This crafty Design*Sponge event in October at Anthopologie is regrettably already full (only 35 could attend). But hang on, there will be others in the Chicago area, the next one is in Naperville. After a bit of crafty fun, you’ll … Read More ...
Block 12 | The Desperate Housewife’s Quilt
The Desperate Housewife’s Quilt challenge; 50 blocks in 50 weeks. Here’s Quiltjane’s Block 12 Diamond in the Rough on her blog Want it, Need it, Quilt!. She reminds everyone this is not a Quilt Along. Just make whatever blocks … Read More ...
Patchwork Bear by Shin and Nao
Not made of fabric, but a happy figure I’d love to have preside over my sewing activities. Right now, it’s for sale at MAQETs.… Read More ...
Moroccan Boucherouite #13, patchwork goes tribal
Thanks goes to Grace Bonney at Design Sponge for pointing me to Beldi where I found this Boucherouite, already sold. I swear I’m looking at patchwork. It’s not, it’s a rag rug. The product description on their website says,
… Read More ...“Boucherouite”
First Craft Gossip Blogger’s Meet-up held in Little Rock
Last Saturday Little Rock was the place for the first ever Craft Gossip Fork and Talk. Bloggers from across The Natural State, Tennessee and Virginia attended the meet-up and spent a crafty afternoon with four Craft Gossip editors. … Read More ...
Bella Solids Color Card | 92 fabric swatches
See this Bella Solids Color Card by Moda Fabrics? I want it, I need it; the color card first then on to collect some solids for my fabric stash. New to the modern look in quilting? Solids ground busier fabrics … Read More ...
Sewn vests for diabetic dogs | Monkey Beans
I realize this is not patchwork, but please bear with me. I’m blogging while watching the 9/11 Memorial on television – they are on the ‘G’ names. I’ve already teared up several times listening to those who lost a family … Read More ...
Tutorial: Floating Bricks quilt block
Very Kerry Berry shows how she made this improvisational quilt block starting with a solid fabric base in Moda Coal. Clever use of words on fabric. See more of her Floating Bricks blocks on her blog. Click HERE to go … Read More ...
Book: Little Bits Quilting Bee by Kath of WhipUp
Kathreen Ricketson at WhipUp.net has another book coming out this month (Amazon.com says available today, September 7, 2011). Published by Chronicle books, Little Bits Quilting Bee: 20 Quilts Using Charm Packs,
Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes, and Fat Quarters looks to … Read More ...
Quilts to remember Mark
They say only the good die young, and this is true with Mark, a police officer, husband and father of two who touched many lives before he died of cancer. Allison at Allie’s in Stitches shares his story on her … Read More ...
Newsy: Bloggers’ Quilt-Uber-Fest starts October 1
Scott Hansen at Blue Nickel Studios wants you to learn German and drink Hofbräu this October (not really). He does want you to join the Bloggers’ Quilt-Uberfest – a quilt along where you will make a block a day for … Read More ...
Tips and Tutes at The Tulip Patch
I love it when craft bloggers create a separate page for their instructional posts, especially when that blogger is Mary at The Tulip Patch. Her sewing/quilting related tutorials are all well written and on topics you do not see … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Just the quilt back
The talent behind the Artnextdoor’s Blog shows off a finished gift quilt for DD. The back is fabulous, had to show you. Do visit her POST to see up close photos of her quilting stitches – so pretty.… Read More ...
Freebie: Autumn Subway Art printable
Autumn Subway Art at Vintage Marigold. Click HERE to go to the download.
Ta Dah!: Doll Quilt to match little girl’s
The Crafty Mummy made this doll quilt to match a quilt she made a year ago for a special little girl. This is a great way to use up scraps from a larger project. Click HERE to find out more… Read More ...