Rebecca from frybread quilts and cuterie made this quilted applique that has what she calls sparkleriffication. To get this effect she used Jones Tone foil. Click here to read full post.
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Fractal quilt for a math geek
Megan from Monkey Beans made this fractal-inspired quilt for her math geek husband. She said they both got the idea from watching an episode of Nova. It’s a Christmas gift she can mark off her list. Nice! Go here to … Read More ...
Tutorial: Christmas stocking from scraps
Casey from Stellar Mother shows how she made this Christmas patchwork stocking using scraps & refashioned clothing. Make your own, go to tutorial.
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Tutorial: Bind a quilt back-to-front
Rae from Made by Rae did a guest post at Prudent Baby this week showing her method of binding a quilt using the fabric from the back of the quilt sandwich. Rae says this technique works best on smaller quilts. … Read More ...
Ski Lodge quilt block
See Inside the Ski Lodge by whynotsew? and more at Fresh Modern Quilts Flickr.… Read More ...
Technique: Back basting works for Anina
Anina from the twiddletails blog went from discouraged to excited when she found an applique technique that works for her – back basting. Read her full post here. Marjorie at Applique Addict explains how to do it here.… Read More ...
Wendymoon on unraveling an oops
Wendymoon after discovering this oops (see photo) thought she might do the following to her quilted mug rug,
Take it apart? Applique right through to the backing? Try to hand stitch it back on? Throw it away in disgust?
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Block 21 | Desperate Housewife’s Quilt
Sharon from Craizee Corners did a guest post at QuiltJane…Want it, Need it, Quilt! where she shared this star block pattern and tutorial. This is block 21 of the Desperate Housewife’s Quilt series where you pick which blocks to sew. … Read More ...
Radiant Orb quilt
Melody said she’s going to take a week or two off after finishing this beauty she calls Radiant Orb. Well deserved. Read more here.… Read More ...
Week one small quilt auction for AAQ
Week One of The Alliance for American Quilts‘ auction is underway now on eBay. Every year participating fiber artists create small quilts (16 x 16) around a theme and donate them to raise funds for the organization. Go HERE … Read More ...
Video Quilt Along with Crafty Gemini
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini is hosting a Video Sampler Quilt Along on her blog. Join her as she walks you through making 12 Blocks, with the first one posted today, see below.
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Last day doll quilt contest | Sew, Mama, Sew!
Heads up. Today is the last day to enter Sew, Mama, Sew’s Doll Quilt Contest. The contest is part of the kick-off activities surrounding the release of the book, Pretty in Patchwork:Doll Quilts by Cathy Gaubert for Lark Crafts. Go … Read More ...
Vintage fabric find
Sometimes you just plain get lucky when thrifting. This is a piece of fabric Familypatchworks found at a yard sale. She plans to use it in a whole cloth quilt. Nice. Click HERE to read more.
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Giveaway: Best Fat Quarter Quilts etc
Get a chance to win a copy of Best Fat Quarter Quilts and more at Quilters Newsletter Blog. Click HERE for details. Contest ends November 20, 2011.… Read More ...
Grab a cuppa: Sew Modern Monday Link-up
Megan from Canoe Ridge Creations kicks off {Sew} Modern Monday with her own swell finish, shown. Click HERE to see more photos of Megan’s quilt; then scroll down to see what everyone else has been up to.
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