Nanette from Freda’s Hive blog shares how she turns pieced and appliqued house blocks into potholders. Cuteness reins supreme. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Scrappy Needle Keeper
Whosies suggests you go through your sewing trash to find the pieces for this cute as can be needle keeper. Follow her tutorial to sew fabric scraps to a muslin foundation and you will burn some trash, I mean stash … Read More ...
Fabric: Aussie style
I am crushing on these fabric swatches from the duckcloth online shop. Created by a diverse group of talented Australian designers, who could resist the likes of Skipping Girl, Kiwi, and Alphacookie. Go here to see more.
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Free pattern: Bunnies snug in their beds
This one’s for the girls said Deborah Raymond of Wonderwoman Creations blog about her play mat creation featuring pockets for bedding down critters. With the right fabric choices, this could be one for the boys too. Think David Walker Fabric … Read More ...
Little Folks Square Dance Citrus Panel
I love this so much I’m going to marry it. I’m talking about Anna Maria Horner’s new fabric line, more Little Folks made from 100% Cotton Dobby Voile. It’s a perfect sewing weight for garments, but that’s not going to … Read More ...
On sale: Pincushion pattern
Ooh la la, take a look at this stylish pin cushion, the Paris Bebe Eiffel Tower designed by Robin Mynatt for Paris Bebe. It’s on sale now at Pink Chalk Studios for 1/2 off $5.00 USD. Get the pattern here… Read More ...
Contest: Holiday quilts large and small
Voting is underway for this Holiday quilt contest hosted by The Quilting Gallery. I would be happy to have each and every one decorating my home, though a few stand out.
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Free pattern: Quilt block apron
This apron from Craft and Fabric Links would be a great way use up leftover blocks from other projects. Quilters know the ones I’m talking about, those that didn’t pass their audition. This particular pattern is for a child size … Read More ...
Swatch: Dolce by Tanya Whelan
I am grooving on Rita in Grey from the Dolce fabric collection. Designed by the talented Tanya Whelan for Free Spirit. You can get some at the Hip Fabric online shop.
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Tutorial: Figgy Pudding quilt
Amanda Jean of Crazy Mom Quilts designed this fun Holiday quilt for the Moda Bake Shop. This fabric line called Figgy Pudding is my absolute favorite of this season.
Via Quilt-o-Mania blog
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Newsy: Quilt Index expands and upgrades
Amy E. Milne, Executive Director of
The Alliance for American Quilts organization has some great news for quilters and quilt history buffs. They have added 10 projects and have upgraded their website to include zoom and comparison tools, saying,
December calendar all stitched up
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs online shop is spreading good cheer with this free calendar for your computer desktop. It features one of her original applique designs available for purchase.
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Book: Ruby Red Dots
This book Ruby Red Dots: Fanciful Circle-Inspired Designs by Sheri Howard is going on my wish list. I found it at the Pickledish Store. Here’s their description of it.
A book, a tute, and folksy flannel
Gwen Marston’s book Liberated Quiltmaking II will be released in January 2010. You can pre-order at Amazon.
I love Gwen’s wonky star technique. Here are a few places I’ve seen it. The Silly BooDilly gives Gwen a nod in … Read More ...
Gift kit: Blackbird Pinkeeper
Sue Spargo has it going on when it comes to gift ideas that don’t take too long. These acorn pin holders are just adorable. See all her kits here.
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