Linn of The Home Project made this quilt recently saying she purposely avoided selecting a theme for it, but added one developed anyway. Her ‘cottage style’ quilt is made from simple 6×6 inch squares. Go HERE to learn more.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Sewing Machine Cover
No winter doldrums here. Susie of Susie’s Sunroom shares on her blog step-by-step instructions for making a sewing machine cover that is sure to brighten your sewing space. Her rows of HSTs pop against the yellow polka dot fabric. She … Read More ...
Tutorial: Owl notebook cover from quilt block
Fiona of Celtic Thistle turned this paper pieced owl into a notebook cover. Adorable! She says it makes the perfect last-minute gift. She tells you where to get the owl block pattern and how to make the cover. Get the … Read More ...
‘Weird Love’ mini quilt a gift for couple
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum created a special handmade gift for her brother and sister-n-law to celebrate their recent nuptials. Here’s what she did. She took a quote by Robert Fulghum from the back of their wedding invitation about how weird … Read More ...
Tutorial: Wonky House Quilt Block
Jacquelynne of The Noble Wife shares on her blog, step-by-step with lots of great photos, how to make this wonky house block. She builds her house with a log cabin base. Finishing at 12 inches, it’s a good size for … Read More ...
Patchwork pillow cover for baby
Tracey of thrift. nest. sew. used a tutorial she found over at A Load Of Craft to make her patchwork version of a baby feeding pillow cover. She used the fabric line Oh Deer! by Moda for the top, and … Read More ...
Another QuiltCon quilt
This is RGB Modern made by Sherri Lynn Wood from Oakland, California. It’s lovely.… Read More ...
QuiltCon quilts
Here are some more quilts from QuiltCon 2013:
This is Fresh Plus made by Kathy York from the Austin Modern Quilt Guild.
This is 40 Watt Wonder made by Alison Robins from St. Sampson, Guernsey, United Kingdom.
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Free QuiltCon Lectures at Craftsy
If you didn’t get to go to QuiltCon, you can still catch some of the lectures at Craftsy. Go HERE to download the series. It’s free!
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What’s your quilting style?
Rachel Hauser of Stitched in Color works through a range of emotions after attending QuiltCon. This led her to share with her readers an exercise in defining one’s quilting style. She’s standing in front of one of two of her … Read More ...
Retro clock quilt block
Jeannette of Gone Aussie Quilting made this quilt block from a pattern she found at Quiet Play. Very nicely executed, the color combo rocks! Go HERE to read more.
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‘Impracticality’ at QuiltCon 2013
The last couple of days Anne (Sewing Editor) and I have seen so many wonderful quilts at QuiltCon. I’ll be showing you some of my favorites, and this one ‘Impracticality’, tops my list. Made and quilted by Angela … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Vintage fabric quilt
What to do with scraps of vintage fabrics? AllThePreciousThings made this quilt with hers and talks about the process of making it at We Sew Retro.
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Wheel mini quilt, a WIP
Joanna of Shape Moth takes a break from larger quilts by making this paper pieced wheel as the focal point for a mini quilt. Lovely must-see stitching in her work in progress (WIP)! Go HERE to learn more.… Read More ...
Two spots left ‘People and Portraits’
Mandy Pattullo of Thread and Thrift wants you to know she has two spots left in her People and Portraits class on Sunday March 10th. You are so lucky if you live close enough to attend. Shown, is an example … Read More ...