Jennifer O of Sewhooked Craftsy offers (for a limited time) a free download of her sweet quilt block design based on the traditional pattern Sunbonnet Sue. Called Sweet Skating Sue she utilizes a paper piecing technique to get it … Read More ...
Tutorial: An easy Elfin bed
Chris Warnick of Frecklemama put her patchwork skills to work making a snugly place for her sweet elf. And choosing Christmas themed fabric adds to the cheer.
If you’ve put off trying quilting, this project for a doll size sleeping … Read More ...
Fabric swatch: Making Waves
Spied here, I pinned this swatch to my board, Fabric I Want to Marry to remind me to get some for my stash. Curious? It’s called Making Waves from the Ahoy Matey collection by Michael Miller. Oh, the things … Read More ...
Freebie: Goldfish mandala coloring sheet
This splishy splashy goldfish mandala is the work of Shala Kerrigan of Don’t Eat the Paste. Originally to go in her coloring book featuring paisley, it’s a reject (not paisley enough) she’s sharing with her readers. Think of this … Read More ...
The red shirt baby quilt
This is Pieces by Polly’s entry in the For the Boys Blog Hop running through November 15th over at Sew We Quilt. I love the simplicity of the front with just the symbol on a red ground. The back’s … Read More ...
Tutorial: Easy quilt For the Boys
Sarah Scholz makes quick work of this quilt by using a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) from the Scoot collection by Riley Blake. She’s one of many bloggers participating in Madame Samm’s For the Boys blog hop. Get the tutorial.… Read More ...
Make a patchwork doll quilt
Karin Jordan of Leigh Laurel Studios made this pretty patchwork doll quilt for her daughter’s American Girl doll. At 16″ x 24″, both doll and doll-mom get to snuggle. Visit her blog to see how she made it. Oh, … Read More ...
Weave a house with fabric strips
A brilliant idea is what Jessica of scrumdilly-do had for her classroom. She wrapped yarn around a wooden playhouse frame, then let her little ones weave fabric strips and scarves to make the walls. Go HERE to learn more.… Read More ...
Quick and Easy Halloween Quilt
Thanks to Pinterest I found this Halloween-inspired quilt made by Amber of A Little Bit Biased. Sure it’s been out awhile, but this one is so cute, it bears repeating. She used nine-patch and triangles to make up her haunted … Read More ...
Trip Around the World rainbow quilt
Take two smart little girls, hand them shaving foam paint and plain fat quarters, mix with one creative mom and you get a Trip Around the World quilt. This is how Rachael of Rachael Rabbit is spending the waning days … Read More ...
Technique: Crib to twin quilt
Emily of Nap-Time Creations came up with a clever way to make a twin bed quilt for one of her sons. She started with a crib-size baby quilt, did a bit of deconstruction / construction, and voila!, a twin quilt … Read More ...
Princess dreams under a quilt
This princess doll is sleeping under a quilt with pea-like stitching. Delightful! Go HERE to see more of this fairy tale come to life.
Image credit: Mollie Makes… Read More ...
Lego Man quilted cushion pleases son
Alison of Arabesque Scissors created this pillow for her son, who loves it. She explains,
It’s hard to find cool stuff to sew for older boys…here’s a Lego
man cushion that’s really hip!
Agreed. Go HERE to learn more. … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Scrappiest patchwork pillow
Christina of A Few Scraps has outdone herself in scrappiness in her latest handmade creation, a patchwork pillow. She explains,
This is the scrappiest pillow in scrap town.
Chuckle. She also incorporated some practice free motion scrap pads from earlier … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Megan’s Star
Dolls and dots take the spotlight in this adorable quilt block made by Tonya of The Crafty Mummy. It’s this month’s block for the Modern QAL at And Sew We Craft. Tonya admits she put off this assignment … Read More ...