With the kids back in school, or soon to be, you’ve got some time to sew. Stash Books blog offers a free block that will make a rockin’ base for a project. From the book Modern Blocks, this is … Read More ...
Name that quilt at Samelia’s Mum
This jewel of a quilt needs a name. So says Anorina of Samelia’s Mum who just completed it after a year in the making. Some names so far include Dizzy Lizzy by Tiffany and Cotton Candy Dreams by Josie. Head … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Vanessa meets modern quilt block challenge
Vanessa of Punkin Patterns made this quilt block. LOVE IT! There is a connection between its creation and the MQG’s first national conference, QuiltCon 2013. Go HERE to find out more.
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Tutorial: Staggered Strips quilt block
Cassandra of Ooo! Shiny! shares how to make these stacked quilt blocks. They have a modern improv look to them. I’d love some to play with on my design board. Get the tutorial.
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Space Dust maker talks about the process
Show your love for the cosmos with this Space Dust quilt, a new pattern by Tula Pink. Sara of Sew Sweetness bought the PDF pattern for $24.95, yes you read it right. She made the quilt and talks about the … Read More ...
Giveaway: Win a copy of GenQ magazine’s debut issue
Today’s stop on the Generation Q blog tour is Julie Herman’s Jaybird Quilts. In her post, she starts off by comparing the size of Gen Q to her iPad, almost identical. She shares she and her brother did most … Read More ...
Free pattern: Cassette tape block
Julianna from Sewing Under Rainbow made this pouch using her cassette tape block for the front. You may recall she made a mini quilt with a repeat of this block awhile back. Now you can use the block for your … Read More ...
Newsy: QuiltCon discount for MQG members
From QuiltCon Facebook less than an hour ago,
… Read More ...Are you planning on going to QuiltCon? Did you know there is a discount program for members of Modern Quilt Guilds? Have your guild leader email us for more details! Registration opens
Newsy: Generation Q magazine blog tour
Melissa Peda of 100 Billion Stars talks about the premiere issue of Gen Q magazine today. Never mind her Love in the Afternoon quilt was featured in it, she obviously loves Generation Q. Every word of her review had me … Read More ...
Quilt-y inspiration from a wafer
What does a bag of IKEA’s Godis Chokladran wafers have to do with quilting? Visit Monica of the Happy Zombie to learn more.
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Sew a rainbow mug rug like Anorina’s
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum is one of the talented crafters creating great blog posts at Sew We Create. There is a lot of rainbow quilt love happening over there lately, check out this roundup of rainbow quilts. So inspiring.… Read More ...
Tips for quilting busy fabrics | Angela Walters
Angela of Quilting Is My Therapy did the quilting on this quilt, and lucky for us there’s no safe all over design to bore the eye. Further, she offers up some of her tips for choosing designs to enhance the … Read More ...
Maura’s Folk Fibers and Feliz holiday sale in Austin
Ahhh the good life, a quilt and vintage van! Maura Ambrose of Folk Fibers Blog created this quilt from hand dyed fabrics. Love it and this one too.
This quilt makes me think of the Fourth of July, love the … Read More ...
Denyse Schmidt’s first visit to quilt market
Linzee of The Etsy Blog met modern quilting icon Denyse Schmidt at the International Quilt Market held recently in Kansas City. Considering her superstar status Linzee admired her low-key approach to the show. Go HERE to learn more.
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Inspiration: This would make a great quilt
I was at my local Target store over the weekend and I snapped this photo in their dining area. Every time I see this particular graphic on the wall I think to myself, “this would make a great quilt.” I … Read More ...