Laura of Adventures of a Quilting Diva blog shares her tips for prewashing fabric smaller than 1/2 yard to avoid tangles. Go here to read more.
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Mystery BOM: A few spots left
Barbara from Quilt Soup shop wants you to know there are only a few spots left in the Mystery Block of the Month (BOM) event that starts in September. The Bubblegum Basics fabric collection is the fabric choice, but the … Read More ...
Panel: Sheri Berry Holiday
I found this cheery panel with a retro feel under New Arrivals at The Quilted Bear online store. Go here to see the entire Sheri Berry Holiday fabric line.
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Tutorials: Quilting design walls
Karen of Sew Many Ways blog shows how to make two different but equally useful design walls. If you are new to quilting, quilters use design walls to audition fabrics for use in a quilt project.
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Contest entries: Crazy for Quilts!
Back in April 2009 I got the word out about the Crazy for Quilts contest (read the post) sponsored by the Alliance for American Quilts. Well the results are in. I want to thank alert blogger Sharon … Read More ...
Don’t miss the “Art Quilt Walking” challenge
The Winter issue of the brand new magazine Art Quilting Studio will showcase art quilts submitted to what will be an ongoing feature of the magazine, Art Quilt Walking.
Jenny Doh of Crescendo blog explains Art Quilting Studio’s latest challenge, … Read More ...
Premiere: Art Quilting Studio mag
I was cruising eQuilter.com and ran across this brand new magazine.
Product description: Art Quilting Studio provides a playful and informative forum where quilt enthusiasts from all walks of life can cross-pollinate to share techniques, ideas and inspiration. Join us … Read More ...
Tutorial: Blooms
Natalie of Natalie Ross in Stitches blog shows how to make this pretty fabric flower. What a fun embellishment idea for your next patchwork project. Get the tutorial.
[tags]Natalie Ross, tutorial, blooms, petals, flowers, stitching by hand, sewing, embellish, … Read More ...
The Great Global Christmas Swap
Fiona Marie Clark of Fiona Marie Pattern and Pieces Store is hosting a Christmas Swap starting September 17, 2009. About the international flavor of the swap Fiona says,
Patchwork quilting and stitching truly has a global following and this Swap … Read More ...
Third Denyse Schmidt fabric collection coming soon
Woo Hoo! True Up blog made my day by showing Denyse Schmidt’s upcoming fabric collection, Hope Valley. Go here to see it. Again, Denyse has done it. She creates vintage looking fabric that is wholly modern. I’m swooning.
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Creative Prompt Project
Blogger Art Quiltmaker wants you to commit to being creative every single day. How? Together with others who join her Creative Prompt Project, you can learn to recognize creative prompts and create something out of that inspiration. Go here for … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Moddy’s selvage postcard
Anya from Hills Creek Quilter blog made this postcard from fabric selvages. It’s a birthday gift for Moddy. Read more here.
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Best way to travel to “Sew-cials”
Have you ever gone to a sewing event and left behind a crucial item like your sewing machine foot control or something as basic as scissors? I have and blogger Insights From SewCalGal admitted to it in a recent post … Read More ...
Tutorial: Magic Baby quilt
Natalia of Piece N Quilt blog shares how to make this baby quilt using the magic of Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) and Ric Rac. It’s so pretty and quick to piece, it would make a great last minute gift or … Read More ...
Birthday bash starts today!
The Quilt Shoppe is throwing a party to celebrate two years in business. Starting today August 14 and running through August 22 we can get 25% off entire store. Go here for sale guidelines. Happy Shopping!
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