For creatives who visit Pinterest and the like for inspiration, Amy of Pikaland, is certain the outcome is less productivity. At least this is what her students are telling her. Calling the condition “inspiration fatigue” she claims there’s a cure. … Read More ...
0 NYB block + free pattern
This is a brilliant example of a New York Beauty (NYB) quilt block, made by Cindy, of Fluffy Sheep Quilting. She mixed whimsical fabric motifs with pink and green solids. It works!
Quilters refer to this simple block as Block … Read More ...
Giveaway: Quilting Makes the Quilt book
As promised in this post, I’m giving away a copy of Quilting Makes the Quilt book. Though published back in the 90’s, it’s still worthy of a place in your craft library. Why else would it still be listed … Read More ...
Tutorial: Fry Quilt Mini
Would you like a coke with those fries? This mini quilt is the work of Christopher Thompson from The Sewing Party. Of his original design he explains it was born of improvisational sewing while dwelling on some of his favorite … Read More ...
How do you want it quilted?
Whether you finish your quilt top at home or send it out to a professional long arm quilter, selecting the ‘right’ pattern to finish your project (stitching/quilting the three layers together) can be daunting, even for experienced quilters.
Enter Lee … Read More ...
8 Fat Quarter Friendly Quilt Patterns
Most of us love precuts and fat quarters. They make life so much easier when quilting, enabling us to have to cut and measure a little less. Fat quarters usually come in pre-selected color combinations too, which can be very … Read More ...
Tutorial: Early Bird Baby Quilt
I cannot resist making baby quilts for family members. Pressed for time, I often make a simple one-block. Next time, I’m going to try this sweet quilt, Early Bird, created by Becky, from Patchwork Posse.
It’s beyond simple; she … Read More ...
Trick to binding a quilt
Don’t throw up your thimble-clad hands when it comes to binding your quilt. Let Peta of She Quilts Alot show you her secret for making binding behave. The trick she explains is knowing where to start.
Click the link, Binding … Read More ...
Jungle Abstractions Lion quilt
If you love cats (m-e-o-w), you’ll love this big cat, hear him R-O-A-R. This stately lion is the sole block in a 60″ x 60″ quilt designed by Violet Craft. Her pattern uses foundation paper piecing and employs Michael Miller … Read More ...
Freebie: Mosque Silhouette
For those Craft Gossip readers who are celebrating Eid Ul Fitr (end of Ramadan), here’s a free download I found over at Creativity Window.
Click the link, Mosque Silhouette, to get yours.
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Free pattern: Cherries Applique
Quilters, this project would be a great introduction to Sue Spargo’s q-world view. She uses a felted wool ground for her applique shapes and finishes them with pretty embroidery stitches.
Kimara of Wee Folk Art shares this cherries applique pattern … Read More ...
Tute: Patchwork Slippers
You can never go wrong with polka dots and patchwork, as Sweet Carolain, of Through the Window, proves with these adorable slippers. She shares on her blog how she made them.
Click the link Patchwork Slippers, to get the … Read More ...
Snapshots Quilt Along for St. Jude
No surprise, this is my favorite block (Number 2), from the Snapshots Quilt Along and Blog Hop. Hosted by fat quarter Shop, The Jolly Jabber explains,
… Read More ...Join the 2015 Snapshots Quilt-Along, as we sew twelve novelty blocks that capture and
Tutorial: Sparklers Mini Quilt
Becky of Patchwork Posse goes small with this red, white and blue mini quilt, but large with visual impact. Called Sparklers, this beauty would sew up super fast. Hint: She uses a time-saving piecing technique you’ll want to learn.… Read More ...
Free Sewing pattern: Ladybug Pincushion
Amanda of The Patchsmith loves her latest project so hard, she’s sewn up three versions, two of which you see here. She adds,
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Create an adorable ladybug pincushion to keep your pins and needles close-to-hand. This must-have addition is easy