Busy mom Kristyne of Pretty by Hand says she hates mending of any kind unless she can have some quilt-y fun with it. She fixed the holes in her daughter’s leggings using one of her quilting skills. Go HERE to … Read More ...
Freebies: Four Christmas-themed quilt projects
Jenny at Martingale’s Stitch This! is getting the word out that they are giving away four Christmas-themed ePatterns to include three quilts and one quilted table runner. Get the free patterns.
Ed note: In order to get your free … Read More ...
Tutorial: Block 5 – Count the Stars out for Beginner’s QAL
It’s time for Block 5 in the Beginner’s Quilt Along in progress at the Quilting Gallery.
Here it is! Pat Sloan calls it Count the Stars, ’cause she can, but it’s also called the Friendship Star. This QAL offers … Read More ...
Giveway: Four FQ bundles to four entrants
This is one of four fat quarter packs you can get a chance to win over at Sew Take a Hike. Penny is a huge fan of Connecting Threads, who kindly donated the fabric for this giveaway. Contest … Read More ...
Freebie: Color wheel printables
Get your color theory on over at Mr Printables. There, you’ll find various color wheels of primary colors, secondary colors and tertiary colors. They even offer some blanks so you can create your own color wheel. Get the download.… Read More ...
Flag as headboard | Happy Fourth of July!
The vintage flag and crazy quilt combine to rock this bedroom. Click HERE to see more of Amy Azzarito’s Best of American Flags at Design Sponge.
Happy Fourth of July everyone!
Image credit: Design Sponge
… Read More ...Newsy: QuiltCon discount for MQG members
From QuiltCon Facebook less than an hour ago,
… Read More ...Are you planning on going to QuiltCon? Did you know there is a discount program for members of Modern Quilt Guilds? Have your guild leader email us for more details! Registration opens
Tips for summer parties | Independence Day
I think Buster Poindexter must have written the lyrics for Hot, Hot, Hot during a summer heat wave. Well, maybe not, but when the weather is sizzling I search for a diversion, like a party. If no one else is … Read More ...
IKEA Expedit basis for quilting table
I spied this nifty, thrifty project at IKEA Hackers. The maker took two white IKEA Expedit bookcases and used them to make a quilting table. Love it, want it, need it! Get the know-how.
Image credit: IKEA Hackers
… Read More ...Tutorial: Reversible stroller quilt
Fabric Fascination says this reversible 36″ square quilt is the perfect size for a stroller or car seat. The gray background makes it work for all ages too. Get the tutorial.
Image credit: Fabric Fascination
… Read More ...Newsy: Generation Q magazine blog tour
Melissa Peda of 100 Billion Stars talks about the premiere issue of Gen Q magazine today. Never mind her Love in the Afternoon quilt was featured in it, she obviously loves Generation Q. Every word of her review had me … Read More ...
Quilt-y inspiration from retail
I’m so glad I’m not the only quilter out there who finds inspiration from retail (Happy Zombie with IKEA wafers). I had to stop my shopping to click a few photos of this wall decor in the Starbucks … Read More ...
Quilt-y inspiration from a wafer
What does a bag of IKEA’s Godis Chokladran wafers have to do with quilting? Visit Monica of the Happy Zombie to learn more.
Image credit: IKEA
… Read More ...Tutorial: Squares and Strips quilt
Allison of Cluck Cluck Sew made this quilt [top] with a fat quarter bundle she already had in her stash. Using the various fabrics from a bundle helps you get a scrappy feel. Plus, her easy, yet clever block design … Read More ...
State love printables at Vintage Lemon
Show your state love with a free printable created by Marci of The Vintage Lemon. She offered Arizona and California in her first post, then after so many readers begged for more, she now has all 50 states available. … Read More ...