Patterns, patchworks and projects
Lynette of Lynette Anderson Designs blog shares her two-step method of making a blanket stitch that will not slip under your fabric shape. Go here to see the tutorial.
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Willhamina looks like she is about to take flight in this adorable appliqued and pieced quilted wall hanging. You can make your own witch from the ePattern available at Mad Creek Designs Etsy.
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This festive apron has ruffles and rick rack with a pieced background of winter-dreamy fabrics topped with a handy pocket. The kit uses Layer Cake squares from the Glace fabric collection by Moda. Go to Sew Fabulous Quilt Shop for … Read More ...
It’s Friday and Kaaren of The Painted Quilt blog has posted her very First Friday Freebie. Go to FFF to download.
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Thanks goes to Dawn of Spring Water Designs blog for bringing this quilt pattern to my attention. I’ve never seen a Halloween theme done in a Baltimore album style. Check out the scalloped bat border. Original design by Pearl Pereira … Read More ...
Don’t miss Sewn’s latest artist interview. This time it’s with Amy Williams of Squirrell Momma blog who makes magical pincushions and softies. Besides answering some burning questions like “Who is your favourite pincushion animal ever?”, she is giving away for … Read More ...
This pretty Christmas tree skirt looks great on this model and and will look even better under your tree. It showcases the Christmas Flower Fairies fabric line by Michael Miller. See Christmas Flower Fairies swatches. Download Christmas Fairies Tree … Read More ...
This adorable soft book pattern for babies showcases the Flower Fairies fabric line by Michael Miller. See Flower Fairies swatches. Download Periwinkles Fairies Soft Book. Original design by Marinda Stewart.
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Here is the latest BOM giveaway at The Rabbit Factory blog. Thanks Lorraine! Go here for details.
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This Friday Kaaren of The Painted Quilt blog is starting First Friday Freebie, where she will be giving away one of her original applique / needlework designs. Go here to read more.
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Melody Johnson of The Lazy Dyer blog is a founding member of the Chicago School of Fusing of which I’m a huge fan. She shares her technique for dying fabrics, saying it’s not exactly the right way…just exactly my way… Read More ...
Quilt artist and teacher Laura Wasilowski of Artfabrik blog is going to be busy in September spreading the word that it’s okay to be a fuser. Get details here.
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I got this summer bouquet at my local Farmer’s Market. The colors are so snappy, just like Sandi Henderson’s Farmer’s Market fabric line by Michael Miller. Fat Quarter World has it on sale.
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Loralie Designs is known for depicting women in a realistic and comical blend that is so much fun. I’m a fan of her Quarter Cups where you get a themed mug and fabric, ready to be gifted. Go to Loralie … Read More ...
I love Jennifer Chiaverini’s Elm Creek Quilts series. Elm Creek Quilts is a pattern book based on the quilts in The Lost Quilter. A Quilter’s Holiday is due out in November 2009. Go here to see the entire Elm Creek … Read More ...