These placemats sing spring with the pretty pastel Easter eggs and chickens. Vicki of Field Trips in Fiber created them using her hand dyed fabric in the Nelly Moser palette. She shares how she did it on her blog. Go … Read More ...
Tutorial: Fast and easy HSTs
Katie of Katie’s Quilting Corner knows many have issues making half square triangles. She explains,
… Read More ...Half-square triangles can be difficult to do accurately and can also become a chore when you need lots of them for a project. My tutorial
I Sew want this print | Maia Ferrell
Maia Ferrell sells prints of her original artwork in her Etsy shop, like this one she calls Sew Your Own. So cute! Be sure and check out the Laundry Room and Bedroom prints, two others I would love to … Read More ...
Tutorial: Swoon Block from Charms
Candace of The Double Nickel Quilt Challenge shows how to make a Swoon block out of 5″ charm squares. Further she explains her newly discovered technique that eliminates many of the seams in this quilt block. Brilliant! Go HERE to … Read More ...
Event: Voices in Cloth at Craneway Pavilion
Can you imagine strolling through 200 exhibit quilts in the birthplace of the legend of Rosie the Riveter with a view of the San Francisco skyline? It’s possible if you attend the Voices in Cloth 2012 Quilt Show being … Read More ...
Voting open for Golden Quilter Awards
Quilters, it’s time to vote on your favorite nominees now through March 31st at SewCalGal. The 10 categories include:
- Best Designer
Best Teacher / Instructor
Best Author
Best Quilt Store (Physical)
Best Quilt Store (Online)
Best Long Arm Quilter
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Shamrock Shake and sewing at Rossie’s
I love what Rossie has on her design wall – row after row of awesomeness. She admits she’s been sewing more than blogging lately. Bravo Rossie! Plus, don’t miss her recipe for a Homemade Shamrock Shake, just in time for … Read More ...
Free pattern: Boxy Rings Baby quilt
Besides how adorable this quilt looks, I am digging the clever way Cynthia from Ahhh…Quilting put it together. Those 35 blocks are the result of applique not piecing. Go HERE to get the pattern.
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Tutorial: Organic Elements Quilt at MBS
Last Friday, Corey at Little Miss Shabby said the following about her Organic Elements quilt on her blog:
… Read More ...This might be my favorite quilt yet that I have made for MBS. The Moda Bella Solids (Warm Pastels Colorway) that
‘Worth the wait’ quilting studio
The talent behind Sister’s Choice Quilts shows some photos of her brand new sewing space. She said this is the first time she’s had a dedicated place to create and wow, it’s a dream studio. Check out that wall of … Read More ...
Free pattern: Happy House block
Verykerryberry just celebrated her 2 year blogiversary with a free pattern for this paper pieced house block. It’s adorable! Get the tutorial.
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Quilters’ playlist
Elizabeth from Don’t Call Me Betsy admits she’s a music nerd who loves to listen to it while she’s quilting. She even creates specific playlists for different phases of her projects. She shares links to fifteen of her fave music … Read More ...
Tutorial: Blog button | Picnik alternative {PicMonkey}
Jennifer at Ellison Lane Quilts is celebrating her one year blogiversary with a freebie. She shares how to make a blog button with a tool that she says is a great substitute for Picnik, now defunct. It’s PicMonkey. … Read More ...
Book review: Jelly Roll Sampler Quilts
Pam & Nicky Lintott, mother and daughter team from The Quilt Room, are co-authors of the book Jelly Roll Sampler Quilts
. Out since May, 2011, I just rescued it from my book pile marked “need to review”.… Read More ...
Freebie: Create quote printable
Kacey at Stay at Home Artist created this colorful piece for her art studio. The quote by Dieter F. Uchtdorf is a message all creative types need to hear. Go HERE to download the printable.
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