Lisa from the Polka Dot Cottage blog asked her readers for help when her darling donation quilt came out of the dryer with red stains on the front caused by the red backing bleeding through. Alert reader Sarah Jackson over … Read More ...
Shabby Chic sewing machine cover
Make your own Shabby Chic style sewing machine cover with this wonderful tutorial at Moda Bake Shop. Designer Margot Languedoc of The Pattern Basket blog said she made this pattern adjustable to allow for an extension table. Get the know-how … Read More ...
Free project: High Definition quilt
I found this stunning quilt at Marcus Fabrics online. The fabric for High Definition is by Faye Burgos and the quilt is an original design by Vicki Bellino of Bloom Creek. Link to free download here.
[tags]High Definition, … Read More ...
Miss Rosie’s recipe for a Layer Cake quilt
If you have this Schnibbles Short Story quilt pattern from Miss Rosie’s Quilt Co. then you know it’s diminutive. If you would like this Short Story to become more like a novella you’re in luck because Miss Rosie has done … Read More ...
Antique Santa postcard gift to a fairy
A great place to look for inspiration for quilt designs is greeting cards and postcards. Do you collect them? I do and so does Karen from The Graphics Fairy blog.
She received this antique Santa postcard from a generous … Read More ...
Ta Dah! Another gift sewn
The Cozy Quilter said, I am a Christmas gift machine after finishing this lovely table runner made from a Figgy Pudding turnover*.
*A turnover consists of 80 6″ triangles.
[tags]table runner, Figgy Pudding, Moda, turnover, specialty cut fabric, last … Read More ...
Giveaway: Village Table Runner kit
Nina Lise of Mrs Moen is celebrating her 100th post with a giveaway of fabric to make her Village Table Runner.
Relax, you have until January 31, 2010 to enter. This is the fabric included in the kit, shown in … Read More ...
BOM: Pie and Tart quilt
Sue Daley of Sue Daley Designs blog is the real deal. I heart her Pie and Tart quilt so much. Responding to the many requests from admirers, she has decided to make Pie and Tart available to purchase as a … Read More ...
On sale: Love U Pretty Pink fabric
The Sproutz Store has every bit of their Love U yardage and Precuts on sale including the one shown here. It’s Pretty Pink by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics. Go here to see more. Sale ends 12/22/2009.
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Buttercuppity giveaway: Nicey Jane 1/2 yard bundle
Heather Bailey’s new fabric line Nicey Jane is so pretty and so popular Buttercuppity blog is giving some away to some lucky winner.
But wait, that’s not all. She’s also giving away an Izzy and Ivy sewing pattern Macy giggles … Read More ...
Tutorial: Patchwork Baby Doll Bunting
Vickie E of Spun Sugar Quilts blog shows how to make this darling patchwork baby doll bunting at Moda Bake Shop.
She cut out 9 rectangles and sewed them into a nine patch design using the Moda Spring Fever… Read More ...
Fabric: Ooh La La – Paris Market
While cruising for pretty fabric I found Ooh La La – Paris Market at down shadow lane. Go here to see more.
[tags]fabric, stash, Ooh La La, Paris, birds[/tags]… Read More ...
Fabric: Leanika
It’s a sport for me, cruising for pretty fabric. Check out LEANIKA by Dena Designs from Honey Bee Humble. Go here to see more.
[tags]fabric, stash, Leanika, birds[/tags]… Read More ...
Book: I Heart Patchwork
Sarah from Fabtalk interviewed Rashida Coleman-Hale about her new book I Heart Patchwork. This wonderful patchwork ball is an example of her approach to sewing; keep it simple and add linen. Go to the interview to learn more about the … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Fussy cut bird on a chair
I’m a huge fan of modernist fabric designer Laurie Wisbrun of Scarlet Fig. Sue is too, she sent her this photo of a potholder she made using some of her original fabric Birdies on Chairs Red. Sue used a … Read More ...