In honor of National Sewing Month coming up in September Lindsay from Craft Buds says she is going back to basics for anyone who might want to pick up sewing or quilting. Topics include self-healing mats, rotary cutters, and scissors. … Read More ...
New to Blog-taught sewing? Head over to Sew Mama Sew!
Kristin is the owner of the wildly popular Sew Mama Sew! blog and online fabric shop. If you are new to poking around online to learn how to make stuff, SMS needs to be your first stop. The items on … Read More ...
Multi-Fandom quilt patterns
I just discovered Fandom In Stitches, thanks to Marina Lynn at Quilt Inspiration. It’s a website devoted to bringing quilters patterns of images from popular books, movies, cartoons, music, and more. I’m sure you all recognize this pattern … Read More ...
Anna gets stitchy with “Loulouthi Needleworks” fabric
I have a fabric crush going on with Loulouthi Needleworks, a new fabric collection by Anna Maria Horner. Just look at this print called Crossing Paths. L-O-V-E it. Why name fabric something cross stitchy? She says, the artwork … Read More ...
Tutorial: Diamond Lattice pillow
I love this quilty pillow, the gray lattice make the bright fabrics sing. You can make your own version ’cause Sara at Sew Sweetness has written up a tutorial on her blog. There are lots of photos and detailed steps. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Cobblestone Roads is sweet and easy
Melissa from Love Affair With My Brother… designed this quilt top saying,
It is a quick and easy quilt to assemble – perfect for a weekend project.
Well, if you use her tube strip piecing method she shows you in … Read More ...
Tutorial: Churn Dash Redux quilt block
Jenna at SewHappyGeek shares how she made this quilt block she calls Churn Dash Redux (love the name) on her blog. At the end of her post, she even does a mock-up of a quilt using 25 of these blocks … Read More ...
Urban Art quilt by Amy Ahlstrom
A Facebook friend alerted me to the Mental Floss Blog post by Miss Cellania 10 Mind-blowing Art Quilts that led me to discover fiber artist Amy Ahlstrom whose graffiti inspired urban quilts are phenomenal. The one pictured is SFChinatown, image … Read More ...
Quilting is “uniquely” good for your health
We now have confirmation that a creative life has health benefits, specifically among quilters according to an article Lissa found and discussed at Moda Lissa blog. Visit her Post: Quilting improves your health to find out more.
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Tutorial: Screen print for textile art
Linda of Linda’s Art Quilts took one of her freehand drawings and turned it into this screen print design. Find out how she did it, get the tute.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Spot On Pillow
I love this pillow by quilter Malka Dubrawsky who made it for the book 100 Pretty Little Projects
by Lark Books. Found on Free Project Friday at Lark Crafts. Get the free pattern for Spot On Pillow here.… Read More ...
Free pattern: One Tree Hill by Aimee Ray
Aimee Ray from Little Dear Tracks made this patchwork/embroidery/quilted piece for the book Pretty Little Patchwork
published by Lark Books. She says this project will use up many scraps from your stash. Best yet, you can get the pattern free. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Shrinking Squares Scrap Quilt
Kelly from Blue Bird Sews takes fabric scraps like these and turns them into beautiful quilts. She uses scraps measuring from 1.5 to 3.5 inches. Go to her Shrinking Squares Scrap Quilt tutorial to get the know-how.… Read More ...
Grab a cuppa: Trunk Show by One Shabby Chick
Don’t miss this Tuesday’s Trunk Show at Patchwork Posse. She’s featuring sewist and quilter Amber from One Shabby Chick. I love the little houses on the back of one of her little girl’s quilts. Precious. Go to Patchwork … Read More ...
Chaney’s new study space | purple pillow
Jennifer from That Girl…That Quilt created a new study space for her daughter Chaney to start the school year. The highlight, for me at least, is the patchwork pillow in pretty purples. It’s sassy and fresh! Visit her Post: All … Read More ...
