Karen Neary of Sew Karen-ly Created shows this finished project Yuletide Jewels sent in by blogger Bev Crouse of The Quilter’s Net. It’s one of Karen’s original patterns. Go here for details.
Check out Bev’s lovely stiching in … Read More ...
Lark Books to publish Twelve by Twelve
The Twelve by Twelve artists got some exciting news today. Lark Books will be publishing a book about their Collaborative Art Quilt Project. Congratulations!
Go here for details.
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Candied Fabrics giveaway
Candy Glendening of Candied Fabrics blog is celebrating her new online shop of the same name with a giveaway. Each winner can choose between a 1/2 yard of her hand-dyed 100% cotton fabric (examples shown here) or a habotai scarf. … Read More ...
Book: Liberated Quiltmaking ll
Thanks to alert blogger Tonya from Lazy Gal Quilting, I now know about this new book coming out in January 2010. It’s Liberated Quiltmaking ll by Gwen Marston. A preorder will get you an autographed copy from the author.… Read More ...
Pattern: Poppies For You Bags
Now that the holidays are drawing near, I am looking for gift ideas I can make. I found this Poppies For You pattern at The Janelle Wind Collection blog. Go here for further details.
Looking for Quilting supplies and … Read More ...
Gift idea: Woof – It’s a Kwillow
If you are looking for an easy to make quilt project to gift someone on your holiday list, check out this kwillow.
It’s a lap quilt that folds up into a pillow. It has no binding or difficult piecing, plus … Read More ...
Pattern: Merry holiday apron
Showcase your embroidery stitches and burn some stash in this Melly & Me Merry holiday apron. The pattern is available at Pink Chalk Fabrics for 11.95 USD. Link to apron.
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Free pattern: Maltese Flower Table Topper
I love Avis Shirer’s wool flower table mat. Link to free download courtesy of www.allpeoplequilt.com.
The best way to download this pattern is to right-click on the link and select Open in a New Window.
[tags]free pattern, applique, wool, … Read More ...
1 Million Pillowcase Challenge
American Patchwork and Quilting is calling all craftsters to join them in their Make a Pillowcase, Make a Difference initiative. They make it easy for would-be participants by offering for free download* a basic pillowcase pattern and three variations – … Read More ...
Free Seasons Sew-Along
It’s not too late to join this free BOM hosted by Quilt Happy, Quilt Often! blog. Go here for instructions on how to join.
Via Crazy for Primitive Quilts
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Book: Tile Quilt Revival
According to Barbara Brackman’s Material Culture, this book Tile Quilt Revival: Reinventing a Forgotten Form is coming out in January 2010.
She explains,
Tile quilts are done in an applique technique that covers the block, yet exposes the background … Read More ...
Pattern: Seed Collectors quilt
Folksy theme, nice. I love how the neutral colors showcase the textural qualities of this quilt. The Seed Collectors quilt pattern is available for purchase at Quilt Soup for $8.99 USD. Go here for details.
[tags]folk art, neutrals, seeds, … Read More ...
Holiday Flourish quilt
I love this quilt. It makes a classic statement that calms and charms. The e-pattern for Holiday Flourish is available to purchase at Cotton Spice online shop. Go here for details.
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Cottage Flowers quilt
I love the linen color against the brights in this quilt. The e-pattern is available to purchase at Cotton Spice online shop. Go here for full description and price.
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Gee’s Bend Housetop quilt kit
I found this awe-inspiring quilt called House Top at eQuilter.com this morning and to my delight I see it’s a kit. It’s from ‘The Quilts of Gee’s Bend’ collection by Rita Mae Pettway for Windham Fabrics. Finished quilt is 51″ … Read More ...