Patterns, patchworks and projects
SewCalGal wants you to mark your calendars for SAQA’s benefit auction starting Thursday, September 10th, 2009. She explains how the auction works and provides a preview of a dozen art quilts. Go here to see more.
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Candy from Candied Fabrics blog took this inspiring photo of Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park, USA. Go here to read more. As an aside, I’m a fan of anyone who has a blog post titled Chartreuse is the … Read More ...
Lucky is what I call A Scott in Tennessee blogger for winning this quilt pattern Whoopsie Daisy. I’m digging the basket weave look of the flower centers. Original design by Amanda from The Quilted Fish Quality Patterns Web store. … Read More ...
Kathy Cano-Murillo of The Crafty Chica blog announces her 4th annual Crafty Chica Art Cruise. She said this about the event this week,
I’m delighted to share that we will have a special guest: Superstar podcaster and savvy crafter, Sister … Read More ...
The folks from Web store Blossom Quiltworks! got to spend some time with Moda fabric designer Lila Tueller during this May’s Quilt Market. This Interview was in Blossom’s latest Newsletter. Go here to sign up so you get the scoop … Read More ...
It took me about two minutes to qualify for free shipping at Connecting Threads online store – that’s how many great books they are offering up at 40% off from now until September 21, 2009. (sorry contiguous US only on … Read More ...
Down by the River blogger just got news her entry (closeup of a section shown here) won the Celebrate Summer competition hosted by Patchwork and Quilting magazine. Congratulations! It’s so pretty. Go here for details.
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Moneik Quilts blog is making this quilt from a Simple Day at The Lake pattern. Those browns look so yummy. Go here to read more about it.
Next up, The Thread Studio online shop based in Australia has beautifully … Read More ...
This little girl skirt passes the twirl test. Pattern details: Girls 12mo – 8yr. Available at Scientific Seamstress.
From Craft Gossip Flickr group, via chegeman72.
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Join AQS or renew your membership and you are automatically entered for a chance to win some awesome prizes like the Birds ‘n Roses book, shown here. The Grande Prize includes a HandiQuilter®. Go here for details. Cost to … Read More ...
I love this new fabric line Housework Whenever!. Original design by Sharon Yenter for In The Beginning Fabrics.
Go here to see the swatch gallery. It’s all stash worthy.
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Check out Jay McCarroll’s latest fabric line, Germania from Free Spirit. Go here to view the entire swatch gallery.
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This modern feeling applique block was created by Ann of Ann Champion’s Blog. She has a tutorial that shows her method for creating this Princess Feather pattern. Go here for the how-to.
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Laura of Adventures of a Quilting Diva blog shares her tips for prewashing fabric smaller than 1/2 yard to avoid tangles. Go here to read more.
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Barbara from Quilt Soup shop wants you to know there are only a few spots left in the Mystery Block of the Month (BOM) event that starts in September. The Bubblegum Basics fabric collection is the fabric choice, but the … Read More ...