Vikki from Field Trips in Fiber is handling the raffling of this beautiful 75″ x 84″ Vintage Stars quilt. Talented members of her local guild Country School Quilters made the quilt with proceeds going to the Virginia Quilt Museum. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Fabric gift box
Michele from Michele Made Me shows how she made this completely adorable fabric gift box. She promises this project will not only make you a gift giving maven, but it will help you perfect your free motion quilting skills. Go … Read More ...
Product review: Lapel Stick for quilters
A tool that makes the process of quilting easier often gets a permanent spot in my sewing basket. I just tried out a new product that shows promise to take up residence there. It’s a fabric marker called Lapel Stick… Read More ...
Event: A Geoclectic Extravaganza
If you live or work close to Dover New Hampshire, be sure and check out ongoing art exhibit A Geoclectic Extravaganza held through March 4, 2011 at The Washington Street Mills Business and Cultural Center.
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Quilted wall pocket from orphan block
Millie from Sewing and Growing made this quilted wall pocket from a single block that she had left over from a quilting project. Get the know-how.… Read More ...
Newsy: Apple App for Quilt Lovers
The Alliance for American Quilts announces Quilt Index To Go, a new Apple app compatible with iPhone, iPod, and iPad. You get a quilt a day accompanied by bits of history right on your device. The quilts are pulled from … Read More ...
Tutorial: Patchwork spiral pillow
Ekaterina from Katrinshine shows how she made this Patchwork spiral pillow. The front is a quilt block she calls spiral and we in the states refer to as crazy. Whatever you call it, I call it pretty. Go to the… Read More ...
Tutorial: Tiny wonky star block
Emily from Mommy’s Nap Time loves all things small but gets frustrated with the limited resources available for piecing tiny blocks. She shares how to make a tiny 2″ star block adapted from a 12″ block. This size block is … Read More ...
Tutorial: Mini Art Quilt Stand
Cheryl from Muppin.com shares her secret for displaying multiple mini quilts at craft shows. She starts with a trip to the office supply store and once home reaches for some quilt batting. Get the know-how.… Read More ...
Artsy cross over bag
This quilted bag has definite cool factor. Picture yourself wearing this to your local cyber cafe to meet all your artsy friends for a coffee latte. Called The Amanda Bag, you can download the pattern for $9.00 USD at … Read More ...
Tutorial: Patchwork wristlet purse
Ayumi from Pink Penguin shows how she made this pretty little wristlet purse. Think of using up some of your scraps for this project since you only need a couple dozen 2 1/2″ fabric squares. Her instructions are clear accompanied … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Stitched fan coaster with a K
Jan of Be*mused made this jaunty 4 1/2″ coaster because Pink Penguin invited her to join the fun. The project called for using a bit of Suzuko Koseki fabric plus incorporating into the design an assigned letter of the alphabet. … Read More ...
Panel: Giddy in Surf
The heart-shaped vase holding flowers and hearts is adorable in this Sandy Gervais 100 % cotton fabric panel. It’s from the Giddy fabric collection in the Surf colorway for Moda. Go to Fabric.com while it’s still in stock.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Valentine’s table runner
Jennifer from Two Butterflies whipped up this lacy table runner to set the mood for Valentine’s Day. Mood set. She assures readers that this is a simple project with only the most basic quilting skills necessary to succeed. So, beginners … Read More ...
Newsy: Issue 4 Fat Quarterly
It’s almost here. The Fat Quarterly Issue 4 – Solids eZine is out Thursday Jan 27th. Woo hoo! You can preview some sample pages before committing to buy. It’s $8.00 for a single issue and $28.00 for a one year … Read More ...