This strip pieced circle block is so modern and cute! Alissa from Block Party! blog shows us how to make one. To add to the fun, she challenges us to post a photo of our finished block so all of … Read More ...
Cow Pony quilt and slideshow
LuAnn Kessi of May Your Bobbin Always Be Full introduces us to Dancer, the photo transfer thread-work star in her slideshow The Cow Pony Quilt 2010. She walks us through each step in the process of creating this wonderful … Read More ...
Antique Santa postcard gift to a fairy
A great place to look for inspiration for quilt designs is greeting cards and postcards. Do you collect them? I do and so does Karen from The Graphics Fairy blog.
She received this antique Santa postcard from a generous … Read More ...
Fabric: Aussie style
I am crushing on these fabric swatches from the duckcloth online shop. Created by a diverse group of talented Australian designers, who could resist the likes of Skipping Girl, Kiwi, and Alphacookie. Go here to see more.
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Newsy: Quilt Index expands and upgrades
Amy E. Milne, Executive Director of
The Alliance for American Quilts organization has some great news for quilters and quilt history buffs. They have added 10 projects and have upgraded their website to include zoom and comparison tools, saying,
Tutorial: Art quilt using crayons
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.
[tags]art quilt, wax crayons, ink, drawing, Fantastix, tutorial, crafts for children[/tags]… Read More ...
Free pattern: Gardening Leave wall hanging
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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Quilt Block Pattern: Martini block “shaken not stirred”
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 ...
Ta Dah!: Yuletide Jewels ornament
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 … Read More ...
Globefish quilted pouch
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
[tags]Globefish, Asian, cosmetics … Read More ...
“Get back in your sewing room” quilt project
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 ...
Ta Dah!: Readers Are Leaders quilt
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 ...
From vintage plate to mini quilt
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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Blogger’s Fall Quilt Festival Park City
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 ...
Book: Kaffe is romancing the quilt
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
[tags]books, quilting, patchwork, romance, Kaffe Fassett, quilt[/tags]… Read More ...