Vanessa from the Crafty Gemini shares how she made this kiddie handle – a leash that’s perhaps more empowering for a toddler. Besides the DIY video she’s going to give this one away. Go to post.… Read More ...
Fun with a faux quilt
Cathe from Just Something I Made takes a depression-era quilt remnant, scans it and shows how to have fun with the digital prints. To learn more, go to the post.… Read More ...
Fabric scrap napkin rings
I have a serious scrap problem. Fabric scraps now fill up three large baskets in my sewing room. I’m too thrifty to throw them out but what to do? Enter a Belle and Burger tutorial Fun Fabric Scrap Napkin Rings. … Read More ...
Printable: Toddler girl with spool of thread
You can get this lovely old advertisement over at The Graphics Fairy. I just printed it off on a fabric sheet. It’s going to be the beginning point for a mini quilt.… Read More ...
Dyed fabric giveaway by author
Frieda from Walks in the Woods is celebrating the one year anniversary of her book Fabric to Dye For with a fabric giveaway. Not just any fabric mind you; it’s hand dyed fabric with gradations taught in the book. Go … Read More ...
Tutorial: Hexie needle book
Hexagon needle book tutorial by My Three Sons.
Quilt Happie made this (bottom photo) using My Three Son’s tutorial. Both are super cute. If you have some unused hexagons lying around the house this would put them to good … Read More ...
Event: OK City Quilt Show
If you live in, near or will be visiting Oklahoma City January 13, 14, and 15 be sure and check out the Oklahoma City Winter Quilt Show. Quilt artist David Taylor is one of the quilting stars who will be … Read More ...
Steaming coffee mug rug
This quilted mug rug is so cute; check out the steaming mug of coffee (tea, hot chocolate, etc.,.) the maker fussy cut. This is one of several mug rugs over at Wendymoon Designs resulting from the Scrappy Mug Rug Swap … Read More ...
Nostalgia: Recycled, woven, and stitched
Eye candy from Morna Crites-Moore via Craftgawker. She made this 10 ‘ x 10 ‘ quilt called Nostalgia from recycled textiles woven together and quilted with a kantha stitch (running stitch). I want to touch it. Read more here… Read More ...
Tutorial: Crazy Square quilt block
Jennifer from My Two Butterflies made a lucky friend this baby quilt using crazy squares (close-up of a section shown). She creates movement while not having to match corners. Brilliant! She even shares how she constructed the crazy square blocks. … Read More ...
Inspiration from Falllingwater
Melody and Brenton from Garden Melodies made this gingerbread replica of the famous Frank Lloyd Wright house Fallingwater. This would be oh so modern as a quilt. Visit Fallingwater.org for more inspiration.
Via Craftzine.… Read More ...
Hey Sue, where are you going?
This one has two feet making her look as if she is walking away. Check out more Sun Bonnet Sue wrecks over at Barbara Brackman’s Material Culture. Hilarious!… Read More ...
A pieced polka dot table runner
Jessie from Messy Jessy shows how she made this lovely table runner as part of her holiday decor. I love those polka dots, so dog gone cute. Get the know-how.… Read More ...
Marseille: White Corded Quilting exhibit thru May 2011
The International Quilt Study Center and Museum in Lincoln, Nebraska (USA) is hosting an ongoing exhibit Marseille: White Corded Quilting that according to the announcement is the first major display in the world of all-white quilted and corded French needlework… Read More ...
Tutorial: Sugar Maple placemats
Vicki from Field Trips in Fiber shares how to make Sugar Maple placemats quick and easy on a sewing machine. She created a tutorial (talks about it here) and posted it at Three Creative Studios. The title … Read More ...
