Sunni at Love Affair With My Brother shares her secret for dealing with a finicky sewing machine. She vacuums her Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) before using them. That’s right. Something else. This quilt she calls Ruby Hex started out as … Read More ...
Inspiration: Puss In Boots fat quarter
I want it, I need it, This and That From Japan has it. What is it? A fat quarter of fairy tale Puss In Boots Japanese cotton fabric. Sigh. See more photos and get purchasing info here.… Read More ...
Newsy: Pat Sloan to interview Rachel Griffith
Rachel Griffith from ps i quilt is appearing on American Patchwork and Quilting Radio October 3, 2011 – 4 pm EST. She’s an avid quilter and quilt designer. One of her quilts Summer Sorbet appeared in the book Fresh Fabric … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Retro pillow challenge
Adrianne at Happy Hour Projects made and entered this Marilyn Monroe 4-Patch pillow for The Retro Pillow Challenge. Click HERE to read more about how she created her pillow.… Read More ...
How to handle ‘unmerited’ negative feedback
If you have an active blog at some point you will get a comment that is decidedly nasty. What’s the best way to handle it? Amy at crafterminds addresses this ‘touchy’ subject in a POST: Putting Your Big Girl Panties … Read More ...
A good laugh and choosing colors in quilts
Two things. This is the blog banner at Lovely Frankenstein’s Quilting Laboratory. Funny! Second Lauren, this blog’s owner, works in a quilt shop. She explains,
… Read More ...This particular entry is a response to the many quilters who lament that they
Japanese patchwork containers
Quilters, this adorable IKEA hack could also be done with your favorite fabric scraps. Find out how Cindy from IKEA Hackers transformed simple containers at Asker Patchwork.
A big thank you goes to Amy at Mod Podge Rocks for … Read More ...
Freebie: Halloween Chevron to print
Kara at Mine for the Making shared a spooky Halloween printable in her guest post at Tatertots and Jello, perfect for adding a crafty touch to your Halloween decor. The chevron background, which is a popular pattern in quilting, makes … Read More ...
Technique: Crazy Quilted Pumkin Pillow from ruler
Vickie E. at Spun Sugar Quilts has crafted a Halloween-inspired pillow that’s as fun as it is festive. Using a specialty ruler, she created what she calls the Crazy Punkin Pillow, a delightful project that’s perfect for adding a seasonal … Read More ...
Quilt Class 101 | Miss Print’s Log Cabin block
Kaye at Miss Print did a guest post at Chasing Cottons showing how she makes a Log Cabin block with a fussy cut center. It’s part of the Quilt Class 101 series. Go to the tutorial.… Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Rainbow zippered pouch for toddler
Leena at Creative Instincts made her toddler this patchwork zippered pouch for storing crayons. She used a tutorial she found over at Noodlehead. She explains,
… Read More ...I cant believe that I actually made a zippered pouch and pieces fell perfectly in
Tutorial: Indian Summer quilt
Check out Kim’s new recipe over at the Moda Bake Shop – this pretty Indian Summer wall hanging. She explains,
… Read More ...I think this would be a great project for quilters of all levels to make. It is a fast and
Giveaway: Heather Bailey fabric or a box, you decide
Clair at Tea and Bickies is hosting a giveaway – 38 quarter yards of Bijoux and Pop Garden from Heather Bailey OR you can choose a box.
This box. She said there could be great stuff in it or not. … Read More ...
Patchwork prints, aka cheater cloth | late 1800s
Barbara Brackman at BB’s Material Culture attended a talk by Deborah E. Kraak who presented AQSG paper Patchwork Prints in America 1878-1900. Barbara explains,
… Read More ...We tend to call it cheater cloth or faux [fake] patchwork, both 20th century terms.
Inspiration: Vintage scissors as decor
Elisa at McLaughlin Designs shows off these beautiful vintage scissors she purchased. She believes having objects like these around is inspiring. Agreed. She also uses them to cut. Visit her POST to find out where she found them.
Via … Read More ...