With the kids back in school, or soon to be, you’ve got some time to sew. Stash Books blog offers a free block that will make a rockin’ base for a project. From the book Modern Blocks, this is … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Quilt from Goodwill
Nifty Quilts said something told her to make a trip to her local Goodwill. This primitive feeling hand pieced and embroidered bed quilt awaited. What a wonderful find. Go HERE to see entire quilt and many more closeups.
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Freebies: Kristi’s Back to School printables
This is a great idea Kristi of I Should Be Mopping the Floor had for creating back to school memories. Choose the printable right for your child’s grade (preschool thru grade 12) and have them write their name on it. … Read More ...
A trip to Cotton and Clover Dry Goods
Traveling this summer landed me at the steps of Cotton and Clover, a boutique in Fort Smith, Arkansas. This was my first trip there. As I approached the entrance, a note on the door said, “We’re sewing in the … Read More ...
A call for help: Destash to restash quilter’s supplies
Calling all sewers and quilters! Thearica of Pigtales and Quilts is heartsick to learn her dear friend, also a quilter, lost her home to wildfires over the weekend. I found this video A Tragic Day – Fire Storm Mannford Oklahoma… Read More ...
Tip: No-knot quilting in the middle
Tonya of The Crafty Mummy shares how to deal with the underneath thread when quilting starts in the middle instead of the side of a quilt sandwich. Secrets like this make sewing less frustrating. Get the know-how.
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Franklin music festival | Meeting the Wuests
Anywhere quilters go, we have our eyes tuned in to see quilts, right? As I roamed around Franklin Square enjoying the sounds of the Bluegrass Along the Harpeth Fiddlers Jamboree, I spied the back of a pretty quilt top blowing … Read More ...
Natasha, winner Dinosaur Train giveaway!
Congratulations goes to Natasha who had the winning comment, #27.
I hear you, it’s a big step when your little one starts preschool. Her comment highlighted in yellow. I notified Natasha by email so she can claim her prize. I … Read More ...
Hint: Keep blocks straight while sewing
Karen of Quilts Etc. shows quilters how to keep blocks straight and in order while taking them from the design wall to the sewing machine. Since tearing out stitches is no fun, I am bookmarking this handy tip. Visit her … Read More ...
Tutorial: Kimberley’s stitched poetry beach quilt
Kimberley of My Brown Bag Studio has a new quilt project at the Moda Bake Shop. Of block construction, six of the solid blocks feature one of her verses extolling the joys of summer. Other blocks are from Lucy’s Crab … Read More ...
Tutorial: Discovery box for baby
Danny of Mommy For Reals shares a tutorial for this discovery box she made as a gift for her daughter, soon to turn one year. With lots of photos and detailed instructions, you can make one too. Get the tutorial… Read More ...
Humor: A quilter’s logic applied to the cost of quilt making
Kristyne of Pretty by Hand declares the cost is “free” for making this pretty pink floral quilt. She explains it’s due to specific financial calculations quilters use, a universal rule. I’m still laughing, you will too. Visit her post and … Read More ...
Tutorial: Sunflower table runner by Staci
Sunflowers are in their glory this time of year. Staci at Crafty Staci created this sunflower table runner to celebrate the flower and to show off some cute buttons at the same time. The flowers are made of felt and … Read More ...
Giveaway: Bella and Liberty to kick start WAHM’s sewing business
Craftbuds is hosting a giveaway aimed to help a fellow sewist, Sara of Sew Sweetness, get her business started. A work at home mom, Sara’s goal with this money is to buy pattern making software, expensive software. Donate as little … Read More ...
A quilter’s magic number explained
Everyone knows the number Pi, 3.14159. But what about 1.414? Robin Strobel of Martingale’s Stitch This! says it’s a magic number for quilters. Visit her post to find out how she uses the constant in her quilting calculations. Fascinating!
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