Teresa of Teresa Down Under shares on her blog how to make this Christmas-themed lap quilt. She’s broken it down into three parts, the first is piecing the quilt top – notice she’s using gorgeous holiday fabric. The second is … Read More ...
Little Deer Cathedral Windows
I’m fawning over Kerri’s (lovely little handmades) latest quilt project. Her Cathedral Windows are made from fussy cut motifs on a polka dot ground. Once she makes enough, she plans to sew them into a pillow.
Her approach … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Twin trumps fears with Gypsy Kisses
This is s small section of a quilt top made by Jessica of Twin Fibers. She admits she was daunted by the difficulty of the piecing, but got over it once she started. And what a finish to show … Read More ...
Penny Patch quilt along for beginners
Rachel of Stitched in Color is showing newbie quilters how to create a quilt, from design to done. The image shown here is from post 9, Sew and Assemble Blocks. There’s no expiration on these tutorials, go HERE to … Read More ...
Use color in context
Anne of Play Crafts takes on the topic of color in a recent blog post. She explains,
Knowing how colors appear to change based on their context can be a very powerful design tool when creating your projects.
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Freebie: Holly quilt block
I love the symmetry of this Christmas themed quilt block, made by Brioni of FlossyBossy. Get the free pattern and template to make your own HERE.
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Free pattern: Apple Pie Carl Sagan Quote
Make this the focal point of your next quilt-y project and you are sure to please your inner geek. The pattern is the work of Bridgeen Gillespie of Cherry and Cinnamon and right now, is offered at Kitschy Digitals as … Read More ...
Tutorial: Easy quilt For the Boys
Sarah Scholz makes quick work of this quilt by using a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) from the Scoot collection by Riley Blake. She’s one of many bloggers participating in Madame Samm’s For the Boys blog hop. Get the tutorial.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Family Tree quilted pillow
A bird, a tree and leaves appliqued on a white ground. This, a closeup of a quilted pillow made by Karen Miller of Karen’s Quilts, Crows and Cardinals. She’s celebrating having her whimsical fall project, Family Tree, featured … Read More ...
Winning quilts at IQA
The International Quilt Association (IQA) announces the 2013 Winners in Quilts: A World of Beauty, sponsored by Handi Quilter®. Taking the top prize of $10,000 is Melissa Sobotka of Richardson, Texas for her quilt, Chihuly’s Gondola. It’s a work … Read More ...
Tutorial: Bear’s Paw quilt block
The rich, comforting colors in this Bear’s Paw quilt block makes me yearn for snuggling under a quilt by a fire, with a cup of cocoa in hand (and a book in the other). You can get the template to … Read More ...
Two draws for Modern Bee quilt book
Thanks so much for all your great comments on the Modern Bee quilt book giveaway. After reading each one, I know you are all my peeps. The majority of us – though we love to sew and quilt with … Read More ...
Weave a house with fabric strips
A brilliant idea is what Jessica of scrumdilly-do had for her classroom. She wrapped yarn around a wooden playhouse frame, then let her little ones weave fabric strips and scarves to make the walls. Go HERE to learn more.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Folded Star Pumpkin hoop
Terri of A Creative Princess shares how she made this fun autumn decor. She used a folded star technique and fabric with pumpkins and several shades of orange. She adds this is a great stash burning project. Visit her blog … Read More ...
Cool sewers do English Paper Piecing
All the cool people, particularly hip moms, are taking up EPP. No, it’s not a new diet or exercise regimen, it’s English Paper Piecing – a technique used to make hexagons (aka hexies). Hand sewing is mobile so can go … Read More ...