Farah of Craft A World shares how she made this tray mat (aka mug rug) on her blog. She explains she embroidered the cupcake and cherries using a stem stitch, then edged it with patchwork. It’s sweet and sophisticated, love … Read More ...
Pat Sloan LIVE radio | 4 pm ET
Today at American Patchwork & Quilting Radio, host Pat Sloan talks with yet another interesting and talented group of guests. They include Deb Tucker of Studio 180 Design and Marie Bostwick, who will talk about their joint project based … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Pocket pillow
Amy of Nana Company made this quilted pocket pillow from the Old New 30s fabric line by Lecien. She adds her daughter will enjoy stuffing those pockets. Go HERE to read more.
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Window quilts for homesteaders
Sue Robishaw of ManyTracks Homesteading talks about using quilts
over windows to keep out cold in winter and heat in summer. Her handmade 9-patch quilts shown, are cheerful plus save the family cash. She goes on to say in her … Read More ...
Grab a cuppa: Meet Eleanor McCain
Grab some tea (or your fave beverage) and join me while I browse the gallery of art quilter and internist Eleanor McCain. This physician decorates her office with her contemporary style quilts. Nice! She has a wonderful collection you … Read More ...
Pattern: Crumbs quilt a sweet confection
This quilt by Me and My Sister Designs is called Crumbs. If you are new to quilting, crumbs are tiny scraps of fabric. I found this sweet confection at Connecting Threads for $5.00 USD. Click HERE to learn more.… Read More ...
How to Make a Postage Stamp Quilt – A Scrap Lover’s Dream Project
If you have a growing pile of fabric scraps and no idea what to do with them, a Postage Stamp quilt is one of the best scrap quilt patterns to start with. This timeless quilting design transforms tiny fabric squares … Read More ...
Sakura Sakura quilt by Hiroko Miyama
Dawn of Dawn’s Quilting Corner took this photo at the recent International Quilt Festival in Long Beach, CA. She said it was her favorite quilt in the show and I see why, it’s lovely. It’s Sakura Sakura made by Hiroko … Read More ...
Tutorial: Kaleidoscope quilt block
Holly of Bijou Lovely shares how to make a kaleidoscope quilt block on her blog. Four kaleidoscope blocks make up her quilt, shown here. Thanks goes to Kati Rozsnyo for this great find. Get the tutorial.
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Hello Sun BOM at April Mae’s
Hello Sun is April Mae Designs’ free BOM, now in progress. I peaked at all the available patterns – so cute! Designs include a snowman, rainbow, sun, clouds and raindrops. Techniques include piecing, applique and embroidery. Go HERE to learn … Read More ...
Puppy Dog quilt block pattern
I found this adorable Puppy Dog PDF pattern on Craftsy. Designed by Piece By Number of Switzerland it sells for $2.95. She says it’s suitable for beginners who have knowledge of paper piecing. Go HERE to see variations of … Read More ...
Tip: Sewing final side of a pillow cover
Moriya of The Harpster Home shows her method of sewing the fourth side of a pillow cover on her blog. She explains,
… Read More ...Once you have the three sides sewn up, you’re going to go against everything you know and sew
Advanced quilting tools at The Learning Center
Join Michele and Pat at The Learning Center today where the subject is Not So Basic Quilting Tools. Hosts and guests tell all about their favorite tool with photos. The tool I’d like to try is the Perfect Piecing … Read More ...
Becky auditions borders for Chirps
Becky of Piece O’ Cake Blog gives us a peek inside her decision process choosing the borders for a new quilt, Chirps. In the end, she went with some black and white prints, though I liked everything she auditioned. Go … Read More ...
Tutorial: Plastic animal pincushion
Emi of Small Good Things is certain this alpaca kid’s toy turned pincushion is just the thing to cheer up her craft room. She shows you how to make one on her blog. Get the tutorial.
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