Patterns, patchworks and projects
Cathy, of Gefilte Quilt, explores her feelings over precuts, starting with a concise definition of the term. She explains,
… Read More ...Precuts are neat stacks of fabric squares, rectangles, strips, triangles, and/or hexagons that range from an inch to a yard
Katie had me at Orla Kiely storage boxes. Not only are they stylish, they hold her quilting supplies in her newly created pressing/ironing station. Placing the ironing activity atop the shelf is the key to saving space. This project would … Read More ...
If you need a new project for the new year but don’t feel inspired, don’t despair. Get yourself over to SoSoscrappy. She is hosting a fun sounding quilt along where participants will sew blocks together in an unusual … Read More ...
Turquoise and red is a combo I never get tired of, how about you? Charlotte, a contributor at Quilting Focus, got the two together in her latest home decor project. Of her creation, shown here, she explains,
… Read More ...This Christmas themed
To all the over committed DIYers out there, is the dream of making homemade gifts turning into a nightmare? Don’t despair. The talented Geta, of Geta’s Quilting Studio, shares on her blog five tutorials for projects that go together quickly.… Read More ...
With only Christmas fabric scraps and a couple of hours, you can whip up some festive pot holders like these cuties. The Log Cabin front is a classic choice, and the red binding gives it a pop. Don’t celebrate Christmas? … Read More ...
In the UK, Xmas stockings (the small ones) are hung on the end of a child’s bed waiting for Santa to fill them up on Christmas Eve. But don’t think their hearths go empty, oh no, they go large. Chris … Read More ...
“The stockings were hung by the chimney with care” captures the expectant joy of giving and receiving tiny gifts on Christmas morning. This pieced diamond stocking sings with the warmth of the season, making it perfect for your own hearth. … Read More ...
Have you tried DecoFoil on fabric? Jaquelynne Steves, from The Art of Home, has and is so impressed with its ability to add a vintage look to fabric she’s gunning for you to try it. With that in mind, she … Read More ...
When my fridge is empty, I head straight to my cupboard for beans and rice. Similarly, a sewer can use what she has on-hand to create a pantry project. Teresa at Sewn Up TeresaDownUnder took a castaway pair of jeans … Read More ...
The Twister template is a popular quilting tool that allows quilters to create intricate and dynamic designs using traditional square quilt blocks. The template features a series of curved lines that are used to mark and cut squares, creating a … Read More ...
The colors in this quilt make it sing (opera). Alison Vermilya, of Little Bunny Quilts, made it using fabric from the Basic Mixologie collection. This StudioM fabric line is so popular right now, thefat quarter Shop has a waiting … Read More ...
Stockings abound in stores now, some pretty, some plain, but none will have your loved ones name on it. Wendi, of Shiny Happy World, has you covered with her latest free project. She explains,
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Happy vibes surround these two potholders made by Lisa and Sarah, of A Spoonful of Sugar. Using fabric from a retro 30’s line was a brilliant move. Thinking these would make great gifts, they generously share how to make … Read More ...
If you join the Snowflake Quilt Along, you can snuggle under your own version of this modern quilted throw this winter. Maker, Faith, of Fresh Lemons, shares instructions for how to make it, while a guest at Bernina’s We … Read More ...