Sheryl Hastings from Sher’s Creative Space did a guest post at Sew So Easy as part of the “Mug Rug of the Month” series. It’s October, so Halloween is the perfect theme. The pattern is aptly named “Hiding in the … Read More ...
Freebie: Pumpkins in a pickup truck
Pumpkins for your li’l punk-ins. You don’t have to visit the pumpkin patch to get in the Autumnal spirit. Ella Claire’s guest blogger, Emmie, from My Someday in May, offers up this free printable of a truck overflowing with … Read More ...
Free pattern: Cherries Applique
Quilters, this project would be a great introduction to Sue Spargo’s q-world view. She uses a felted wool ground for her applique shapes and finishes them with pretty embroidery stitches.
Kimara of Wee Folk Art shares this cherries applique pattern … 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
Giveaway: All Points Patchwork
Hello sewists. Storey Publishing is giving away a free copy of Diane Gillehand’s latest book, All Points Patchwork. To get a chance to win, just leave a comment on this post, (not the review post), and tell me what … Read More ...
Free pattern: Tulip quilt for Spring
Tulips and birds adorn this happy springtime quilt (you’re seeing a closeup) made by Carolyn of All Spice Abounds. You can see the full quilt here. A generous quilter, she shares on her blog a free pattern and instructions … Read More ...
Tutorial: Cuddly puzzle quilt + pattern
This vibrant child’s quilt looks like a floor puzzle. To piece a top like this may seem difficult, but it’s not, according to the maker, Polly, of Pieces by Polly. She explains her secret was to sew squares, then applique … Read More ...
Valentine’s Day quilted heart + free pattern
Expert quilter Geta, of Geta’s Quilting Studio, created a red heart pillow to celebrate Valentine’s Day. She employed trapunto and free motion quilting to create the pillow top, shown here. Always a generous teacher, she shares on her blog how … Read More ...
Freebie: Valentine’s Day quilt at Dear Stella
The Chains of Love quilt pattern is a simple yet elegant design that is perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day. The quilt features a minimalistic design with a neutral color palette, making it suitable for a wide range of decor styles.… Read More ...
Wool applique octagons
This merry mouse is the work of Karen at Moose Bay Muses. Her choice of wool for both the applique and ground lends the piece a warm, folksy feel. She shares on her blog many more of her octagon blocks … Read More ...
Tutorial: Christmas Trivet
Jennifer from Quilts by Jen did a guest post at QuiltSocial.com showing how to make this cheerful Christmas trivet. The pattern sells for $4.95, but she’s giving you instructions for free.
Go to tutorial, Sewing and Quilting Christmas Trivets … Read More ...
Free Halloween Quilt pattern: Spooky cat
Wendi Gratz of Happy Shiny World created this pretty kitty across a patchwork ground using a fusible applique technique. Subscribers to her site/newsletter can download the pattern for free. It includes instructions for making the block into a mini wall … Read More ...
Halloween quilt with lights
This quilt (a portion shown here) is alight with Halloween fright. Do check out the cat’s expression (bottom right), so sweet I want it to be real. It was a gift quilt for Joanna of Applique Today from her MIL … Read More ...
The happy quilt from Caohagan
This is a closeup of the most cheerful quilt I’ve seen in ages. Proud owner, Victoria at Fiberchick, admits she has yearned for one of these special quilts – made on the island of Caohagan – for over ten years. … Read More ...
Quilt Tutorial: Lovebirds Pillow 1 of 4
This is 1 of 4 pillows Debbie of Wow I Like That made from a single fat quarter and thrift store sheet. She machine appliqued and embroidered a sweet bird scene in the center square, oh la la. The border, … Read More ...