These bright, cheerful pencils are the design work of Kristy at Quiet Play. Get the paper piecing pattern at her Craftsy shop; it’s a free download.
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Tutorial: Watercolor Heart Block
Violet Craft had some feline help making this pretty heart pillow cover. She fussy-cut her floral fabric into squares, arranged, then sewed them into rows to make the pillow front. She shares how she made it at Janome; go … Read More ...
Tutorial: Sew a bed pocket
Parents can keep books and softies handy for bedtime with this adorable quilted bed pocket, made by Lauren of Molly and Mama. Adapt the fabric and trim to suit your child’s preferences. Learn how to make it, go to … Read More ...
Free pattern: Scrappy Table Runner
This table runner designed by Teri Stillwell is the perfect project to learn the Quilt-As-You-Go technique. It’s a small size (16″ x 42″) with large impact. Follow this link, Scrappy Quilt-As-You-Go Table Runner to get the free download.
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Tutorial: Sew a button on by hand
Deanna of SewMcCool shares her secret for sewing on a button by hand. Whether embellishing a quilt or attaching some to a garment, doing this the right way will not only help them stay put, but as her daughter found … Read More ...
Newsy: Double Dutch Quilt Along
This is the first block in the Double Dutch Quilters Quilt Along just now taking off and being talked about by Nicolette of Dutch Comfort. She shares a link to the first block in the sampler (meaning every block … Read More ...
Different is a Disappearing Pinwheel
We’ve all heard of the disappearing nine patch, but this Quilt Hollow blogger nestled her pinwheels inside a Churn Dash to get these great looking blocks. Read her Disappearing Pinwheel Block post to get the full story.
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Tutorial: Zipper Purse
Amy of Sew We Craft is certain you still have time to whip up this pretty little purse for Mother’s Day. She pieced together complimentary fabric strips to make the ground, created pleats, then finished it with a zipper closure. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Sixty Minute Split Strip Quilt Top
Waited to the very last weekend to whip up a gift quilt for someone? Rachael Dorr comes to our rescue, with a tutorial for a quick project – using a split strip technique – which certainly does not look fast. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Charming baby quilt and pillow
Julie from 627Handworks has a frugal side, making this pillow from leftover half square triangles from a baby charm quilt. Both pillow and quilt are featured projects at the Moda Bake Shop. Check out Julie’s step-by-step instructions; get your … Read More ...
Freebie: Dresden Plate with Butterfly
Dust off that sewing machine that’s been collecting dust this winter. Benita of Victoriana Quilt Designs shares a free pattern for this Spring-invoking quilt block. What you see here is a quilt made up of 20 of these blocks. Go … Read More ...
Tutorial: Recycled jeans and things quilt
Amy of Joyful Daisy made this quilt out of recycled jeans, wool skirts, and plaid shirts. During construction, she embroidered the name of the recipient – Jonathan – on one of the strips. That’s a brilliant addition, sure to please … Read More ...
Learn to quilt with Sassy
Paula of the Sassy Quilter has a passion for bringing new folks into the quilting fold. As such, she’s put together a series of tutorials for beginners. Topics include tools, fabric, patterns, cutting, piecing, quilting and binding – … Read More ...
Spring mug rug – Free pattern and tute!
Deby of So Sew Easy welcomes Spring with this cheerful mug rug. Notice how her quilting design echos the butterfly, creating movement, brilliant!
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Tutorial: Two-color Prarie Points
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 ...