This is so sweet for baby. Amy of Nana Company said she obliged the many reader requests for instructions for her Sweet Dreams Little One pillow (close-up shown here) in a recent post. She incorporates simple patchwork in her sewing … Read More ...
Magpie’s early exposure to quilting and blogiversary
Ann of Magpie Quilts celebrated her one year blogiversary today by talking about the things that inspired her to pick up a quilting needle. She also shares her earliest exposure to quilting – a book her librarian in elementary school … Read More ...
Midget blocks for 1930s sampler quilt
I love this Week by Week 1930s sampler quilt I found over at Sentimental Stitches. It’s made up of 187 – 4 inch quilt blocks. It makes me think of the popular, historical Dear Jane sampler quilt. You can buy … Read More ...
Is there poop on this quilt?
It sure looks like it since Sue of Quilt Notes named the quilt My Poopy Puppy. She explains it was in response to a *Quilting Arts Magazine reader challenge about pet peeves. Hers is dog owners not scooping up … Read More ...
Free pattern: Mod mushrooms quilt block
I’m digging these mushrooms created by Vanessa of Crafty Gemini. This 10 1/2″ square paper-pieced block was her entry in the Garden Blog Hop hosted by Sewhooked. Go HERE to get the know-how.
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Tutorial: Snap bags from bandanas
Linda of Buzzing and Bumbling shares how to make these cute snap bags from bandanas. Different trims give each one a different look. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Cupcake mug rug with a heart
Adorableness alert. This mug rug with appliqued cupcake and a heart on top make it a must-have for every kitchen. Vanessa of Crafty Gemini shows you how to make one on her blog. Get the tutorial.
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Katie Grove’s ‘Spring Colors’ quilt
This is a small section of Spring Colors, a quilt by Katie Grove. Her description:
found burlap dyed with soil, hand dyed muslin, silk, rayon, and cotton
That’s the first I’ve heard of using dug-up burlap, but I like … Read More ...
Tutorial: Patio Umbrella block for hop
Michele of Quilting Gallery shared a tutorial on her blog for this patio umbrella block. This 10″ paper pieced block is her entry in the Garden Party Blog Hop at Sewhooked. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Acid Cottage block | QAL bonus
Sunni at Love Affair With My Brother shows how to make this quilt block she calls Acid Cottage. She explains it’s a bonus block for the Home Sweet Home QAL hosted by Kim’s Crafty Apple. Get the tutorial.
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2012 Bloggers meetup and bragging rights
On Saturday, April 21 Craft Gossip held the Spring 2012 Fork and Talk bloggers meetup in Little Rock, Arkansas. As before, the generous folks at EK Success sponsored the event. And just like last year, they gave away some serious … Read More ...
Dolls with a tiny quilt
These two La La Loopsy dolls are enjoying a picnic on this tiny quilt made by Vanessa at Punkin Patterns. She said she wants to focus her free motion quilting skills on small pieces of patchwork for now. Go … Read More ...
Tutorial: Shoo Fly Sashing | Kim’s Crafty Apple
Diane of Lapacek’s Orchard shares a tutorial at Kim’s Crafty Apple showing how to create Shoo Fly blocks for sashing. Diane starts off her instructions with the following explanation,
… Read More ...Warning: These are those teeny tiny pieces that drive Kim crazy.
Tutorial: Oh My, Shabby Butterflies quilt
Jennifer Overstreet of Gable House Quilting and Design shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop for her butterfly quilt, shown. She said she designed it with a girl in mind. I love how the colorful butterflies seem to be flitting … Read More ...
Newsy: 100 days of quilts ends
The 100 Days of Modern Quilting event came to a close this month. If you missed any day or want to revisit one you can; the Modern Quilt Guild created a reference page with links to every post in the … Read More ...