This pattern is so cool and it’s not just because snowflakes are falling. Janeese of The Calico House started with sewing together a large, simple one patch quilt top using a clever pattern created by Becky Cogan. She then took … Read More ...
Collaborate with Polyvore
My daughter pinned this fabric collage on her Wee Bairn board for me to see. As the main quilter in her life, I’ll be making her baby – due in December – a crib quilt. She has a particular look … Read More ...
Free pattern: Harvest table topper
This Log Cabin quilt, made up in golden colors, has me dreaming of evenings spent with friends gathered around a table with a hot cider in hand. Notice how the maker put in a pop of purple right smack in … Read More ...
Tutorial: FMQ a panel
Practice is necessary to master any skill and this is particularly so when it comes to free motion quilting (FMQ). But who wants to learn on the quilt top that took them months to create? And what if that same … Read More ...
Review and giveaway: Tangle Stitches book
Disclaimer: I was given a copy of this book by the publisher to review. But as always, all opinions expressed here are 100 % my own.
Review: Step out with Tangle Stitches
Jane Monk is the teacher we all wish … 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 ...
DIY: Euro pillows headboard
I made this temporary headboard from a *cutter quilt top and two European-style 26″ x 26″ pillows.
If you live in the United States, you can find these reasonably priced at HomeGoods, that’s where I bought mine.
*Quilters use this … Read More ...
Tutorial: Quilted mini tote
Susie of Susie’s Sunroom made a quilted basket that would be the perfect size to catch all the bits of thread that happen as you sew. It’s also a brilliant way to show off embellishments, like this pretty pink leaf. … Read More ...
Clever use of Halloween panels for quilt
Make an interesting seasonal quilt. Riel of The Q and the U did (top in progress) by fussy cutting 6 Halloween fabric panels, then sewing them together in a Kaleidoscope design. Also called a One Block Wonder, if you are … 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 ...
Patchwork Threads for cool clothing
I found these quilt-themed graphic garments under the Kids section of Patchwork Threads. My thanks goes to Chris of The Tattooed Quilter for introducing me to this online shop through his interview with Lindsey – who along with her … Read More ...
Churn Dash Stitch Along
Jenny, of Elefantz, offers us a sweet activity to mark the end of summer with her “12 Week Shabby Roses Churn Dash Stitch Along”. You’ll start by embroidering a design (each one unique) on a solid ground. This will become … Read More ...
Winner of Flutter fabric bundle
Via Random.org, I drew commenter 31, who said this about the “Flutter” fabric collection by Laura Gunn:
I love the butterfly print and the painters canvas in mermaid. So pretty!!
Congratulations Karen, I will contact you privately to get this
… Read More ... Peripheral art in a feather
I believe some of our best work comes when we are not focused on the big things. Take Maureen Cracknell for instance. After releasing a new fabric collection for Art Gallery Fabrics called Wild & Free – yes, this is … Read More ...
Best storefront winner + giveaway
You’ve done it. You’ve broken the tie between the top two contenders in my Best Fabric Shop Storefront Contest. And the winner is…drum roll please…The Quilt Shop. This fabric shop is located in a picturesque Victorian village – Eureka Springs, … Read More ...
