I cannot resist making baby quilts for family members. Pressed for time, I often make a simple one-block. Next time, I’m going to try this sweet quilt, Early Bird, created by Becky, from Patchwork Posse.
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Trick to binding a quilt
Don’t throw up your thimble-clad hands when it comes to binding your quilt. Let Peta of She Quilts Alot show you her secret for making binding behave. The trick she explains is knowing where to start.
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Freebie: Mosque Silhouette
For those Craft Gossip readers who are celebrating Eid Ul Fitr (end of Ramadan), here’s a free download I found over at Creativity Window.
Click the link, Mosque Silhouette, to get yours.
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Tutorial: Sparklers Mini Quilt
Becky of Patchwork Posse goes small with this red, white and blue mini quilt, but large with visual impact. Called Sparklers, this beauty would sew up super fast. Hint: She uses a time-saving piecing technique you’ll want to learn.… Read More ...
Free Sewing pattern: Ladybug Pincushion
Amanda of The Patchsmith loves her latest project so hard, she’s sewn up three versions, two of which you see here. She adds,
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Create an adorable ladybug pincushion to keep your pins and needles close-to-hand. This must-have addition is
Tutorial: Falling Rainbow Pillow Cover
The emphasis for this pillow cover is solids and brights, which translates to a modern chic look for your home. Lauren Terry of Fly Away Quilts shares – at Moda Bake Shop – a photo tutorial for how to make … Read More ...
Happy Camper Pot Holders Sewing Tutorial
Are you a happy camper when you travel? I recall a trip my family made to Six Flags Over Texas theme park during summer break. There were four of us kids plus two adults in a Volkswagen bug, the original … Read More ...
Project: Watercolor mini quilt
Katie Smith of Punk Projects did a guest post at Design Memory Craft blog sharing how she created this mini art quilt. To start, apply pigments, then water to fabric strips. Once the fabric dries, piece together the top, and … Read More ...
Pattern testers honored at Daintytime
Get a peek inside the shaping of the 10 flexible patterns included in Sherri Lynn Wood’s recently released book, The Improv Handbook for Modern Quilters.
She just kicked off, at Daintytime, her Test Quilter Blog Hop which showcases quilts … Read More ...
Tutorial: Melon Mini Quilt
Lisa of Inspired By Fabric shares on her blog how to make this fresh summertime melon quilt. Of the project she explains,
It’s super-easy to make–just one Courthouse Steps block cut in quarters and reassembled!
Measuring only 12-1/2″ square, this … Read More ...
Tutorial: Quilted pillow cover with zipper
Rachael of Imagine Gnats made this pretty-as-a-picture pillow and shares on her blog how she made it. While most pillow cover tutorials I come across use an envelope enclosure, for this one she employs a zipper. This makes for a … Read More ...
Tutorial: Rainbow Baby Quilt
I missed this tutorial when it first appeared on SYTYCC (So You Think You Can Craft), but it bears repeating. The show’s host Tauni interviewed contestant Crystal, of Stitched By Crystal, and got her to explain how she made this … Read More ...
9 Free Robot Applique Templates
Pam of Threading My Way shares on her blog nine robots-at-work applique templates F-R-E-E for you to download. Squee! The Fireman, shown here, joins Artist, Bricklayer, Chef and many more. She adds,
… Read More ...I’m planning on incorporating my robots into a
Free pattern: July Candle Mat
Get your spark on with this adorable candle mat measuring a mere 9 1/2″ x 12 1/2″. This makes it doable before the fireworks start. The pattern is offered on Connecting Threads, and best of all, it’s a free download. … Read More ...
Quilts 20/20 Exhibit opens
Kathleen Loomis of Art With a Needle has one of her art quilts, “Crazy 8: Incarceration”, showing at Quilts 20/20: Traditional Works, Contemporary Art. The exhibit is in the main gallery of Susquehanna Art Museum, Harrisburg PA, USA. Though … Read More ...