One can never go wrong with the red and aqua color scheme as shown in this pretty log cabin quilt for sale on Etsy here.
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Newsy: UK Slow Textiles Group
Thanks to Kathrin of Annekata blog, I now know about the UK-based Slow Textiles Group formed in 2011 by Dr Emma Neuberg. Kathrin gives a nice overview of the organization in her post, Creating Islands of Slowness: Slow Textile Group… Read More ...
Birds pillow for Covert Robin Swap
Jane of Buzzmills did a guest post at Imagine Gnats to talk about how she came up with her gift for the Covert Robin Swap. She started with this IKEA platter and ended up with an applique pillow that is … Read More ...
Herringbone quilt by Amber Carrillo
Amber of One Shabby Chick made this pretty quilt (top shown). I adore how she adapted a herringbone quilt pattern by Carolyn Friedlander to make this quilt her own. She shows lots of photos and a closeup of her quilting … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Pocket pillow
Amy of Nana Company made this quilted pocket pillow from the Old New 30s fabric line by Lecien. She adds her daughter will enjoy stuffing those pockets. Go HERE to read more.
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Window quilts for homesteaders
Sue Robishaw of ManyTracks Homesteading talks about using quilts
over windows to keep out cold in winter and heat in summer. Her handmade 9-patch quilts shown, are cheerful plus save the family cash. She goes on to say in her … Read More ...
How to Make a Postage Stamp Quilt – A Scrap Lover’s Dream Project
If you have a growing pile of fabric scraps and no idea what to do with them, a Postage Stamp quilt is one of the best scrap quilt patterns to start with. This timeless quilting design transforms tiny fabric squares … Read More ...
Sakura Sakura quilt by Hiroko Miyama
Dawn of Dawn’s Quilting Corner took this photo at the recent International Quilt Festival in Long Beach, CA. She said it was her favorite quilt in the show and I see why, it’s lovely. It’s Sakura Sakura made by Hiroko … Read More ...
Book review: Quilt National 2011
I received a review copy (quite awhile ago, actually) of the book, Quilt National 2011: The Best of Contemporary Quilt
s by Lark Books. I do think it’s a book worthy of your time, so off the shelf it came … Read More ...
Terri’s Greece quilt from a workshop
I spied this beauty at the Stitchin’ Post in Sisters blog. It’s a finished quilt that started in a Jean Wells’ workshop Intuitive Color and Design 2. The maker, Terri, calls it her Greece project adding it did not … Read More ...
Grab a cuppa: Marcia Derse fabrics
I discovered Marcia Derse fabrics today, thanks to a blog post NYC MOD Meeting written by Victoria of Bumble Beans. Grab a cuppa and visit Marcia Derse Fiber; you will want to stay awhile.
Marcia introduces each of her hand-dyed/printed … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Garden Boot quilt block
I’d love to pull myself up by this boot strap! This pretty garden boot quilt block is the original design of Amy Friend over at During Quiet Time. Her fabric choices are perfection, plus she shares what they all are … Read More ...
Tutorial: Chevron Baby Quilt
Kirsty of You had me at Bonjour created this baby quilt from inspiration she took from a manhole cover. Cool. She shares how she made it on her blog. Get the know-how.
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Freebie: Sewing Subway Art
I know this sewing space subway art printable has been out awhile, but it bears repeating. Print this baby out, frame it and you have a gift. Get it at the The Secret Stitch.… Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Rachel finished three Grannies
Rachel of Stitched in Color is celebrating finishing up three baby quilts for Do Good Stitches, a charity bee she founded. The Granny Square pattern is a good choice for gifting, it goes together quickly, faster than something with curves. … Read More ...