While cruising for pretty fabric I found Ooh La La – Paris Market at down shadow lane. Go here to see more.
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Fabric: Leanika
It’s a sport for me, cruising for pretty fabric. Check out LEANIKA by Dena Designs from Honey Bee Humble. Go here to see more.
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Book: I Heart Patchwork
Sarah from Fabtalk interviewed Rashida Coleman-Hale about her new book I Heart Patchwork. This wonderful patchwork ball is an example of her approach to sewing; keep it simple and add linen. Go to the interview to learn more about the … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Fussy cut bird on a chair
I’m a huge fan of modernist fabric designer Laurie Wisbrun of Scarlet Fig. Sue is too, she sent her this photo of a potholder she made using some of her original fabric Birdies on Chairs Red. Sue used a … Read More ...
Tutorial: Doll House Potholder
Nanette from Freda’s Hive blog shares how she turns pieced and appliqued house blocks into potholders. Cuteness reins supreme. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Scrappy Needle Keeper
Whosies suggests you go through your sewing trash to find the pieces for this cute as can be needle keeper. Follow her tutorial to sew fabric scraps to a muslin foundation and you will burn some trash, I mean stash … Read More ...
Fabric: Aussie style
I am crushing on these fabric swatches from the duckcloth online shop. Created by a diverse group of talented Australian designers, who could resist the likes of Skipping Girl, Kiwi, and Alphacookie. Go here to see more.
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Free pattern: Bunnies snug in their beds
This one’s for the girls said Deborah Raymond of Wonderwoman Creations blog about her play mat creation featuring pockets for bedding down critters. With the right fabric choices, this could be one for the boys too. Think David Walker Fabric … Read More ...
Little Folks Square Dance Citrus Panel
I love this so much I’m going to marry it. I’m talking about Anna Maria Horner’s new fabric line, more Little Folks made from 100% Cotton Dobby Voile. It’s a perfect sewing weight for garments, but that’s not going to … Read More ...
On sale: Pincushion pattern
Ooh la la, take a look at this stylish pin cushion, the Paris Bebe Eiffel Tower designed by Robin Mynatt for Paris Bebe. It’s on sale now at Pink Chalk Studios for 1/2 off $5.00 USD. Get the pattern here… Read More ...
Contest: Holiday quilts large and small
Voting is underway for this Holiday quilt contest hosted by The Quilting Gallery. I would be happy to have each and every one decorating my home, though a few stand out.
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Free pattern: Quilt block apron
This apron from Craft and Fabric Links would be a great way use up leftover blocks from other projects. Quilters know the ones I’m talking about, those that didn’t pass their audition. This particular pattern is for a child size … Read More ...
Swatch: Dolce by Tanya Whelan
I am grooving on Rita in Grey from the Dolce fabric collection. Designed by the talented Tanya Whelan for Free Spirit. You can get some at the Hip Fabric online shop.
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Tutorial: Figgy Pudding quilt
Amanda Jean of Crazy Mom Quilts designed this fun Holiday quilt for the Moda Bake Shop. This fabric line called Figgy Pudding is my absolute favorite of this season.
Via Quilt-o-Mania blog
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Newsy: Quilt Index expands and upgrades
Amy E. Milne, Executive Director of
The Alliance for American Quilts organization has some great news for quilters and quilt history buffs. They have added 10 projects and have upgraded their website to include zoom and comparison tools, saying,