Joanna of Applique Today intends to get her blogging mojo back by participating in the A to Z Challenge. Each day in April (except on Sundays) she will write a blog post corresponding to that day’s letter. Since today is … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Vintage quilt at sew-fest
Shay of Quilting in My Pyjamas talks on her blog about the recent weekend sew-fest she hosted. Besides sharing good food and conversation, one attendee brought along two vintage quilts to ‘show and tell’. This is one of them and … Read More ...
Review: Shots and Stripes book
Kaffe Fassett and coauthor Liza Prior Lucy have a new book out this month, Kaffe Fassett Shots and Stripes
. Happily, I received a review copy from the publicist at STC Craft who allowed me to ask the authors a … Read More ...
Tutorial: Sew Stitchy Squares
I loved the top (I talked about it here), and I am absolutely gaga over the finished quilt. Anorina of Samelia’s Mum shares on her blog how she made it. Get the tutorial.
Image credit: Samelia’s Mum… Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Fryed Pixels quilt
Kerry of PennyDog talks on her blog about her latest finish, a Stephen Fry quilt. Each square of fabric represents a pixel in the portrait. She explains,
… Read More ...It looks better from a distance (not because the squares don’t always line
Primitive quilt in moodier shades
The drama in this quilt comes from the contrasting values, not the colors which are on the subdued side. I found this beauty at Martingale’s online shop in the book “At Home with Country Quilts – 13 Patchwork Patterns” … Read More ...
Pattern: Grandma’s Stars quilt
Timna Tarr of Q Tailored Quilts received a stack of star blocks pieced together some forty years ago by her grandmother. Timna added smaller connecting stars also on a black ground and stitched all the blocks into the beautiful quilt … Read More ...
Colors make this baby quilt
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum is making this quilt for a baby girl about to be born to a friend. I love her color choices, they make the quilt. A WIP (work in progress), I cannot wait to see it quilted. … Read More ...
A nod to local foods in quilt
This quilt ‘Local Foods Grow Strong Communities’ by Kim Lapacek of Persimon Dreams is her answer to Challenge 5 of Project QUILTING Season 4. It’s lovely. She explains the inspiration and creative process for the quilt here, where reader … Read More ...
Jill’s choice for the Passion 48 challenge
For the Passion 48 project hosted by All People Quilt, staff member Jill chose this quilt she saw in their October 2012 issue of American Patchwork & Quilting. Designed by Tamara Barfels, her Under the Big Top quilt … Read More ...
100% cotton not only choice for quilts
Linn of the Home Project wants quilters to broaden their horizons for quilt making like she did with the quilt shown here. It’s not made with 100% cotton fabric, as is the usual case. Visit her blog to learn more… Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Echo Star quilt
Here’s some eye candy for you on a Friday morning. Blair of Wise Craft made this quilt that she says started out as a painting. She’s working on getting a pattern made for it. Lucky us! Go HERE to see … Read More ...
Inspiration: Lamb on pieced background
Look at the little lamb on this pieced background. It’s precious! Chase of 1/4″ Mark said she finished the needlework while listening to Kiki’s Delivery Service. What do you listen to when you create? Go HERE to read more.… Read More ...
Event: Mini Quilt Swap
Mishka of Quilting Gallery announced today a new swap for quilters. The pattern is whatever the maker decides, so if you crave less structure for a swap, this may be the one for you. Called Dreaming of…..Spring, you’ll swap … Read More ...
Works in progress – my short list
Here are my three favorite projects I found today at WIP Wednesday hosted by Freshly Pieced. Grab a cuppa and pick yours.
Kelli at Seriously..I Think it Needs Stitches made this large pieced hexie. She plans to make it … Read More ...