Girl’s World: Twenty-One Sewing Projects to Make for Little Girls is Jennifer Paganelli’s debut book coming out late April 2011. Jennifer is the creator of the Sis Boom™ vintage lifestyle company. She has had several popular fabric lines with Free … Read More ...
Book review: Twelve by Twelve
This book, Twelve by Twelve: The International Art Quilt Challenge published by Lark Books, is crazy good. Here’s why.
The look: The production quality is first-rate. It’s beautifully bound with a bountiful amount of photographs in its generous 176 pages. … Read More ...
Book giveway: Jump-Start Your Quilting

Wendy from Ivory Spring is celebrating National Quilting Day (March 19, 2011) with a book giveaway, Jump-Start Your Quilting. She has three lovely projects in the book. See photos of her projects and get entry details for the giveaway … Read More ...
Quilt kit: Sandy Toes
Patricia Bravo of The Creative Blog was thinking beachy thoughts whilst creating this quilt she calls Sandy Toes. It’s lovely. You can have one of your very own. Go to the quilt kit, offered exclusively at Hawthorne Threads.… Read More ...
Book review: Jump-Start your Quilting
Precut fans, this one’s for you. I received an evaluation copy of this patchwork inspired projects book Jump-Start your Quilting edited by Jeanne Stauffer. The Publisher is House of White Birches with a release date of April 1, 2011.… Read More ...
Book review: 101 Log Cabin Blocks
Log Cabin fans, this one’s for you. I received an evaluation copy of this quilting pattern book 101 Log Cabin Blocks created by House of White Birches released this month. Product Description: This book is 112 pages and includes diagrams … Read More ...
Book review: Herbs, Spices & Fruits of the Bible
Biblical scholars and gardeners with an interest in applique, this one’s for you. I received an evaluation copy of this quilting pattern book Herbs, Spices & Fruits of the Bible by Helga Curtis. Publisher is House of White Birches with … Read More ...
Work Clothes kit by Gee’s Bend quilter
This quilt called Work Clothes by Gee’s Bend member Loretta Pettway Bennett is so lovely, I’m swooning. You can make your own with a Work Clothes quilt kit, available to buy at We Love Quilting!. Never heard of Gee’s … Read More ...
Tools: What’s on this student’s head?
Okay, I’m cruising through all the photos of student’s work at a recent Sue Spargo workshop in Kokomo, Indiana and I paused. What is that on this student’s head? If you are like me or know someone over 40 you … Read More ...
Pattern: Deal on little guy decor
There are some cute things out there for boys. This R is for Robot pattern is not only cute, it’s on sale for $4.98 USD at Clotilde. Product Description: This fun pattern includes directions for a quilt and a … Read More ...
3 craft gadgets plus a peephole
Nikki from Nikki in Stitches spills, giving us her three must-have sewing/quilting gadgets. See them at 3 Craft Gadgets You Really Don’t Need, But You Can’t Live Without! But wait, there’s more.
A commenter on her post, Nancy of Needles, … Read More ...
Newsy: Lapel Stick winners picked
Thanks to each and every one of you who entered the giveaway for a Lapel Stick by Band K Enterprises out of Victoria BC Canada. There were 19 comments. Using Random.org the two winning numbers are 3, Loralynn of My … Read More ...
Product review: Lapel Stick for quilters
A tool that makes the process of quilting easier often gets a permanent spot in my sewing basket. I just tried out a new product that shows promise to take up residence there. It’s a fabric marker called Lapel Stick… Read More ...
Artsy cross over bag
This quilted bag has definite cool factor. Picture yourself wearing this to your local cyber cafe to meet all your artsy friends for a coffee latte. Called The Amanda Bag, you can download the pattern for $9.00 USD at … Read More ...
Panel: Giddy in Surf
The heart-shaped vase holding flowers and hearts is adorable in this Sandy Gervais 100 % cotton fabric panel. It’s from the Giddy fabric collection in the Surf colorway for Moda. Go to Fabric.com while it’s still in stock.… Read More ...

