Heather Bennett of Modern Quilt Etsy did a guest post at Poppytalk Handmade as part of its Sharing the Process series. There, she talks about how she got started as a quilter, who influenced her work and more. Shown in … Read More ...
Tutorial: The shortcut quilt square
Bri at Googly Eyes & Glitter shares a way to create a quilt block that is fast and easy. The trick involves sewing before cutting. Brilliant! Get the know-how.
Image credit: Googly Eyes & Glitter
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Row, Row, Row your Boat mini quilt
This is I’m Feelin’ Crafty’s entry in the Project Quilting Challenge – Making Music. She said the inspiration for her tiny quilt came to her while on a play date with her son. Visit her blog to find out more… Read More ...
Tutorial: Puffy herringbone stitch
Allison from Allie’s in Stitches shows how she made this puffy ribbon herringbone border around this patchwork heart. One of her tools will have you hunting through your tool box/drawer or making a trip to Home Depot. Go to tutorial… Read More ...
Wonky to wacky house blocks
This is Annie’s wacky quilt block that should have been wonky for a swap. She talks about how difficult doing wonky turned out to be on her blog Annie’s Musings. Whatever her goal this is a happy fun block. Go … Read More ...
Sometimes we cannot sew
Such is the case with Kheli at Remember your Karma who talks about the impending loss of her beloved MIL. Both women are quilters. Go HERE to read her touching post.
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Made in Cherry Quilt Along | St. Ives
This quilt, made by Sarah Fielke, inspired Chelsea at Pins & Bobbins to host a Made in Cherry Quilt Along on her blog. Those who’ve already joined are showing off their progress in the Made in Cherry Flickr group… Read More ...
Giveaway: Peaceful Pagoda fabric bundle
Adrianne at Little Bluebell is hosting a giveaway on her blog for 11 Fat Quarters. But not just any ole fat quarters. Julie from The Intrepid Thread created a custom bundle (see photo) after seeing Adrianne’s fabric picks for a … Read More ...
Tutorial: Coming Home placemats
Vicki Welsh at Field Trips in Fiber made these gorgeous placemats using her hand dyed fabric palette Coming Home. She said this pattern is perfect for fat quarters and scraps. Go to her POST: Coming Home Placemat Tutorial to … Read More ...
Putting the dragon in a good mood
Pom at Atelier Papillon shares this quilt she made of a water dragon to celebrate the Chinese New Year that began on January 23, 2012. She said she wanted to put the Dragon in a good mood, especially since this … Read More ...
Painting on fabric | Time-lapse video
Deborah from Deborah’s Journal spent a recent morning painting on fabric to create unique pieces to use in future art quilts and kits. She captured it all on this time-lapse video. Now that’s cool. See example below of more of … Read More ...
Avoid frustration sewing long strips
Weeks at Craft Nectar shares two tips for sewing long strips together to prevent them from bowing/curving. For a quilt top any distortion is undesirable because it makes piecing difficult. One of her tips I have heard of, the other … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: All About the Green quilt
Candy at Quilt Vine says she’s using this quilt as a table-cloth in her dining room. Well, it would be pretty anywhere, loving all the shades of green. This is the first quilt she’s finished in 2012. Rock those UFOs … Read More ...
Pat Sloan Radio today 4 pm ET
Today at American Patchwork & Quilting Radio, host Pat Sloan talks with some famous fabric designers we all know and love. Drum roll…they are Denyse Schmidt, Julie Comstock, Karen Snyder and Kathy Miller. Go to Pat’s blog post to … Read More ...
Tutorial: Machine sewn quilt binding
Melissa at Sew Bitter Sweet shows her method of sewing on binding that requires zero hand sewing. My kind of girl! Making this look good is a challenge, and she’s more than met it. She demonstrates her technique on this … Read More ...