Tutorial: Stars quilt
Sarah Craig of Confessions of a Fabric Addict created “Exploding Stars” as part of her Stunning Stars Quilt Along!. The bright solids against a deep gray background make those stars shine. The straight-line quilting keeps the look sleek. This would … Read More ... “Tutorial: Stars quilt”
If you see a seam ripper | Printable
Parents of young children who sew will laugh out loud as they learn Susan’s of Crafter Hours reason for creating this printable. But really anyone who sews can appreciate the sentiment. Myself included.
I just downloaded it (you can too … Read More ... “If you see a seam ripper | Printable”
Quilted baby mat + complete pattern
Kirsty Cleverly of Bonjour Quilts created this 36 inch square quilt mat for baby to have a special place to play. In it, she features fabrics from the Blueberry Park collection by Karen Lewis for Robert Kaufman. Of her project … Read More ... “Quilted baby mat + complete pattern”
Embellish a grocery store tote
Kerby Smith of We All Sew created this project, and it’s a win-win. He took a photo of a friend’s puppy and digitally manipulated onto a red heart with a black ground. He printed the image to fabric, then stitched … Read More ... “Embellish a grocery store tote”
Tutorial: 24-patch quilted postcards
Cathy Perlmutter of Gefilte Quilt shares on her blog how to create a stack of quilted postcards that when complete, you can slip in the mail. Design-wise, she went charm, notice each batik fabric square is unique. Large stitch quilting … Read More ... “Tutorial: 24-patch quilted postcards”
Quilters spread love thru blocks
Always a positive message blogger, it’s no surprise here that Amy, of Diary of a Quilter, is participating in May Chappell’s “Love All Around” campaign. The concept is simple. May says,
… Read More ... “Quilters spread love thru blocks”This year, I’m going to make this block whenever
Tutorial: Table Runner from 4 Blocks
Lindsey of Fort Worth Studio Blog shares how to make this pretty table runner. She features the AdornIt! fabric collection in all four blocks. White sashing and binding gives it a soft finish. This quilted table runner would sew up … Read More ... “Tutorial: Table Runner from 4 Blocks”
Freebie: Hot Coffee Served Here
Make instant cuteness and coffee in your kitchen with this free printable I spied at Kleinworth & Co. Besides the decor, Gina is hosting a giveaway for a Ninja Coffee Bar® System. It does make a nice looking cup of … Read More ... “Freebie: Hot Coffee Served Here”
Tutorial: QAYG Trivets
Curated scraps make these quilted trivets shine like a supermoon. Made by Svetlana of S.O.T.A.K. Handmade, she takes you step-b-step how to make them. To boot, you’ll learn a construction method many quilters embrace, called Quilt As You Go.… Read More ... “Tutorial: QAYG Trivets”
Tutorial: Photographing Quilts and Sewing Projects
Sewer, quilter and pattern designer, Rachel Rossi, shares on her blog tips for getting the best possible photos of your quilts. Of her step-by-step photo tutorial she says,
… Read More ... “Tutorial: Photographing Quilts and Sewing Projects”There’s nothing worse than finishing a masterpiece sewing or quilting project, posting
Project: Soaring High Quilt
This cover-worthy quilt top is the work of Maureen Cracknell, who created it using fabrics from her lovely Nightfall collection. See it at AGF. She boasts it’s a simple pattern to put together, but for me, the magic is … Read More ... “Project: Soaring High Quilt”
Quilty inspiration: Slice of Pie
Forget crayons, pull out some fabric to turn this free coloring printable into a mini, mug rug or post card quilt. Think about it. The David Mamet quote is spot-on for the center. The border lends itself to strip pieced … Read More ... “Quilty inspiration: Slice of Pie”
Free BOM: You are Blessed quilt
Val Laird combines embroidery and applique for this patchwork wall quilt she calls, You are Blessed. She stitched seven blessings from the Beatitudes in the Bible. At 32 inches square this is doable before Christmas.
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Freebie: Crisp in the Fall printable
Choose pumpkin orange or deep red as a background for this printable that features a spot-on-for-Fall line from the move, The Great Gatsby.
Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the Fall. — F. Scott Fitzgerald
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