The hearts in this quilt show off to perfection The Strawberry Thief fabric collection. The blog by the same name shares detailed instructions on how to make the blocks. The heart shape is pieced, not appliqued, and I have to … Read More ...
Quilt- Paper Piece a pussy cat
It’s brilliant how Charise, of Charise Creates, fussy cut the eyes of this cat with bluebirds. She finishes this sweet feline face with blue and red embroidery threads atop tiny pink hearts. Be still my heart. A talented quilter, she … Read More ...
Tutorial: Sweetheart ornaments + free pattern
A slice of Sacher torte and a truffle are the center of these yummy looking Valentine’s Day ornaments. Susi of Tiny Toffee Designs sewed these up using fabric, felt and a bit of ribbon. Her tutorial includes a free download … Read More ...
Call for Entries – ‘Threads of Resistance’
Not every quilt is made to mark a wedding or birth, no. Many speak to the political and social realms of society. With “Threads of Resistance”, transform your feelings about U.S. current events into a traditional or art quilt. An … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Patchwork doll slippers
So precious is my Liberty collection, I save every little scrap from sewing projects, don’t you? Now, look at what Heidi, of Fabric Mutt, made. She pieced tiny strips of Liberty fabric to make the tops of these baby … Read More ...
FQS hosts Bella Skill Builder QAL
Sew, life is good in the quilty-verse. Erin, of Why Not Sew, shows off her first creation for the Bella Skill Builder QAL hosted by the fat quarterShop. February 1 they published the first quilt block pattern. It’s totally … Read More ...
January Hoop Art of the Month
Get your hoop art on and have it ready to show off well before Valentine’s Day with a free pattern and tutorial by Staci of Crafty Staci. You may remember her Hot Pad series – which was sweet by the … Read More ...
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 ...
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 ...This year, I’m going to make this block whenever
FREE 2017 BOM {Diamond Hill}
Newsy. Esther of Esther’s Blog launched her 2017 BOM this week where participants will make a Diamond Hill quilt. Best news is it’s FREE. And if you’re familiar with some of her past projects, like Oma’s Blues, then you … Read More ...
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 ...
Pat Sloan’s Solstice Challenge
Pat Sloan kicked off a sewing challenge that began on the Winter Solstice, December 21, 2016 and will run until the Summer Solstice come June 20, 2017. Every Wednesday, she posts on her website, I Love To Make Quilts, a … Read More ...
Newsy: Artisan challenge for quilters
A quilt challenge is in progress. For those of you who do their best work through a competition, read on. If additionally, you love working with Kaffe Fassett’s fabrics, bonus. Here’s an excerpt from the official press release via Westminster … Read More ...
Color play for fabric selection
If choosing a color palette for your next/first quilt seems daunting to the point of never starting, this post is for you. Or, if you just want to have some fun playing with color for any artistic endeavor, join me. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Uncut Diamonds quilt blocks
Controlled chaos, or maybe informed improv, is the look these Uncut Diamond blocks lend to this quilt top. Created by Emily of Em’s Scrapbag, she likes this block because it uses up her fabric scraps. Lucky for us, and … Read More ...