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 ...
Meet Maddie
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 ...
Inspiration: Creative Souls on Ning
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 ...
Biscuit Basin inspires a color palette
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 ...
Inspiration: Random eye candy
Moneik Quilts blog is making this quilt from a Simple Day at The Lake pattern. Those browns look so yummy. Go here to read more about it.
Next up, The Thread Studio online shop based in Australia has beautifully … Read More ...
Don’t miss the “Art Quilt Walking” challenge
The Winter issue of the brand new magazine Art Quilting Studio will showcase art quilts submitted to what will be an ongoing feature of the magazine, Art Quilt Walking.
Jenny Doh of Crescendo blog explains Art Quilting Studio’s latest challenge, … Read More ...
Premiere: Art Quilting Studio mag
I was cruising eQuilter.com and ran across this brand new magazine.
Product description: Art Quilting Studio provides a playful and informative forum where quilt enthusiasts from all walks of life can cross-pollinate to share techniques, ideas and inspiration. Join us … Read More ...
Creative Prompt Project
Blogger Art Quiltmaker wants you to commit to being creative every single day. How? Together with others who join her Creative Prompt Project, you can learn to recognize creative prompts and create something out of that inspiration. Go here for … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Moddy’s selvage postcard
Anya from Hills Creek Quilter blog made this postcard from fabric selvages. It’s a birthday gift for Moddy. Read more here.
[tags]selvage, thrift, eco-friendly, postcard, fabric[/tags]… Read More ...
Quilter’s Connection Magazine – New!
Canada has a new magazine coming out in September. It’s called Quilter’s Connection: the Magazine for Canadian Quilters. Visit the Quilter’s Connection blog to get details.
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“Alice in Wonderland” eye candy
Take a look at this wonderful art quilt, “Mad Hatters Tea Party” created by blogger Laura’s Art on the Run!. Go here to read about it.
[tags]art quilt, inspiration, Tea Challenge, Alice In Wonderland, Mad Hatter[/tags]… Read More ...
Inspiration: Journal cover
I love this hand quilted journal cover from Calamity Kim’s blog. Go here to see more.
[tags]journal cover, hand quilted, needlework, inspiration[/tags]… Read More ...
Cute shoe quilts
- Shoe Queue by Paula Shareski at Bobby Socks Quilt Company
Via The Proficient Needle - Summer Shoe Quilt (no batting) purchased on Ebay, closeup
- Cowboy boot block by Susan Druding at equilters.com
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Non-quilting design inspiration
Inspiration is all around us. Becky of Piece ‘O Cake blog gets it. She snapped this photo of the front of the Huisache Grill in New Braunfels, Texas. Of the doors painted differently, she said, When you are designing a … Read More ...
Pirate recaps trip to Hershey
Thanks goes to The Quilting Pirate for sharing her favorite eye candy from her trip to Hershey. This quilt is truly inspirational. Go here for more photos.
[tags]quilt, eye candy, Hershey, trip[/tags]… Read More ...