This stunning quilt (top) came about after Jeran McConnel of Oleander and Palm spied a geometric style rug from Anthropologie that spoke to her. As a statement piece for the home, I prefer her quilt. If you like it too, … Read More ...
8 Christmas Snowman Quilt Patterns
Snowman are an iconic figure for all things Winter and Christmas. They embody the spirit of the season with their friendly smile, button nose, and carrot stick arms. Snowmen have captured the hearts of people for generations, with their innocent … Read More ...
Fidget quilts
This tiny work of art is more than just a pretty textile. It will sit on the lap of a dementia patient as a soothing sensory tool. Michele Bilyeu, from With Heart and Hands, came to making these quilts … Read More ...
Feathers mini quilt tutorial
Sedef, of Down Grapevine Lane, made a mini quilt that features feathers against a charcoal ground. As wall decor, it’s pretty and sophisticated. I enjoyed reading how she came up with her idea for this project. It involves a … Read More ...
Make a rug with old jeans
Ama of Ohoh made this rug for one of her kid’s rooms. How cool is that? Very. In her tutorial, she makes a trapezoid template, then places it on a jeans leg and cuts it out. After making enough cuts, … Read More ...
Mendocino Mermaids back in 2016
The impossible-to-find mermaid print from Heather Ross’s Mendocino fabric collection (2012 release date), made my niece’s gift of a piece of it especially heartfelt. Thank you sweet Maddie. If you missed getting some the first time, or could not get … Read More ...
Inspired to quilt by abstract art
Quilters do love magazines devoted to their craft (I heart GenQ, for example), but experienced quilters will tell you it’s important to also look outside traditional sources for inspiration. In recent years, many have used the ubiquitous paint chip … Read More ...
Make a modern Fence Rail quilt
New sewists, this one’s for you. Kelly, at Adventures of a Hobbyist, is making her first quilt, and hopes you’ll join the fun. First the top. She’s keeping the construction easy, smartly choosing a non-fussy quilt block design, the Rail … Read More ...
Color in the quilt-lines placemat
Clever use of stash here. Rumi of 3Patchcrafts transformed some IKEA fabric she had on hand into this coloring mat. She used black thread to FMQ (free motion quilt) the outline of flowers and leaves. Imagine an adult dinner party … Read More ...
Geek glasses pattern
Trendy geek glasses are popping up everywhere, so don’t miss a chance to sew some up for yourself or others. Sarah Bailey of Sew What Sherlock? makes it easy with her digital paper piecing pattern. Here’s one made up in … Read More ...
Free pattern: Candy Scraps quilt
Scrap quilt fan Corey, of Little Miss Shabby, shared pattern, Candy Scraps at Moda Bake Shop. Published in February 2014, this lovely design is new to me, and if not to you, bears repeating. Why? It’s the perfect pattern to … Read More ...
DIY: Sink your own sewing machine | save money
Alyssa of Measured and Slow wanted less drag when free-motion quilting because it fosters good quality stitching. The solution is having your sewing machine flush with the table top. Since store-bought sunken sewing tables are pricey, she decided to make … Read More ...
Free Fall printables and vignettes
Generous Jennifer, of Chronicles of Home, shares this free printable as part of the “23 Free Fall Printables and Inspiring Vignettes” event. It’s lovely.
Click the link below to download her Cinderella Pumpkin watercolor, plus see what the other … Read More ...
African-American quilts celebrated in Nebraska
One day, I hope to visit Lincoln, Nebraska (not to see the corn fields), but to visit the International Quilt Study Center & Museum. Sigh. If you live close enough, don’t miss the exhibit African-American Quilts from the Cargo Collection.… 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 ...