The women of Gee’s Bend Alabama are well known for their quiltmaking tradition. You can see a collection of their quilts that are better described as works of art at the Cummer Museum in Florida. Go
Boys love quilts too!
They certainly do, especially if they are made from their dad’s old dress shirts. What a great way to recycle and repurpose. Go here to check out the quilt Brooke Reynolds made for her son, courtesy of … Read More ...
Free image: Vintage Les Fleurs
Visit Down Abbie’s Road blog and see more beautiful images like Les Fleurs shown here. Abbie finds vintage images, most at least 100 years old, releasing them from most copyright, and then makes them available
Fabric find: Henry Road remnants
Check out these wonderful fabric remnants from Henry Road.
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We hate to waste. These packages of remnants are perfect for quilters and crafters on the look out for fun, colorful fabric on which … Read More ...
May Giveaway Day
Beth of Sew, Mama, Sew has coordinated another super fun Giveaway Day, this time around it’s going to be May 27th.
Start sorting through your supplies, or finish up a handmade or homemade item to share with a fellow blogger. … Read More ...
Free Design Gadget
Check out this design tool at Color Scheme Designer online. Try out color schemes before you cut your fabric.
Welcome to USA Sarah!
Sarah, formerly with Material Obsession in Sydney, Australia has gone off in a new direction as creative director of SEWN. This week she’s flown in the direction of the USA.
She’s in NYC where she and … Read More ...
Tutorial: Flying Geese blocks
Sarah Fielke of the last piece blog shares her method of making Flying Geese blocks. She says it’s quick, accurate and eliminates dealing with too much bias. Go here for the how-to.
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Stash: Bone Heads
Going Coastal fabric line Bone Heads is pirate fancy and I must have some for my stash. Go to Elizabeth’s Studio to see the complete line.
Ask your local quilt shop to carry Elizabeth’s Studio fabric.… Read More ...
Stash: Fruit Ladies
Mary Stewart’s fabric line Fruit Ladies is such juicy fun, I need this in my stash right away. Go to Elizabeth’s Studio to see the complete line.
Ask your local quilt shop to carry Elizabeth’s Studio … Read More ...
Free pattern: Tie One On
Go to Timeless Treasures and download free pattern Tie One On. Original design by Karen Snyder.
Note: Pattern is available for free one year only, thereafter it is for sale.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Choo-Choo Puppy
Go to Timeless Treasures and download free pattern Choo-Choo Puppy. Original design by Kate Honarvar.
Note: Pattern is available for free one year only, thereafter it is for sale.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Lollipop
Go to Timeless Treasures and download free pattern Lollipop. Original design by Karen Snyder.
Note: Pattern is available for free one year only, thereafter it is for sale.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Asian goodness
I will not rest until I make a wall hanging similar to asiaflower’s the villian showing next month at MOSHi MOSHi, an art gallery in downtown Portland, Oregon that specializes in Japanese art.
Lucky … Read More ...
Quilt Kit: Spring in the Country Quilt
Connecting Threads is having a 30% off sale on this super charming quilt kit designed by Darlene Jewell-Walhood.
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Darlene’s at it again with her beautiful, detailed appliqué! Cute country flowers and vines gently wind … Read More ...