Brooke of Pitter Putter Stitch shows her readers how to make a kaleidoscope quilt block using paper piecing. This, after she created a lovely pillow with the same pattern for her swap partner. Get the know-how.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Frame pouch great for singles
Charise of Charise Creates says this project is a good way to use a single quilt block. The hexie with a fussy cut center of a girl on a swing makes it. Find out how she did it. Get the … Read More ...
Tutorial: Thirty-six officers quilt top
Margaret of Konstant Kaos is conscious of the mathematics of making a quilt. I love that about her. In her latest tutorial, she mocks up several quilt tops inspired by the thirty-six officers problem. Intrigued? Get the know-how.
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Tutorial: Quilted placemats using laminated fabric
Denise of Pieced Brain took some beautiful Riley Blake laminates and turned them into pretty quilted placemats for her table. She stitched a Chevron pattern over the surface, shown. Each placemat sports a pocket to hold utensils, oh so practical! … Read More ...
Tutorial: Quilted French press coffee cozy
Mandi of Making Nice shares how and why she made this handsome quilted cozy. Get the scoop and the tutorial.
Mandi’s tutorial on Making Nice showcases a charming quilted cozy designed specifically for French press coffee enthusiasts. With a … Read More ...
Grinch and Cindy Lou Hoo quilted placemats
I love all things Grinch! Jessica of a little gray made these quilted placemats as part of the Holiday Craft Bash. She shares with her readers the applique pattern for the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who, plus instructions for … Read More ...
Tute: ‘Very Bari’ Christmas tree skirt
Shannon of Luvinthemommyhood used Essex Linen (hoarded) and Splendor 1920 fabrics for this dreamy quilted Christmas tree skirt. She says it’s easy enough for a beginner. Find out how to make your own, get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Tea Time Tray Cover
It’s time for tea! Teresa Down Under used improvisational patchwork and simple embroidery to create this reversible tray cover. Find out how to make it, get the tutorial and pattern.
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Tutorial: Teapot trivet and coasters
I’m cheered up at once by this teapot trivet and coasters set. ReFabulous made them using patchwork piecing for the base. I love the warm tones here but you can make these in any color scheme to fit the occasion … Read More ...
Tutorial: ‘Getting Ziggy with It’ quilt block
Kelly of Live. Love. Create. shares on her blog a new tool (Clearly Perfect Angles) as part of Pile O’ Fabric’s Technique Tutorial Tuesday series. With it, she walks you through sewing this quilt block that’s made up of half … Read More ...
Tutorial: Pleated Christmas tree wall art
The mother-daughter team at Sew Lux Fabric and Gifts shares how to make this fun Christmas Tree. The pieced block goes on card stock then into a black frame to create wall art. This block would be cute made into … Read More ...
Project: ‘Owl in a Stocking’ Christmas mug rug
This mug rug will brighten the dreariest winter day. Susi of Lilla Luise shows you how to make your own, perfect for the holidays. Get the project. Note: In her instructions, she assumes you have previous piecing and sewing … Read More ...
Tutorial: X + O Table Runner
Have some charm squares you need to use up? Read on. Leah Douglas of the Buggspot made this quilted table runner starting with fabric precuts. She shares how to make it at the Moda Bake Shop. Get the tutorial.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Create binding from fabric selvages
This is brilliant! Becca of Bryan House Quilts made quilt binding from fabric selvages for a recent project. This photo shows the selvages sewn together as a solid piece. From this she cuts the strips, then tucks, sews, folds and … Read More ...
Pattern and Tute: ‘Oh Christmas Tree’ Cushion
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum made her Oh Christmas Tree cushion (pillow) saying it only takes a couple of hours and some fabric scraps. She machine stitched the applique tree pieces to a solid ground, then completed the front panel with … Read More ...