Choosing fabric and batting as it relates to free motion quilting (FMQ) is this month’s theme for Rachael Dorr’s 2015 set of lessons on this often-scary subject. In addition, she is hosting – on her blog – a giveaway to … Read More ...
Seven deadly sins of a quilter
Angie of Gnome Angel takes a look at quilter behavior through the lens of the seven deadly sins. Inspired by the movie, Seven, she has quilty confessions you gotta read.
Are you guilty? If the thimble fits, go to … Read More ...
Snowball mini and pattern
Fussy-cut raccoon faces delight the eye in this Snowball mini quilt made by Karin, of Leigh Laurel Studios. It’s her offering in the Schnitzel & Boo Mini Swap where in her blog post she confesses it was hard to give … Read More ...
Tutorial: Utopia table runner
This table runner makes my heart sing and I know why. It’s the vibrant fabric used and created by Art Gallery Fabrics’ (AGF), called Utopia. And with colorways like Fantasy City Fervor and Reverie City Winter in this collection, you … Read More ...
Tutorial: Cuddly puzzle quilt + pattern
This vibrant child’s quilt looks like a floor puzzle. To piece a top like this may seem difficult, but it’s not, according to the maker, Polly, of Pieces by Polly. She explains her secret was to sew squares, then applique … Read More ...
Video tutorial: Calculate fabric for any size quilt top
Ever wonder how to calculate how much fabric you’ll need to have on hand to sew up a particular quilt top? Tova from Professor Pincushion has you covered with a tutorial she made on this important and often dreaded subject. … Read More ...
Quilts are ‘objects of desire’
I like finding quilts where you least expect them, like the one I spied in a current issue of ELLE Decor magazine. On their “Style Sheet” page the author shows readers a modern-looking quilt and explains they are part of … Read More ...
Tips: Landscape quilts
Cathy at Patchworks that Praise combines piecing, applique and painterly skills to make beautiful landscape quilts. An author as well, check out her latest book, Lovely Landscape Quilts (Dec 2014, Fons and Porter). I found on her site a tip … Read More ...
Sewing Tutorial: Clothespin Peg bag
I have a thing for patchwork, so this is the perfect clothespin bag for me. Debbie of Sewing with Rascal not only made this, but she shared a tutorial/recipe for it at Moda Bake Shop. She explains her reason for … Read More ...
Free pattern: Paper pieced pin cushion
Nati of Nati’s Little Things shares this paper pieced pincushion pattern as a free download as part of Craftsy’s “Free Pattern Friday”. They come in two sizes, so you can choose, or make both. These would be great for a … Read More ...
Free pattern: Contour Feather quilt block
Paper piecing is the perfect technique for sewing feathers, especially when you are changing fabrics frequently. Anne, of Play Crafts, demonstrates this with her beautifully executed quilt block, Contour Feather. She shares on her blog a free-to-download pattern for … Read More ...
Tutorial: Apron from empty chip bags
Vicky of Inspire, Create, Upcycle transformed some empty crisp packets (chips in the U.S.) into this unique apron. To a quilter’s eye, it’s patchwork, specifically, a one-patch design. She shares on her blog how she made it, including how she … Read More ...
QuiltCon’s biennial conference has special exhibit
This quilt is one of twenty on display at QuiltCon as part of Bill Volckening’s “Modern Materials, Quilts of the 1970s” special exhibit. Though nothing replaces actually seeing these in person, Bill shares on his blog, Wonkyworld, some quick snapshots … Read More ...
Tutorial + pattern: Mug hot pad
These hot pads are so cute they deserve a spot on mine and your to-do-list. To make them, Crafty Staci started with assorted cotton prints, quilt batting and Insul-Bright. Cutting each into a mug shape, she then stacked and sewed … Read More ...
10 Half Square Triangle Quilt Blocks
HST (or Half Square Triangle) quilt blocks can be one of the most versatile block designs we have as quilters. With a simple turn of the block, or change of color, your block can go from looking repetitive and “normal” … Read More ...