Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter did a guest post today at Confessions of a Fabric Addict all for a good cause. Sarah asked her to share a simple project that would be perfect for her Hands2Help Charity Quilt … Read More ...
Mini Monsters pattern and giveaway
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World has just released a new embroidery pattern – these four adorable Mini Monsters, $5 USD. To celebrate their debut, she is hosting a giveaway on her blog for the actual stitched monsters she made … Read More ...
Tutorial: Radiant Ring block | a ‘messed with’ Rolling Stone
April is Elizabeth’s (Don’t Call Me Betsy) month in the Stash Trad Bee and she chose the Rolling Stone block, saying she liked the historical significance it holds. Elizabeth didn’t stop there, she updated the look of it to swoon-worthy. … Read More ...
Patchwork circle skirt thanks to Think Liz
If you haven’t made it to Think Liz, you must just to see her extensive list of free sewing patterns from across the blogosphere. She has them nicely organized under the following categories: Clothes, Accessories, Aprons, Bags & Purses, … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Garden Boot quilt block
I’d love to pull myself up by this boot strap! This pretty garden boot quilt block is the original design of Amy Friend over at During Quiet Time. Her fabric choices are perfection, plus she shares what they all are … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Fabric scrap quilted flowers pillow
This is a closeup of one of the patchwork flowers on a pillow Festo Tu made to practice her free motion quilting skills. Love its folksy charm. Go HERE to see more photos of her pillow and more quilting projects… Read More ...
DIY: Reverse applique lumbar pillow
Jaime of That’s My Letter made this personalized pillow for a little girl to display on her bed. She said she was inspired by a reverse applique pillow she saw at Pottery Barn Kids. I think her version is 10x … Read More ...
Tutorial: Chevron Baby Quilt
Kirsty of You had me at Bonjour created this baby quilt from inspiration she took from a manhole cover. Cool. She shares how she made it on her blog. Get the know-how.
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Lots of goodies at My Go-Go Life
Kim of My Go-Go Life is hosting a giveaway to celebrate her one year blogiversary. Don’t miss this one, she’s offering up the following goodies:
- Moda Summer in the City charm pack
- Moda Chrysalis Jelly Roll (precut fabrics)
- Aurifil thread
Rustic French quilt by Linn, a first
Linn of the Home Project is celebrating completing her very first quilt. Congratulations Linn! She used simple squares for the project in linens, cottons, and decorator toile. It’s lovely. Visit her post The Quilt is Finished – Did I Say … Read More ...
Giveaway: A Passion for Dyeing DVD
In honor of National Craft Month (March) Candy of Candied Fabrics is giving away a copy of her DVD, Dyeing to Stitch: A Comprehensive Guide to Creating Colorful Fabric Art, by Interweave. Contest ends March 31. Go HERE for … Read More ...
Book giveaway: Zakka Style at LRstitched
Lindsey of LRstitched is hosting a giveaway on her blog for three copies of the book, Zakka Style: 24 Projects Stitched With Ease to Give, Use & Enjoy by Rashida Coleman-Hale. Contest ends March 30. International entries okay. Go HERE … Read More ...
Newsy: Festival of Half Square Triangles
Megan of Canoe Ridge Creations is hosting the Festival of Half Square Triangles on her blog with a kick-off April 2. She has an impressive list of guest bloggers who will share projects featuring the beloved half square triangle. Participants … Read More ...
Sew Along: Feather Your Nest
Jenny and Angel from Stumbles & Stitches announce today they are hosting the Feather Your Nest Sew Along. They urge all sewists (themselves included) to do some projects for their own homes. Jenny explains,
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Tute with free pattern: Olivia baby quilt
Jenna of Sew Happy Geek created this adorable green and red quilt to celebrate the birth of her niece, Olivia. At 40″ square, it’s the perfect size for a baby. I’m impressed with how she used one quilt block pattern … Read More ...