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 ...
Tutorial: Scrappy Tile block
Lynne from Lily’s Quilts shows how she got a scrappy tile look in her Rainbow Tree block, shown. This tree rocks! Click HERE to get the tutorial.… Read More ...
Book review: Stash Happy: Patchwork
I received a review copy of the book Stash Happy: Patchwork: 25 Sewing Projects
for Fabric Lovers from Sterling Publishing | Lark Crafts.
Things I love about the book: The projects in this book are imaginative and fresh. Plus you … Read More ...
Book review: Fresh Fabric Treats
I received a review copy of the book Fresh Fabric Treats: Sixteen Yummy Projects
to Sew from Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes and More from C&T Publishing | StashBooks.
Things I love about the book: The concept. The book showcases the … Read More ...
Inspiration: Bonnie Indigo Rug
Today Joss and Main’s Design Report offers home accents in Pantone Blue Curacao. The collection includes this Bonnie Indigo Rug. They describe it as a modern flower design, but through this quilter’s eyes, it looks a lot like the … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Pineapple Blossom baby quilt
The talent behind Suture for a Living completed this lovely baby quilt using patriotic colors red, white, and blue, also perfect for the American 4th of July celebrations today. She used Bonnie Hunter’s Pineapple Blossom block. You can get the … Read More ...
