Jenna at SewHappyGeek was so pleased with her pillow design she decided to quilt it instead then hung it on her wall. She shows you how to make this cute pattern on her blog. Then it can become a … Read More ...
Pat Sloan’s Farmer’s Market Quilt always fresh
I visited my local Farmer’s Market today and spied a lone vendor in the corner. He told me the only thing left in his garden to sell was okra. He had heaps of it so I bought some for my … Read More ...
Grab a cuppa: Pets on Quilts Show 2011
Cats and dogs are at ease on the quilts we make. And why not, they are with us throughout the creative process. Click HERE, to see SewCalGal’s Pets on Quilts Show 2011.… Read More ...
Piece O’ Cake having a sale on fabric, wool, and more
Becky at Piece O’ Cake Designs blog is giving her faithful blog readers a heads up on a warehouse moving sale. All fabric is 30% off in their shop but that’s not all. They have wool, jewelry and a few … Read More ...
Pattern: Little Hexagon Purse by Brigitte Giblin
One purse pattern, two versions. This could certainly burn some of the hexagons I have in my stash not going into a quilt any time soon. What makes the purse – besides the patchwork – is the antique gold purse … Read More ...
Trend: Korean patchwork, see some at the MET
Like me, Simply Robin has a thing for Pojagi (Korean patchwork). Go to her blog and scroll down to see two pieces she made plus find out where she learned the technique.
Be inspired by the real thing. If you … Read More ...
Inspiration: “Drought” art quilt
Helen’s Drought spied at Twelve By Twelve. She said she was inspired by photos of refugee camps. Visit her post to read more about it.… Read More ...
Newsy: Supernatural Christmas Swap starts October 1
Found at Craftser, A Very Merry Supernatural Christmas Swap. General info below:
… Read More ...Signups: October 1-14
Sendouts: November 30The requirements of this swap are as follows:
1 large, 1 medium, 1 small
1 item must be wearable
1 item must
Tutorial: Gather Love Baby Quilt
Mandy Sybrowsky of Little Birdie Secrets did a guest post at Cutting Corners blog showing how to make her Gather Love Baby Quilt. It’s hard to see in this photo but look at the center squares; they are ruffled. So … Read More ...
Tutorial: Quilted stripes pillow using favorite color combos
The colors in this pillow are a favorite color combination of Maureen’s from Maureen Cracknell Handmade. She’s written up a tutorial so you can make a striped pillow (cover plus a purchased pillow insert) using your favorite colors. Check … Read More ...
DIY: Pieced Quilt Back
Janet from JMD Designs shares how she made a pieced quilt backing to go on the back of her Hexagon quilt. Of her pattern she says,
… Read More ...Don’t be afraid to play with the sizes…..
The strips could be thinner or
Got stash? CraftyMummy shows some storage options
We want fabric, we buy fabric, then what to do with it? Figuring out the best way to store your stash is a subject The Crafty Mummy takes a look at on her blog. Visit her Post: How to Store … Read More ...
Tutorial: Tree Pillow with heart-shaped leaves
Here’s a lovely find on Pinterest tonight, a Tree Pillow that won second place in Sew Mama Sew!’s Pillow Contest. Made by Adelaide Lemonade, she generously shares how she made it on her blog. Get the know-how.… Read More ...
Moonspirit’s owl baby quilt is so sweet
“How Big is the Sky” baby quilt by Moon Spirit Studios Etsy. The maker describes it,
Mama and Baby owl perch together on a leafy branch under the full moon.
What sets this quilt apart is the sweet conversation … Read More ...
Inspiration: Turquoise and Circles quilt
I’m sending some quilt love out to Peppermint Pinwheels Etsy on her Turquoise and Circles quilt. The wagon wheels are traditional, old-fashioned even, but the overall feel of the quilt is modern. I love it.
Via Craftgawker Quilts Gallery.
Looking … Read More ...