Patterns, patchworks and projects
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 ...
Roberta at Bobbi’s Blog by Roberta Cardew is giving away a copy of her just-released book From Spain with Love: 11 Quilts Celebrate Mediterranean Color. She’s a talented sewer and quilter and just happens to be the owner of … Read More ...
The long-awaited Dr. Seuss fabric collection by Robert Kaufman is in stores, or some stores. I spied some at the fat quarterShop and I hear my local quilt shop has some on order. Woo hoo! I’m drinking my morning … Read More ...
Choose from three pieced patchwork patterns that will cover your ironing board with handmade style. This would be a good way to use up some scraps. Visit Cotton Way to see more.
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The Modern Quilt Guild announces their first challenge for Project Modern. It is, make a quilt based on an inspiration of your choice. Entries are due by November 30, 2010. Go here for official rules.
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Lynn from Quilts and Cats is showing off some hexie love – 1501 bits of it. Find out where she’s going with these beauties here.
Looking for Quilting supplies and Fabric? Check out Fat Quarter Shop
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Melinda from Melinda Quilts shares how members of her local quilt guild Allatoona make up blocks with a pre-selected Christmas fabric and turn them in for their annual Christmas Block Lottery. The lucky winners get a set of Christmas blocks.… Read More ...
I love this biker quilt featuring fabric from Douglas Day’s Rebel collection. Designed by Scott Hansen, go to Free Spirit’s free pattern page to download Rebel Yell. Oh, and be sure and visit Scott at Blue Nickel Studios, he … Read More ...
