Amber of A Little Bit Biased celebrates her finished vintage-inspired quilt with a photo shoot of it outside in a setting as beautiful as the quilt itself. She used a single block, the “Single Wedding Ring”, then repeated it to … Read More ...
Free tips for using fabric scraps
Rumi of 3PatchCrafts shares on her blog this beautifully stitched scrap quilt. A mini, she explains the top appeared in a Craftsy eBook that provides tips and project ideas for using up leftover scraps from sewing, quilting and crafting.
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Tip: Storing rulers
With quilting comes lots of wonderful tools, such as acrylic rulers. They come in all sizes and once you get more than two or three, storing them so they are ready to grab can be a challenge. My sewing room … Read More ...
Tutorial: Starflower quilt block
Easy is not the first word that comes to mind when describing quilt making. But Jennie, of Coral & Co., shares on her blog a secret she uses that makes the process much less intimidating. Even better, it will save … Read More ...
8 Disappearing Quilt Patterns
Are you looking for a new quilting challenge? Then why not try your hand at disappearing quilt patterns? These unique quilts are a great way to exercise your creative skills and make something truly unique that will last for years … Read More ...
Darth Vader and Hipster Cat – free patterns
These are for the kids in your life. Decorate their room with a menacing Darth Vader or a cool Hipster Cat. The patterns are a free download offered at Shwin&Shwin, by generous blogger Shauna. Along with the patterns, she walks … Read More ...
IQSC offers online quilt exhibits
Not all of us live close enough to quilt museums to get in even a single visit. But, did you know the International Quilt Study Center and Museum, out of Lincoln, Nebraska, offers online exhibitions? They do indeed.
Though each … Read More ...
Tutorial: Fabric scrap magnets
Melissa of A Happy Stitch did a guest post at Andrea’s Notebook showing how she made these scrappy fabric magnets. She displays them on her fridge atop a metal board. Now, that’s a brilliant solution for anyone who has a … Read More ...
Quilts and textile art at AQC 2015
Yvonne Chapman ‘True Blue Mates’ from the True Blue Exhibition
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.
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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.
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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 ...