Loose Ends is exploring ways to get the hand look of a quilting stitch on her sewing machine. She found a nice example of this at Eugenie.Qs ‘s Gallery Dip-A-Dee Stiching, shown.
The trick she says is to use… Read More ...
Tutorial: Snuggle Snowmen quilt
Natalia Bonner from Piece N Quilt blog, and her talented mom, created this delightfully fun quilt. Plus they show you how to make one. Get the tutorial at Ucreate.
[tags]tutorial, snowmen, quilt, child, boys, girls, snuggle[/tags]… Read More ...
Giveaway: Tequila Sunrise batik pack
The folks at The Quilter’s Garden blog are making their first fabric giveaway simple to enter. Just leave a comment saying what you like about their online shop. That’s easy peasy with a chance to win this Tequila Sunrise … Read More ...
Free pattern: Gardening Leave wall hanging
Jinny Jarry made this lovely painterly style wall hanging using the Cathedral Window technique. Visit article at Popular Patchwork. Go here to download PDF copy of original magazine pages.
[tags]painterly, free pattern, Cathedral Window, Jinny Jarry[/tags]… Read More ...
Quilt Block Pattern: Martini block “shaken not stirred”
Shaken is how James Bond preferred his martinis, and if you happen to like paper piecing plus know someone who imbibes, this block alone (coasters) or repeated (wall hanging) could make up a handsome gift. So sophisticated. Original PDF pattern … Read More ...
Fabric swatch: A nod to Girl Scouts
I spied this fabric swatch Girl Scouts Green Merit Badge at Hancocks Paducah online shop. Go to swatch.
Robert Kaufman presents a new fabric collection celebrating the Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of the USA is the … Read More ...
Tutorial: Chair scarf with yo-yo border
Vickie Eapen of Mid-Ohio Quilter and Spun Sugar Quilts shares how she made this charming chair scarf showcasing Moda’s Aster Manor fabric line. Check out the yo yo border! Get the tutorial.
[tags]tutorial, chair scarf, yo yo, Moda, Aster … Read More ...
Mardi Gras Gypsy party jacket
Gypsy of Gypsylulu’s delights online shop made this fabulous Mardi Gras Gypsy jacket. It’s pieced and quilted inside and out, so it’s reversible.
I like the calmer side too. It’s available to purchase for $250.00 USD. Go here for a … Read More ...
Masculine vibe quilt top
Loreen of Loreen Leedy’s Studio made this wonderful quilt top she says has a distinctive masculine vibe. I call it modern, and I heart it. Go here to see Loreen’s creative process as she auditions fabrics, adds value separation … Read More ...
Tutorial: Borders quilted tree skirt
I love this borders quilted Christmas tree skirt from Piece N Quilt blog. They used one of my favorite fabrics of this season, Figgy Pudding by Moda. Original design by Whitnee North & Natalia Bonner. Get the tutorial… Read More ...
Tutorial: Tiny Tree Skirt
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.
[tags]Christmas tree skirt, Moda fabrics, tutorial, Figgy Pudding[/tags]… Read More ...
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.
[tags]Whirligig, quilt top, sewing … Read More ...
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.
Check out Bev’s lovely stiching … Read More ...
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.
[tags]Art quilts, Lark Books, Collaborative quilting[/tags]… Read More ...
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 ...