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 ...
Barbara’s red hearts from the Go!
Barbara from Barbara Brackman’s Material Culture used her new toy, a Go! Baby Cutter to create these red hearts. Visit her blog post to see her process of choosing this layout and fabric background. I love her choice!… Read More ...
Inspiration: Patchwork Hippie Jacket
Check out this eBay auction item from a Swedish seller – a patchwork hippie dress jacket I found at Wearable Art Pinterest. Quilters, if you have any ambition to sew a garment, why not take a blouse or light … Read More ...
DS in LA | Improvisational Patchwork workshop
Jenny from exit through the thrift shop shows off the blocks members of the LA Modern Quilt Guild made at the Advanced Improvisational Patchwork workshop led by Denyse Schmidt. Are you kidding me? I’m happy for them but really, … Read More ...
Rockin’ Robin Quilt-Along
AnneMarie from Gen X Quilters just announced the start of a Quilt-Along called Rockin’ Robin. There are five hosts and she is one of them. Each week one of the hosts will introduce a new row to participants. Click here… Read More ...
Inspiration: Framed Log Cabin blocks
I spied this idea over at Martha Stewart. They created a modern-feeling wall grouping with simple quilt blocks done in solid fabrics. If you follow my blog you likely already know how to make a simple log cabin block, … Read More ...
DIY: Pieced Picnic Tote
Here’s a pieced tote to brighten your next outdoor summer gathering. You may even have time to whip one up before the Fourth of July. Get the instructions at JoAnn Fabric and Craft Stores’ Project page.
Via A Sewing … Read More ...
Garden Fence quilt block
Cindy from Hyacinth Quilt Designs created this quilt block she calls Garden Fence. Now 35 are sewn into a beautiful quilt top, see photos here. She shares the dimensions of the block and provides instructions for sewing one together … Read More ...
