Patterns, patchworks and projects
This book Print and Pattern by Bowie Style of Print and Pattern is on my wish list. Though geared toward graphic designers, anyone crafty will want this reference on hand.
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Marilyn from Stash Manicure has some fresh ideas for what to do with ugly fabric. She uses some here in her garden to combat weeds. Go to the post for a good laugh. Next if you are feeling industrious this … Read More ...
Aneela shares how she made this modern mini quilt Girl on a Tree Swing at her blog Comfortstitching. Isn’t it magical? I spent a magical day Friday going to two craft fairs in Northwest Arkansas, USA. I tagged along … Read More ...
Jessica at Twin Fibers is creating this awesome quilt block as part of a quilting bee. She explains, It’s based upon the hexagon pillow by Tacha that’s in the first issue of Fat Quarterly. Check out the lovely Hexed … Read More ...
Mary from Sewing Saves Sanity is a talented sewer and quilter who talks about her experience showing some of her creations at the New Hope Arts Center. She even gives us a glimpse of her sewing table – it’s all … Read More ...
Hurry, you only have a few days left to get a chance to win this Urban Circus fat quarter set over at Scarlet Fig. Laurie Wisbrun is curious what you have made or might make of her fabric line. … Read More ...
Vanessa from The Crafty Gemini just made it to the Moda Bake Shop with this clever Watch Me Grow growth chart. She said she came up with the idea after watching the season finale of Desperate Housewives. I love it.… Read More ...
Spike Gillespie, author of a new book Quilting Art: Inspiration, Ideas and Innovative Works from 20 Contemporary Quilters, got inspiration from one of the quilts in the book. Here’s her interpretation of the Skulls quilt contributed by Boo Davis of … Read More ...
Karen from The Graphics Fairy is giving away this Queen of Halloween bamboo floor mat. It features one of her graphics with Gina Galvin at Peacock Park Design as the creator of this fun decorative item. Go to the post … Read More ...
I’m glad Liz from Quilterie makes time to quilt amidst a demanding domestic life. Today, she is showing off a few of her quilts, my favorite of the group shown. Visit her blog to see all of them.
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Today Valentina from Valentina’s Corner is celebrating all things blue. She shares many photos – where she grew up, her first quilt and her current quilt, shown here. Be sure and visit her blog to see all of them. In … Read More ...
onja, a pattern maker with a blog called Artisania has a talented husband who originally drew up this nifty Halloween block on a Denny’s napkin. The idea behind it was a comment one of their children made. From this … Read More ...
From Anna Maria Horner’s Innocent Crush fabric line check out Slow Dance in Vintage. I spied it at Hawthorne Threads. See the entire Potpourri Palette.
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That Crafty Gemini Vanessa is at it again – generously sharing her know-how. This time it’s Dresden Plate blocks. Get the downloadable tutorial here.
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It’s time to start thinking about holiday crafting. Just out, Interweave’s special edition magazine Quilting Arts Gifts 2010/2011 is sure to get us in the mood for decorating and gift-giving. There are several quilt projects including a reversible tote that … Read More ...
