Create a quick gift for baby that according to Jen from Show and Tell is likely to become a favorite. Jen shows you step-by-step how to make it. Go to her Monogrammed Baby Snuggle Squares tutorial.… Read More ...
Laughing out loud with Laura
My life would be so much grayer if not for the bloggers I follow. I was reading Laura Wasilowski’s Artfabrik just now and had to stop for laughing when I got to this line, They are down to their last … Read More ...
Tutorial: Cathedral Flora block
Christina from A Few Scraps used the Cathedral Window technique on this Flora quilt block. It’s lovely. You can make one too, she shows you how with step-by-step instructions. Go to her post.
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Afternoon Delight | Leah Day
What you see here is the result of Leah Day’s afternoon spent trying – for the first time – modern quilting as she understands it. She reports it was so much fun she called it an affair. Perhaps she … Read More ...
The bedding makes the room
This was a labor of love, exhausting but worth it according to Joanna from Applique Today. She created this bedroom for her daughter. Check out that adorable vintage-feeling quilt, it makes the room! Go here to read more.… Read More ...
On this quilter’s wish list
On my wish list for 2012 is this book, Denyse Schmidt: Modern Quilts, Traditional Inspiration: 20 New Designs with Historic Roots, by John Gruen. Publication date is April 2012, so it’s something to look forward to in the new … Read More ...
Have a Hairy Christmas on Amy
I love the cats in this wall hanging designed by Amy Bradley. It’s aptly named a Hairy Christmas Quilt. Prefer canines to felines? This pattern offers a dog version too. Go HERE to see more.
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Newsy: Handmade with Love contest
Wow, to have so much crafty know-how in one place is what I call heaven. I’m talking about the holiday tutorial contest Handmade with Love hosted by Kathy from Pink Chalk Studio. In progress since mid November, bloggers can … Read More ...
Giveaway: Transparency Quilts book
Lisa from C&T Publishing blog announced their latest contest. Get a chance to win a copy of Transparency Quilts by Weeks Ringle & Bill Kerr. Go HERE to read more about the quilting book by these popular authors, plus see … Read More ...
Giveaway: Petal Pillow pattern
Kerry from verykerryberry is hosting a free pattern giveaway for this Petal Pillow. Nova, from a cuppa and a catch up designed this cutie. Love the Dresden Plate and center pocket. Go HERE for contest details.
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Free motion quilt challenge in Jan
Vicki from Sew Inspired is hosting a free motion quilting challenge. It starts in January. Click HERE for details.… Read More ...
Pay it Forward in December
Lyric Kinard from Lyric Art is helping to spread good cheer this month of December with her Make the World a Better Place challenge or campaign as Sue Bleiweiss calls it. See what it’s all about, go to her blog … Read More ...
Sue’s Early Bird Thread Cutter
This is Day 4 of Sue Spargo‘s Twelve Days of Sweet Stocking Stuffers event. This item is by far my favorite so far. Go HERE to learn more about this silver Early Bird Thread Cutter.
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Christmas projects and recipes | Canadian Blog Hop
The Canadian Christmas Blog Hop is in its next to last week. What makes this 9-week blog hop unique is the blogger shares a favorite Holiday recipe alongside their free project. Here they are, go and enjoy.
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Gift idea: Lavender sachets / eye pillows
Heather from House of A La Mode is ahead of the curve – she’s already whipped up these handmade teacher’s gifts. Naturally, the nine-patch and hexagon fronts caught my eye. Quilters might want to follow her lead; keep your designs … Read More ...