Wendy Sheppard of Ivory Spring designed this fun quilt to showcase fabric line, Monster Mash by Quilting Treasures. She shares the pattern as a free PDF download in two colorways, one pink and one blue. Additionally, she throws in to … Read More ...
#NGAQB: No Girls Allowed Quilt Bee
Don’t miss the No Girls Allowed Quilt Bee (#NGAQB) hosted by Molli Sparkles. Reaction to his announcement post was encouraging, never resentful of the male-only event. Comments like Erin Gerard’s were typical:
… Read More ...Who knew so many men quilted! Sometimes I
Cross Circle pillow
Any quilt block can be used for a pillow front but only a few turn out to be this fabulous. Maura Ambrose of Folk Fibers smartly chose and executed the Cross Circle block for hers. I love it! Do go … Read More ...
Fat cat backpack
Anne of Peacock Hill shows some cat love with this make, a quilted backpack. It’s her entry in the Umbrella Prints Trimmings Challenge. Visit Anne’s blog to see more fabulous photos of her fab Fat Cat Backpack. The … Read More ...
Pattern: Frozen Anna quilt
Liz of Lady Harvatine created this pretty lap quilt after watching the movie Frozen with her daughter. Her fabric choice of Kona solids in jewel tones was spot on – fit for a future Snow Queen. You can find … Read More ...
Tutorial: Set Sail block
Mary of Mollie Flanders Makerie wants her readers to know about liberated quilting, an approach to piecing first popularized by Gwen Marston. With this in mind, she created a summer quilt, part of it shown here. The sails are brightly … Read More ...
Cindy’s tips for piecing curves
Sewing curves scares even confident quilters like Cindy of Hyacinth Quilt Designs. But with the help of generous quilters she’s embraced them. Visit her blog post, Gypsy Kisses, to find out what she’s learned from the experience.
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John Hopper explores pattern
To my delight, John Hopper’s post, A Celebration of Pattern and Creativity, appeared at the top my InoReader this morning. In it, he shows us five beautiful German surface pattern designs from the 30’s as a backdrop to discussing … Read More ...
Newsy: Farm to Fabric Challenge
Listen up, Clothworks is hosting a Farm to Fabric Challenge. Here’s an excerpt from the announcement:
… Read More ...This is a juried quilt exhibition made exclusively from Clothworks’ American Made Brand Solids that speak to the theme “Celebrating Farm to Fabric”.
Clothworks’ Farm to Fabric solids
I’ve heard of farm to table, but now thanks to Andy of A Bright Corner, I now know about farm to fabric, American Made Brand cotton solids. You gotta check it out.
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Tutorial: Watercolor Heart Block
Violet Craft had some feline help making this pretty heart pillow cover. She fussy-cut her floral fabric into squares, arranged, then sewed them into rows to make the pillow front. She shares how she made it at Janome; go … Read More ...
Tutorial: Sew a bed pocket
Parents can keep books and softies handy for bedtime with this adorable quilted bed pocket, made by Lauren of Molly and Mama. Adapt the fabric and trim to suit your child’s preferences. Learn how to make it, go to … Read More ...
Free Quilt pattern: Mod Circuitry
Patchwork praise for “Mod Circuitry” designed by Elizabeth Dackson. Her color choices – brilliant. Visit her Tutorials page to download the free pattern.
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Free pattern: A late Spring quilt
This quilt showcases the fabric collection Blueprint Basics designed by Valori Wells for Robert Kaufman. Follow this link to download the free pattern, “Spring”.
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Ta Dah!: Hexie pouch
Three rows of hexagons appliqued to a linen ground create the visual interest on this bag created by Rachel Hauser of Stitched in Color. Learn more about how she made it on her blog post, Hexie Drawstring Pouch.
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