Patterns, patchworks and projects
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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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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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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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Jennifer of Ellison Lane Quilts finished up her Deck the Halls series with this Christmas Tree skirt. The 12 star quilt blocks feature Aneela Hoey’s Cherry Christmas fabric collection. I never tire of an aqua and red color scheme, you? … Read More ...
Julianna of Sewing Under Rainbow made this festive Christmas pillow as part of the Deck the Halls series at Ellison Lane Quilts. She used a paper piecing technique to create the deer quilt block that makes up the front. … Read More ...