My design approach is to pick a fabric that inspires me and go from there. This one qualifies. The red, white and French blue would make a wonderful color palette for a quilt. It’s from the ‘Kiss the Cook’ collection … Read More ...
Tutorial: Sweetheart quilt block
Lindsay of LRStitched did a guest post at Sew Mama Sew! today showing how to make a pieced heart block. The block showcases the fabric line “New Leaf” by Daisy Janie and can be finished as a mini quilt, shown. … Read More ...
Rectangles quilt for Valentine’s Day
Ashley of Film in the Fridge made this pink, red, and purple quilt [top] for Valentine’s Day. It’s a lovely exploration of rectangles and solids with a little fabric surprise sewn in. Go HERE to learn more.
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Moda Friendship Blog Hop and QAL starting soon!
Heads up! There’s a blog hop starting February 18th sponsored by the Moda Blog. Moda fabric designers will take a turn showing us their take on a 9 inch friendship quilt block. Moda invites quilters to join the fun and … Read More ...
Newsy: Becky Goldsmith shows quilts at Austin College
If you are in the North Texas area now thru March 15th, don’t miss Becky Goldsmith’s quilt exhibit at Austin College. She’s half of the team at Piece O’ Cake. Their happy applique quilt patterns always bring a smile … Read More ...
Tutorial: L.O.V.E. mini quilt sampler
Love is in the air or at least on your wall with this sweet L.O.V.E mini quilt by Cindy of Tops to Treasures. She shares how to make one at the Moda Bake Shop. Get the tutorial.
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Chevron block and a tip for sewing HSTs
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum used pretty pinks and golds in this chevron block she just finished up. It’s the January mystery block pattern from Riley Blake’s 2013 BOM event. She shares on her blog a way to quickly sew up … Read More ...
Grab a cuppa: Housetop Quilt Project
This gorgeous quilt, Isaiah 58, is the work of Debby Schnabel and is part of her Housetop Quilt exhibit in Nashville, TN. She mixes color, texture and her Christian faith in her work often embroidering scripture verses right into the … Read More ...
Round Robin Row a Delectable Mountain
I’d frame this image by Mary of The Tulip Patch. It’s her four Delectable Mountain quilt blocks mounted on an old door. Gorgeous! She’s the designer for the Round Robin Row 1 in Patchwork Posse’s Winter Wonderland Quilt Along. … Read More ...
Quilter’s Calendar planning tool
Check out this new tool for quilters, an online Quilter’s Calendar. I just did. I clicked on Pat Sloan’s name on the 16th of February. A pop-up tells me she’ll be teaching at the Vereins Quilt Guild in Fredericksburg, TX. … Read More ...
I’m going to QuiltCon + my 5 things list
I’m so excited, ’cause I get to go to QuiltCon – the first conference of The Modern Quilt Guild. But it gets better, I’ll be making the trip to Austin with Anne Weaver, the Sewing Editor at Craft Gossip who … Read More ...
Free pattern: Hearts and words quilt
Pat Sloan said she made this sweet quilt in honor of her husband. So romantic and perfect for Valentine’s Day. But really, hearts are good any time of year. She admits her “I Love You to the Moon and Back” … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Debra’s crazy quilt done
I’m crazy about this crazy quilt Debra (Debra’s Design Studio) just finished stitching. The theme for the quilt is all about sewing with each block representing a color on the Color Wheel. Visit her post to see closeups … Read More ...
Folkloric Blooms fabric panel in teal
So lovely in teal, this Folkloric Blooms fabric panel was designed by Sue Spargo & Wendy Morris for Robert Kaufman Fabrics. Get a better look HERE.
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Free pattern: Red and White quilt
The first Friday of February is National Wear Red Day. Barbara Brackman of Material Culture honored this year’s campaign with a free quilt pattern inspired by an antique quilt (1840-1860). It’s made up of two blocks. Visit her blog … Read More ...
