Patterns, patchworks and projects
Don’t miss this latest post at A Few Scraps. Christina shares what she calls improved instructions for creating a double disappearing nine patch quilt block. This fun technique will give your finished quilt top a complicated look without the fuss. … Read More ...
The Stitchin’ Post is my nominee for this week’s best fabric shop storefront contest. First, I love the architectural style of the building, with aged looking bricks. The canopied and lighted entrance invites you in. The flower boxes add warmth … Read More ...
This just in from Dale Riehl, of The City Quilter and Gallery:
… Read More ...ABC Television network’s CELEBRITY WIFE SWAP series shot a segment at our gallery and The City Quilter last March.
The program containing this premieres on ABC this Tuesday,
Aside from the obvious advantage brick and mortar fabric stores have over online – you can touch the fabric – is the fact the shop owner can create a total experience for visitors. It starts but is not limited to … Read More ...
Grab a cuppa, sit down and treat yourself to this lecture Quilts and Color: The Pilgrim/Roy Collection.… Read More ...
Bits and Bobbins is one of three designs that got my vote at Spoonflower’s Sewing Notions Design Contest. The large scale bobbins, top left, made this one – created by Kelsey Boes) sing. As explained at Spoonflower blog, the … Read More ...
Though well versed in making Amigurumi and baking, Irene of Sugaridoo recently turned her attention to patchwork. She explains,
… Read More ...“Things we love” is a quilt I designed and made for my mom who has been a quilter for many years.
Finding that perfect piece of fabric can be a chore, especially if you have one in mind and know it’s lost somewhere in your stash. Go from out of control to super organized with one of these ten inspired fabric … Read More ...
For sweets, nothing says summer like strawberry trifle. It’s essential to use a glass bowl to see all the yummy layers of cake, whipped cream, and berries. The Moda Bake Shop is hosting a Trifle Dish Sew-Along where fabrics make … Read More ...
Amy of Badskirt found this fabric shop during a road trip that took her through Fyansford, Victoria. I love this storefront so hard I’m inspired to start a new series here at Quilting at Craftgossip. Starting today, and once … Read More ...
Ceri Gwen’s Far Away Folk got her into the finals of the Spoonflower Design Challenge 2014. I love her Heidi-esque interpretation of the contest theme – Cosmic Voyage. Oh, and notice the maiden brings along her cat and dog … Read More ...
This is not your average kitted quilt. The color scheme and design of Outside the Box is so sophisticated, it’s no surprise the source is Art Gallery Fabrics. Designed in-house to showcase their Pure Elements/Squared Elements fabric lines, visit … Read More ...
Rachael of Rachael Rabbit has launched Quilting a Memory and needs your help to get the word out. She explains:
I’m looking for US Service families who might be interested in the charitable services I provide – making quilts from … Read More ...
Allison of Cluck Cluck Sew made a pretty summer quilt top from fabric scraps, a portion shown here. The square shape will make it perfect for a table topper inside or on the patio, quilted or not. Follow this link … Read More ...
Connie of Refabulous made this car seat cover from a tute she found at Make It and Love It, but with an important deviation. She made the side panels out of patchwork strips.
What a beautiful welcome she’s given to … Read More ...
