Jacquelynne from The Noble Wife launches a blog tour Aug 1st to celebrate the release of her new book, Fruitful Hands, by Kansas City Star. There will be giveaways (books, fabric, patterns) throughout the 5-day tour. Here’s the … Read More ...
Tutorial: Wonky Snowflake quilt block
Sunni from Love Affair With My Brother shows how she made a Wonky Snowflake block for her Modern Christmas Sampler quilt. She offers some helpful tips for new quilters. Go to the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: 1+2 quilt
Anorina from Samelia’s Mum shows how she made this twin sized bed quilt using the 1 + 2 method: 1 layer cake and 2 yards. It’s a perfect project for beginners. Get the tute.… Read More ...
Eugene’s quilt from clothes
Alix from Mamaka Mills made this custom quilt for a family who lost their son Eugene in an accident. To keep it personal, she made the top from his favorite denim jeans, basketball shorts and various shirts (dress and T-shirts). … Read More ...
Crazy patchwork purse wins contest
Kathy from Crazy by Design won this year’s annual Crazy Quilting International Purse Contest. And I see why, it’s a beautiful example of crazy quilting embroidery. This photo does not do it justice, visit her post to see spectacular details. … Read More ...
Nine patch felted bar soap
Check out the nine patch design on this felted bar soap from Rambly. This makes me wonder what other simple quilt patterns could be used to make these. Visit her post Felted Bar Soap to see how she made … Read More ...
Going Coastal fabric line
Emily Herrick from Crazy Old Ladies is stoked her Going Coastal fabric line was featured in the latest issue of Quilter’s Home magazine. Visit her post Quilter’s Home to see the design board segment. Visit her post Introducing… to learn … Read More ...
Event: Stay at Home Robin
Sunny from Quilting Dreams invites you to play along as she kicks off a Round Robin variation she calls Stay at Home Robin. Each person will make their own quilt starting with a 12″ – 16″ center block. You’ll … Read More ...
Blog tour: Quilts Made Modern
I’m excited to be part of the blog tour for Quilts Made Modern: 10 Projects, Keys for Success with Color and Design by C&T Publishing. This is the latest book by authors Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr of FunQuilts design … Read More ...
Nickel challenge and free pattern
Candace from The Double Nickel Quilt Challenge intends to create 55 quilt patterns using 5″ squares in her 55th year. She invites anyone who wants to tame their fabric scraps to join her. Get started with her free quilt pattern … Read More ...
Newsy: Summer Fair “link up” event
AnneMarie from Gen X Quilters is hosting a fun sounding event called Summer Fair: A Quilt and Recipe Show. Starting Wednesday July 27th link up your favorite summer quilt and/or recipe. She adds there are sponsored prizes. Get further … Read More ...
Tutorial: From jpeg to quilt top
Devon from Miss Make created this fabulous Rush quilt for a fan of the band. She achieved a photo mosaic effect using Photoshop. Brilliant! Make your own quilt top from a jpeg. Go to the tutorial.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Quilted fabric postcards
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini has a new video tutorial out this week showing how to make quilted fabric postcards that can be posted in the mail. If you have not tried making one of these yet, she says they are … Read More ...
Tips: Building a fabric stash
Got Stash? Most of us who’ve been crafting awhile do. But if you are new to sewing or quilting The Crafty Mummy shares some tips and suggestions on how to create one. Get the know-how.… Read More ...
DIY: Tahitian Tifaifai applique quilt
Learn how to make a Tahitian Tifaifai applique quilt at Quilting, Patchwork and Applique. Go to the tutorial.… Read More ...