This is an oldie, but has information that is worthy of repetition. Rebecca of Chasing Cottons shares a tutorial on her blog that covers a basic skill for quilters – cutting fabric. Her method includes a rotary cutter, ruler … Read More ...
Tutorial: Cakecup Pincushion
Jessica of Teacher Gone Crafty shows us how to make a cupcake pincushion on her blog. A batch of these would make great gifts for family and friends. Get the tutorial.
Image credit: Teacher Gone Crafty
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Tutorial: Twelve Triangles BOM Placemats
Fabric Fascination shares how to make quilted placemats starting out with four blocks from her Twelve Triangles Block of the Month (BOM) pattern featured last week on her blog. After you add some fabric, you will end up with … Read More ...
Art quilt gives blogger pause
Kelly of Pinkadot Quilts grabbed this photo of the quilt Implosion #3, by Beth Barron, while at the ArtQuilt Elements 2012 exhibition and show. Although she appreciates the aesthetics of this piece of art, she admits that a closer … Read More ...
Pat Sloan LIVE radio | 4 pm ET
Today at American Patchwork & Quilting Radio, host Pat Sloan talks with yet another interesting and talented group of guests. They include Deb Tucker of Studio 180 Design and Marie Bostwick, who will talk about their joint project based … Read More ...
Grab a cuppa: Meet Eleanor McCain
Grab some tea (or your fave beverage) and join me while I browse the gallery of art quilter and internist Eleanor McCain. This physician decorates her office with her contemporary style quilts. Nice! She has a wonderful collection you … Read More ...
Tip: Sewing final side of a pillow cover
Moriya of The Harpster Home shows her method of sewing the fourth side of a pillow cover on her blog. She explains,
… Read More ...Once you have the three sides sewn up, you’re going to go against everything you know and sew
Advanced quilting tools at The Learning Center
Join Michele and Pat at The Learning Center today where the subject is Not So Basic Quilting Tools. Hosts and guests tell all about their favorite tool with photos. The tool I’d like to try is the Perfect Piecing … Read More ...
Becky auditions borders for Chirps
Becky of Piece O’ Cake Blog gives us a peek inside her decision process choosing the borders for a new quilt, Chirps. In the end, she went with some black and white prints, though I liked everything she auditioned. Go … Read More ...
Free download: Spotted Bunny
Offered up by Karen of The Graphics Fairy, this cute spotted bunny would wish anyone a Happy Easter. Click HERE to get the free download.
Image credit: The Graphics Fairy
Looking for more Easter themed quilting blocks? Check these … Read More ...
Tutorial: Stylish Storage Boxes
Cheryl of Sew Can Do is celebrating National Quilting Month with a project and tutorial for her nesting quilted fabric storage boxes. She explains,
… Read More ...The boxes use an ultra firm stabilizer so they are sturdy & hold their shape well.
Tutorial: Gathered top for quilt or duvet cover
This duvet cover is so adorable, I want one, even if Andrea of The Train to Crazy made it for her young daughter. A duvet cover now, Andrea plans to sew it up into a quilt later. She shares how … Read More ...
Book review: Quilt National 2011
I received a review copy (quite awhile ago, actually) of the book, Quilt National 2011: The Best of Contemporary Quilt
s by Lark Books. I do think it’s a book worthy of your time, so off the shelf it came … Read More ...
Quilted Trailer | Marfa, Texas
This photo of a patchwork trailer camping out is the work of Scott Martin of Finding Feathers. Love it! Go HERE to see more.
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Grab a cuppa: Marcia Derse fabrics
I discovered Marcia Derse fabrics today, thanks to a blog post NYC MOD Meeting written by Victoria of Bumble Beans. Grab a cuppa and visit Marcia Derse Fiber; you will want to stay awhile.
Marcia introduces each of her hand-dyed/printed … Read More ...