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 … 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 ...
Book: Beautiful Botanicals
Award winning quilter Deborah Kimbell has a new book out, Beautiful Botanicals
by C&T Publishing. Though I have not seen a copy, the front cover promises amazing eye candy and inspiration. Megan from C&T Publishing blog introduces us to the … Read More ...
Toddler book illustrated with designer fabrics
As I read this book tonight – Sharing Time by Elizabeth Verdick – to my 2 year old grandson I noticed lots of pretty fabrics making up the character’s clothing. Some of it even looked familiar. No surprise then at … Read More ...
Book giveaway: Color and Cloth
This week the generous folks at Kaye’s Quilting Friends will be giving away this book Color and Cloth: The Quiltmaker’s Ultimate Workbook by Mary Coyne Penders. Develop confidence in selecting fabrics for your next quilt. Contest ends June 17, 2011. … Read More ...
Frames show off fabric you cannot cut
Oh, the stash. We all have one. Or… let’s be honest, several. That teetering tower of fat quarters we couldn’t resist, the remnants from projects past, the “just in case” cuts we swore we’d use someday. If that sounds familiar, … Read More ...
Tutorial: Break down a shirt for quilting
Ever wondered how to cut up a cotton shirt to get the most useable fabric from it? Wonder no more. Alix from Mamaka Mills shows how in a tutorial she just posted on her blog. Once she breaks down … Read More ...
Quick Father’s Day gift – Coasters
If you have procrastinated making something for Father’s Day, you are running out of time. Staci from Crafty Staci has an answer and it only takes fabric and a bit of quilt batting or InsulBrite. Visit her post to learn … Read More ...
Tutorial: Printing on fabric
Karen from Quilts Etc shows how she prepares fabric to go through a printer and receive ink that will not wash out. An essential step is to use Bubble Jet Set 2000. Go to the tutorial.… Read More ...
Craft Show checklist
Jen from Indie Fixx shares what to bring to an outdoor craft show. It’s lengthy, at 61 items. Go to the checklist.… Read More ...
Cute and cuter fabrics
I spied this Japanese cotton fairy tale fabric at Felt Cafe, adorable.
Then I saw this at Japanistic, Letjapanistic.com/blog/lets-play-lego‘s Play Lego, so cute.… Read More ...
Birthday Quilt in Pooches and Pickups
Birthday Cake designed by Elizabeth Hartman of Oh Fransson. This one showcases the Pooches and Pickups fabric collection by Laurie Wisbrun from Scarlet Fig. You can download the free pattern here or here.
This is my fave … Read More ...
Tutorial: Nova’s quillow
Nova from A Cuppa and a Catch Up shows how to make a quilt that folds up into a pillow – aka quillow. What a cute kid’s gift, especially if you personalize it, as shown here. Go to the tute… Read More ...