Patterns, patchworks and projects
Get a peek inside the shaping of the 10 flexible patterns included in Sherri Lynn Wood’s recently released book, The Improv Handbook for Modern Quilters.
She just kicked off, at Daintytime, her Test Quilter Blog Hop which showcases quilts … Read More ...
Michael Miller is hosting, along with a happy stitch, a blog hop where sewists have taken a pattern and MM fabric and made something wonderful. Yep, a hack! Bloggers participating in this event include,
… Read More ...Monday 6/29- Kick off with Jessica
Impressive! Sonalee, of CreativeInstincts, made this large (90″ x 110″) Rajasthan quilt in a weekend. Even better, she used her domestic sewing machine for all the quilting and binding. Just think about how hard it is to manage three layers … Read More ...
Do you use precuts in your quilting projects? They are so convenient and come in so many cleverly named sizes, and the charm pack is no exception. While you may pay a little more for your pre-cut quilting fabrics, some … Read More ...
This quilt has a story you don’t want to miss. Ashley Hackshaw of Lil Blue Boo tells how she acquired it, and expressed in her post just how thrilled she was with its loveliness. Not a quilter, she did not … Read More ...
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 ...
I know it’s only June, but the holidays will be here before we know it. And for you planners and early birds, fabric manufacturers like Michael Miller are on it. What you see here, made up in a lap/wall size … Read More ...
Why are sewists leaving current projects behind to make this quilt block? It’s simple…sparkly is fun. Just ask Susanne Woods of CraftyEditor, who admits she’s addicted to making these. I’m glad, because one of hers is my favorite. You can … Read More ...
In one sentence, this book is a keeper, as a valuable reference, source of inspiration and guide to expanding your piecing repertoire.
I love improvisation as much as the next hip quilter, but leading craft author and popular blogger (CraftyPod.com) … Read More ...
This crosses quilt made by Carla of Grace and Favour, and the one I found at Perfection Not Included called “Funky Wrench Quilt” provides me a way to show you new quilters out there, a basic design technique that … Read More ...
Interlocking flag blocks – Better Homes and Garden
We are celebrating Memorial Day here in the U.S., so in honor of this national holiday, I’m sharing some patriotic-themed patterns throughout the day. First up is this interlocking flags block from … Read More ...
Voting is open now through May 29 for the ever popular online-only Blogger’s Quilt Festival. Hosted twice a year by Amy of Amy’s Creative Side, she runs this event like a pro. Quilt categories include: Mini, Small, Large, Appliqué, … Read More ...
Amy of Amy Made That shows off her Spring Petals Table Topper inspired by a Quilt Along (QAL) of the same name. Though the QAL is over, you can still participate since the generous host, Julie at The Crafty … Read More ...
Together, Ballaarat Quilters Inc., and the Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka (M.A.D.E) launch a national quilters’ challenge for 2015.
The news release says,
… Read More ...The theme of the 2015 challenge is – ‘Songs of Freedom – Celebrating Democracy’. This
Need some quilty inspiration? Check out SAQA’s Weekly Spotlight, where you meet select fiber artists and see get to see some of their work. One of my favorites is “Venetian Reflections III”, created by retired social worker, Shelley Brucar. … Read More ...