Are you looking for a fun yet practical summer sewing project? If so, Leslie of Leslie’s Art and Sew has it going on. Make this handy (excuse the pun) soda can cozy to beat the heat. She trades regular quilt … Read More ...
Tutorial: Scrappy Log Cabin block
Cassandra of Ooo! Shiny! shares a tutorial on her blog that is sure to help anyone just picking up a needle to piece a quilt. She favors a scrappy version of the Log Cabin block and her instructions reflect this. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Woven Strip block for women’s heart health
Ryan & Charlie of Patchwork Squared created this quilt block as part of the Sew Red for Women Blog Hop. With it, they hope to help raise awareness of women’s heart health. Go HERE to get the know-how.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Wedding guest book quilt
Millennyum of Alice in Wonderland did a guest post at Off Beat Bride showing how to create a guest book quilt for a wedding. This unique and thoughtful gift is one the bride and groom will surely cherish. She said … Read More ...
Tutorial: Crazy Mom’s rug from fabric strips
These noodles look good enough to eat, but no. Amanda Jean of Crazy Mom Quilts used this bowl of fabric scraps to make a rug, she talked about it here. Such was the response to it, she shares how … Read More ...
Tutorial: Simply Charming Tablecloth
Angela of Cut to Pieces is celebrating having another project appear at the Moda Bake Shop by hosting a giveaway on her blog. The project is Simply Charming Tablecloth. She used Bella Solid Marine for the top and two charm … Read More ...
Tutorial: Newbie pinwheel blocks
Cassandra of Ooo! Shiny! shares a project on her blog that she describes as perfect for quilting newbies – pinwheels. You’ll learn to successfully work with triangles that are on the bias (code for stretchy) to create 8″ quilt blocks. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Tie a quilt
Vanessa of Crafty Gemini shares a must-have technique for any quilter – how to tie a quilt. She explains,
… Read More ...It’s easy and a great way for anyone to finish a quilt– no machine quilting and you don’t have to spend
Quilting Tutorial: Tooth Fairy pillow
Linda of Buzzing and Bumbling shows how to make a ribbon embellished tooth fairy pillow on her blog. She explains,
These could also be made as prayer pillows or gift pillows for the hospital with little or no change.
Every … Read More ...
Tutorial: 4th of July Picnic Blanket
Ashley of Sweet Mama J’s did a guest post at The Ribbon Retreat showing how to make this patchwork picnic blanket. To the pieced top she appliques several stars. Instead of a fabric backing she uses a vinyl tablecloth, making … Read More ...
Tutorial: Kitchen Confections Patchwork Napkins
Alicia Thommas and Michele Mishler team up at Sew4Home with a project and tutorial for patchwork napkins showcasing the Vintage Modern fabric collection by Bonnie & Camille for Moda. Though these napkins are adorable made with these fabrics, any from … Read More ...
Tutorial: Freda’s Beehive quilt block
Freda of Freda’s Hive said she dreamed up her Beehive quilt in the middle of the night. And due to the many requests over the years from people wanting to know how to make it, she decided to share a … Read More ...
Tutorial: Whimsical Zippered Pouch
Leslie of Leslie’s Art and Sew is celebrating getting the coveted Craftster Project of the Week award for her Whimsical Zippered Pouch. Her project is part of their Bernina Master Craftsters series. How exciting Leslie, congratulations! She posted the project … Read More ...
Tutorial: Quilted Chevron Pincushion by Maureen
Maureen, who we know from Maureen Cracknell Handmade blog, is also a designer for the Riley Blake Designs blog. Today, she shows readers how to make this Quilted Chevron Pincushion as part of their Cutting Corners College series. I swooned … Read More ...
Tutorial: Adding sashing to quilt blocks
Vanessa of Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog on how to add sashing to your finished quilt blocks as part of her Video Quilt Along series. She explains sashing is commonly used in sampler quilts to … Read More ...