Wendy at Snippets of a Quilter just finished her “Le Jardin” quilt. She used a Bunny Hill pattern to applique a beautiful garden full of flowers, bunnies and more. Nice job!
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Free pattern: Scrappy Table Runner
This table runner designed by Teri Stillwell is the perfect project to learn the Quilt-As-You-Go technique. It’s a small size (16″ x 42″) with large impact. Follow this link, Scrappy Quilt-As-You-Go Table Runner to get the free download.
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Melissa made a selfie from fabric
Melissa of Yummy Goods created this huge selfie on her design board using small pieces of fabric. She’s not only a quilter, but a painter; and it shows in this lovely work in progress (WIP). Visit her blog post Giant … Read More ...
Wool applique pillow
Cheri of quiltsbycheri did some wool applique to first make a block. She then made it the front of this pillow, To Every Season Spring. Primitive goodness!
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Newsy: Double Dutch Quilt Along
This is the first block in the Double Dutch Quilters Quilt Along just now taking off and being talked about by Nicolette of Dutch Comfort. She shares a link to the first block in the sampler (meaning every block … Read More ...
Tutorial: Zipper Purse
Amy of Sew We Craft is certain you still have time to whip up this pretty little purse for Mother’s Day. She pieced together complimentary fabric strips to make the ground, created pleats, then finished it with a zipper closure. … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: “Portlandia” wins Editor’s Choice Award
Art quilt Portlandia, showing at the Denver National Quilt Festival (May 1 – 4), is the winner of the Editor’s Choice Award from Quilters Newsletter magazine staff.
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Freebie: Vintage Garden Fairy
Green and pink are the quintessential color combo for Spring; on such a ground, these fairies flit. Created by M.T. Ross in the 1920’s, this is a must-download. Get your Vintage Fairy image at The Graphics Fairy.
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Craft in America: Industry
Psst. The next episode of Craft In America: Industry features some of the quilters of Gee’s Bend. Don’t miss Lisa Butterworth’s interview with the creator of Craft In America Television series, Carol Sauvion coming out May 2, 2014.
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Sweet pincusion & sweeter pin toppers
Cute alert. This rectangular pin cushion is the work of Kristyne of Pretty by Hand. The color palette of pale pink and red has me swooning; and mushrooms are always a winner in my book. Oh, and her choice of … Read More ...
Free patterns: Evil queen and hag
Jennifer of Fandom In Stitches shares two patterns that use a paper piecing method of quilt block construction. Shown, is the Queen from Snow White, described in her blog post as “pathologically jealous”. The other side of her is the … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Flower Garden Quilt
This fun quilt sprang from Val’s Quilting Studio this week. I am digging all the details – the stitching, the yo yos and rick rack. She gives a nod to Paula of The Sassy Quilter whose Triangle QAL got her … Read More ...
Quilt makes the room
Wendy, a photographer and blogger at beeldSTEIL, is the featured home in the series Home With Heart by Holly at Decor 8. Check out that pretty red and white quilt (top) on her son’s bed. It’s my favorite … Read More ...
Free printable: Hello Spring
After the winter we’ve endured, this printable – designed by Kelly of Live Laugh Rowe – is the perfect greeting for warmer days ahead. Visit her blog to see how she framed it, then download your own copy of Hello … Read More ...
Spring hen party quilt
Full of whimsy with hens and eggs flying through the air, Hen’s Party is a lovely tribute to the energy of Spring. Did you know hens like to party in the Spring? That’s the inspired opinion of this quilt’s maker … Read More ...