Here’s a bright and clever quilt I spied at Pippa Patchwork. Pippa says she used about 20 different Kona solids – cutting them into simple squares of various sizes – to make this quilt. The diagonal change in scale … Read More ...
Joel’s drawing gets the embroidery treatment
Wendi from Shiny Happy World guest blogs at Made by Joel with a tutorial showing how to stitch up one of his line drawings. She gives you design transfer tips and then provides links to four common embroidery stitch how-to … Read More ...
Tutorial: Hexie Mug Rug
Janna from SewHappyGeek guest blogs at Wonderfully Awkward with a tutorial showing how to make her hexie mug rug. She gives you many close up photos for creating the individual hexagons and then how to join them to make rows. … Read More ...
Newsy: Former editors of “QH” launch “Generation Q”
As you likely know by now, Quilter’s Home magazine is defunct – the last issue is on newsstands now. Boo, hiss…I’m heartsick over it. Click here to read more.
However, the talent behind my former favorite quilting rag is still
MQG: Challenge 4 | find your own voice
The Modern Quilt Guild announced their fourth and last challenge in their Project Modern series – find your own voice. The judge for this round is Denyse Schmidt. Contest ends September 30, 2011. Go here for further details.… Read More ...
Newsy: “Quilter’s Home” going away
Jake and Melissa from life=creativity announce Quilter’s Home magazine will end publication after the August/ September issue. I am sad to hear it. I say enjoyment=Quilter’s Home, and for that reason alone I’ll miss it. Click here to … Read More ...
Book review: Stash Happy: Patchwork
I received a review copy of the book Stash Happy: Patchwork: 25 Sewing Projects
for Fabric Lovers from Sterling Publishing | Lark Crafts.
Things I love about the book: The projects in this book are imaginative and fresh. Plus you … Read More ...
Grab a cuppa: Employee Challenge Quilts
The Stitchin’ Post hosted an employee quilt challenge and today (in keeping with Sisters, Oregon style) the fire department hung all the quilts on the side of their building. Visit them on Facebook to see all the quilts. Lovely, one … Read More ...
Book review: Fresh Fabric Treats
I received a review copy of the book Fresh Fabric Treats: Sixteen Yummy Projects
to Sew from Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes and More from C&T Publishing | StashBooks.
Things I love about the book: The concept. The book showcases the … Read More ...
Newsy: Summer Sampler Quilt-Along
This Quilt-Along sounds like a lot fun and you’ll get fast results, just like a summer school class – over before you know it. Starting Monday, July 11th those who join this event over at Fresh Lemons will create three … Read More ...
Inspiration: Bonnie Indigo Rug
Today Joss and Main’s Design Report offers home accents in Pantone Blue Curacao. The collection includes this Bonnie Indigo Rug. They describe it as a modern flower design, but through this quilter’s eyes, it looks a lot like the … Read More ...
Tutorial: Fourth of July wall hanging
Melissa from A Love Affair With My Brother made this quilted wall hanging as her offering in a recent homemade gift exchange. I love the stars and stripes surrounded by a fireworks border – so cute for 4th of July … Read More ...
Tutorial: Chevron quilt block
Melissa from Love Affair With My Brother says she’s seeing chevrons everywhere in home decor. She thought it was time for her to put a quilt-y spin on the chevron rage. So she made this 4th of July inspired chevron … Read More ...
DIY: Let the sun print your fabric
Heather from Dollar Store Crafts discovered there’s an inexpensive way to sun dye fabric. Most of what you’ll need you probably already have in your craft room. Visit her blog post to get the rest of the scoop.… Read More ...
Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show this weekend
If you’re lucky enough to attend, you’ll see over 1300 quilts scattered about town in Sisters Oregon on July 9, 2011. This annual show is unique in that all quilts are displayed outside on buildings. Besides viewing all the wonderful … Read More ...