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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
State of Ohio quilt
Devon from Miss Make shows some love for her home with this quilt she made. I love it! It’s the state of Ohio, USA. If you want to make one of your own, she shows you how on her blog… Read More ...
Tutorial: Stitched Christmas Tree Cards
Kerry from pennydog shows how to make these quick and easy Christmas tree cards. She says it’s the perfect project to learn patchwork – not too intimidating. Get the tutorial.
First quilt: Squares
This is Ramona’s very first quilt, made in high school at the age of 16. She has since given it to a dear friend’s daughter. Take a closer look, she stitched in some of the squares, so cute. Go to … Read More ...
Christmas quilt still a star
Edith Bieri from quilts und mehr made this quilt she calls My Flying Star many years ago. She pulls it out during the Christmas holidays. So glad she does, love it. Visit her blog HERE.… Read More ...