Nova from A Cuppa and A Catch Up guest posted at Fat Quarterly where she shows how to make a basic Peek-a-Boo bunting block. She says once you learn the technique you can use your block as a base for … Read More ...
Best use for store-bought quilts
Short on time this summer but with a longing for home-made goodness? Same for Amanda from The Quilted Fish, but she gets the prize (just my praise) for the most creative use of a store-bought quilt. She bought three, … Read More ...
If you must iron, do it while quilting!
While reading through my Quilt University Newsletter this morning I chuckled right out loud when Carol Miller (the Dean) talked about how she hated housework so much she broke it down into 15 minute increments. She added,
… Read More ...Ironing is for
Sue Spargo embellishments – Ribbons
Look what Sue Spargo has in her online shop – lots and lots of wonderful ribbons. Go here to see more. Visit her blog here.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Around the Block playmat
This child-friendly playmat shows off the Appleville fabric line designed by Suzy Ultman for Robert Kaufman. The top starts with a sizable panel print and is then surrounded by multiple borders for a sweet finish. Click HERE to get … Read More ...
Book: Beautiful Botanicals
Award winning quilter Deborah Kimbell has a new book out, Beautiful Botanicals
by C&T Publishing. Though I have not seen a copy, the front cover promises amazing eye candy and inspiration. Megan from C&T Publishing blog introduces us to the … Read More ...
Quick Father’s Day gift – Coasters
If you have procrastinated making something for Father’s Day, you are running out of time. Staci from Crafty Staci has an answer and it only takes fabric and a bit of quilt batting or InsulBrite. Visit her post to learn … Read More ...
Union Jack quilt pattern
Goli from Craft talks about this quilt – the special reason for the Union Jack flag design, then introduced us to the maker, Sarah Brazier. It’s a wonderful quilt. Visit her post to find out where to get the pattern.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Joyal #22 Quilt Square
Alix from Mamaka Mills made this modern quilt block she calls #22 and I’m calling awesome eye candy! She used fabric samples – not heavy upholstery but suit fabric in its construction. Find out more. Go to the tutorial.… Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Spring Shoots quilt
This quilt is splendid. Spied at Nifty Quilts, read where the inspiration came from here.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Mr. Bones wall hanging
Carol from Fun Threads was in a piratey mood when she created this handsome character she calls Mr. Bones. What a fun project to do with kids or grandkids this summer. She even has the drawings reversed, ready for fusible … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: First quilt is no sleeper + DIY
Bravo! to Sarah from While They Snooze for starting and finishing her very first quilt – shown. I am smitten with her color choices – the olive-green, aqua blue and brown. Of this project she says,
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Patchwork dress from upholstery samples
Erica from Recycled Fashion made this lovely patchwork dress from some Robert Allen upholstery samples. This is inspiration for quilters to take patchwork off the beds/walls. Read more about how she made it here.
Found at BurdaStyle.… Read More ...
Newsy: Textile Art Festival coming in June
If you live or travel close enough, don’t miss the Textile Art Festival coming up soon in Queensland, Australia. A browse through the Festival Preview Magazine revealed several events that will appeal to art quilters.
… Read More ...State of the Art 2011
Quiltaway: Urban Utility l at Craftopotamus
Cecily from Craftopotamus is celebrating her one year blogiversary by giving away this quilt she calls Urban Utility I. She used all cotton fabrics and batting in its construction, plus it’s a generous size measuring 58″ by 75″. Go here… Read More ...