparkles. Reaction to his announcement post was encouraging, never resentful of the male-only event. Comments like Erin Gerard’s were typical:
… Read More ...Who knew so many men quilted! Sometimes I
Cross Circle pillow
Any quilt block can be used for a pillow front but only a few turn out to be this fabulous. Maura Ambrose of Folk Fibers smartly chose and executed the Cross Circle block for hers. I love it! Do go … Read More ...