Corrie from Retro Mummy is heading up a quilt drive for those worst hit by the recent floods in Queensland. There are a couple of ways to take part. Send in one or several 12 1/2 inch quilt blocks that … Read More ...
Product review: Lapel Stick for quilters
A tool that makes the process of quilting easier often gets a permanent spot in my sewing basket. I just tried out a new product that shows promise to take up residence there. It’s a fabric marker called Lapel Stick… Read More ...
Event: A Geoclectic Extravaganza
If you live or work close to Dover New Hampshire, be sure and check out ongoing art exhibit A Geoclectic Extravaganza held through March 4, 2011 at The Washington Street Mills Business and Cultural Center.
One of the featured … Read More ...
Quilted wall pocket from orphan block
Millie from Sewing and Growing made this quilted wall pocket from a single block that she had left over from a quilting project. Get the know-how.… Read More ...
Sick in bed
Will be back with you soon, am under the weather. Image via Mountain Genealogists.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Valentine Pot Holder
Find out how A Spoonful of Sugar made this clever Valentine’s Day pot holder. So cute. Go to Valentine Pot Holder tutorial.… Read More ...
Newsy: Apple App for Quilt Lovers
The Alliance for American Quilts announces Quilt Index To Go, a new Apple app compatible with iPhone, iPod, and iPad. You get a quilt a day accompanied by bits of history right on your device. The quilts are pulled from … Read More ...
Tutorial: Be Still My Heart wall hanging
Jenny from the Cutting Table has baked up a Valentine’s Day goodie over at Moda Bake Shop – a pieced heart wall hanging. It’s a quick and easy project to piece especially if you just display the top and save … Read More ...
Giveaway: Tammis Keefe Tribute fabric
Sara vs. Sarah is hosting their very first ever giveaway. Prize 1 is a yummy bundle of Michael Miller’s Tammis Keefe Tribute fabric, shown. Go to Sara vs. Sarah giveaway. Ends Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 7:00 pm MST.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Patchwork spiral pillow
Ekaterina from Katrinshine shows how she made this Patchwork spiral pillow. The front is a quilt block she calls spiral and we in the states refer to as crazy. Whatever you call it, I call it pretty. Go to the… Read More ...
Tutorial: Tiny wonky star block
Emily from Mommy’s Nap Time loves all things small but gets frustrated with the limited resources available for piecing tiny blocks. She shares how to make a tiny 2″ star block adapted from a 12″ block. This size block is … Read More ...
Tutorial: Snow dyeing fabric
Lynda from Bloom, Bake and Create is so excited about a new technique she recently tried to dye fabric she’s sharing how she did it. One ingredient in the dye bath is snow, shown. There will be three parts to … Read More ...
Tutorial: Fabric dying for rabbit applique
Nicci from Dye N’ Stitch is dying fabric to use in a project to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Today she shares how to leave designs on the fabric using the shibori dying method. Tomorrow she will make a rabbit … Read More ...
Tutorial: Mini Art Quilt Stand
Cheryl from Muppin.com shares her secret for displaying multiple mini quilts at craft shows. She starts with a trip to the office supply store and once home reaches for some quilt batting. Get the know-how.… Read More ...
Artsy cross over bag
This quilted bag has definite cool factor. Picture yourself wearing this to your local cyber cafe to meet all your artsy friends for a coffee latte. Called The Amanda Bag, you can download the pattern for $9.00 USD at … Read More ...