T.G.I.F. This quilt block – the Boston Star by Erik Homemade – is part of Craftsy’s Free Pattern Friday series. I love the red, white and blue color scheme he used for it. Go HERE to get the free download… Read More ...
Primitive quilt in moodier shades
The drama in this quilt comes from the contrasting values, not the colors which are on the subdued side. I found this beauty at Martingale’s online shop in the book “At Home with Country Quilts – 13 Patchwork Patterns” … Read More ...
Pattern: Grandma’s Stars quilt
Timna Tarr of Q Tailored Quilts received a stack of star blocks pieced together some forty years ago by her grandmother. Timna added smaller connecting stars also on a black ground and stitched all the blocks into the beautiful quilt … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Star baby quilt
The color palette for this quilt rocks! Adrianne of Little Bluebell just finished this beauty to welcome a new baby. I love the simple white stars, so sweet for a little one. Go HERE to learn more.
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Seven tips for straight line quilting success
Megan of Canoe Ridge Creations is a fan of straight line quilting. She explains,
… Read More ...It gives such a fresh & modern feel and can be used in so many different projects and patterns. Straight-line quilting also creates a great
Freebie: French Rabbit Easter Print
This Easter, I decided to freshen up our dining table with something a little whimsical—and wonderfully simple. Using iron-on transfer paper and a gorgeous vintage rabbit printable from The Graphics Fairy, I created a charming Easter tablecloth that’s already … Read More ...
Colors make this baby quilt
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum is making this quilt for a baby girl about to be born to a friend. I love her color choices, they make the quilt. A WIP (work in progress), I cannot wait to see it quilted. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Scrap Happy Bookends
Cute alert! Maddie of Badass Quilters Society shows on her blog how to make these scrappy book ends – love the red piping. How adorable for any sewing space and as the project title suggests, a great way to use … Read More ...
Honey Do project yields sewing table extension
What’s supporting this quilt? It’s a table extension that Amy of And Sew We Craft said she couldn’t afford store-bought, thus prompting her to ask her hubby to make one. He did, for under $50 in materials. And I’ll give … Read More ...
Tutorial: QAYG Puff Quilt
Narelle of Cook Clean Craft shares on her blog how to make a puff quilt using the quilt-as-you-go method. The quilt was a gift to her mom, and the tutorial is a gift to her readers. That’s a win/win! Get … Read More ...
Tips for photographing your quilts
What’s wrong with this image? Lots. Let Andy Baird and Holly Knott of Holly Knott Designs explain the common mistakes creators make when shooting their finished quilts. Their tips can help you get professional results. They cover what camera to … Read More ...
Tip: Turn batting scraps into a sheet
Ever wonder what to do with leftover batting? Made by ChrissieD has a thrifty solution that does not limit their uses to mug rugs and other tiny quilt projects. Sew them together to make a batting sheet. Brilliant! Get the … Read More ...
Many finishes for 2013
I am a great starter of quilts but unfortunately, I falter on the finishing part. Thankfully, I am not alone. Shanna of Fiber of All Sorts and Melissa of Sew BitterSweet Designs are co-hosting A Lovely Year of Finishes. … Read More ...
A nod to local foods in quilt
This quilt ‘Local Foods Grow Strong Communities’ by Kim Lapacek of Persimon Dreams is her answer to Challenge 5 of Project QUILTING Season 4. It’s lovely. She explains the inspiration and creative process for the quilt here, where reader … Read More ...
Free pattern: Swirly Twirly Dresden
I love the modern take on this Dresden Plate! Vicki of the Quilting Lodge graciously shares on her blog a pattern for her Swirly Twirly Dresden. A paper pieced construction, go HERE to get the pattern.
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