Holly from The Undercover Crafter made this curved seams block for a block exchange. Piecing curves is a skill that scares off many quilters, even longtime ones. See how she gained the confidence to tackle it here.
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Japanese + and X Quilt Block
Cathy from Cabbage Quilts just joined the Japanese + and X Quilt Along. This block is getting some buzz in the blogosphere since it was first spied in a quilt by Setsuko Inagawa at the 2011 Tokyo International Quilt … Read More ...
Tutorial: Modern Scrappy Stacked Wedges Block
Elizabeth from Don’t Call Me Betsy shares how she made this gorgeous quilt block that has a distinctly modern vibe. Besides its looks, she swears it’s an awesome scrap busting block. Get the know-how.… Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Scrappy basket quilt
Jolene from Blue Elephant Stitches finished this quilt in time to show it off at Amy’s Blogger’s Quilt Festival. I love it – the funky scrappy baskets are so happy. So well done, I want one!… Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Mug rug inspired from a cup
Leena from Creative Instincts loves mug rugs. She had an epiphany last night at a Friday Night Sew In (FNSI) while thinking about what to make for a friend. Why not create a mug rug to match a coffee … Read More ...
Tutorial: Patchwork Pillow 101
Blair from Wise Craft provides simple step-by-step instructions for making this patchwork pillow. Along with gorgeous photos, she shares a technique she swears changed her life. Go to the tute.… Read More ...
Maryline Collioud-Robert, quilter
This is Maryline Collioud-Robert’s entry in the 2010 Carrefour European du Patchwork contest and show. See more of her fabulous work in her gallery. Visit her blog Mary & Patch.… Read More ...
A pair of eye candy charm packs
Here’s some eye candy for you from the Fat Quarter Shop. Both of these are contemporary prints and both so lovely. See Just Wing It by Momo and Sprinkles From Little Things by Sarah Fielke.… Read More ...
Freebie: Mini subway art for Cinco De Mayo
Alert blogger Jennifer from All Things Belle found this freebie over at MediaFire. Celebrate May 5th Mexican-style with this printable mini subway art. Go to Download.
Looking for more Cinco De mayo quilt patterns? Check these out.… Read More ...
Pincushion from quilt top leftovers
I spied this quilted pincushion made from leftover pieced strips at Bijou Lovely. She’s selling several on her Etsy shop. I am loving the color combination. $12 USD
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Paris’s potholes decorated with colorful fabric
Fabrics dyed in bright colors, braided, then coiled fill potholes in Paris, France. See more of the artist Juliana Santacruz Herrera’s vision at Designboom.
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From UFOs to alternate creations
Lynn from ctpubblog.com takes some of her UFOs and turns them into better quilted creations. Go see more HERE.… Read More ...
Mini art quilts in Queenstown
Look at these beauties. They are the arty results of a class taught by Lisa Walton from Dyed and Gone to Heaven. Held in Queenstown, New Zealand, visit her blog to see more.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Simple bag from leftovers
Linda from Buzzing and Bumbling shares how she made this adorable envelope bag. She says this is a perfect project to use up leftover patchwork blocks. Get the TUTE.… Read More ...
Happy Easter floor canvas, an inspiration
Bunny from A Creative Hare is wishing everyone a Happy Easter with this eye candy – a floor canvas her daughter made and gave her. Read MORE. I want to make a floor canvas with Mod Podge and bits … Read More ...