Amanda at The Modern Marigold has issued a Pinterest challenge to take all those dreams of what you want to make some day and turn them into reality. She explains her mandate,
… Read More ...Short, sweet, simple: every week, DO something from
Celebrate Color Contest
Been seeing this button around the blogosphere? If you don’t already know, Rachel at Stitched in Color and some others* are hosting a Celebrate Color Contest. Rachel explains,
… Read More ...Because color inspires us all, Celebrate Color is for fiber artists
Fox Trails fabric is so stink’in cute
I just got an email from Kimberly at the Fat Quarter Shop letting me know this fabric line – Fox Trails – is now available in the shop. Isn’t it cute? Click HERE to take a closer look. Anyone … Read More ...
Quilt Along: 12 Days of Christmas Sampler
Riel at The Q and the U announced today she is one of the bloggers participating in the 12 Days of Christmas Quilt Along. The host of this fun sounding event is Sara at Sew Sweetness. Click here or … Read More ...
Excitement for Sunday Morning Quilts
Amanda Jean at Crazy Mom Quilts thanked her blog readers today for the positive response she’s received so far after yesterday’s announcement on her blog about she and Cheryl Arkison’s upcoming book release. The title Sunday Morning Quilts conjures up … Read More ...
Nauti quilt for last of warm weather
Ashley at Film in the Fridge finished this nautical quilt the last weekend of summer. I dig her photo right on the water. She tried something to make the straight line quilting she used easier. She explains,
… Read More ...This time around
Tutorial: Handmade gift bags | eco-friendly
This is brilliant. Instead of a last-minute dash to the Dollar Store to get a gift bag for a party, do what Sherri did. Make up some fabric patchwork gift bags to have on hand for that next special occasion. … Read More ...
Inspiration: Puss In Boots fat quarter
I want it, I need it, This and That From Japan has it. What is it? A fat quarter of fairy tale Puss In Boots Japanese cotton fabric. Sigh. See more photos and get purchasing info here.… Read More ...
How to handle ‘unmerited’ negative feedback
If you have an active blog at some point you will get a comment that is decidedly nasty. What’s the best way to handle it? Amy at crafterminds addresses this ‘touchy’ subject in a POST: Putting Your Big Girl Panties … Read More ...
A good laugh and choosing colors in quilts
Two things. This is the blog banner at Lovely Frankenstein’s Quilting Laboratory. Funny! Second Lauren, this blog’s owner, works in a quilt shop. She explains,
… Read More ...This particular entry is a response to the many quilters who lament that they
Ta Dah!: Rainbow zippered pouch for toddler
Leena at Creative Instincts made her toddler this patchwork zippered pouch for storing crayons. She used a tutorial she found over at Noodlehead. She explains,
… Read More ...I cant believe that I actually made a zippered pouch and pieces fell perfectly in
Volunteers needed for Save our Stories | IQF Houston
Okay quilters and quilt lovers, listen up. The Alliance for American Quilts needs volunteers to interview quiltmakers at the 2011 International Quilt Festival, Houston. From their press release:
… Read More ...This year at the International Quilt Festival in Houston, Texas (November 3-6),
Our Lady of Guadalupe crazy quilt for Christmas
Miki at 15 Minutes Play is working on this Christmas quilt. A center fabric panel of religious icon Our Lady of Guadalupe is surrounded by 12 crazy quilt patchwork blocks. Read more about it on her blog.… Read More ...
Travel quilt for niece | a definite plus for sister
Emily at The Student/Teacher made this travel quilt for her one year old niece using a traditional plus sign design. This was on purpose. She explains,
… Read More ...I went with the plus sign design because I know my sister feels ambivalent
Tiny quilts for a tiny doll bed
Kathleen at A Sentimental Quilter shows off one of her friend’s antique doll quilts on the tiny bed she bought her for her birthday. See more of her miniature quilts on her blog POST: Primitive Doll Bed.