Ever wonder how the Quilts of Valor (QOV) Foundation got its start? I’m curious every time I talk about it on this blog. Jenny of Martingale’s Stitch This! blog wrote a nice long post about it to encourage readers … Read More ...
Ruby Star quilted coasters
I never tire of seeing what crafters make from the Ruby Star Rising/Shining fabric lines by Melody Miller. I found these quilted coasters at Sing All You Want Etsy. Adorableness!
Image credit: Sing All You Want
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Tutorial: 4th of July Picnic Blanket
Ashley of Sweet Mama J’s did a guest post at The Ribbon Retreat showing how to make this patchwork picnic blanket. To the pieced top she appliques several stars. Instead of a fabric backing she uses a vinyl tablecloth, making … Read More ...
Patriotic quilt blocks and more at SewCalGal
SewCalGal, in a blog post today, reminds us of the oft forgotten meaning of Memorial Day as a way to honor our soldiers and veterans. In this vein, she said she hopes her readers will create a patriotic quilt … Read More ...
Tutorial: Kitchen Confections Patchwork Napkins
Alicia Thommas and Michele Mishler team up at Sew4Home with a project and tutorial for patchwork napkins showcasing the Vintage Modern fabric collection by Bonnie & Camille for Moda. Though these napkins are adorable made with these fabrics, any from … Read More ...
Free pattern: Folk Frame by Jenny Hart for Sitch Along
Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching is hosting a Stitch Along on her blog for this adorable Folk Frame pattern she created. She asks those joining in to share their progress via Instagram. Go HERE to get the free download.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Freda’s Beehive quilt block
Freda of Freda’s Hive said she dreamed up her Beehive quilt in the middle of the night. And due to the many requests over the years from people wanting to know how to make it, she decided to share a … Read More ...
Tutorial: Whimsical Zippered Pouch
Leslie of Leslie’s Art and Sew is celebrating getting the coveted Craftster Project of the Week award for her Whimsical Zippered Pouch. Her project is part of their Bernina Master Craftsters series. How exciting Leslie, congratulations! She posted the project … Read More ...
Giveaway: Gee’s Bend potholder
Louise of I’m Feelin’ Crafty is hosting a giveaway for what she calls a little piece of Gee’s Bend, this colorful potholder, shown. She explains it’s part of Sew Mama Sew’s 2012 Spring Giveaway Day! Contest ends May 25, … Read More ...
Antique Wool Quilt “modern”
Look at what a “vintage quilt” search on Etsy returned me – this 1900 Log Cabin at The Muse in Me. Though over a hundred years old, I’m struck by how “modern” it feels. Visit the listing to learn more… Read More ...
Little girls dress from Quilt Blocks fabric
Ellen of The Long Thread shows off this dress she made with fabric from her new fabric collection, Quilt Blocks, for Moda. I love seeing quilt blocks in different contexts. Go HERE to read more.
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Book giveaway and intro to batchwork patchwork
Mary Elizabeth Kinch of Kinch and Storms did a guest post at Martingale’s Stitch This! blog to introduce she and Biz Storms’ just released book Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts
by Martingale Press. The authors demystify the process of creating … Read More ...
Free Quilt pattern: Scrappy Union Jack Flag Applique
Helen of Bustle and Sew offers up a pattern for her Scrappy Union Jack flag applique, shown. Of the project she explains,
… Read More ...It’s really, really easy and is a great way to use up your scraps – particularly if, like
Political pillow panels at Scarlet Fig
Which one would you make? It’s a rhetorical question. Laurie Wisbrun of Scarlet Fig thought it would be fun to design some modern pillow panels for the two US political party’s mascots, the Republican Elephant and the Democratic Donkey. Go … Read More ...
Tutorial: Quilted Chevron Pincushion by Maureen
Maureen, who we know from Maureen Cracknell Handmade blog, is also a designer for the Riley Blake Designs blog. Today, she shows readers how to make this Quilted Chevron Pincushion as part of their Cutting Corners College series. I swooned … Read More ...