Responding to reader requests, Marcy of Made by Me in Red, shares how to make a Prairie Point with two colors. Not sure what a Prairie Point is? Well, it’s fabric triangles folded then sewn to the border of … Read More ...
Practice makes perfect placemats
Rachael Rabbit doodle stitched these fancy feathers and kept going until she had made four quilted placemats. All this started out as a way to practice making feathers from a FMQ pattern by Leah Day. Go HERE to see more … Read More ...
Free pattern: Boho Urban Chiks
This is a stunning quilt pattern I spied over at Sewn’s free pattern page. It’s not obvious how the top is constructed. You strip piece fabric (in this case they used the Boho Urban Chiks line) to make a … Read More ...
Tutorial: Semi-portable design wall
A design wall is essential for getting the best results when laying out a quilt top. Karin of Leigh Laurel Studios agrees, saying
The design wall has by far been the most valuable addition to my studio.
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Tutorial: Foundation work two ways
Lynne of the Denver Sewing Collective shares two ways to do foundation piecing for a quilt top – plain paper and freezer paper. If you are unclear of the differences between the two techniques, get on over to her blog … Read More ...
Tutorial: Pretty points pieced block
Anjeanette Klinder shares on her blog the secret to sewing what she calls ‘pretty points’ in a quilt block. Hint: she uses lots of pins – but her explanation and photos on just how to pin for no slippage – … Read More ...
Tutorial: No butts mitered corners
Sure, butting works, but Candace of Saltwater Quilts knows how to create a better look for the corners on quilt-y projects. Shown here, is her I Spy quilt; notice the impeccable diagonal seam line on the black and white border. … Read More ...
Julie sews diamonds with a Sidekick
Getting the correct alignment when piecing diamonds can be rough going, but Julie of Jaybird Quilts, came up with a solution. It’s a special ruler she designed and brought to market – the Sidekick. Incidentally, it’s a sidekick … Read More ...
Just another color tool or not
I heard about this color tool from Becky’s post, Magenta! of Piece O’ Cake blog. Called the Ultimate 3-in-1 Color Tool by Joen Wolfrom, I checked it out on Amazon where I looked for one of the lowest starred comments … Read More ...
Tutorial: Swirly pinwheel mini quilt
This psychedelic-style pinwheel quilt is so much fun to look at and according to its maker, Geta, quick and easy to make. She uses a raw edge applique technique for the top and quilts the layers together with invisible thread. … Read More ...
Pat tackles birthday blocks
This is a snippet from Pat Sloan’s design wall showing off some of her snazzy birthday quilt blocks received from quilt-y friends. Check out the Pat portrait…adorbs. Now that she has so many, it’s time to put them all together.… Read More ...
Kids cut up to make a quilt
Jessica of scrumdilly-do! shows off her classroom project – a Square in a Square quilt. This is not the typical quilt I share here on Quilting At Craft Gossip. This one is made, not from fabric, but construction paper … Read More ...
Tutorial: Midnight Stars Quilt
Heather Kojan – who blogs at quilt.cook.keep. – did a guest post at Moda Bake Shop explaining how to make her fabulous star quilted throw, shown here. Her design and neutral color palette rock! Get the tutorial.
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Hearts roundup – free patterns
Quilt Inspiration has rounded up a few of her favorite heart-themed quilt projects to inspire us. All are free patterns that will surely put you in the mood for Valentine’s Day. Visit her post and scroll down to see all … Read More ...
Aurifil’s designer series with free BOM patterns
Pat Sloan kicks off the new year with the 2014 Aurifil Designer of the Month series. As host, she’ll interview one guest per month. She’ll share their work spaces, fabric lines AND – key to their choice of quilt block … Read More ...