Elizabeth Dackson of Don’t Call Me Betsy added a new stocking for her youngest, Lorelei, now old enough to ‘get’ Christmas. Sans fireplace, not a problem when you have seven wonderfully crafted quilted stockings on the hooks. The feeling of … Read More ...
‘Wrap Yourself in Christmas’ quilt
It’s easy to imagine snuggling up with a hot cup of cocoa looking at this quilt. Aptly named “Wrap Yourself in Christmas!” it is Kay Rogers Agee’s entry in the Arkansas Quilters Guild Exhibit going on now at the … Read More ...
Wrap-inspired ornament + tutorial
Amber of Gigi’s Thimble craved a change in her holiday decor and got it by subtracting reds in favor of softer hues. She walks you through image-by-image how to create the quilted star block ornament sitting pretty on her miniature … Read More ...
December’s Quilt of the Month | IQSCM
Put your holiday To-Do-List aside for a moment and enjoy some material culture. The International Quilt Study Center & Museum (IQSCM) share on their website the December 2015 Quilt of the Month. It is,
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Bertha A. Meckstroth
Five quick gifts to make for Christmas
To all the over committed DIYers out there, is the dream of making homemade gifts turning into a nightmare? Don’t despair. The talented Geta, of Geta’s Quilting Studio, shares on her blog five tutorials for projects that go together quickly.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Holiday Santa Sack
In the UK, Xmas stockings (the small ones) are hung on the end of a child’s bed waiting for Santa to fill them up on Christmas Eve. But don’t think their hearths go empty, oh no, they go large. Chris … Read More ...
6 Christmas Quilts Using the Twister Template
The Twister template is a popular quilting tool that allows quilters to create intricate and dynamic designs using traditional square quilt blocks. The template features a series of curved lines that are used to mark and cut squares, creating a … Read More ...
8 Christmas Snowman Quilt Patterns
Snowman are an iconic figure for all things Winter and Christmas. They embody the spirit of the season with their friendly smile, button nose, and carrot stick arms. Snowmen have captured the hearts of people for generations, with their innocent … Read More ...
10 Quilts Inspired by the Christmas Tree
Yes, we know, it’s still a while until Christmas. However, any quilter knows that it takes more than a day to make a nice quality quilt. That’s why we wanted to give you a head start on your Holiday … Read More ...
Tutorial: Table runner for holiday gifting
Makers, it’s 100 days ’til Christmas, which means it’s time to get your fingers moving as fast as an elf in the North Pole. The ability to give handmade gifts to your family and friends is a common goal, but … Read More ...
Free pattern: A holiday forest quilt
I know it’s only June, but the holidays will be here before we know it. And for you planners and early birds, fabric manufacturers like Michael Miller are on it. What you see here, made up in a lap/wall size … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Pendleton scrap quilt
Strong, vibrant and warm are some adjectives I’d use to describe this quilt. The talent behind Nifty Quilts blog made it from pieces of cut up Pendleton blankets she received from a friend. The finished patchwork now belongs to her … Read More ...
Free Quilting Block patterns: Snowman 1 and 2
These cheerful little guys are the creation of Carol Doak and were meant for cards or ornaments. But their small stature (finished size 3″ square quilt block), makes them perfect for using on clothing. Her paper pieced patterns boast two … Read More ...
Deconstructed Candy Cane table runner
Karin Jordan of Leigh Laurel Studios did a guest post at Sizzix’s blog showing how she made this festive table runner. Inspired by a candy cane, she used her Dresden Plate Sizzix die and created this minimalist look. I love … Read More ...
Project: Frozen Olaf quilt
Shauna of Shwin&Shwin made this quilt for her daughter Abbey who is a fan of the movie Frozen. Relieved she liked the Olaf character the best, she got this happy snowman pieced and quilted in just 3 days. That’s … Read More ...