Patterns, patchworks and projects
Okay quilters and quilt lovers, listen up. The Alliance for American Quilts needs volunteers to interview quiltmakers at the 2011 International Quilt Festival, Houston. From their press release:
… Read More ...This year at the International Quilt Festival in Houston, Texas (November 3-6),
They say only the good die young, and this is true with Mark, a police officer, husband and father of two who touched many lives before he died of cancer. Allison at Allie’s in Stitches shares his story on her … Read More ...
Alix from Mamaka Mills made this custom quilt for a family who lost their son Eugene in an accident. To keep it personal, she made the top from his favorite denim jeans, basketball shorts and various shirts (dress and T-shirts). … Read More ...
Autie from iCandy Handmade shares how she makes custom tags for all the quilts she makes. She starts with image software called Print Shop where she creates the design. She prints it out on T-shirt transfer paper, adds muslin and … Read More ...
The Sewing Dork says this project is a make do no-brainer. Start with your child’s outgrown T-shirt, add a skirt made from fabric squares and you end up with a knock-out dress. Get the tute.… Read More ...
1 – Squint patchwork sofa Bespoke
2 – Anthropologie’s patchwork V-Neck Adventures in Dressmaking
3 – Embroidered Tea Cozy Stray Notions Etsy
4 – Patchwork armchair IKEA Hacker
5 – Taylor the Turtle patchwork stuffed animal Target… Read More ...
Vanessa from The Crafty Gemini shares two simple ways to applique. The second, shown here, is her needle turn applique method that she calls “cheating”. She says, even if you don’t quilt these videos will help you add fun appliques … Read More ...
Eco friendly lifestylist Natalie Chanin of Alabama Stitch* fame has just released a second book, Alabama Studio Style. Go here to read what Natalie says about her book tour – she shares her favorite interview questions. Be sure and … Read More ...
Image via Quilt Design Shop
Look what I found at Butterick and McCall‘s new online Quilt Design Shop. Our pets end up on our quilts anyway so why not make a quilted bed just for them. Upcycle your … Read More ...
