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.
See a closeup of her smart looking owl surrounded … Read More ...
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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On sale: Lighting at Joann Fabric
Joann Fabric store is offering 50% off selected OttLite High Definition lighting like the ones shown here. This is for online purchases only and is part of a Holiday promotion. Go here to see more sale items.
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Tutorial: Sewing borders on quilt tops
Kristin from My Quilter blog is a longarm quilter who says she sees lots of wavy borders in quilt tops given to her to quilt and finish. She shares her method of putting on borders so this will not happen. … Read More ...
Free project: Dreaming quilt
This cheery quilt showcases the Just Dreamy fabric line from Riley Blake Designs. Download the project sheet. The photo here does not show how wonderful the fabric is, so take a look at the apron the ladies over … Read More ...
Fabric: Meadowsweet by Sandi Henderson
Check out Sandi Henderson’s new fabric collection, Meadowsweet. The Fabric Flair online shop has it on sale right now for $7.60 per yd USD. Go here to see more.
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Giveaway: Twelve Days of Christmas
Starting today and running through December 12th, the generous folks at Where Women Create blog will be giving away a prize every day. Go here for entry details.
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Free pattern: Scarborough Place
This quilt pattern designed by Melanie Greseth and Joanie Holtonis for Windham Fabrics offers a nice combination of piecing and applique and neutral areas to show off your quilting. It showcases fabric from the Scarborough Fair collection by Nancy Gere*. … Read More ...
Pattern: Church Cat quilt
This cat’s home is in a church. You can make this feline friendly folk art quilt size 18 x 31 with a pattern available for purchase at quilts by cheri.
Got stash? Make a festive fabric banner
If you have some spare stash you can make a fabric banner like the one shown here, from The Purl Bee. Get the tutorial. Thanks Molly!
Via whipup roundup.
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Tutorial: Art quilt using crayons
Nina Lise from Mrs Moen blog shares her technique for creating art quilts with crayons. She says it’s easy enough for children to do. Get the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Building a Village table runner
Nina Lise from Mrs Moen blog shares this clever table runner. It’s a row of houses at night with a wintery sky. Go here to download pattern.
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