Longarm quilter Ronda Beyer of Ronda’s Creative Quilter blog shares her secret for quilting intertwined circles on quilt borders. She points to Sherry Rogers-Harrison’s book Formal Feathers 101 for the idea. Get the book at … Read More ...
Three great giveaways one birthday
Quilting on a Budget blog and This-n-That Fabrics have gotten together to celebrate This n That Fabrics’ one year anniversary with three great prizes you can win.
Prize 1: 12 1/2 yard cuts of fabric
Prize 2: Singer Featherweight
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Tutorial: Making the quilt sandwich
The Tech Editors of C&T Publishing blog show how to make a quilt sandwich from their Quiltmaking Basics series. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Recycled wool quilt
Blanche of Just Tutorials shows how to make this eco-friendly quilt using wool sweaters. Get the tutorial.
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Inspiration: Virtual art gallery
Textile artist John Jones created a virtual art gallery to showcase his stitched patchwork art panels. Go here to view it.
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Video: Canvas Photo Quilt
Traditional photo quilts have never appealed to me but this photo transformed into mini quilt does. Julie Fei-Fan Balzer guest of Pokey Bolton Quilting Arts TV demonstrates her easy technique for creating this artful look. Go … Read More ...
Birdie Big Blocks quilt pattern
“Perfect for beginners” the product description says. Available at Cabbage Rose Quilts. Go here to view the pattern. $9.00 USD
[tags]quilting, patterns, birds, applique[/tags]
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Safe surfing for bloggers
Active bloggers at some point must concern themselves with secure surfing. Once the ‘what came with my computer’ McAfee subscription ran out, I began using free PC security software. But, is it enough?
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Spots quilt pattern
These are the kind of spots I like to see. This adorable pattern called Spots is available at Cabbage Rose Quilts. Go here for price and product description.
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Mini Merry-Go-Round quilt
This happy mini quilt from Pink Chalk Fabrics makes me smile. Go here for order details.
Pattern description:
American Jane Patterns Designed by Sandy Klop. These sweet hexagons look like a kaleidoscope of jewels.… Read More ...
Fabric swatch: Folklore
I need a cut of this fabric to satisfy my soul. Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration, however, I want it in my stash. It’s My Folklore by Lecien which I found at Sew, Mamaw, Sew! but, she’s … Read More ...
Free pattern: Folk Tale Friends
Another great find at Red Rooster Fabrics – this child’s quilt showcases fabric line Folk Tale Friends. Go here to see fabric line. Go here to download free pattern. Original design by Laura Blanchard.
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Virtual drunk love
Jacqui from Block Party! blog made another fun funky block for Ashley, continuing the Drunk Love theme. I enjoy seeing how others use fabrics that I have in my stash. Should I be embarrassed that I … Read More ...
Fabric swatch: Boy oh Boy
I am digging this fabric line I found at Sew Fabulous Quilt Shop. It’s Boy Oh Boy by Holly Holderman for Lakehouse Dry Goods. I love the non-traditional color palette, especially the celery green … Read More ...
Free pattern: Tiny Tots
Look what I found at Red Rooster Fabrics that makes good use of the Tiny Tots panel. Go here to download free pattern. Original design by Laura Blanchard.
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