This merry mouse is the work of Karen at Moose Bay Muses. Her choice of wool for both the applique and ground lends the piece a warm, folksy feel. She shares on her blog many more of her octagon blocks … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Sewing machine cover
The three spools – with feather stitching in between – make this sewing machine cover sing. Made by Debbie over at Stitchin’ Therapy, she explains the goal for this covering is to keep the dust out of intricate mechanical parts.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Mitered receiving blanket
Whip up a soft and cuddly quilt in time for baby’s arrival with this quick and easy project. Annette of Quilted Sunshine used a beautiful shade of blue Minkee for the center, then surrounded it with a coordinating flannel print. … Read More ...
Free pattern: Naruko quilt
This quilt has an edgy modern feel but if you look closer you’ll see sweet motifs make up the non-pieced squares. It’s the Kokeshi novelty print collection designed by Suzy Ultman for Robert Kaufman. At their site you can download … Read More ...
Learn to FMQ and win a book
Start 2015 off right at Rachael Rabbit’s as she kicks off a series of lessons on free motion quilting – FMQ for short. Along with each lesson, she is giving away a related book. She explains what’s happening in January:… Read More ...
Tutorial: Woodgrain quilting
Woodland, as a theme, never fails to please. But quilting it may seem intimidating. Lori of The Inbox Jaunt wants you to get your free motion groove on. Do not fear the grain, get on over to her tutorial, where … Read More ...
Newsy: Fiber fundraiser to fight cancer
Mark your calendars so you don’t miss the “100 Fundraiser to Fight Cancer” event – Feb 4, 2015. Sponsored by generous fiber artist, Virginia Spiegel, visit her website or click the FFAC logo below to get all the information you … Read More ...
What’s inside your purse?
Reveal to others the secret life of quilters by sharing what’s inside your purse through the Quilter’s Purse Project: 2015. If you are a quiltmaker, go grab your purse (if you are a guy grab your backpack) and … Read More ...
Trapunto mini quilt
Not sure why Vicki of Sew Inspired was ever afraid of trapunto, as she did a great job with it on this mini quilt. The gray letters s-e-w pop (stuffed with batting) against a colorful patchwork ground. This would make … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Pendleton scrap quilt
Strong, vibrant and warm are some adjectives I’d use to describe this quilt. The talent behind Nifty Quilts blog made it from pieces of cut up Pendleton blankets she received from a friend. The finished patchwork now belongs to her … Read More ...
8 Star Quilt Block Patterns
The star block is a fairly classic pattern in quilting and although it looks simple, there are many different options for the pattern to be laid out. With many of them containing half square triangles, the blocks can be changed … Read More ...
Free Quilting Block patterns: Snowman 1 and 2
These cheerful little guys are the creation of Carol Doak and were meant for cards or ornaments. But their small stature (finished size 3″ square quilt block), makes them perfect for using on clothing. Her paper pieced patterns boast two … Read More ...
Tutorial: Hexie Lion Pillow
Golden hexagons make up this friendly lion’s mane as the front of this hexie-shaped pillow. Maker Abby, of While She Naps, nailed this design explaining on her blog how this is the first hexagon pattern she’s created using EPP (English … Read More ...
Tutorial: Rainbow Mini Quilt 3
This is some strip happy patchwork created by Tonya of The Crafty Mummy who shares on her blog how to make it. Number 3 in her Rainbow mini quilt series, this project sews up fast making it the perfect choice … Read More ...
Tutorial: Selvedge and Zipper bookmark
Susie of Susie’s Sunroom shares on her blog this fabulous quick and easy project that is as cute as it is clever. Susie has this to say about her bookmark with zipper for a tail:
… Read More ...A fast and fun way