Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter did a guest post today at Confessions of a Fabric Addict all for a good cause. Sarah asked her to share a simple project that would be perfect for her Hands2Help Charity Quilt … Read More ...
Tutorial: Radiant Ring block | a ‘messed with’ Rolling Stone
April is Elizabeth’s (Don’t Call Me Betsy) month in the Stash Trad Bee and she chose the Rolling Stone block, saying she liked the historical significance it holds. Elizabeth didn’t stop there, she updated the look of it to swoon-worthy. … Read More ...
Patchwork circle skirt thanks to Think Liz
If you haven’t made it to Think Liz, you must just to see her extensive list of free sewing patterns from across the blogosphere. She has them nicely organized under the following categories: Clothes, Accessories, Aprons, Bags & Purses, … Read More ...
DIY: Reverse applique lumbar pillow
Jaime of That’s My Letter made this personalized pillow for a little girl to display on her bed. She said she was inspired by a reverse applique pillow she saw at Pottery Barn Kids. I think her version is 10x … Read More ...
Tutorial: Chevron Baby Quilt
Kirsty of You had me at Bonjour created this baby quilt from inspiration she took from a manhole cover. Cool. She shares how she made it on her blog. Get the know-how.
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Tutorial: Apron Bottle Cover
Got scraps from that last quilt project? Why not make a vintage inspired apron bottle cover like these made by Lori of Bee In My Bonnet. Then you’ll be ready for all those outdoor gatherings and not have your guests … Read More ...
Crafty Quickies Linky | Jelly Roll Banner
If the spring weather has you craving quicker projects so you can get outside, go checkout Crafty Quickies Linky Party at The Country Chic Cottage. There, I found this Quick and Easy Jelly Roll Party Banner project created by Courtney … Read More ...
Tutorial: Babushka Pincushion
Suzann of TiramiSue said she sang Babooshka Babooshka ya ya while sewing up this pincushion. Adorableness for your sewing room, right here! Lucky for us, she shows you how to make one on her blog. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Patchwork Wheel block
Elizabeth at Don’t Call Me Betsy shares how she made this 12.5″ quilt block on her blog. I love the gray background with all that color. In the same post, she also shows this block in a mini quilt (four … Read More ...
Tutorial: Free motion quilt Baptist Fans
After ripping out all the quilting on her Star Crossed Stitch quilt, shown here, Elizabeth at Don’t Call Me Betsy tried the curvaceous Baptist Fans design. And though she admits it’s not the easiest stitching she’s ever attempted on a … Read More ...
Tutorial: Rainbow string cushion
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum shows how to make this rainbow string block quilted cushion (pillow) on her blog. The bright colors with that pop of black make it sing. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Wonky Drunkard’s Path block
Kate S. of Needle and Spatula shares how to make a wonky Drunkard’s Path quilt block on her blog. Go HERE to get the tute.
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Tutorial: New York Beauty block 5
This slays me. Sara of Sew Sweetness shares how to make this New York Beauty block, the fifth in her quilt along on her blog. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Fast and easy Half Square Triangles
If you’ve ever fallen down the rabbit hole of half-square triangles (and honestly, who hasn’t?), then the archived tutorial “Half Square Triangles – Fast, Easy and Accurate!” from Katie’s Quilting Corner is a lovely little time capsule worth revisiting.
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Bargello Quilt Along in progress
Katie of Katie’s Quilting Corner is hosting a Quilt Along on her blog where you will learn a basic Bargello technique starting with something less intimidating than a quilt – a table runner and placemats. Go HERE to learn more… Read More ...