Patterns, patchworks and projects
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Graciously responding to many requests, Red Pepper Quilts shares her method for basting quilts. Go here to find out how she does it.
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Image from Marty's Fiber Musings
Marty of Marty’s Fiber Musings used one of my favorite color schemes in this pretty art quilt. Softer shades of red, yellow, and green always make me feel sunny inside and Marty may agree, saying … Read More ...
Image from Attic Window
I found this darling redwork embroidery pattern at Attic Window Quilt Shop. Go here to download it for free.
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Image from Runway Ranch LAQS
If you have never seen Sherry Rogers-Harrison’s quilting you are in for a treat. It’s sublime. See her gallery here.
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Scarlett Burroughs "Mamaw's quilt"
Anyone who owns a quilt will at some point wonder “How do I clean this thing”? Advice runs the gamut, from “only wash a quilt in a bathtub” to “throw ’em in the washing machine” to … Read More ...
Image from Ronda's Creative Quilter
Longarm quilter Ronda Beyer of Ronda’s Creative Quilter blog shares her secret for quilting intertwined circles on quilt borders. She points to Sherry Rogers-Harrison’s book Formal Feathers 101 for the idea. Get the book at … Read More ...
Quilting on a Budget blog and This-n-That Fabrics have gotten together to celebrate This n That Fabrics’ one year anniversary with three great prizes you can win.
Prize 1: 12 1/2 yard cuts of fabric
Prize 2: Singer Featherweight
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The Tech Editors of C&T Publishing blog show how to make a quilt sandwich from their Quiltmaking Basics series. Get the tutorial.
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Via Just Tutorials
Blanche of Just Tutorials shows how to make this eco-friendly quilt using wool sweaters. Get the tutorial.
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Image from jj gallery
Textile artist John Jones created a virtual art gallery to showcase his stitched patchwork art panels. Go here to view it.
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Via Quilting Arts TV
Traditional photo quilts have never appealed to me but this photo transformed into mini quilt does. Julie Fei-Fan Balzer guest of Pokey Bolton Quilting Arts TV demonstrates her easy technique for creating this artful look. Go … Read More ...
Image from Sewn
Passionate quilter Sarah Fielke of Sewn online shows us how to do free-form curved piecing. She says, Take a walk on the wild side and cut with no templates for an unexpected result. Gulp.
If you … Read More ...
When it comes to quilting, sometimes bigger really is better. Big block quilts are not only stunning to look at, but they’re also quicker to make since you’re working with fewer, oversized pieces. This free Birdie Big Blocks Quilt Pattern… Read More ...
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Best Buy
Active bloggers at some point must concern themselves with secure surfing. Once the ‘what came with my computer’ McAfee subscription ran out, I began using free PC security software. But, is it enough?
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Image from Cabbage Rose
These are the kind of spots I like to see. This adorable pattern called Spots is available at Cabbage Rose Quilts. Go here for price and product description.
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