Short on time this summer but with a longing for home-made goodness? Same for Amanda from The Quilted Fish, but she gets the prize (just my praise) for the most creative use of a store-bought quilt. She bought three, … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Guitar Quilt top
Angie from Stitching by Starlight is celebrating finishing this quilt top. She’s now sending it to a longarm quilter to be quilted. It’s exciting to drop off a top, and later even more fun to pick it up all finished. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Modern String block
Erin from Two More Seconds shared how she made her entry in the recent 3×6 Quilting Bee, shown. It’s a modern twist on a string block. It’s fabulous. Get the tutorial.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Wild West Girls’ Quilt
This is just too cute! Karen from Lisnaweary Quilts shares the templates and instructions to make this adorable girl’s quilt at the Cutting Corners College blog. The quilt showcases the Wanna Be a Cowboy 2 collection by Riley Blake. There’s … Read More ...
If you must iron, do it while quilting!
While reading through my Quilt University Newsletter this morning I chuckled right out loud when Carol Miller (the Dean) talked about how she hated housework so much she broke it down into 15 minute increments. She added,
… Read More ...Ironing is for
Sue Spargo embellishments – Ribbons
Look what Sue Spargo has in her online shop – lots and lots of wonderful ribbons. Go here to see more. Visit her blog here.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Quilted iPhone Case
Lish from Craft shows how she made this awesome quilted iPhone case. It’s a Father’s Day gift. Lucky dad! See how she did it, go to the tutorial.… Read More ...
Freebie: Chevron printable
Billie Monster shares these Chevron patterns as a free download. Click here to get yours.
Via Craftgawker.… Read More ...
Interview with drika.b, a fun read
Adriana from drika.b Etsy is the featured seller today on Etsy blog. She makes handsome purses, several have a patchwork feel, thus my interest in her. Here’s a shot of her studio, such a happy space. What’s more, her … Read More ...
Newsy: Jaybird quilt patterns on the go
Julie from Jaybird Quilts is celebrating ’cause her brand new patterns have shipped from the printer (there were some delays). Soon they will ship to stores and then we can get one, or two! I love both Taffy and Chopsticks, … Read More ...
Xmas in July fabric giveaway
Head on over to Henry Glass & Co. to get a chance to win some pretty Christmas fabric such as Sorbet Garden by Jill Finley, shown left. Contest ends Thursday, June 30th. Click here for entry details.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Running in Circles quilt top
Amanda Jean from Sew Mama Sew shares how she made this quilt using specialty acrylic rulers for cutting the curves. She finished it beautifully too. Click HERE to get the tutorial.… Read More ...
Tie one on for Father’s Day – free patterns
Check out these adorable embroidery patterns for Father’s Day over at Wild Olive. Just right for a last-minute gift. Rachel Hobson at Craft spied the ties. She has an idea for something quick to make from them. Click here … Read More ...
Free pattern: Around the Block playmat
This child-friendly playmat shows off the Appleville fabric line designed by Suzy Ultman for Robert Kaufman. The top starts with a sizable panel print and is then surrounded by multiple borders for a sweet finish. Click HERE to get the … Read More ...
Exhibit: Noriko Endo art quilts in NYC
Jo from Bernina Blog says you should not miss the Noriko Endo exhibit Impressionist Quilts running this summer (June 16 – August 6) at The ArtQuilt Gallery in New York City. Click here for further information on the exhibit.… Read More ...