I’ve spent most of my evening browsing projects from the Friday Night Sew-In (FNSI) at Handmade by Heidi. I highly recommend this activity. So many wonderful things to see.
… Read More ...Tutorial: Attic Window block
Leah from Quilted Delights shows how to make this traditional quilt block – Attic Window. This is a good choice for fussy piecing. Get the tutorial.
Image credit: Quilted Delights
… Read More ...Last minute gifts | Stitchy 2012 Calendar
If you still need a few more gifts for your friends and family – just one week from Christmas – check out this 2012 Calendar by Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World. It’s a digital download you’ll receive via … Read More ...
Twelve verses wall hanging by Elefantz
Jenny from Elefantz posted the last verse in her Give Thanks BOM 2011. This small wall hanging combines quilting, applique and embroidery to showcase an optimistic outlook on the world. Go HERE to get the free pattern for Christmas … Read More ...
Laura’s inspiration for a quilt
Can you guess what this is? It’s the very thing that inspired Laura Wasilowski from Artfabrik to create a quilt. Go HERE to read more and see her creation.
Image credit: Artfabrik
… Read More ...Retro quilt kit and vintage fabric | gift ideas
Two fabulous finds – a quilt kit and precut vintage fabric. Out of time for shopping for the quilter in your life? Just print out a photo of whatever you decide to give them. They’ll have fun anticipating the arrival, … Read More ...
Make it last minute: iPhone Cozy
Sarah from FairyFace Designs shares a last-minute gift idea on her blog. She said her phone cozy is fast and easy to make – a perfect way to burn some scraps too. If you are done with gift giving, make … Read More ...
Vote: Handmade with Love contest
It’s time to vote in the Handmade with Love Tutorial Contest over at Pink Chalk Fabrics. Click HERE to see the finalists. Voting ends Dec 21, 2011.
… Read More ...Tutorial: Quilted Christmas Tree
Melissa from We Shall Sew shows how she made this Quilted Christmas Tree on her blog. I’m digging the swirls. Go to the tutorial.
Image credit: We Shall Sew
… Read More ...Tutorial: Christmas stocking ornament
Jenny from Stumbles & Stitches shows how she made these adorable Christmas tree ornaments. They’re small so you still have time to make some. Get the tutorial.
Image used with permission by Stumbles & Stitches
… Read More ...It’s 5 O’Clock somewhere Quilt
Haven’t we all been there? This housewife is keeping it together only by thinking of 5 O’Clock. This is art quilt Housewife Dreaming of Cocktails by Frenchtown Etsy. Go HERE to see more photos.
Image credit: Frenchtown
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Edith entered 5’s quilt in competition
Edith from quilts und mehr laments her 5’s quilt did not make it into an exhibition put on by Patchwork Professional magazine. Never mind that, I love it. You will too when you see it up close, she has mad … Read More ...
Tips for machine quilting
Dorothy from Snuggles Quilts gives some tips for quilting on a domestic sewing machine. Two stood out to me, they are:
… Read More ...I like to use thread that blends well so I use Aurifil in the color “beaver”.
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Newsy: Stitch Star contest
John Adams from quilt dad announced he is going to be one of the three judges in the Timeless Stitch Star, a contest sponsored by Timeless Treasures Fabric. To celebrate the kick-off, he is hosting a giveaway on his … Read More ...
Mr. Roosevelt’s Necktie block for quilt along
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini posted her third block – Mr. Roosevelt’s Necktie – as part of her Video Sampler Quilt Along. She says if you use only two contrasting colors the block looks more like a dog bone than a … Read More ...