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 ...
Quiltspirations card game this week’s prize
I spied this at the Quilting Gallery. It’s a new card game Quiltspiratons and it’s one of the prizes in their Weekly Quilt Contest. This week’s theme is Springtime Renewal. Go HERE for further details.
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Vintage picnic baskets for storage
The J & O Fabric Store shares three tips for organizing your sewing space on their newsletter blog. Tip 1 is to use stacking storage and it doesn’t always have to be plastic. She points us to this sewing … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: A patchwork gusseted pillow
I love, love, love this pillow Keren of Sew la vie made for the Typography Challenge where she’s a co-host. Check out those patchwork gussets, swoon worthy. Here you can see a single word (evil) of the saying she appliqued … Read More ...
Book: Art Quilt Portfolio
I want this book when it comes out in April! Published by Lark Crafts, it’s Art Quilt Portfolio: The Natural World:
Profiles of Major Artists, Galleries of Inspiring Works by Martha Sielman. Martha is the Executive Director of Studio Art … Read More ...
Preparing for Easter at Wild Olive
Mollie of Wild Olive is setting aside Sundays on her blog for posts related to prayer instead of crafts. She explains the reason she’s doing this is to prepare for Easter. Go HERE to learn more.
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Work Life Balance quilt
I found this lovely quilt in the Fresh Modern Quilts Flickr Group. The maker What Comes Next talked about it at the Tangled Textiles blog. Click HERE to learn more.
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Inspiration: Bag with tiny Dala pillow
Anne of Gretelies.de made this adorable purse with an extra pretty attached to it. Check out that tiny patchwork pillow she made repeating the Dala horse motif. So CUTE! This is going on my Great Ideas board on Pinterest. … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Ayumi’s smoothie blocks
Ayumi of Pink Penguin worked with Penny of Sew Take a Hike to make paper-pieced quilt blocks with a tasty theme – sprouts and juices. Go HERE to see what else Ayumi has to say about their collaborative project.… Read More ...