Sure, butting works, but Candace of Saltwater Quilts knows how to create a better look for the corners on quilt-y projects. Shown here, is her I Spy quilt; notice the impeccable diagonal seam line on the black and white border. … Read More ...
Quilt challenge + Weighted blanket tute
Sarah of Confessions of a Fabric Addict is hosting a quilt challenge to support three of her favorite charities. You have plenty of time to join this good work. Go here to learn more.
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Tutorial: Easy Chevrons
Marny of Modern Quilt Relish takes the ugly ducklings from her Flying Geese project and turns them into Chevrons. Once sewn, she shows you three different layouts. The one you see here is my favorite. Get the tutorial.
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Fabric swatches
Good for a chuckle, this fabric celebrates quilters. It’s Sewing and Knitting Novelties by Timeless Treasures. You can find it at Sew Me a Song.
Love.
This is Animalia in Splendor from the Safari News collection by Art Gallery … Read More ...
Julie sews diamonds with a Sidekick
Getting the correct alignment when piecing diamonds can be rough going, but Julie of Jaybird Quilts, came up with a solution. It’s a special ruler she designed and brought to market – the Sidekick. Incidentally, it’s a sidekick … Read More ...
Just another color tool or not
I heard about this color tool from Becky’s post, Magenta! of Piece O’ Cake blog. Called the Ultimate 3-in-1 Color Tool by Joen Wolfrom, I checked it out on Amazon where I looked for one of the lowest starred comments … Read More ...
Tutorial: Plus quilt by Jessica
Jessica Kelly of SewCraftyJess shares how she created her Plus quilt top. Jessica explains she did not use a pattern even though they are plentiful for this popular design. She came up with her own measurements, cutting and layout. You … Read More ...
Tutorial: Sochi-inspired table runner
Becky of Patchwork Posse couldn’t help but notice a patchwork theme at the Sochi 2014 Olympics; check out the torch carrier, official mascots packaging and the web store banner. All this inspired her to create this colorful quilted … Read More ...
Fabric garland for Valentine’s Day
Chelsea of Farm Fresh Therapy shows on her blog how to make this quick and easy fabric garland, just in time for Valentine’s Day. This would be a great scrap burner project for quilters. Go HERE to get the know-how… Read More ...
Sassy Stitcher Valentine’s Day Quilt
Amber of A Little Bit Biased talked her quilting buddies, the Sassy Stitchers, into doing a friendship block exchange to make this heart quilt. Finished just in time for Valentine’s Day, Amber shows off her quilt with tons of great … Read More ...
The intergenerational appeal of quilting
You can’t actually see the late Ashta Johnston sitting alongside these girls from the Johnston family, but her presence is evident in their laps. Ashta created the blocks in this beautiful Dresden Plate quilt, but never completed it.
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Barbie goes retro with quilt and pillow
Barbie rests pretty under this nine patch quilt thanks to the talented maker Toodles To The Noodles. This adorable doll quilt even comes with a matching pillow. Go HERE to learn more.
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Tutorial: Braided quilt block
Braids are so in right now. Jess of The Elven Garden takes braids from hair to hearth with her tutorial for this unique quilt block. She explains when you put several together they create a woven look. Go HERE to … Read More ...
Make a Valentine heart bookmark
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum celebrates two loves with this sweet bookmark – reading and the day that celebrates love (Valentine’s Day). Fabric scraps in snappy colors make up the crazy-style heart encircled with simple hand stitching.
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Ta Dah!: Soy amado quilt
This is Little Island Quilting‘s first finished quilt made especially for Mexico City street children. Unfolded, right smack in the center she appliqued the words ‘Soy Amado’, Spanish for ‘I am loved’.
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