A Janiac is someone who is making a Dear Jane quilt and gets with other quilters who are doing the same. It’s all about community among quilters, always has been. That’s what the Dear Jane book author Brenda Papadakis says … Read More ...
Woodland Friends stamp sheet
Any simple shape can be used in applique for quilting so I keep my eyes open for such. Just now I spied this Woodland Friends stamp sheet by Danita. The fox here is a personal favorite for a future applique. … Read More ...
‘Bad Men’ and a Hobo Signs Quilt-Along

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‘Mad Men’s’ biggest star Don Draper learned his father was “a bad man” from a passing hobo. Not having the series in hand (loaned out to my big sister), I tried to recall what the sign for a bad man … Read More ...
Help, my quilt is ruined!
Laura Jane at Needles, Pins, and Baking Tins wants to know if you have any suggestions for her quilt, shown here. That pink background you see was supposed to be white, but her backing fabric bled during washing. Visit her … Read More ...
Newsy: Billboard Quilt-Along kick off
The latest Oh, Fransson! Quilt-Along starts today. Read the Introduction to the event. Go to the Kick off.
A huge thank you to Lish Dorset from Craft: for posting about this here.… Read More ...
Summer mode Japanese + and X pillows
Heather from A La Mode is in summer mode and that’s a good thing. What started as a Japanese + and X quilt top morphed into these two fabulous pillows. Read more about them on her Post: p.a.t.h.e.t.i.c. See … Read More ...
Winner: Project Modern Challenge – word organic
Quilting Arts editor Pokey Bolton judged the 3rd Project Modern Challenge – the theme this time around was the word organic. This quilt is one of the winners, made by Alison Schmidt. See the other winners here. See all … Read More ...
Tutorial: Greek Cross block
This is my favorite block in the Summer Sampler Series over at Fresh Lemons. Faith shows how to make the Greek Cross block on her blog. Get the tutorial.… Read More ...
Grab a cuppa: See where they sew
July was Where I Sew month at Pink Chalk Studio. Head on over to Kathy’s blog and see 131 photos of sewing spaces. Enjoy!
A big thank you goes to Melanie from A Sewing Journal for pointing me to … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Signature Quilt for son
Carrie at A Passion for Applique finished this special gift quilt that incorporates signatures from guests at her son’s wedding one year ago. Go to her Post: Signature Quilt to see some close ups. Beautiful sentiment, beautiful quilt.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Frida Kahlo art on fabric
Piece one of these prints by Flor Larios into your next quilt and you’ll have a winner just like Barbara from Thinking Out Loud. Visit her Post: All is Calm, All is Bright to see how she incorporated one … Read More ...
Going Coastal fabric line
Emily Herrick from Crazy Old Ladies is stoked her Going Coastal fabric line was featured in the latest issue of Quilter’s Home magazine. Visit her post Quilter’s Home to see the design board segment. Visit her post Introducing… to learn … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Birdies Holding a Quilt mini
I spied this cute, cute, cute mini quilt at Why Not Sew?. She uses tiny hexagons for the tree leaves, something I see she does in several of her larger quilts. Clever. Visit her post, Birdies Holding a Quilt… Read More ...
Politically incorrect humor at Gen Q
Megan from The Bitchy Stitcher has joined Jake and Melissa as one of the editors at Generation Q. I read her first column Unravelled: Oh, Mom! and could not stop laughing. It’s a conversation (imaginary) she has with her … Read More ...
MQG: Challenge 4 | find your own voice
The Modern Quilt Guild announced their fourth and last challenge in their Project Modern series – find your own voice. The judge for this round is Denyse Schmidt. Contest ends September 30, 2011. Go here for further details.… Read More ...


