Alyssa Milano has a ‘happy weight’ but Shelly of Coral + Co. has her ‘happy colors’. And these she used in making a heart block mini quilt. The pink, red and mint in the ground finished with a black and … Read More ...
January Hoop Art of the Month
Get your hoop art on and have it ready to show off well before Valentine’s Day with a free pattern and tutorial by Staci of Crafty Staci. You may remember her Hot Pad series – which was sweet by the … Read More ...
Tutorial: 24-patch quilted postcards
Cathy Perlmutter of Gefilte Quilt shares on her blog how to create a stack of quilted postcards that when complete, you can slip in the mail. Design-wise, she went charm, notice each batik fabric square is unique. Large stitch quilting … Read More ...
Quilters spread love thru blocks
Always a positive message blogger, it’s no surprise here that Amy, of Diary of a Quilter, is participating in May Chappell’s “Love All Around” campaign. The concept is simple. May says,
… Read More ...This year, I’m going to make this block whenever
Make a simple quilt block + learn to nest
If nesting in quilting leaves you cold, don’t miss this video tutorial by Laura Ann Coia of Sew Very Easy. She’ll take you step-by-step how to make a simple quilt block and by the time you’ve finished your first one, … Read More ...
Blueberry and strawberry mini pillows
Seeing these pillows on a gray foggy winter’s day cheered me up in a big way. Jayne of Twiggy and Opal made the pair using a pattern she got from an online Quilting Bee. What’s more, she takes you through … Read More ...
Tutorial: Table Runner from 4 Blocks
Lindsey of Fort Worth Studio Blog shares how to make this pretty table runner. She features the AdornIt! fabric collection in all four blocks. White sashing and binding gives it a soft finish. This quilted table runner would sew up … Read More ...
Free online quilting course
Calling all quilting newbies. If making a quilt is on your bucket list, Rashida of No 3 Quilt Studio has you covered. As a thank you to the online quilting community, who nurtured her sewist’s soul, she’s offering a series … Read More ...
Cat quilt video + Pins and Paws pattern
Jenny of Missouri Star Quilt Co. shares how to make this cat-themed quilt. It takes 42 kitty blocks to create the pieced section. Two borders complete the top.
Though Jenny uses fabric by designer Marina Kalinowski, you can use whatever … Read More ...
Pat Sloan’s Solstice Challenge
Pat Sloan kicked off a sewing challenge that began on the Winter Solstice, December 21, 2016 and will run until the Summer Solstice come June 20, 2017. Every Wednesday, she posts on her website, I Love To Make Quilts, a … Read More ...
Color play for fabric selection
If choosing a color palette for your next/first quilt seems daunting to the point of never starting, this post is for you. Or, if you just want to have some fun playing with color for any artistic endeavor, join me. … Read More ...
Make a quilt block a day in 2017
One brick at a time a house is built. One block at a time a quilt is sewn. Join Kathryn Kerr’s 365 Challenge and you’ll have enough blocks at the end of 2017 to create this sampler quilt. Of her … Read More ...
Tutorial: Uncut Diamonds quilt blocks
Controlled chaos, or maybe informed improv, is the look these Uncut Diamond blocks lend to this quilt top. Created by Emily of Em’s Scrapbag, she likes this block because it uses up her fabric scraps. Lucky for us, and … Read More ...
Quick Strippies spotted + free pattern
Mary Johnson, of MaryQuilts.com, expresses joy in seeing her quilt design used for some in this collection of donation quilts. The makers are members of two Tyler Texas churches and the entire lot, all 111, are going to the local … Read More ...
Tutorial: Merry Holiday Coasters
Sandy Fitzpatrick of Hissyfitz Designs shares a tutorial at We All Sew that takes you through the steps for making these festive and functional coasters. The maker fuses the applique motifs onto a fabric ground then machine stitches to secure. … Read More ...