Sewists who make quilts in service to others is the subject of Ruth McHaney Danner’s latest book, Making a World of Difference One Quilt At A Time
. You may know her from her popular book, What I Learned from … Read More ...
Free pattern: Simple Stocking
Stockings abound in stores now, some pretty, some plain, but none will have your loved ones name on it. Wendi, of Shiny Happy World, has you covered with her latest free project. She explains,
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Tutorial: Fiesta potholder
Happy vibes surround these two potholders made by Lisa and Sarah, of A Spoonful of Sugar. Using fabric from a retro 30’s line was a brilliant move. Thinking these would make great gifts, they generously share how to make … Read More ...
Cotton print rings the blues
Samantha Lanier of Live Laugh Lanier did a guest post at Spoonflower to share how to – without fancy software – take a pencil drawing and turn it into a repeated pattern, ready for print. When I first saw her … Read More ...
DIY: Geometric quilt for wall or bed
This stunning quilt (top) came about after Jeran McConnel of Oleander and Palm spied a geometric style rug from Anthropologie that spoke to her. As a statement piece for the home, I prefer her quilt. If you like it too, … Read More ...
8 Christmas Snowman Quilt Patterns
Snowman are an iconic figure for all things Winter and Christmas. They embody the spirit of the season with their friendly smile, button nose, and carrot stick arms. Snowmen have captured the hearts of people for generations, with their innocent … Read More ...
Fidget quilts
This tiny work of art is more than just a pretty textile. It will sit on the lap of a dementia patient as a soothing sensory tool. Michele Bilyeu, from With Heart and Hands, came to making these quilts … Read More ...
Feathers mini quilt tutorial
Sedef, of Down Grapevine Lane, made a mini quilt that features feathers against a charcoal ground. As wall decor, it’s pretty and sophisticated. I enjoyed reading how she came up with her idea for this project. It involves a … Read More ...
Make a rug with old jeans
Ama of Ohoh made this rug for one of her kid’s rooms. How cool is that? Very. In her tutorial, she makes a trapezoid template, then places it on a jeans leg and cuts it out. After making enough cuts, … Read More ...
Mendocino Mermaids back in 2016
The impossible-to-find mermaid print from Heather Ross’s Mendocino fabric collection (2012 release date), made my niece’s gift of a piece of it especially heartfelt. Thank you sweet Maddie. If you missed getting some the first time, or could not get enough of it (like me), mark … Read More ...
Inspired to quilt by abstract art
Quilters do love magazines devoted to their craft (I heart GenQ, for example), but experienced quilters will tell you it’s important to also look outside traditional sources for inspiration. In recent years, many have used the ubiquitous paint chip … Read More ...
Make a modern Fence Rail quilt
New sewists, this one’s for you. Kelly, at Adventures of a Hobbyist, is making her first quilt, and hopes you’ll join the fun. First the top. She’s keeping the construction easy, smartly choosing a non-fussy quilt block design, the Rail … Read More ...
Color in the quilt-lines placemat
Clever use of stash here. Rumi of 3Patchcrafts transformed some IKEA fabric she had on hand into this coloring mat. She used black thread to FMQ (free motion quilt) the outline of flowers and leaves. Imagine an adult dinner party … Read More ...
Geek glasses pattern
Trendy geek glasses are popping up everywhere, so don’t miss a chance to sew some up for yourself or others. Sarah Bailey of Sew What Sherlock? makes it easy with her digital paper piecing pattern. Here’s one made up in … Read More ...
Free pattern: Candy Scraps quilt
Scrap quilt fan Corey, of Little Miss Shabby, shared pattern, Candy Scraps at Moda Bake Shop. Published in February 2014, this lovely design is new to me, and if not to you, bears repeating. Why? It’s the perfect pattern to … Read More ...