You have one more day to get a chance to win a card of hand-painted buttons like these pretty blue butterflies. Go to Quilting Gallery Blog to find out more about the button artists and how to enter.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Craftsman Style Table Runner
Sabra from Sew A Straight Line made a Craftsman Style Table Runner using this fabric layout sketch. Brilliant! Get the tutorial.… Read More ...
The importance of thread color in quilting
Jo Leichte at Bernina Blog has this to say about selecting the thread color for quilting, It can make or break your quilt. She discusses what colors look best on low and high contrast color schemes and on to … Read More ...
Newsy: Mug Rug Madness event
Erin at Two More Seconds is so crazy about mug rugs she wants you to join her for 10 days of Mug Rug Madness. Starting March 21, get daily tips and tutorials for creating your own mug rug. Go HERE… Read More ...
DIY: Picture Box baby quilt
Sarah at FairyFace Designs shares how she made this arty crafty baby quilt. This pattern allows you to showcase three large pieces of your favorite fabric. So clever. Get the know-how.… Read More ...
Free block layouts for Storm at Sea
Marina Lynn of Quilt Inspiration is wishing everyone a happy friday with a free download of two Storm at Sea blocks. They are so versatile you’ll want to dig out your drawing pencils and have some fun designing your own … Read More ...
Tutorial: Hand bind a quilt
Vanessa at Crafty Gemini gives us a look into how she hand binds a quilt, including how to get nicely mitered corners. Get the TUTE. Also, be sure and congratulate her! That’s all I’m saying.… Read More ...
Free pattern: American Valor by Jo Morton
Make a Quilts of Valor quilt or pillowcase with fabrics from the American Valor collection by Jo Morton for Andover Fabrics. Visit Andover’s Free Quilt Patterns page.… Read More ...
Newsy: Quilts of Valor kick-off at Rabbit’s Lair
Mary at The Rabbit’s Lair wants quilters everywhere to know they are now an official quilt shop with Quilts of Valor. To kick things off, today Friday March 11, she is hosting a Quilts of Valor workshop led by … Read More ...
Tutorial: Quilted potholder for sis
Jenna from Sew Happy Geek made this crazy cute potholder as part of a going away gift for her little sister Serena. She calls it disarmingly charming. It is plus practical: the back has a handy pocket (excuse the pun). … Read More ...
CG Giveaway winner: Quilter’s Home magazine
Thanks to each and every one of you who entered my Craft Gossip Contest – all to celebrate National Craft Month. The prize, a Gift Subscription (one year 6 issues) to Quilter’s Home magazine, goes to lucky Commenter
From photo to art quilt
I Am, I Said took her inspiration from a photo to make this art quilt she calls Carousel. I love it! Visit her POST to see a close-up.… Read More ...
Giveaway: Free quilt pattern, your choice
Melinda at Ivory Spring is hosting a giveaway. The lucky winner will get to choose between two lovely quilt patterns, Bloom Wherever You Are and Roslynn by Wendy also at Ivory Spring. How nice. Go to GIVEAWAY.… Read More ...
Cotton, oh cotton why are you so high?
Cotton prices are rising. It’s bad news. I wrote a post about it back in October, visit Raw cotton prices sky-high; may lead to hoarding. With all the lovely new fabric lines coming out we can expect to pay … Read More ...
Grab a cuppa: Visit Niftyquilts’ photostream
Sit down and relax. Sip some coffee or tea and see some awesome quilts at Niftyquilts’ photostream.
Editor’s tip: Click Slideshow for hands free viewing.… Read More ...