As a quilter, I am always on the lookout for new and interesting quilt patterns to try. There’s just something about a beautifully crafted quilt that makes my heart sing, and the star-themed quilts in this roundup are no exception. … Read More ...
Book Review and Giveaway – Quilting Designs Perpetual Calendar
We are giving 5 lucky Quilting Craftgossip readers the chance to get their hands on this amazingly beautiful Calendar. If you are one of those crafters who have days where your creativity stays in bed, then this calendar is for … Read More ...
Quilted Pillow Pattern: Modern Hourglass
I have a brand new quilted pillow pattern for y’all today! This big block modern hourglass quilted pillow pattern is perfect for both small and large prints. I love the way it uses bold colors to pack a punch!… Read More ...
Go Big with Cross Blocks – Liberty Crosses Quilt Tutorial
When it comes to quilting, sometimes bigger really is better. Big block quilts are not only striking to look at, but they’re also wonderfully efficient when you want to make something eye-catching without piecing a hundred tiny units together. If … Read More ...
Another Binding Tutorial
It seems Binding is one of those love or hate relationship woes when it comes to quilting. We have shared various binding techniques in hope that one day one will tick all the boxes with you. Every is different and … Read More ...
Video tutorial: X Plus Block
Yesterday, I shared Miss Print’s novel method of constructing an X Plus Block. But today, it’s back to trad. Australian Amanda Rolfe, in a YouTube video, takes on the X Plus Block – breaking it down into manageable units. This … Read More ...
The X Plus Block | EPP Template
Kaye Prince of Miss Print had an idea. She took this block that is traditionally pieced and created a template for English Paper Piecing (EPP). The upside to EPP is portability. Hand sewing is not for everyone, but it’s definitely … Read More ...
Tips for sewing fabric strips
Sherri of A Quilting Life shares tips for sewing long strips of fabric together for the piecing part of making a quilt top. One is a technique I use when I’m sewing together a row-by-row quilt top. It’s confirmation from … Read More ...
Quilted baby mat + complete pattern
Kirsty Cleverly of Bonjour Quilts created this 36 inch square quilt mat for baby to have a special place to play. In it, she features fabrics from the Blueberry Park collection by Karen Lewis for Robert Kaufman. Of her … Read More ...
Embellish a grocery store tote
Kerby Smith of We All Sew created this project, and it’s a win-win. He took a photo of a friend’s puppy and digitally manipulated onto a red heart with a black ground. He printed the image to fabric, then stitched … Read More ...
Tutorial: Strawberry Thief Hearts Quilt
The hearts in this quilt show off to perfection The Strawberry Thief fabric collection. The blog by the same name shares detailed instructions on how to make the blocks. The heart shape is pieced, not appliqued, and I have to … Read More ...
Quilt- Paper Piece a pussy cat
It’s brilliant how Charise, of Charise Creates, fussy cut the eyes of this cat with bluebirds. She finishes this sweet feline face with blue and red embroidery threads atop tiny pink hearts. Be still my heart. A talented quilter, she … Read More ...
Tutorial: Sweetheart ornaments + free pattern
A slice of Sacher torte and a truffle are the center of these yummy looking Valentine’s Day ornaments. Susi of Tiny Toffee Designs sewed these up using fabric, felt and a bit of ribbon. Her tutorial includes a free download … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Patchwork doll slippers
So precious is my Liberty collection, I save every little scrap from sewing projects, don’t you? Now, look at what Heidi, of Fabric Mutt, made. She pieced tiny strips of Liberty fabric to make the tops of these baby … Read More ...
FREE 2017 BOM {Diamond Hill}
Newsy. Esther of Esther’s Blog launched her 2017 BOM this week where participants will make a Diamond Hill quilt. Best news is it’s FREE. And if you’re familiar with some of her past projects, like Oma’s Blues, then you … Read More ...