Krista of Spotted Stones made this top after being inspired by a quilt she saw in the Ingrid Press Festival of Quilts 2009, NEC Birmingham. Go to inspiration quilt. It’s now finished and she’s showing it off. Go see … Read More ...
Tutorial: Patchwork Pom Pom Throw
Liz at Sew4Home is kicking off their Gypsy Romance Series with instructions for how to make this lovely patchwork throw. Of the series she says look for seven bright, bohemian projects created from Pillow & Maxfield’s wonderful Gypsy Bandana fabric … Read More ...
From photo to art quilt
I Am, I Said took her inspiration from a photo to make this art quilt she calls Carousel. I love it! Visit her POST to see a close-up.… Read More ...
Grab a cuppa: Visit Niftyquilts’ photostream
Sit down and relax. Sip some coffee or tea and see some awesome quilts at Niftyquilts’ photostream.
Editor’s tip: Click Slideshow for hands free viewing.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Sunshine Pillow by Lee
Lee from Freshly Pieced was a guest blogger at Fat Quartlery recently. She showed how to make this happy Sunshine Pillow, a project sure to get us all in the mood for Spring. She creates the sun rays with a … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Amelia’s Log Cabin pillow
This patchwork pillow is a wholly agreeable companion piece to a Log Cabin quilt Anna of Noodlehead made to welcome a friend’s baby Amelia. Lucky girl! See and read more about it. Go to Baby Pillow post or to Log … Read More ...
Free patterns: Anna’s make page
Superstar sewist Anna Maria Horner at Anna Maria just created a page on her website to house all her free patterns, ideas and tips. Good times! Go to make.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Rounded, not mitered corners for quilts
Nettie over at A Quilt is Nice made this sweet baby quilt with rounded edges: see more photos of it on her post My Neighborhood Baby Quilt. She admits this quilt binding method is becoming a habit since finishing … Read More ...
Tammis Keefe reproduction fabric
Fans of Mid Century Modern will want to check out this reproduction fabric collection called A Tammis Keefe Tribute by Michael Miller Fabrics. Curious about Tammis Keefe? Read about her on posts at Fuzzylizzie Vintage Clothing and True Up. … Read More ...
Inspiration du jour: Lily’s Bee Blocks
I found this Bee Blocks quilt block (aka eye candy) at Lily’s Quilts Flickr. I love her mad crazy skills at creating unique eye-catching modern quilt blocks. Go straight to the Bee Blocks slide show and be inspired.
Looking … Read More ...
4-Patch pincushions
These tiny pincushions are crazy cute. Creator Karen Barbé used a 4-patch design in happy colors. See her blog post Pincushions.
Looking for more pin cushion patterns? Check out these quilting patterns on Etsy. … Read More ...
The aliens have landed fabric postcard
Chris from Trading Fabric Postcards has collected 1000 of these tiny works of art. Many she has received in swaps from participants from all over the world. She says this about the monthly swaps, We are a very good group … Read More ...
Book review: Jump-Start your Quilting
Precut fans, this one’s for you. I received an evaluation copy of this patchwork inspired projects book Jump-Start your Quilting
edited by Jeanne Stauffer. The Publisher is House of White Birches with a release date of April 1, 2011.… Read More ...
Book review: 101 Log Cabin Blocks
Log Cabin fans, this one’s for you. I received an evaluation copy of this quilting pattern book 101 Log Cabin Blocks
created by House of White Birches released this month. Product Description: This book is 112 pages and includes diagrams … Read More ...
Book review: Herbs, Spices & Fruits of the Bible
Biblical scholars and gardeners with an interest in applique, this one’s for you. I received an evaluation copy of this quilting pattern book Herbs, Spices & Fruits of the Bible
by Helga Curtis. Publisher is House of White Birches with … Read More ...