Jacquelynne of The Noble Wife shares on her blog, step-by-step with lots of great photos, how to make this wonky house block. She builds her house with a log cabin base. Finishing at 12 inches, it’s a good size for … Read More ...
Another QuiltCon quilt
This is RGB Modern made by Sherri Lynn Wood from Oakland, California. It’s lovely.… Read More ...
QuiltCon quilts
Here are some more quilts from QuiltCon 2013:
This is Fresh Plus made by Kathy York from the Austin Modern Quilt Guild.
This is 40 Watt Wonder made by Alison Robins from St. Sampson, Guernsey, United Kingdom.
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Free QuiltCon Lectures at Craftsy
If you didn’t get to go to QuiltCon, you can still catch some of the lectures at Craftsy. Go HERE to download the series. It’s free!
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What’s your quilting style?
Rachel Hauser of Stitched in Color works through a range of emotions after attending QuiltCon. This led her to share with her readers an exercise in defining one’s quilting style. She’s standing in front of one of two of her … Read More ...
‘Impracticality’ at QuiltCon 2013
The last couple of days Anne (Sewing Editor) and I have seen so many wonderful quilts at QuiltCon. I’ll be showing you some of my favorites, and this one ‘Impracticality’, tops my list. Made and quilted by Angela … Read More ...
On our way to Austin for QuiltCon
Anne (our Sewing editor) will arrive soon to scoop me up for our car trip to Austin, Texas. What for? QuiltCon starts today! For newbies landing on this page, it’s the first conference of The Modern Quilt Guild. … Read More ...
Weekender bag going to QuiltCon
Have bag, will travel! Heather of Joy of all Crafts made a quilt-y version of Amy Butler’s Weekender Travel Bag especially for her trip to QuiltCon. You can read more about her sewing project here.
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Interview with Shots and Stripes authors
I received an advance copy of the book, Kaffe Fassett Quilts Shots and Stripes written by Kaffe Fassett and Liza Prior Lucy. Their publicist (thank you!) allowed me to ask the authors a few questions and I’m going to share … Read More ...
I’m going to QuiltCon + my 5 things list
I’m so excited, ’cause I get to go to QuiltCon – the first conference of The Modern Quilt Guild. But it gets better, I’ll be making the trip to Austin with Anne Weaver, the Sewing Editor at Craft Gossip who … Read More ...
80s party at QuiltCon 2013
The much-anticipated first conference of The Modern Quilt Guild, QuiltCon, is almost here. If you’re lucky enough to attend, there’s going to be an 80s Dance Party on Friday, February 22nd. Sounds like fun! Sponsored by Baby Lock, it’s … Read More ...
Angela addresses burnout + Quilting Arts giveaway
Angela of Quilting Is My Therapy shares her thoughts on burnout as part of her Business of Quilting series. She offers four steps she says helps her move through it. In addition to the great tips, she is giving away … Read More ...
Giveaway: Quilt-y book at Auntie Pami’s
This is a new book, Modern Quilts from the Blogging Universe inspired by us bloggers. And blogger Auntie Pami’s Quilting Adventures is giving away a copy. Visit the blog post to enter the contest by January 13, 2013.
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Tutorial: Easy Churn Dash
Carla of Lollyquiltz chose this pattern as part of the Mid-Century Modern Bee. Each finished block measures 6 1/2 inches. I love seeing this traditional pattern sewn up in fresh, bold colors. Visit her blog to get the tutorial.… Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Modern quilt with camp-themed fabric
Jacquie of Tallgrass Prairie Studio reminds me of why I love modern with her Fire Stacks quilt. She talks about its appearance in the latest issue of a national quilting magazine, shares her fabric choices, design, and tons of photos. … Read More ...