Spied on Freshly Pieced W.I.P. Wednesday, Lori of The Inbox Jaunt made this doodle quilt for one of her twin daughters who is returning to college soon. For their dorm rooms, the other twin will get one too – … Read More ...
Project: Great Granny pot holders
Lori of Bee In My Bonnet shares on her blog how to make these Granny Square pot holders. She used up some scraps cut to 1 1/2″ squares to complete these cuties. Get the know-how.
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Freebie: Russell the Robot modern block
With the kids back in school, or soon to be, you’ve got some time to sew. Stash Books blog offers a free block that will make a rockin’ base for a project. From the book Modern Blocks, this is … Read More ...
Tute and meet: Travel tidy for keys and loose change
Fiona of Celtic Thistle made this adorable travel tidy and decided to create a tutorial for it as a way to give back to the blogging community (she’s mostly blog taught). She also entered this tutorial in Plum and June’s… Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Flag quilt for son’s birthday
You go Mom! Molly of Molly’s Meanderings finally finished this gift quilt for her *son’s sixteenth birthday after the project stalled out over needing to replace one of the flags. I’ve never looked closely at an Australian flag, but as … Read More ...
Fabric crush on for Storyboek 2
I thought I loved the first Storyboek fabric collection by Jay-Cyn Designs for Birch Fabrics, then I saw Storyboek 2, released in June. Shown here, is a swatch of Patchwork. I’ve fallen hard. This would be divine in a baby … Read More ...
Dress up a onsie as main event at baby shower
Sarah Beth of Moda’s The Cutting Table shared a brilliant idea for a baby shower. Instead of games, have each guest embellish a store-bought onsie. Sarah Beth set up a DIY station with a stack of 5″ charm squares and … Read More ...
Tutorial: Sugar Almonds quilt
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum shows how to make this strip-style bed quilt. She says it’s a simple pattern and adds,
… Read More ...One of the hardest parts of this quilt, is choosing the Jelly Roll (precut fabrics). With so many beautiful ranges
Tutorial: Hot Plate quilt for charity series
Quilters are quick to say “yes” when it comes to making quilts for a cause. But getting them made timely can be a challenge, even for the most organized among us. Kelley of The Pioneer Quilter created a small quilt … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Patchwork tote for Yulia
Alicia of Alicia’s Hiding Place made this quirky patchwork tote as a gift for her sister, Yulia. Of the process of making it she explains,
… Read More ...I loved doing it, it was that kind of labor that makes you company in
Free pattern: Funky Chick Embroidery
Helen of Bustle and Sew made this cushion/pillow cover for a friend. The center is an embroidered bird amidst flowers surrounded by a patchwork border. So cheerful! You can download the Funky Chick Embroidery pattern on her blog. Get the … Read More ...
Tutorial: Wedding guest book quilt
Millennyum of Alice in Wonderland did a guest post at Off Beat Bride showing how to create a guest book quilt for a wedding. This unique and thoughtful gift is one the bride and groom will surely cherish. She said … Read More ...
Tutorial: Quilted Chevron Pincushion by Maureen
Maureen, who we know from Maureen Cracknell Handmade blog, is also a designer for the Riley Blake Designs blog. Today, she shows readers how to make this Quilted Chevron Pincushion as part of their Cutting Corners College series. I swooned … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: French-y embroidery for Maaike
Kirsty of You had me at Bonjour recently finished this embroidery sampler piece as a gift to a fellow blogger, Maaike. Lovely, isn’t it? She shows closeups of the stitches, go HERE to see more.
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Convert your bridesmaid dress into a quilt
At one time or another most women will have a bridesmaid dress hanging in their closet. One they’ll never wear again, but is too pretty to get rid of just yet. Offered at UncommonGoods.com, you can have said dress … Read More ...