Melissa Mortenson of the Polkadot Chair blog shares how to make this awesome Christmas Tree skirt at the Moda Bake Shop. Get the tutorial here.
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Ta Dah!: Whirligig quilt top finished
Cathy at Quilting on Turtle Hill just finished this Whirligig quilt top using Moda fabrics. She said this one is not going to be a gift, it’s all hers. Go here to see more.
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Ta Dah!: Yuletide Jewels ornament
Karen Neary of Sew Karen-ly Created shows this finished project Yuletide Jewels sent in by blogger Bev Crouse of The Quilter’s Net. It’s one of Karen’s original patterns. Go here for details.
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Lark Books to publish Twelve by Twelve
The Twelve by Twelve artists got some exciting news today. Lark Books will be publishing a book about their Collaborative Art Quilt Project. Congratulations!
Go here for details.
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Candied Fabrics giveaway
Candy Glendening of Candied Fabrics blog is celebrating her new online shop of the same name with a giveaway. Each winner can choose between a 1/2 yard of her hand-dyed 100% cotton fabric (examples shown here) or a habotai scarf. … Read More ...
Book: Liberated Quiltmaking ll
Thanks to alert blogger Tonya from Lazy Gal Quilting, I now know about this new book coming out in January 2010. It’s Liberated Quiltmaking ll by Gwen Marston. A preorder will get you an autographed copy from the author.… Read More ...
Pattern: Poppies For You Bags
Now that the holidays are drawing near, I am looking for gift ideas I can make. I found this Poppies For You pattern at The Janelle Wind Collection blog. Go here for further details.
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Gift idea: Woof – It’s a Kwillow
If you are looking for an easy to make quilt project to gift someone on your holiday list, check out this kwillow.
It’s a lap quilt that folds up into a pillow. It has no binding or difficult piecing, plus … Read More ...
Pattern: Merry holiday apron
Showcase your embroidery stitches and burn some stash in this Melly & Me Merry holiday apron. The pattern is available at Pink Chalk Fabrics for 11.95 USD. Link to apron.
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Free pattern: Maltese Flower Table Topper
I love Avis Shirer’s wool flower table mat. Link to free download courtesy of www.allpeoplequilt.com.
The best way to download this pattern is to right-click on the link and select Open in a New Window.
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1 Million Pillowcase Challenge
American Patchwork and Quilting is calling all craftsters to join them in their Make a Pillowcase, Make a Difference initiative. They make it easy for would-be participants by offering for free download* a basic pillowcase pattern and three variations – … Read More ...
Free Seasons Sew-Along
It’s not too late to join this free BOM hosted by Quilt Happy, Quilt Often! blog. Go here for instructions on how to join.
Via Crazy for Primitive Quilts
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Ta Dah!: Fence Rail blocks from scraps
Kathie from Inspired by Antique Quilts blog is celebrating. She just finished the blocks in this Fence Rail quilt using fabric from her scrap basket. 
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Book: Tile Quilt Revival
According to Barbara Brackman’s Material Culture, this book Tile Quilt Revival: Reinventing a Forgotten Form is coming out in January 2010.
She explains,
Tile quilts are done in an applique technique that covers the block, yet exposes the background … Read More ...
Pattern: Seed Collectors quilt
Folksy theme, nice. I love how the neutral colors showcase the textural qualities of this quilt. The Seed Collectors quilt pattern is available for purchase at Quilt Soup for $8.99 USD. Go here for details.
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