Anorina from Samelia’s Mum shows how she made this twin sized bed quilt using the 1 + 2 method: 1 layer cake and 2 yards. It’s a perfect project for beginners. Get the tute.
… Read More ...Tutorial: From jpeg to quilt top
Devon from Miss Make created this fabulous Rush quilt for a fan of the band. She achieved a photo mosaic effect using Photoshop. Brilliant! Make your own quilt top from a jpeg. Go to the tutorial.
… Read More ...Tutorial: Quilted fabric postcards
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini has a new video tutorial out this week showing how to make quilted fabric postcards that can be posted in the mail. If you have not tried making one of these yet, she says they are … Read More ...
DIY: Tahitian Tifaifai applique quilt
Learn how to make a Tahitian Tifaifai applique quilt at Quilting, Patchwork and Applique. Go to the tutorial.
… Read More ...Tutorial: Pretty fabric ironing board cover
If you sew or quilt you spend a significant amount of time standing in front of an ironing board. Lara from How Does She? got tired of staring at her ironing board cover, what with the rusty-brown stains. She got … Read More ...
Tutorial: Patchwork coasters
Kim from Retro Mama was a guest at Craft Snob showing how to make these pretty patchwork coasters. The linen surrounding the bold colorful fabric pieces, lovely. Get the tutorial.
Looking for more coaster patterns? Check out these quilted … Read More ...
Tutorial: Rainbow and Heart quilt for kids
Kelley from The Pioneer Quilter shares how she made this heart at the end of a rainbow quilt. She says it’s a simple pattern that’s the perfect size for a child. Get the tutorial.
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Joel’s drawing gets the embroidery treatment
Wendi from Shiny Happy World guest blogs at Made by Joel with a tutorial showing how to stitch up one of his line drawings. She gives you design transfer tips and then provides links to four common embroidery stitch how-to … Read More ...
Tutorial: Hexie Mug Rug
Janna from SewHappyGeek guest blogs at Wonderfully Awkward with a tutorial showing how to make her hexie mug rug. She gives you many close up photos for creating the individual hexagons and then how to join them to make rows. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Scrappy Tile block
Lynne from Lily’s Quilts shows how she got a scrappy tile look in her Rainbow Tree block, shown. This tree rocks! Click HERE to get the tutorial.
… Read More ...Tutorial: Mini design boards
Lori from Bee in My Bonnet shares how she made these mini design boards. The fabric edges make them super custom looking. The instructions are in two posts. Go to Part One. Go to Part Two.
… Read More ...Tutorial: Fourth of July wall hanging
Melissa from A Love Affair With My Brother made this quilted wall hanging as her offering in a recent homemade gift exchange. I love the stars and stripes surrounded by a fireworks border – so cute for 4th of July … Read More ...
Tutorial: Chevron quilt block
Melissa from Love Affair With My Brother says she’s seeing chevrons everywhere in home decor. She thought it was time for her to put a quilt-y spin on the chevron rage. So she made this 4th of July inspired chevron … Read More ...
DIY: Let the sun print your fabric
Heather from Dollar Store Crafts discovered there’s an inexpensive way to sun dye fabric. Most of what you’ll need you probably already have in your craft room. Visit her blog post to get the rest of the scoop.
… Read More ...Ta Dah!: Pineapple Blossom baby quilt
The talent behind Suture for a Living completed this lovely baby quilt using patriotic colors red, white, and blue, also perfect for the American 4th of July celebrations today. She used Bonnie Hunter’s Pineapple Blossom block. You can get the … Read More ...