Patterns, patchworks and projects
Nina Lise from Mrs Moen blog shares her technique for creating art quilts with crayons. She says it’s easy enough for children to do. Get the tutorial.
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Jinny Jarry made this lovely painterly style wall hanging using the Cathedral Window technique. Visit article at Popular Patchwork. Go here to download PDF copy of original magazine pages.
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Shaken is how James Bond preferred his martinis, and if you happen to like paper piecing plus know someone who imbibes, this block alone (coasters) or repeated (wall hanging) could make up a handsome gift. So sophisticated. Original PDF pattern … Read More ...
Karen Neary of Sew Karen-ly Created shows this finished project Yuletide Jewels sent in by blogger Bev Crouse of The Quilter’s Net. It’s one of Karen’s original patterns. Go here for details.
Check out Bev’s lovely stiching in … Read More ...
Fishing for your lipstick would be a unique experience with this handmade pouch in your purse. Globefish photo shared by Racious who commented, This is made by my neighbor (in Japan) Mrs Kinoshita.
Via CraftGossip.com Crafty Reviews
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Sarah from The Cutting Table Quilt blog made this quilt from a charm pack, making it come together super fast. She says using precut fabrics is a great way to get back to sewing if you find yourself in a … Read More ...
Anya of Hills Creek Quilter blog made this Readers Are Leaders quilt as a nod to her son’s love of books. She said, My son Nick has been a voracious reader since first grade. All through elementary and middle school … Read More ...
Janet from A Quilter’s Journal blog was inspired to make this mini quilt from a 1960’s J&G Meakin plate. Go here to read more.
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There are 338 participants in the Fall Blogger’s Quilt Festival hosted by Park City Girl blog. What a great way to spend a weekend – learn about each quilter’s creative process and discover new favorite blogs. With my coffee … Read More ...
New book alert! Kaffe Fassett’s Quilt Romance: 20 Designs from Rowan for Patchwork and Quilting is just out. Go to Amazon to get details. His books are just lovely.
Via Exuberant Color
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Rayela of Fiber Focus blog is selling a few of her Ralli quilts in her Etsy shop. Go here to see all six and see what she says about them.
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Dawn of Spring Water Designs blog posted some of her favorite quilts from the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza. This one made me laugh so hard – each block is a scene from a movie. Called Sun Bonnet Sue Does … Read More ...
Maddie is my lovely niece who is making her first quilt. Not missing a beat (stitch), I invited her to come up for a visit to my house. I promised to take her on a field trip to The Rabbit’s … Read More ...
When artists with generous spirits get together and share their thoughts and work it can be magic. I just joined the Ning social network called Creative Souls. 
I predict it’s a good hang for creatives. I’ll let you know. … Read More ...
Candy from Candied Fabrics blog took this inspiring photo of Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park, USA. Go here to read more. As an aside, I’m a fan of anyone who has a blog post titled Chartreuse is the … Read More ...