I love this QAL (Quilt Along) being hosted by Lynne of Lily’s Quilts. Aptly named Jack Attack it features three Union Jacks for the quilt top design. Ongoing, go HERE to find out how to join.
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Tutorial: Hexie floor pillow
Terri at Sewfantastic shows how she made a 42″ x 42″ rainbow hexie floor pillow saying she got the inspiration for it from her four-year old daughter. The hexagons are 2 inch in size making the project go together quickly. … Read More ...
Newsy: Love and visit your LQS event
A trip to my local quilt shop is a treat I never take for granted. I can list here some I used to visit but cannot now because they closed their doors: Idle Hours, Stitches, Squash Blossoms and Just for … Read More ...
Rulers and mats not true, oh my!
Amy at Badskirt says she’s been frustrated with her sewing. Seems things have not been matching up right. Smartly, she took time out to test her rulers and self healing mat. Go to her blog post to see what she … Read More ...
Tutorial: Jigsaw puzzle baby quilt
This quilt is not as hard to piece as it seems. Get the know-how at Helping Little Hands, plus see photos of her darling little boy, the lucky recipient of this quilt.
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Fabric: Liberty Lifestyle Bloomsbury Gardens
In stores now, check out the Liberty Lifestyle Bloomsbury Gardens fabric collection, the first quilting weight fabric offered by the company. Spied at Sew, Mama, Sew!.
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Free Quilting pattern: Cat in pumpkin Halloween quilt block
Imagine a cat playfully nestled inside a pumpkin—Carol Doak captured this adorable scene with her Cat in the Pumpkin paper pieced quilt block. This charming design is featured on a Keepsake card, but the possibilities are endless for how you … Read More ...
Free pattern: Appley Dappley Pillow Cover
I love perusing Helen’s free pattern page at Bustle and Sew. Her Appley Dappley Pillow / Cushion cover is perfect for fall decorating. Go HERE to get the free pattern.
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Tutorial: Christmas ornament balls
Kelly of My Simple Walk shares how to make Christmas ornament balls with step-by-step instructions on her blog. She adds these are good even off the tree with a bunch displayed in a glass bowl. I bet so! Go HERE … Read More ...
Tutorial: Machine bind quilted projects {both sides}
Amy of Amy Made That! has learned how to whip through the last phase of her quilt-y projects by machine binding them on both sides. If you’ve always wanted to try this technique, get on over to Amy’s post to … Read More ...
Art figure quilt block
Krista of Spotted Stones made this art school figure quilt block using paper-piecing off a sketch. Nicely done. This and one other block is going to her swap partner. Go HERE to learn more.
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Tutorial: Propeller quilt block
Cassandra of Mighty Distractible created this stack of quilt blocks and I don’t mind admitting I’d like them all. Since she probably has plans for them, it’s great she shares step-by-step how to make one. That’s right, I said one. … Read More ...
Newsy: Heather Jones a finalist in American Made program
Congratulations goes to Heather of Olive and Ollie for being named an Audience Choice Award finalist in Martha Stewart Living’s “American Made” program. This is huge. If Heather wins, she’ll get a feature in the Martha Stewart Living magazine and … Read More ...
Baby quilt from simple HSTs
Rikka of Ricochet and Away! says she designed this baby quilt by fiddling around with a bunch of HSTs (half square triangles) in a computer program. Love the results. Go HERE to learn more.
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Tutorial: Hexagon coasters by Miss Print
Kaye of Miss Print shares on her blog how to make quilted hexagon (hexie) coasters. She used two techniques that a quilter will find useful, quilt-as-you-go and English paper piecing. Go HERE to get the know-how.
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