Kirsty of You Had Me at Bonjour took time on a family trip to meet blogger Nicky of Growing Berries. Nicky gave her a parting gift, this Eiffel Tower pincushion. Read more about her visit here.
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I got some Sassy in the mail
I mentioned in a recent post (okay it was the headline so not so subtle) that I wanted a Sew Sassy Button. The maker, Sam of Sew Sam Sew Etsy, contacted me and in a few days, this entire … Read More ...
Tutorial: Sewn packages for Teacher Appreciation Week
Quilters, do you need a gift for teacher appreciation week? If so, check out this tutorial I found at Under the Sycamore. She made these adorable sewn packages from pretty paper, but fabric would work too. The tags say, … Read More ...
Mother’s Day mini quilt a NY Beauty
Muriel of Hopfaldera made this mini quilt using a New York Beauty quilt block tutorial she said she found at In Color Order. A Mother’s Day gift for her mom, she calls it Sunshine. Click HERE to read … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Moira makes a wheelchair cozy
Moira of Kettle Boiler talks about her experience making a wheelchair cozy on her blog. A gift to her mom/mum, she hit a snag during the sewing process that will make you smile. Go HERE to read on and see … Read More ...
A Bear Paw quilt for Mother’s Day | Brrr!
Penny of Sew Take A Hike made this quilt for her mom as a gift for Mother’s Day. Now that’s one lucky mama! She used fabric from the Brrr! line by Laurie Wisbrun for Robert Kaufman.
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Free pattern: Mom tattoo for Mother’s Day
Allison of Dream {a Little} Bigger created this T-shirt by painting a stencil she designed. It’s a gift to her mom on Mother’s Day. If you would like to create a mother tattoo, Allison shares the pattern on her blog. … Read More ...
Lifesavers quilt finished while watching a show
Rita of Red Pepper Quilts talks about her lovely Lifesavers quilt on her blog. She says she often sews while listening to music or watching a DVD or TV show. In one of my quilt books the author recommends listening … Read More ...
Freebie: Sewing Subway Art
I know this sewing space subway art printable has been out awhile, but it bears repeating. Print this baby out, frame it and you have a gift. Get it at the The Secret Stitch.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Apron Bottle Cover
Got scraps from that last quilt project? Why not make a vintage inspired apron bottle cover like these made by Lori of Bee In My Bonnet. Then you’ll be ready for all those outdoor gatherings and not have your guests … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Rachel finished three Grannies
Rachel of Stitched in Color is celebrating finishing up three baby quilts for Do Good Stitches, a charity bee she founded. The Granny Square pattern is a good choice for gifting, it goes together quickly, faster than something with curves. … Read More ...
Quiltspirations card game this week’s prize
I spied this at the Quilting Gallery. It’s a new card game Quiltspiratons and it’s one of the prizes in their Weekly Quilt Contest. This week’s theme is Springtime Renewal. Go HERE for further details.
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Dawnybear footprint potholder
This slays me. Alli of B.Yazoo made this potholder from fabric strips that showcase her young niece’s footprint. She liked this one so much, she made two more. Go HERE to learn more.
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Quilt-y pieces just for fun
Amy at Badskirt created the quilt pictured here with pieces, but not with fabric pieces. Can you guess what she used? Puzzle pieces. I’ve never seen a modern looking quilt puzzle. Nice. Go HERE to learn more.
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‘Beats a watch any day’ retirement quilt
Check out this personalized word quilt I found on Etsy at Snappyshop. A group of employees custom ordered it to honor their boss who retired. What a sweet idea!
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