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 ...
Martha Pullen sewing contest includes quilts
I learned about this event at All Things Vintage Sheets. Go here for a summary. There is a quilting category: Bed Quilts, Baby Quilts, Lap Quilts and Wall Hangings. Find out more, go to the 2011 Martha Pullen Sewing … Read More ...
Tutorial: Wrapped binding with Laura
Laura from Artfabrik shares her favorite way to bind her small fused art quilts as part of her How to Tuesday series. She says it works for wavy edges and after you’re through, you don’t even need to make a … Read More ...
Blogging Basics retreat in Queensland
Nova from a cuppa and a catch up is going to host a workshop, The Basics of Blogging at The Circle Quilt Retreat in Buderim, Queensland on September 3, 2011. The photos of this place make me wish we had … Read More ...
Melanie gives her thoughts on snark
Image via Janet Wickell, About.com
We’ve come full circle on the firestorm that hit the quilting community of bloggers awhile ago. It was a comment Melanie made (she blogs at A Sewing Journal) about the pinwheel block (9 shown … Read More ...
Technique: Join quilted blocks with strips
Melody from Fibermania tried a new technique that makes creating larger quilts more manageable. She explains,
… Read More ...I did the narrow connector strip method of sewing quilted blocks together and a WHOLE NEW WORLD has opened up to me now. I
Tutorial: Pretty fabric ironing board cover
If you sew or quilt you spend a significant amount of time standing in front of an ironing board. Lara from How Does She? got tired of staring at her ironing board cover, what with the rusty-brown stains. She got … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Swallow quilt holders
Angelica from Angelica’s Adventures created these delightful birds to hold the gorgeous quilt her mom made for a very lucky grandchild. Can you believe these birds are flat pieces of wood? I cannot. Visit her Post: Tattoo-Style Swallow Quilt Holders… Read More ...
Tutorial: Patchwork coasters
Kim from Retro Mama was a guest at Craft Snob showing how to make these pretty patchwork coasters. The linen surrounding the bold colorful fabric pieces, lovely. Get the tutorial.
Looking for more coaster patterns? Check out these … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Birdies Holding a Quilt mini
I spied this cute, cute, cute mini quilt at Why Not Sew?. She uses tiny hexagons for the tree leaves, something I see she does in several of her larger quilts. Clever. Visit her post, Birdies Holding a Quilt… Read More ...