Does this quilt top play tricks on your eyes like it does mine? I do see that it is on the design board of avid optical illusion quilter Allison at Sew and Tell Quilts. She linked it up on Judy’s… Read More ...
Hearts and Valentines quilt-y projects | free
Marina & Daryl Lynn from Quilt Inspiration did a roundup of Hearts and Valentines quilted projects. Not only are their picks fabulous, they’re also free, either by downloadable pattern or tutorial. Shown here is Heart Garden by Ellie Roberts. Go … Read More ...
Free pattern: Bright Lights, Big City
I don’t run across many free quilt patterns this amazing – so modern with no hint of ‘talking down’ to the quilter. Heidi Pridemore designed Bright Lights, Big City for Timeless Treasures. I’m gonna download this now, before it’s no … Read More ...
Color study looks good to me
Chris at Over the Moon Arts said she was experimenting with color for this quilt top. She adds there is something not quite right with it and is putting it aside for a bit. I’d take it “as is”, you? … Read More ...
Tutorial: Be Still my Heart quilt block
By reader request, Jacquie at Tallgrass Prairie Studio, wrote up a tutorial on how she made this heart quilt block. She published it on her blog awhile ago, but it’s still perfect for this Valentine’s Day. Plus, hearts are good … Read More ...
Pat Sloan LIVE radio | 4 pm ET
Today at American Patchwork & Quilting Radio, host Pat Sloan talks with some movers and shakers of the online quilting community. They include Penny Layman of Sew Take A Hike, Dana Bolyard of Old Red Barn, Faith Jones… Read More ...
Sew Happy QAL update
The Mixed Sampler Quilt Along at Jenna’s from Sew Happy Geek is well under way. Since I last checked in, she has posted four more blocks. Shown here is Block 5. Stunning!
Go HERE to see the rest. I … Read More ...
A split Dresden Plate pillow
Janet from JMD Designs created this pretty pillow. She started with two half Dresden Plates and sewed a patchwork strip in between. Love the effect, as this technique could be used for any quilt block. She provides a free tutorial … Read More ...
Tutorial: Piece of My Heart mini quilt
Lesley at SewHappy.Me did a guest post at Sew We Quilt showing how she created this heart project. The embroidered words say,
Please take care of it, you have a piece of my heart.
So lovely. Go to the tutorial… Read More ...
Tutorial: Fabric Flower Bookmarks
Little Birdie Secrets made these for the Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas Roundup at Skip to my Lou. Go HERE to get the tutorial. Go HERE to see all projects.
Image credit: Skip to my Lou
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Feather Circles table runner
Amber at A Little Bit Biased made this table runner for Valentine’s Day but insists it will look great any time of year. I agree. Love the feather circles quilting on this. Go HERE to see how she did it… Read More ...
Fabric quality | High to mid-priced cottons
You’ve all heard expensive fabric is best. But why and under what circumstances should you buy from your *local quilt shop (LQS) or defer to a big box fabric store? Suzanne at Just Another Hang Up gives us some … Read More ...
Tutorial: Hugs and Kisses mug rug
Sha from Craizee Corners does a guest post at Sew Sweetness showing how to make this heart mug rug. It’s part of her Reader Tutorial week. Adorable! Go to tutorial.
Image credit: Sew Sweetness
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DIY: Quilted Cushion, a beginner’s journey
Karen Pior at Sew What’s New? provides an introduction to quilting on her blog. She’s breaking it down into three parts,
… Read More ...1. Making the cushion top – patchwork
2. Quilting the cushion top – quilting
3. Assembling the cushion –
Epiphany after a quilt finish = Frugal
Megan from Canoe Ridge Creations had an epiphany after finishing her x and + quilt. She figured out a creative way to use her leftover HSTs (half square triangles). Clever!
Image credit: Canoe Ridge Creations
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