Got rulers? We quilters collect a ton of them in various sizes. This can make them a challenge to store. Karen of Sew Many Ways gives us some great storage tips as part of her Tool Time Tuesday series. Go … Read More ...
Tutorial: Quilted hottie
Adrianne of On the Windy Side shares on her blog how to make a quilted hot water bottle cover (hottie for short). Strip piecing makes quick work of the fabric panel and her stitches delight, notice each row is different. … Read More ...
Getting it right – Flying Geese
Leanne of She Can Quilt dreaded piecing Flying Geese until she found a specialty ruler that gave her what you see here – uniform size and accuracy. She shows her transformation from meh to just right with lots of photos … Read More ...
Tip: A neat finish to machine stitching
Jennifer of Elefantz shares on her blog a tip for neatly finishing machine quilting stitches. She explains,
It’s important for both front and back to both be neat.
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Steam Punk best photographed quilt – Week 8
Cindy of Hyacinth Quilt Designs shows off her latest quilt, Steam Punk. She created it from a pattern by Jen Kingwell of Amitie Textiles. It’s my pick for this week’s best photographed quilt. Go HERE to see more photos … Read More ...
Tutorial: Texas Puzzle quilt block
This is the August quilt block for the Austin Modern Quilt Guild’s block challenge. Called “Texas Puzzle”, visit the blog post to see step-by-step how to make one.
Image credit: Austin Modern Quilt Guild .
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Tutorial: Hyper quilted flower mug rugs
Maartje of Quilting in Amsterdam stitched these sunny flowers then turned them into a set of mug rugs. She admits this hyper quilting is her favorite way to create items to give to friends and family. Visit her blog… Read More ...
Tutorial: Free motion quilt a puzzle
Holly shows her readers how to stitch puzzle pieces on this whole cloth quilt. Though it looks difficult, she makes easy work of it by starting off her free motion quilting with a grid. Visit HollyMayb to get the tutorial… Read More ...
Princess dreams under a quilt
This princess doll is sleeping under a quilt with pea-like stitching. Delightful! Go HERE to see more of this fairy tale come to life.
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A handmade confession and tip
If you find joining the ends of binding fiddly, read on. Toni from Hoosier Toni did a guest post at Make It Handmade as part of her Handmade Confession series. Besides the quilt binding tip, don’t miss her sewing secret. … Read More ...
I’m a fan of Erin Wilson’s quilts
Meet “Yellow Gray” made by Erin Wilson. Now this is art I want on my wall. Visit her website and see more from her Color Stories. Oh, and do check out Shape Studies. Brilliant design and execution … Read More ...
Lego Man quilted cushion pleases son
Alison of Arabesque Scissors created this pillow for her son, who loves it. She explains,
It’s hard to find cool stuff to sew for older boys…here’s a Lego
man cushion that’s really hip!
Agreed. Go HERE to learn more. … Read More ...
Newsy: Holiday Memories contest – 3 categories
Fiona of Celtic Thistle Stitches is hosting a competition based upon a holiday memory. Of the contest she explains,
… Read More ...Judged, viewers choice and randomly drawn prizes will be awarded to entrants in 3 categories – Mini Quilt, Cushion and Accessory.
Newsy: Swatch Club with a discount
Fabric lovers listen up! Vicki of *Minerva Crafts announces they are hosting a Swatch Club. Here’s the scoop in her words:
… Read More ...Minerva Crafts have recently launched a Swatch Club for Quilters & Fabric enthusiasts!
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Free Quilt pattern: Honeycomb bee
Amy of Badskirt shares on her blog this adorable pattern of a bee inside a hexagon. She says she drafted it to put some in a quilt she was making for her daughter. To give it a go, you will … Read More ...