Leave it to the moms of boys to come up with fun, crafty ideas that do justice to their little guy’s perspective. One such mom – Laura Gunn at Paint in My Hair created these boy friendly pillows (shown) with … Read More ...
Process: Improv quilt block
Nicole from Mama Love Quilts walks you through her process for creating an improvisational Log Cabin block. In her example block she used solid fabrics and as part of the requirements she says you must be willing to let go… Read More ...
Washi by Rashida | fabric love
Rashida Coleman Hale – fabric designer and author of I Heart Patchwork – has a new fabric collection out, Washi by Timeless Treasures found at Hawthorne Threads. I love her entire line, but especially this swatch, Petals and Leaves … Read More ...
Mixed Sampler QAL: Blocks 3 & 4
The *Mixed Sampler Quilt Along at Jenna’s from Sew Happy Geek is snipping right along. This week she’s showing you how to make Blocks 3 and 4 (HST Friendship Star and QST Pinwheel). Go HERE to get the know-how… Read More ...
Dresden made modern | antique blocks
See what Pat Sloan is doing with some antique quilt blocks she dug out of her stash. I like where she’s going with these scrappy Dresden Plate’s. Click HERE to read more.
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Ta Dah!: Gratitude quilt
I’m grateful Nifty Quilts shared this finish with her readers. Nicely done. Go HERE to read full post.… Read More ...
Hearts art quilt
Love the modern feel of this hearts quilt I found at Jessica’s Quilting Studio – Flickr. Would love to get this out every year for Valentine’s Day!… Read More ...
A view from Lake Michigan: Project Quilting
This beautifully executed quilt is A View from Lake Michigan by Elaine at Dashasel Sews. It’s her entry in the Architectural Challenge for Season 3: Project QUILTING hosted by Kim’s Crafty Apple. Visit Elaine’s blog to read more about … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Wedding gift a modern pillow
Rossie from rossie blog made this quilt-y modern pillow cover as a wedding gift. She used improvisational piecing to create the design. It’s lovely. Go HERE to read more.
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Crow mug rug
Cat from Baumcat dyed some lightweight canvas to get that pretty blue for the background in her mug rug. An appliqued black crow is a most welcome visitor at her table. Fun. Click HERE to read full post.
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What’s ancient is new again in textiles
This could easily be translated into a quilt pattern for the modern sewist. It’s ancient modern though – a detail of a woven shirt from the Wari period, Peru.
Here’s another textile from the Wari period, a tunic made from … Read More ...
Tutorial: HRTs
I’m familiar with Half Square Triangles but not Half Rectangle Triangles. Learn what they are and how to make them at the Modern Quilt Guild blog. It’s part of their 100 Days of Modern Quilting event – Week 1, … Read More ...
Minimalist style in Puzzle Box quilt
Brigitte from Zen Chic shares her recipe for this contemporary confection at Moda Bake Shop. Calling it Puzzle Box she says it’s a perfect quilt to make with pre-cut fabrics, in this case layer cakes.
She shows several … Read More ...
Tutorial: Modern Halves quilt…just wow!
Elizabeth from Don’t Call Me Betsy is back at the Moda Bake Shop to share another quilt recipe with us. Yay! Amazing is how I’d describe this quilt…love it. She lets your eyes rest with all the gray and muted … Read More ...
Don’t miss 100 days of quilts
This event – 100 Days of Modern Quilting – just started at the Modern Quilt Guild blog. Each week brings with it a new theme and each day they will feature a quilt that supports that week’s theme. Click HERE … Read More ...