Patterns, patchworks and projects
Bags, totes, and purses are all the rage amongst quilters. Fashion handles are a sophisticated addition to a wonderful quilted tote. Cool handles are available from tons of manufacturers. But how do you choose, and how are they attached?
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I just read a lovely letter to the editor of the Timberjay newspapers. Pauly Housenga had some very nice things to say about North Country Quilts quilt shop in Tower, MN. Actually, the letter was about the importance that North … Read More ...
Debbie Colgrove, the Sewing editor at About.com, recently discovered the fun of the book ‘Fast, Fun & Easy Fabric Bowls’ by Linda Johansen.
 It’s been a year or so since I tried my hand at these fun and … Read More ...
Turn your fabulous fabric scraps and a few embellishments into beautiful, crazy quilted ornaments.
If you’re captivated by the charm of crazy quilting and seek a festive project to showcase your embroidery and embellishment skills, Sandie’s “CrazyQuilted Fan Ornament Tutorial” … Read More ...
Look at this adorable Fat Cats quilt. Each of these kitties is cuter than the last. I love the fabric choices and combinations. With a finished size of 31″ x 38″, this quilt is small enough to hang on the … Read More ...
The BeSewStylish blog offers a clever way to reuse your favorite lipstick. Using an old lipstick for a pin cushion, or pin keeper, would be such a convenient way to keep a little sewing kit with you at all times. … Read More ...
Have you stumbled upon the website www.ehow.com yet? Oh my goodness, it has great info on just about everything.
I was surfing around ehow and found this wonderful yo-yo quilt project by member bfeethree.
Bfreethree’s project would be great … Read More ...
For the last six years Terry Hodskins has been working with quilters from around the country to provide quilts for some very special children. Through the Wrap-a-Smile program, Terry and others have donated more than 8,000 quilts to children in … Read More ...
I bet you have a fabulous piece of fabric that you can’t bear to cut into. If so, consider making a scarf using Ann Steeves’Â wonderful and easy serger scarf project.
All you need is one yard of lightweight cotton … Read More ...
I love my quilting notions. And when a new one hits the market, I want to be the first to know.
This is the Gypsy Gripper
from Lanette Edens of The Gypsy Quilter. The Gypsy Gripper has two suction cup … Read More ...
Quilters, get out your fiber, embellishments and thoughts of home. Quilting Arts Magazine is hosting their 2009 Calendar contest. And the theme is ‘Celebrating Home’.
Here is a picture of the cover for the 2008 calendar. You just know there … Read More ...
Famed artist and fabric designer Laurel Burch passed away last week. Ms. Burch’s vibrant, warm and endearing designs have been available to quilters on fabric for a number of years.
Thank you to Jenny for directing us to a lovely … Read More ...
I love creative uses for old things. And I love cool notions, too. Whip-Up, a fabulously crafty and inspiring blog, offers this nice tutorial by Joan Gorman on turning a cigarette case into a needle case.
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I love the short fashion handles on my quilted purses and totes. But sometimes I want a shoulder strap, too. There’s no reason I can’t have both. It’s a simple modification to add a detachable shoulder strap to any open-top … Read More ...
Now is your chance to meet and learn from quilt icon, Kaye Wood!
Come and check out the Kaye Wood seminar at the
EVERYTHING QUILTING & SEWING EXPO
September 22, 2007
9:00 am-3:30pm (lunch break from 11:00-1:00)
St. Charles, Missouri … Read More ...