Check out SewSara’s first mug rug. This cute quilty creation was Sara’s entry in the recent Mug Rug Madness Holiday Edition event at Two More Seconds. In another photo on her blog Sara shows what she’s been able to keep … Read More ...
A is for alpha or maybe just art
Andrea at Millions of Thoughts shows us her latest quilting adventure. This art quilt started as a doodle. In response to her husband’s question of what to use it for, she first says it’s to remind him she’s the … Read More ...
Freebie: October desktop calendar
If you fly solo when quilting, try having a friend over and sew the night away. Share a beer; hopefully a nice home-brew like the one on this desktop calendar. Get the free download at digginfood.
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Tutorial: Fabric coasters with wonky quilting
Melanie at A Sewing Journal did a guest post at Skip to my Lou as part of the Holiday Bake, Craft and Sew Along. Melanie says this about her project,
… Read More ...I came up with these easy-to-make, reversible coasters that
Fabric: Sew Happy by Monaluna
Sew Happy by Monaluna for Robert Kaufman. See other fabric collections by Monaluna here.
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Tutorial: Quilted Halloween Fall pumpkin coasters
Looking for a fun and festive addition to your fall decor? Check out these adorable Pumpkin Coasters by Christina at A Few Scraps. Perfect for adding a touch of seasonal charm to your home, these coasters are not only cute … Read More ...
Leah favors domestic sewing machine for quilting
Leah Day from The Free Motion Quilting Project uses a hanging system that allows her to quilt large, heavy quilts on her domestic sewing machine. She did a post on her nifty technique here. After this post, she says … Read More ...
Tutorial: Pillow cover with zipper
See how to make a basic pillow cover over at sew la vie. She places the zipper on the back piece instead of in one of the side seams. Brilliant! Get the tutorial. Also, see her entry in … Read More ...
Mamaka gets noticed at Quilt Inspiration
Alix at Mamaka Mills got a writeup this week at Quilt Inspiration. If you are unfamiliar with her work, go here to find out more.
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Tutorial: Cup and saucer mug rug
Kerry at verykerryberry used several piecing techniques while making this mug rug. She says the combination keeps it from being too “fiddly”. Love that word. Love her mug rug. Click HERE to get the know-how.
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Tutorial: Jack’s Hills Quilt
Mary Lane Brown from The Tulip Patch shows how she made this twin sized quilt at the Moda Bake Shop. She used a shortcut for the top and the backing. Click HERE for recipe.… Read More ...
High fashion and style quilt blocks
Make a quilt the fashionistas in your life will approve, with a modern Mola quilt block in the mix. Spied at tuesdayrose.
But that’s not all. Check out this 1960 pink Cadillac, also at tuesdayrose.
Tutorial: Sturdy, semi-see-through templates for quilting, sewing and applique
Ansie at sol y sombra shares how she makes durable, semi-see-through templates for quilting, applique and other sewing needs. Click HERE to see how she does it.
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Freebie: Acorns embroidery pattern
Surround your finished embroidery with patchwork or use this leaf and acorn pattern for whatever artistic outlet you like. Found at Badbird’s Flickr. Click HERE for link to free download.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Quilted water bottle cozy
Find out how to make a quilted cozy like this one at My Patchwork. I love how she quilted it. Adorable.
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