Patterns, patchworks and projects
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What do you do with 45 women’s socks? Esther and Angela answered that question in their blog Eco-Practical. First Esther cut them up and sewed them into a patchwork as in the photo shown here. Then, … Read More ...
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Texas artist Malka Dubrawsky of a stitch in dye blog shares this colorful creation for this week’s Mini quilt Monday entry. In describing it, she said, “All the interior squares are dyed to mimic … Read More ...
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I’m a lone wolf when it comes to my immediate family and quilting. I think this is the case for many quilters so Amy’s post about her Family Quilts from Amy ala mode blog stood out. Amy … Read More ...
The Alliance for American Quilts is throwing a Crazy for Quilts! contest to celebrate the wildly popular crazy quilt style. What is most notable about this year’s event is they now have two categories:
Ages 30 & Under and Ages … Read More ...
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Janet Wickell of About Web site combines Pinwheel and Snowball blocks to create this exciting quilt. Get more information here.… Read More ...
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Furoshiki is a traditional japanese wrapping cloth. Mairuru of Mairuru blog shows how she makes a patchwork version. Get the how-to.… Read More ...
New fabric designer Wilma Sanchez created At the Park collection for Benartex. Go here to download the free pattern.… Read More ...
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Recently, a friend took a business trip to Omaha, Nebraska U.S.A. and I told her whatever she did, she must drive to Lincoln to see the International Quilt Study Center and Museum.
She didn’t make it … Read More ...
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Many quilters wonder whether to use bias binding or straight-of-grain binding to finish a quilt. Shelley Rodgers of Dread Pirate Rodgers Web site has a definite opinion on the matter. After explaining her position (she favors … Read More ...
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Did you know Quilting Arts magazine now offers a digital edition? In celebration of Earth Day, you can view the entire soft copy of the April/May 2009 issue until 4/29/09, completely online and completely free. Go here… Read More ...
Scarlett's Kennel Club quilt
This is my entry for Park City Girls first annual Online Spring Quilt Festival. Go here to see all entries. Time is running out (festival closes April 24th), so hurry and enter your own favorite quilt, … Read More ...
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Sew Mama Sew celebrated Earth Day by sharing how to make this springtime quilted garden tote designed by Alissa of Hand Made By Alissa blog. Get it here.
Looking for Quilting supplies and Fabric? … Read More ...
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Teri Power of Morning Earth created a learning activity in honor of Earth Day, April 22. She had her students create a virtual quilt out of natural materials like sand, grass, gravel, charred wood, soil, oak … Read More ...
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Turn your quilting designs into foundation paper using something you probably have around the house – freezer paper. Get the how-to.
Via WhipUp.… Read More ...
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Whipstitch Fabrics Product Description
Sweet cotton print fabric from Michael Miller features 10 scenes of children in vintage dress, engaged in traditional kiddie activities like picking flowers. playing piano, and swinging on a rope swing. Each … Read More ...