Quilters, you’ll want to bookmark or print out this great post by Robin at Martingale’s Stitch This!. She explains how to resize quilt blocks so the most math phobic among us will go forth and quilt with confidence. If … Read More ...
Ivory Spring explains her allover floral motif
Wendy of Ivory Spring shares how to sketch out the allover floral motif of one of her quilts, starting with this single flower, shown. This is in preparation to use the cluster of flowers to machine stitch a quilt. Go … Read More ...
Modern Shapes quilt top
Heather of Joy of All Crafts created this quilt top she calls Modern Shapes. She even walks you through her design process for it. Go HERE to read more.
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Auditioning fabric for String X quilt
Ever wonder how quilters decide what fabrics to use in a project? Teresa of Stash Books Blog shows us her selection process for her String X blocks and even offers up a helpful hint. Go HERE to learn more.
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Tutorial: Tie a quilt
Vanessa of Crafty Gemini shares a must-have technique for any quilter – how to tie a quilt. She explains,
… Read More ...It’s easy and a great way for anyone to finish a quilt– no machine quilting and you don’t have to spend
Tutorial: Kitchen Confections Patchwork Napkins
Alicia Thommas and Michele Mishler team up at Sew4Home with a project and tutorial for patchwork napkins showcasing the Vintage Modern fabric collection by Bonnie & Camille for Moda. Though these napkins are adorable made with these fabrics, any from … Read More ...
Book giveaway and intro to batchwork patchwork
Mary Elizabeth Kinch of Kinch and Storms did a guest post at Martingale’s Stitch This! blog to introduce she and Biz Storms’ just released book Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts
by Martingale Press. The authors demystify the process of creating … Read More ...
Tutorial: Adding sashing to quilt blocks
Vanessa of Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog on how to add sashing to your finished quilt blocks as part of her Video Quilt Along series. She explains sashing is commonly used in sampler quilts to … Read More ...
Tutorial: New York Beauty quilt block
Lindsay of Lindsay Sews shows how to make this New York Beauty quilt block using a paper piecing technique. Hers was the last quilt block in the New York Beauty QAL hosted by Sew Sweetness. Get the tutorial.
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Giveaway: Steel quilt art
Some background info before we get to the giveaway. Louise of I’m Feelin’ Crafty introduced us yesterday to Nathan of The Steel Quilt Company who makes quilt block inspired art from reclaimed barn tin. Shown here is his first piece, … Read More ...
Process: String quilt coming along
Terri of Quilternity is working on getting more done on her quilting projects by implementing an idea she got from another blogger. Because of it, she’s almost done with her string quilt, shown. Go HERE to learn more.
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Tutorial: Leafy Branches pattern for FMQ
Christina from A Few Scraps shows how to free motion quilt her Leafy Branches pattern on her blog. She describes the results as elegant and the execution easy. Get the know-how.
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Mother’s Day Origami Hummingbird iPad cover
Julie from Stars and Sunshine whipped up this iPad cover as a Mother’s Day gift, already gifted. She can now strike off paper piecing as something she wants to try. D-o-n-e and done well. Go HERE to read more about … Read More ...
DIY: May Day Basket quilt
Julie of The Crafty Quilter is doing a series of tutorials on her blog that will walk you through how to make her May Day Basket quilt, shown here. Go HERE for Part 1: Supplies and Piecing and HERE for … Read More ...
Tutorial: Squaring up quilt blocks
Vanessa of Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog on how to square up quilt blocks. Even if you’ve been very careful with your piecing, there is always some distortion from the sewing machine or hand, so never, … Read More ...