Grab some tea (or your fave beverage) and join me while I browse the gallery of art quilter and internist Eleanor McCain. This physician decorates her office with her contemporary style quilts. Nice! She has a wonderful collection you … Read More ...
Becky auditions borders for Chirps
Becky of Piece O’ Cake Blog gives us a peek inside her decision process choosing the borders for a new quilt, Chirps. In the end, she went with some black and white prints, though I liked everything she auditioned. Go … Read More ...
Book review: Quilt National 2011
I received a review copy (quite awhile ago, actually) of the book, Quilt National 2011: The Best of Contemporary Quilt
s by Lark Books. I do think it’s a book worthy of your time, so off the shelf it came … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Granny Square quilt top
Messy Jessy just finished her Granny Square quilt top, shown here. She admitted she had to pick out a couple of blocks that she pieced incorrectly, but now is so glad she fixed them. Go HERE to read more.… Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Swoon quilt top
The talent behind Patchwork Delights shows us her version of swooning with this scrappy pieced quilt top, shown on her clothes line. Go HERE to learn more.
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Tutorial: Amy’s simple quilt for charity
Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter did a guest post today at Confessions of a Fabric Addict all for a good cause. Sarah asked her to share a simple project that would be perfect for her Hands2Help Charity Quilt … Read More ...
Tutorial: Radiant Ring block | a ‘messed with’ Rolling Stone
April is Elizabeth’s (Don’t Call Me Betsy) month in the Stash Trad Bee and she chose the Rolling Stone block, saying she liked the historical significance it holds. Elizabeth didn’t stop there, she updated the look of it to swoon-worthy. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Chevron Baby Quilt
Kirsty of You had me at Bonjour created this baby quilt from inspiration she took from a manhole cover. Cool. She shares how she made it on her blog. Get the know-how.
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Pattern release: Circular Reasoning
You have something to look forward to in April, and it’s better than a good prank on April Fools’ Day. It’s the upcoming release of the quilt pattern Circular Reasoning by Emily Cier of Carolina Patchworks. Today on her blog, … Read More ...
Mad Men inspired onsie by Barbie
In honor of the season premiere of Mad Men happening this weekend, I bring you The Don. This Mad Men inspired infant bodysuit is smoking cute. Created by Barbie at Sweet Pea a la Mode, it sells for $15 … Read More ...
Quilting types and styles | Pat Sloan
Join Pat Sloan at The Learning Center today where she talks about quilting types and styles. Guests include Melissa Dunworth, Susan Brubaker Knapp, Alissa Haight Carlton, Jennifer Ofenstein, Katy Jones and Pokey Bolton. Topics include: Pieced, Appliqued, Art, Modern, Paper … Read More ...
Oodalolly quilt exudes joy
Rachel at Stitched in Color finished this quilt she calls Oodalolly. She explains,
It finishes 56″x 72″, a happy size for cuddling, with one side rainbow riot and the other side minimalist urban zen.
I love that she bound … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Darcy’s mini quilt a dandy
Darcy at Modern Cozy entered this mini quilt in the Tangerine Tango Quilt Challenge. I love how she echo embroidered a single dandelion. Click HERE to read more.
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Tutorial: Isosceles Picnic Quilt
It’s large, but it folds up neatly with handles to carry. Penny at Sew Take A Hike made this super-size Isosceles Picnic Quilt to take on family outings. She picked perfectly cheerful colors that set a mood. You can see … Read More ...
Tutorial: Quilted sewing kit
Lydia at DreamPatch shows how she made this adorable and useful sewing kit on her blog. Get the tutorial.
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