Look at what a “vintage quilt” search on Etsy returned me – this 1900 Log Cabin at The Muse in Me. Though over a hundred years old, I’m struck by how “modern” it feels. Visit the listing to learn more… Read More ...
Book giveaway and intro to batchwork patchwork
Mary Elizabeth Kinch of Kinch and Storms did a guest post at Martingale’s Stitch This! blog to introduce she and Biz Storms’ just released book Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts
by Martingale Press. The authors demystify the process of creating … Read More ...
Tutorial: Adding sashing to quilt blocks
Vanessa of Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog on how to add sashing to your finished quilt blocks as part of her Video Quilt Along series. She explains sashing is commonly used in sampler quilts to … Read More ...
Transform stadium quilt into hands-free bundle
Barbara of Cat Patches transformed a bulky stadium quilt into an easy to carry bundle with no hands required – always a plus on game day. She shows you how to do this on her blog. Get the know-how.… Read More ...
Pat Sloan Live Radio | 4 PM EST
Today at American Patchwork & Quilting Radio, host Pat Sloan talks with yet another interesting and talented group of guests. They include Kay Mackenzie of All About Applique and Odile Gova of Woolly Fabulous Flickr. And her last guest … Read More ...
Giveaway: Steel quilt art
Some background info before we get to the giveaway. Louise of I’m Feelin’ Crafty introduced us yesterday to Nathan of The Steel Quilt Company who makes quilt block inspired art from reclaimed barn tin. Shown here is his first piece, … Read More ...
Freebie: The ABC Quilter in PDF
Sandra of Sandra’s Craft Corner put up her freebie for the month of May, 2012. This one has complete instructions for 12 quilts, however because it’s dated material there is no mention of rotary cutters, and the preferred method given … Read More ...
Patchwork skateboard
Karyn of Make Something said she always wanted to design her own skateboard. An opportunity came her way in 2010 and this is her creation. Get more of the story, here.
Image credit: Make Something… Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Moira makes a wheelchair cozy
Moira of Kettle Boiler talks about her experience making a wheelchair cozy on her blog. A gift to her mom/mum, she hit a snag during the sewing process that will make you smile. Go HERE to read on and see … Read More ...
Spoonflower has altered art fabric
Cathy of Cabbage Quilts likes this piece of fabric so much she cannot bear to cut it up. This piece of altered art fabric is the creation of Renee Robinson of Pea Green Girl, Spoonflower. I agree with Cathy, … Read More ...
A first quilt and NTA tute
Wendi of Shiny Happy World shows us her very first quilt explaining she used needle turn applique (NTA) for sewing on the letters encircling the sun. Her design has the flavor of her now famous blog, and that’s a good … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Trailmarker quilt by FITF
Ashley of Film in the Fridge shows us her latest quilted creation, Trailmarker. Love the quilt and the truck’s not bad either. She said she used the same pattern that’s in her Nautical quilt, Scrappy Triangles, without the scrappy … Read More ...
Who made the buttons for Fork and Talk?
In my earlier post about Craft Gossip’s Spring Fork and Talk Blogger’s Meetup, I forgot to tell you about the cute buttons one of the attendees brought along. Here’s mine, shown. Leslie of Leslie’s Art and Sew handed them … Read More ...
Giveaway: Reinvention book at Craft
Rachel of Craft is hosting a giveaway on her blog for a copy of the book, Reinvention: Sewing with Rescued Materials by Maya Donenfeld. Maya blogs at Maya*Made and you can see her post about her book blog tour here… Read More ...
Inspiration for future quilts
I found this Southwest Medallion Tapestry here and immediately thought it would make a great quilt.
I’m seeing a lot of ikat quilts in online stores lately, like this one, another quilt-y inspiration from Urban Outfitters. A trend perhaps?… Read More ...