Linda at Buzzing and Bumbling shares her method for dyeing fabric to make skin tones for people in her quilts. Her secret is using strong tea or coffee. Get the know-how.
… Read More ...Tutorial: Easter Basket Cozy
Nikki at Nikki, In Stitches shares a tutorial for how to make these adorable Easter Basket Cozies. She explains,
… Read More ...This Easter basket “cozy” could be the cutest (and easiest) way to dress up an Easter basket EVER, but the applique
Helping Japan Auction – The Ultimate Quilting Kit
Continuing with the Helping Japan auctions we are holding, I am offering up for bidding The Ultimate Free Motion Quilting Kit. This set was put together by Leah Day at The Free Motion Quilting Project. She claims it’s … Read More ...
Newsy: Help-Japan auction starts today at Craft Gossip
The editors at Craft Gossip have been discussing our wish to help Japan after the recent earthquake. As a result, we are going to hold a series of auctions. Starting today each editor will list their auction item(s). Go to … Read More ...
Grab a cuppa: Visit the Pillow Party
Sit down and relax. Sip some coffee or tea and see all the awesome pillows entered in the March Blogger’s Pillow Party hosted by Rachel at Stitched in Color.
… Read More ...Tutorial: Herringbone quilt block
Holly at Bijou Lovely explains how to make this quilt block, Herringbone. It’s so pretty. Get the tute.
Herringbone was first employed in the Roman Empire, where it was used in buildings with roads. Herring fish inspired the Romans … Read More ...
Cats on quilts a natural
Cats and quilters go together like a hand and glove so it’s only natural that cats would show up on quilts. Barbara at Barbara Brackman’s Material Culture shows several examples of cats on quilts, including this one by Susan Rodgers. … Read More ...
Hot Cast quilt triggers inner work
This strikingly beautiful quilt, Hot Cast, is Leah Day’s latest project. Go to her POST: Videocast #4 – I’m Crazy about Hot Cast to see and hear more about it. Besides how striking it is, Leah says this quilt … Read More ...
Newsy: Supernova quilt-along, Leah and Lee
Leah at The Free Motion Quilting Project joined Lee’s Supernova Quilt-Along over at Freshly Pieced blog. Shown is Lee’s Supernova quilt. Don’t you love her color choices? So Springy. Visit Leah’s POST: Supernova Update to see her progress in the … Read More ...
Best way to bind tiny quilts
Carol at MamaCJT asserts single is best when it comes to binding small quilts. Here’s an example she gives of an art quilt where the binding is in scale. Go to her POST: Single Fold Bindings to read more.
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Tutorial: Swapping fabric online
Fabric swapping newbies, this tutorial is for you. Get the whys and hows of trading stash online at Felicity Quilts.
… Read More ...Linky Love at Sew Modern Monday
Megan at Canoe Ridge Creations hosts Sew Modern Monday. Go check out the latest entries at her POST: Sew Modern Monday #12.
… Read More ...Giveaway: Ta Dots and Baby Quilt
Kaelin at the plaid scottie is celebrating her 4th year in blogland with a giveaway of two lovely items. The first is a Ta Dot Rainbow FQ Bundle, the second is this lovely doll quilt. Visit her POST for entry … Read More ...
Easter doll quilt
I’m crushing over Easter Stitchings doll quilt by Belle and Bee, as seen on her Flickr group. Spring colors, embroidered motif centers and hand quilting with Perle cotton make it special.
Looking for more Easter themed quilting blocks? Check … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Rainbow Sampler quilt
Felicity at Felicity Quilts made this lovely doll quilt for a swap. I L-O-V-E it. Visit her POST to read more about it.
Looking for more Rainbow themed quilt patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
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