Patterns, patchworks and projects
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini posted her sixth block – Patience Corner – as part of her Video Sampler Quilt Along. Of this block she explains,
… Read More ...Super easy block to make: no crazy measurements just half-inch measurements and no triangles. Just
QuiltyGirl at The Girl Who Quilts made these two patchwork pillows from a pack of charm squares. In the center of each pillow she appliqued the first initial of the recipient’s name, both kids. Lovely gifts. Go HERE to read … Read More ...
Kerry at verykerryberry shows how to make this pillow step-by-step on her blog. Notice the white areas (bottom row shows up best) where the signature normally goes, she used words fabric. Clever. Go to the tutorial.
Image credit: verykerryberry… Read More ...
This peacock is soaring. Maker Scarlett Rose, used bias tape and fabric applique to create this wall hanging. Her Exotic Peacock pattern is available to buy as a print pattern or ePattern. $9.00 USD. Go HERE for more information… Read More ...
As Melanie from A Sewing Journal said on her blog, these cute little typewriters are everywhere. They’re from the fabric line Ruby Star Shining by Melody Miller for Kokka. Melody also designed Ruby Star Rising. Though cute for … Read More ...
Must share. Whilst cruising the Internet I stumbled upon this article, Women, Quilting, and Cultural Production: The Preservation of Self in Everyday Life by Dr. Marybeth C. Stalp. Curious, I did a Google search on the author’s name and found … Read More ...
I am digging the fresh colors Jennifer from That Girl…That Quilt used in this work in progress (WIP). She’s making a Radiant Star, a traditionally difficult quilt pattern. But Jennifer tried a technique out of Eleanor Burns’ book Radiant Star … Read More ...
Melody at The House on the Side of the Hill finished this quilt top she calls Henrietta Whiskers. It’s full of the whimsy with squirrels and birds throughout. She credits the pattern to Anne Sutton at Bunny Hill Designs… Read More ...
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If you visit Dena at Threads To Fabric and recognize yourself in any of the tips she shares on hiding fabric. She reprints 50 Ways To Hide Your Fabric by Cindy L. Weyers, published … Read More ...
Leave it to the moms of boys to come up with fun, crafty ideas that do justice to their little guy’s perspective. One such mom – Laura Gunn at Paint in My Hair created these boy friendly pillows (shown) with … Read More ...
Trish from All Things Crafty shares this quilt design she calls Lotta Love on her blog. Of the pattern she explains,
… Read More ...It is AccuQuilt Go
and Go Baby friendly or can be rotary cut as well. I’ve provided a color
Judy from Scrappy Pieces agrees with this saying on her sewing room wall. She explains,
I find so much peace and calmness in sewing. Whether its cutting, piecing or quilting either by machine or by hand.
Nicely stated. Probably the … Read More ...
Rashida Coleman Hale – fabric designer and author of I Heart Patchwork – has a new fabric collection out, Washi by Timeless Treasures found at Hawthorne Threads. I love her entire line, but especially this swatch, Petals and Leaves … Read More ...
Linn from The Home Project shows off her first quilt-y project, pieced pot holders and matching linen towels. I’m crushing on these, so adorable. I think the quilting bug has taken hold; now she’s talking about making a bed quilt. … Read More ...
This sounds like fun. Lorelei at Midnight Maker is hosting an I Spy Charm Swap, where she is asking participants to upload photos of their chosen fabrics to her I Spy Flickr Group. She says this will keep swappers … Read More ...
