So fresh. Check out Cintia’s (My Poppet) rainbow-hued table runner she made from hexagons. She says she pieced those hexies together using a running stitch and whip stitch, whichever she was in the mood to do. That’s my … Read More ...
Newsy: Modern Block Quilt Along starts in May
If quilting goals get pushed just like your bi-weekly workout, listen up. Amy of And Sew We Craft wants you to join her Modern Blocks Quilt Along kicking off in May, running through April 2014. It will be an entire … Read More ...
Wendy’s color play quilt
Wendy of Ivory Spring shows off her Stained Glass quilt amidst the cherry blossoms in DC. A wonderful play of colors, it appears in the Spring 2013 issue of a national quilting and sewing magazine. Go HERE to learn more… Read More ...
Pattern: Oriental Poppy Quilt
The late Ruby Short McKim created this quilt pattern, Oriental Poppy as part of her quilt pattern business back in the 1920’s and 30’s in Kansas City, Missouri (US). It uses both piecing and applique for the flower. More than … Read More ...
Tutorial: Machine applique stitches
Are you feeling stitchy? Julie of The Crafty Quilter shares the last tutorial in her three-part series on machine applique. To make sure you get great results with your own needlework efforts, she shares lots of great photos of the … Read More ...
Mini documentary on City Quilter and ArtQuilt Gallery
The public television series “New York Originals” did a 6 minute documentary on The City Quilter & The ArtQuilt Gallery NYC. The owners are husband and wife team Dale Riehl and Cathy Izzo.
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Tutorial: Fractured Nine Patch quilt block
Linda of Linda’s Quiltmania made this block, along with eleven more, and sewed them into a quilted wall hanging. She used the Comma fabric line designed by Zen Chic for Moda. Of her Fractured Nine Patch design, she explained it … Read More ...
Tutorial: Sew Stitchy Squares
I loved the top (I talked about it here), and I am absolutely gaga over the finished quilt. Anorina of Samelia’s Mum shares on her blog how she made it. Get the tutorial.
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Ta Dah!: Fryed Pixels quilt
Kerry of PennyDog talks on her blog about her latest finish, a Stephen Fry quilt. Each square of fabric represents a pixel in the portrait. She explains,
… Read More ...It looks better from a distance (not because the squares don’t always line
Tutorial: Tipsy quilt block {Glimma giveaway}
Kristy Daum of St. Louis Folk Victorian shares on her blog how to make her modern block, a Tipsy Triangle. Shown here is the quilt she made using the blocks. All blocks use fabric from the Glimma fabric line by … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Star baby quilt
The color palette for this quilt rocks! Adrianne of Little Bluebell just finished this beauty to welcome a new baby. I love the simple white stars, so sweet for a little one. Go HERE to learn more.
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Free pattern: Swirly Twirly Dresden
I love the modern take on this Dresden Plate! Vicki of the Quilting Lodge graciously shares on her blog a pattern for her Swirly Twirly Dresden. A paper pieced construction, go HERE to get the pattern.
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Tutorial: Out the Door Charm Quilt
Cindy of Tops to Treasures shares her recipe at the Moda Bake Shop for this text quilt. Made with her three sons in mind as they leave the house, the words are so sweet. Get the tutorial.
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Patchwork hobo bag makes front cover
Malka of A Stitch in Dye talks about her excitement over her project – Half Moon Rising Hobo Bag – making it on the cover of an upcoming book by Tricia Waddell. The title, The Best of Stitch: Bags to … Read More ...
Tutorial: Sewing Machine Cover
No winter doldrums here. Susie of Susie’s Sunroom shares on her blog step-by-step instructions for making a sewing machine cover that is sure to brighten your sewing space. Her rows of HSTs pop against the yellow polka dot fabric. She … Read More ...