Patterns, patchworks and projects
Quilt historian Kimberly Wulfert gives us a history lesson in string quilts. It starts,
During the economic slump of the early twentieth century, string style quilt making thrived. Rural mid-century women, cut off from mainstream society … Read More ...
Kati Cupcake is giving away this quilt kit, Porch Pots by Quilt Soup. Go here to enter. Via Mel’s Own Place.
Image via Field Trips in Fiber
Vicki of Field Trips in Fiber uses her Mineral Pool palette of hand dyed fabrics to create a modern placemat. This project is a good choice if you want to learn how to create … Read More ...
Laurie Wisbrun of Scarlett Fig has entered the Fabric on Demand Save this Family of Chairs contest. The fabric that gets the most votes will be giving the chairs a new look. If you vote for
I found this stunning quilt top at Material Culture blog. Sujata Shah made it from recycled shirts. She plans to hand quilt it with pearl cotton. Go here to see Foggy Day Quilt by Dorothy
Image from Bari J.
Don’t miss Bari J.’s fabric giveaway, two stacks of fat quarters from her Full Bloom line. Go here for entry details.
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Kyra Hicks of Black Threads blog announced the puplication of her latest book titled This I Accomplish: Harriet Powers’ Bible Quilt and Other Pieces. Read more about it here. Available on Amazon.
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Melly and Me blog offers up a challenge to see if you can make a Log Cabin quilt entirely of scraps. Get the tutorial.
Image from Dawn Hay Etsy
What a great way to store your iron at home or while traveling to quilting events. Dawn Hay Designs Etsy offers these handmade, one of a kind caddys (you choose your colors, she chooses the
As part of being profiled on SEWN, folk art quilt designer, Sue Spargo shares this pretty needle keeper. Go here to download free pattern. Go here to learn more about Sue at Sarah’s Guest Corner.
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Over the Fourth of July weekend, my big sis Robin spied this cute button at her local Farmer’s Market. She snatched it right up and gave it to me. I’ve worn it every day since. On the back I found … Read More ...
Nani Iro’s Japanese fabric is yummo. I especially like the Fuccra Rakuel collection, swatch shown here. Melanie, from The Fabric Shopper has compiled a list of where to find the latest Nani Iro. Go here to
Get creative ideas by taking in your physical surroundings. See what a few fellow quilters view for inspiration.
Renata’s quilt from Flickr pool proves that cats are patriotic, says SewCalGal in her humorous blog post about cats and quilting. Go here to read it. This quilt could be easily adapted to use your … Read More ...
This is a good one! Lori Holt of Bee In My Bonnet blog is giving away, 7 floursack dishtowels, 24 DMC floss, needle assortment, and Day of the Week iron on transfer.
You have until midnight on Saturday, July 4th … Read More ...