Quilters and quilt admirers, there’s an event coming to Melbourne next week you don’t want to miss. It’s the 11th annual Australasian Quilt Convention (AQC) Expo and Quilt Show, running … Read More ...
Tutorial: Turn corners on quilt binding
There’s light at the end of the quilt-making tunnel, once you get to to binding. That’s how Tonya, of Crafty Mummy, sees it. And this fact makes her heart sing. And then there are the binding-haters. The difficult part is … Read More ...
Pattern: Cute Rabbits
These brown rabbits rubbing their little noses together are adorable reminders of Spring and/or Easter. Janeen, of Quilt Art Designs, created this English Paper Piecing pattern and it’s available to purchase in her Craftsy shop. At only $4 for a digital … Read More ...
Dear Stella bunnies fabric
These sweet bunnies are featured in the Dress Me for the Playground fabric collection by Dear Stella.
Here are the same bunnies but on a blue ground.
Click below to see the entire collection:
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Free pattern: Charm Box quilt
Karin of Leigh Laurel Studios made this twin size quilt from a free pattern she downloaded from the fat quarter Shop. It’s part of their Shortcut Quilt Series. Meaning, this quilt top sews up super fast.
A gift for her … Read More ...
Tutorial: Rectangle Log Cabin quilt block
Kirsty of Bonjour Quilts had me laughing out loud as I read through her tutorial. Humor aside, her skills in making a beautiful quilt is no joke. You are seeing just a portion of her twin sized bed quilt here. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Patchwork quilt block
Angie of Gnome Angel shares on her blog how to piece a house block and even better, how to make yours unique to you.
Join her as she takes you step-by-step with lots of detailed photos; you’ll be making a … Read More ...
8 Weeks Free Quilting Tutorials for Beginners
Rashida of No 3 Quilt Studio Blog admits she came to quilting after a move to Australia. She wants to share her new-found passion with others so is generously offering 8 weeks of FREE online quilting lessons.
Here’s her impressive … Read More ...
Wisdom and a Jelly Roll throw
Deby of So Sew Easy is on a roll. She took her new serger for a spin, and ended up with a bunch of strips sewn together lengthwise. Ever so clever, she decided this would make a fabulous base for … Read More ...
Free pattern: Rooftops quilt
Amy Sinibaldi of Nana Company shares on her blog this sweet baby quilt featuring the Bon Bon Bebe fabric collection. Notice how she fussy-pieced the centers of each of the patterned blocks. Her technique can be applied to other fabrics, … Read More ...
Free pattern: Vulcan Greeting
Fandom In Stitches brings you “Vulcan Greeting”, a paper pieced quilt block that is no doubt a tribute to Spock. May he rest in peace. She offers this pattern as a free download, among other great looking science fiction patterns … Read More ...
7 Quilts That Are Perfect For Spring And Easter
Are you looking for a meaningful and beautiful way to celebrate Easter or Spring this year? If so, why not consider making a quilt? Quilting is a timeless craft that’s been around for centuries, and has been used to celebrate … Read More ...
Tutorial: Spring candys mug rug
Leena of Creative Instincts welcomes Spring making several mug rugs. Inspired by origami paper folding, she starts her project with three types of charm squares – bright prints, color solids and neutrals. Next, she sews them into HSTs (half-square triangles), … Read More ...
Free pattern: Tulip quilt for Spring
Tulips and birds adorn this happy springtime quilt (you’re seeing a closeup) made by Carolyn of All Spice Abounds. You can see the full quilt here. A generous quilter, she shares on her blog a free pattern and instructions … Read More ...
Ring-a-Roses EPP pattern
Florence of Flossy Teacakes made this stunning 17 1/4 x 17 1/4 inch quilt, then framed it as wall decor. She fussy-cut the floral fabrics and joined them to solids via EPP (English paper piecing). The resulting design reminds me … Read More ...