Cindy of Hyacinth Quilt Designs shows off her latest quilt, Steam Punk. She created it from a pattern by Jen Kingwell of Amitie Textiles. It’s my pick for this week’s best photographed quilt. Go HERE to see more photos … Read More ...
A handmade confession and tip
If you find joining the ends of binding fiddly, read on. Toni from Hoosier Toni did a guest post at Make It Handmade as part of her Handmade Confession series. Besides the quilt binding tip, don’t miss her sewing secret. … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Scrappiest patchwork pillow
Christina of A Few Scraps has outdone herself in scrappiness in her latest handmade creation, a patchwork pillow. She explains,
This is the scrappiest pillow in scrap town.
Chuckle. She also incorporated some practice free motion scrap pads from earlier … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Megan’s Star
Dolls and dots take the spotlight in this adorable quilt block made by Tonya of The Crafty Mummy. It’s this month’s block for the Modern QAL at And Sew We Craft. Tonya admits she put off this assignment … Read More ...
Applique Sarah’s way
Heather of Quilt or Stitch talks about her new-found love for applique after taking a Sarah Fielke class on Craftsy. The piece you see here, she plans to turn into a throw pillow. I’m digging the striped flower stems, and … Read More ...
Patchwork afghan caught my eye
This is a two-fer: Eye candy for quilters and knitters alike. What a fun way to not get bored, do a square and move on to the next color/design. Thanks goes to Pip of Meet Me at Mike’s for bringing … Read More ...
Bunny’s new pink and purple quilt
Bunny painted motifs on individual fabric squares. Her mom, Rachael of Rachael Rabbit, applied sashing and borders then quilted it into the bedspread you see here. Not done yet, she sewed up two matching pillows. So sweet! Find out … Read More ...
Best photographed quilt – Week 5
If you can hang a quilt outside to photograph it, you’re half way to getting a decent shot of it. This week, I nominate Cathy of Blueberry Patch who made and photographed this I Spy quilt she calls I Spy … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Watermelon wedge quilt
Not able to find a watermelon pattern she liked, Cynthia of Ahhh…Quilting created her own. Check out the black seeds. The back of this quilt is awesome too. Visit her full post to see more.
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From Garnet Hill rug to amazing quilt
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Sweet patchwork heart
This patchwork heart with embroidered flowers is the work of Victoria Gertenbach of The Silly BooDilly. See this and two other of her heart creations here.
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Best photographed quilt (top) – Week 4
This quilt top, blowing in the breeze, is my pick for best photographed quilt for this week. Made by Monica of My Sweet Prairie Studio, don’t you agree it looks like stained glass? So pretty. Go HERE to see … Read More ...
Creative process in daily life
Creatives look at the world differently. Take a walk with Lynne of Lily’s Quilts as she spots patterns in her surroundings. You’ll be inspired, I promise.
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Happy Canada Day Eh! stamp quilt
Michèle-Renée of Quilt Matters made this quilted stamp to celebrate Canada Day (today). It’s part of the Stamp On It blog hop at Sew We Quilt. Go HERE to see more photos of her quilt, two beside the Rideau … Read More ...
Hearts and Hands gift quilt
Quilts have aesthetic value certainly, but my favorite quilts are the ones made and given for a special reason. Lori’s (Humble Quilts) sweet quilting friends made her this traditional hands and hearts quilt during a rough patch in … Read More ...