Sharon of Indigo Threads just finished this quilt she made as a result of attending a Gwen Marston class. L-o-v-e it! Go HERE to read more.
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Free pattern: Bouncing Wedges quilt
Jacquie Gering designed this quilt to showcase two fabric lines – Mod Squad and Mod Basics by Birch Organic Fabric. You can download the pattern, Bouncing Wedges, at Quilt Trends under Free Projects from the 2012 Summer Issue… Read More ...
Grab a cuppa: Vintage quilts from MQG challenge
Vanessa of Punkin Patterns said she made this quilt as part of the Upcycled Quilt Challenge hosted by her local Modern Quilt Guild (Minneapolis). I so love the soft look of her quilt, an effect vintage fabrics bring … Read More ...
Luke Haynes and Christina’s World
Luke Haynes talks about this quilt and the painting that inspired it on his blog. Go HERE to learn more.
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Louise meets Mary Ann Pettway of Gee’s Bend
Louise of I’m Feelin’ Crafty shows us more great photos from her recent trip to Alabama. See inside the Gee’s Bend Quilter’s Collective where she met Mary Ann Pettway and brought away this house potholder. Go HERE to learn more… Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Happier with a Hoover quilt block
Amy Friend of During Quiet Time created this fun quilt block for her bee partner, Leila. She shows the advertisement that inspired the block and shares her experience drafting the pattern. Go HERE to read more.
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Generation Q magazine, front cover
Yay! The debut issue of Generation Q magazine is in print. Check out the creative power couple on the cover. That’s Amy and David Butler all wrapped up in a pretty quilt! This issue will be available in stores mid … Read More ...
Antique Wool Quilt “modern”
Look at what a “vintage quilt” search on Etsy returned me – this 1900 Log Cabin at The Muse in Me. Though over a hundred years old, I’m struck by how “modern” it feels. Visit the listing to learn more… Read More ...
Elizabeth talks about new book
Elizabeth Hartman of Oh, Fransson! shows off her contributor copy of We Love Color: 16 Iconic Quilt Designers Create with Kona Solids on her blog today. She gives you a look at her Kona solids quilt, Ladder. Click HERE … Read More ...
Freebie: The ABC Quilter in PDF
Sandra of Sandra’s Craft Corner put up her freebie for the month of May, 2012. This one has complete instructions for 12 quilts, however because it’s dated material there is no mention of rotary cutters, and the preferred method given … Read More ...
5-HTP Squared quilt
Jen of Betty CrockerAss entered this beauty in hopes it will be part of a special exhibit, The Modern Quilt Guild Showcase, at this year’s International Quilt Festival. Go HERE to learn more.
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A Bear Paw quilt for Mother’s Day | Brrr!
Penny of Sew Take A Hike made this quilt for her mom as a gift for Mother’s Day. Now that’s one lucky mama! She used fabric from the Brrr! line by Laurie Wisbrun for Robert Kaufman.
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Process: Two years to get the top right
Marit of Quilt It said she had to whip out her seam ripper several times since 2010 to perfect the layout for her quilt top, shown. Frustration with getting it right ended with when she added the large hourglass block, … Read More ...
A first quilt and NTA tute
Wendi of Shiny Happy World shows us her very first quilt explaining she used needle turn applique (NTA) for sewing on the letters encircling the sun. Her design has the flavor of her now famous blog, and that’s a good … Read More ...
Spinning Wheels quilt-spiration
At first glance I thought this was a quilt; see the wagon wheels and notice it’s photographed as wall art. But, it’s actually a Spin Wheel Tea Towel created by Avril Loreti and is for sale in her Etsy shop… Read More ...