Linda used a vintage cocktail napkin as part of this fresh and cheerful oven mitt. She smartly used the napkin for the backing to keep the design intact.
She then pieced together a block the same size as the napkin. … Read More ...
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Linda used a vintage cocktail napkin as part of this fresh and cheerful oven mitt. She smartly used the napkin for the backing to keep the design intact.
She then pieced together a block the same size as the napkin. … Read More ...
Emi made an alphabet quilt using Japanese Hiragana. She said many Japanese mothers will use this type of quilt as a learning tool for their children. I learned something from Emi. Japanese falls into 3 general … Read More ...
Jane Sassaman is offering a Cheryl A. Adam pattern that shows off her Prairie Gothic fabric line designed for FreeSpirit/Westminster. Get the pattern.
… Read More ...First let me say that if someone would have told me that eventually I would really want to design my own style of quilt I would of and did say NOPE !!! I was pretty thrilled with just getting my … Read More ...
Most of us do have a pile of Yo Yo’s that we have made, and some of us (I won’t mention my name here) have never completed the entire quilt. Not to worry there are still several ways to use … Read More ...
We still have a little time before that special day gets here to whip up a little something for a friend or even for yourself. You can start with Homemade Valentines Day card this is an idea that can be … Read More ...
Just out of curiosity, I did a search for a Heart shaped yo yo and taa daaa there is one and to make it even better , it is free. Penny Sanford has graciously provided this little cutie, along with … Read More ...
This one is a little bit of a short notice but I figured you would at least enjoy reading about it. Entries must be postmarked by March 1, 2008 so there is still a little time left to join in … Read More ...
When I first started to Quilt, my most challenging and undecided moments were about fabric. The questions would be endless; will this color match that one, what if I get all the blocks sewn together and it looks horrible, do … Read More ...
Contests can really get your creative side motivated to try new things and the chance to win something. Quilt Quest 2008 is now gearing up to receive your quilt block, handbag, or miniature. There is a $10.00 entry fee which … Read More ...
It doesn’t have to be Valentine’s Day to enjoy this little project by Love to sew. You will get a little taste of how to appliqué and a new little trick about turning your work inside out. … Read More ...
Over at Craft and Fabric Free Patterns there are 3 pages of very valuable Quilting Lessons for you to look over. On page one you will find how to assemble your quilt layers, batting, backing, binding, cutting, and how to … Read More ...
One great thing about the internet is that you can find almost anything and that includes how to begin to quilt. As your new Quilting Editor I want to make things really easy for you so please be sure to … Read More ...
You still have plenty of time to make up several of these quick and easy Valentines Day cards. The instructions do call for paper but just think of all the customization that you can do with this pattern. One idea … Read More ...