I love it when quilters use their quilt-y vision for other sewing projects. Take this doll for instance. Created by JenClair at Bayou Quilts and Dolls, notice how she used patchwork for the torso and arms. It’s so quirky, it … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: From Pinned to done did
I Spy with My Crafty Eyes saw a pretty framed pincushion on Pinterest then decided to make one herself. This would be an asset in any sewing room. Go HERE to see what inspired her project.
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Patchwork hearts in journal
Pamela Garrison made these patchwork hearts for her journal page taking inspiration from Thomas Campbell. It looks like crazy piecing with fabric. Go HERE to read more.
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Alert: Calling all Q-Bies
To say I’m excited would be an understatement. Jake and Melissa, former editors of Quilter’s Home, are gearing up to launch a print version of Generation Q magazine. They need your help Q-Bies, a kick-start, as Jake put it … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Math Facts quilt
Amanda Jean at Crazy Mom Quilts just finished this quilt she calls Math Facts. She said she was inspired to make it after watching an episode of Oliver Twist. Go HERE to read more.
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Inspiration: ‘Shrink it down’ quilt block
We’ve all seen the trend of blowing up quilt patterns to make them sew up faster and/or look more modern, but Me? A mom? is thinking small. She took a Circle of Geese quilt block pattern and shrunk it down … Read More ...
Grab a cuppa: Be*mused photos
Jan at Be*mused shares photos she took at the 2012 Tokyo International Great Quilt Festival. She talks about her trip on her blog HERE, saying she had been draggin’ (cute play on words) getting all the photos out for all … Read More ...
Quilt the trend – chevrons
The chevron is everywhere now and we quilters are stitching the trend. Others are wearing it. This image is from Novella Royale; it’s a section of a pair of cotton black dog shorts. Wouldn’t it be cool to see a … Read More ...
Dresden Plates with Florals quilt
Erin at One Piece at a Time shows us this pretty creation as part of Design Wall Monday. I love her merry combination of applique and piecing. Go HERE to see more.
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Technique: Improv Chevrons
Anna at Six White Horses shows how to make improvisational pieced chevron blocks on her blog. She said the inspiration came from a pillow she saw at Anthropologie that had a wonky chevron pattern. Go HERE to see more.… Read More ...
Let them quilt cakes and clocks
Deb at Cold Feet Quilter is celebrating some quilt-y finishes on her blog today, including this one shown, Sweet Dreams. She explains,
I was thinking Cinnamon swirl streusel cake.
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SLMQG’s service project | Pillowcases
Cindy at Hyacinth shows off the five pillowcases she made for the One Million Pillowcase Challenge. She explained it’s a service project of the Saint Louis Modern Quilt Guild where she’s a member. Her pillowcases rock! Go HERE to read … Read More ...
Project: Scrappy shoes for Spring
Get your Spring on with these scrap happy shoes made by Jennifer Perkins of the Naughty Secretary Club. She shows you how to make a pair for yourself on her blog. Get the know-how.
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Nancy Zieman’s ‘Quilt to Give’
Nancy Zieman hosted her first ever quilt along on her blog last summer. She designed this quilt, calling it a Quilt to Give, to inspire quilters to dig out their scraps and make a bed size quilt for those who … Read More ...
Tutorial: Painted Barn Quilt Sign
Heather at Olive and Ollie shares how she made this painted barn quilt sign on her blog. It’s a modern take on the traditional barn quilt. Get the know-how.
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