You must check out Jae Jarrell’s Urban Wall Suit over at Black Threads. Love, love, love it.
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Ta Dah!: When young’ins sew, I smile
Meet Madison from “That’s so Quilt” who has been helped to operate the sewing machine by bottled water and an assortment of books. She is sewing together the layers of the pinwheel quilt she started this summer. Go here to … Read More ...
Win a copy of Whip Up Mini Quilts
I own this book Whip Up Mini Quilts and love it. It’s the must-have craft book this year so if you don’t have a copy yet, the folks at Whip Up are giving away six of them. Contest ends August … Read More ...
That Girl’s signature blocks
Jennifer at That Girl That Quilt shows how to make signature quilt blocks perfect for making into a quilt to give to a favorite teacher or friend. Using fresh and fun fabrics, she had me at Katie Jump Rope. … Read More ...
Hand applique Nikki’s way
Nikki from Nikki in Stitches shares some secrets to her success in hand applique. For starters, she talks about choosing the right scissors and thread. It’s a humorous post, and if nothing else, check out Tip #5 for a must-have … Read More ...
Summer’s end event: Ladybugs in Dotville
Wendy from Ivory Spring is hosting a quilt-along that will show you how to create this darling ladybug quilt using the Polka Dotville fabric line. I wonder if those ladybugs are appliqued on the pieced top. Join in and find … Read More ...
Label your quilt tutorial
By the time you’ve labored over a quilt and finally have it ready to gift, it’s easy to skip creating a label. But Luann from May Your Bobbin Always Be Full thinks every single quilt deserves a label. She shares … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Real pretty quilt top
Amy from Allie Kat Mom is happy to be finished with this lovely quilt top she started in a Quilt Along. The concentric white borders surrounded by clear pastels work very well together. Read more here.
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Just Dandy quilt pattern
Today, Vanessa from V and Co. introduced a brand new quilt pattern Just Dandy with a great little catch. Preorder it by August 23rd and you get a discount.
I love her graphic dandelion on a gray background. Plus the … Read More ...
Launch of Project Modern
The Modern Quilt Guild wants you to know about a new challenge they are hosting called Project Modern starting in September 2010. All skill levels are welcome to participate. Oh my, you gotta check out one of the prizes (sigh, … Read More ...
Quilt as Desired Quilt-Along
Christina over at A Few Scraps is hosting a quilt-along that will actually focus on the quilting part of the making process instead of the piecing. If the mantra quilt as desired scares you like it does me, you may … Read More ...
Antique Sampler BOM a beauty
Sue from Sue Daley Designs shows off her finished Antique Sampler. It’s her new Block of the Month (BOM). Get more info here.
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I’m Just A Guy is destashing his quilting fabrics
Ryan from I’m Just A Guy Who Quilts is destashing from his own personal collection and many are OOP (Out of Print). Visit his Etsy shop to see what all he’s listed. I just bought a yard of OOP Erin … Read More ...
Sewing room pillow
Joan from Thrilled to Pieces is hoping her swap partner will like this pillow she’s about to finish sewing. I think she’ll love it, I know I do.
[tags]sewing rooms, decor, pillow, quilt[/tags]… Read More ...
Gathered mini clutch
Joan from Wishes, True and Kind cooked up a batch of gathered mini purses using bands of pieced fabrics for decoration. They are so cute, you’ll want to see them all. Go to post.
[tags]clutch, purse, pieced fabric band, … Read More ...