Patterns, patchworks and projects
Registration opens in October for a MQG SewDown being held in Music City (Nashville, Tennessee) next April. This Modern Quilt Guild sponsored event includes a weekend stay at this sweet hotel (Loews), meals and tons of sewing workshops. Bring a … Read More ...
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I love this autumn-themed quilt made by Amanda of Hey Porkchop. Calling it Maple-O’s, you must see it close up to fully appreciate her design and fabric choices. Visit her blog post to see more.
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This Pumpkin Quilt Garden pattern was talked about here as part of a Bike Ride. Though no longer available, I’m inspired by this design. Made into a table runner or mini wall hanging, it would be just the thing for … Read More ...
Leanne of She Can Quilt (well, yes she can) made this small art quilt, she calls Cycles. Her color scheme calms while her matchstick quilting provides movement. Just lovely. Go HERE to see more photos plus get a link to … Read More ...
Heirloom love alert. The women at A Spoonful of Sugar added gingham, dots, and tiny floral hexagons to the cuff of this pillowcase. So pretty. They’re making a whole stack of ’em for holiday gifts. So smart. Visit their blog … Read More ...
Katie of Good Golly Ginger says she made this adorable pillow from start to finish in just 2 hours. Nice. Her secret to fast results is starting with a charm pack. Visit her blog post, Easy Ruffle Pillow Tutorial to … Read More ...
Take two smart little girls, hand them shaving foam paint and plain fat quarters, mix with one creative mom and you get a Trip Around the World quilt. This is how Rachael of Rachael Rabbit is spending the waning days … Read More ...
A sweet little boy and his cat are on the prowl for treats in this festive Halloween quilt made by Cathy Larson of the Wooden Needle Nook. Beautifully quilted and shot, it’s my pick for this weeks best photographed … Read More ...
Over the years Karen, of the Graphics Fairy, has shared many vintage Halloween images for us to download for free, yes I said free. Today, she rounded up some of the all-time favorites in one blog post 50+ Best Free … Read More ...
Emily of Nap-Time Creations came up with a clever way to make a twin bed quilt for one of her sons. She started with a crib-size baby quilt, did a bit of deconstruction / construction, and voila!, a twin quilt … Read More ...
When the Wonder Pets encounter “se-wious” situations they know it’s going to take teamwork to fix things. Same with seven women – one of them Meari of Meari’s Musings – who together made this pretty red, white, and blue quilt … Read More ...
Rachael of Rachael Rabbit has a unique way to frame her blocks & quilts. Instead of sides, then top+bottom, she goes top+side+bottom+side. Did y’all get that? She demos her technique on her blog post. Get the tutorial.
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The butterflies flitting across this quilt seem right at home in this church garden. Maureen of Maureen Cracknell Handmade made this beauty, then followed up by taking a smashing photo of it.
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Tif of Dottie Angel is retiring her summery patchwork sack in favor of a new version she thinks is a better fit for cooler weather. Using bits of linens, tapestry and ribbons she had on hand, her creations are as … Read More ...