Christa is hosting a Quilt Along (QAL) on her blog for a Modern Christmas Tree wall hanging. On the color diagram you see her quilt pattern for piecing the top. On the other she generously shares her sketch for free … Read More ...
Tutorials: Père-Noël quilt
Teresa of Teresa Down Under shares on her blog how to make this Christmas-themed lap quilt. She’s broken it down into three parts, the first is piecing the quilt top – notice she’s using gorgeous holiday fabric. The second is … Read More ...
Tutorial: Felt coasters done in Orange Peel
Sachiko of Tea Rose Home shares over at Craft Snob how to make these bright happy coasters. You layer squares of felt and then cut out and sew an orange peel type pattern on top. I agree with Sachiko, these … Read More ...
Hexie pillowcase with heirloom charm
Heirloom love alert. The women at A Spoonful of Sugar added gingham, dots, and tiny floral hexagons to the cuff of this pillowcase. So pretty. They’re making a whole stack of ’em for holiday gifts. So smart. Visit their blog … Read More ...
Tutorial: Winter table topper a star
Julie of The Crafty Quilter made this star-shaped table topper as part of her Christmas Once a Month series. Using fabric from the Winter’s Lane collection by Kate and Birdie, she combined patchwork and applique in this handsome project. The … Read More ...
Eye candy: Bohemian Christmas mini quilt
A Christmas Challenge quilt by Monique Lelaie. Go HERE to see more entries.
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Project: ‘Owl in a Stocking’ Christmas mug rug
This mug rug will brighten the dreariest winter day. Susi of Lilla Luise shows you how to make your own, perfect for the holidays. Get the project. Note: In her instructions, she assumes you have previous piecing and sewing … Read More ...
Free pattern: Deer quilt block
Julianna of Sewing Under Rainbow made this festive Christmas pillow as part of the Deck the Halls series at Ellison Lane Quilts. She used a paper piecing technique to create the deer quilt block that makes up the front. … Read More ...
Carol makes mini quilts and pecan pie, Oh My!
Lucky for us, Carol of MamaCjt chose to sew and bake this week. She has two mug rugs and a beautiful pecan pie to show for her efforts. This is “Rudy”, who makes me want to break out my Christmas … Read More ...
Christmas quilt with a challenge
This quilt 46 Mittens and Only One Matching Pair was created by Tina Curran. I love her idea here, have the viewer find the single matching pair of mittens in the border. You can read more about it, go … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Happier with a Hoover quilt block
Amy Friend of During Quiet Time created this fun quilt block for her bee partner, Leila. She shows the advertisement that inspired the block and shares her experience drafting the pattern. Go HERE to read more.
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Ta Dah!: Kids’ patchwork pillows
QuiltyGirl at The Girl Who Quilts made these two patchwork pillows from a pack of charm squares. In the center of each pillow she appliqued the first initial of the recipient’s name, both kids. Lovely gifts. Go HERE to read … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Quilted potholders and towels
Linn from The Home Project shows off her first quilt-y project, pieced pot holders and matching linen towels. I’m crushing on these, so adorable. I think the quilting bug has taken hold; now she’s talking about making a bed quilt. … Read More ...
Night Watch for big boy room
My daughter saw this quilt on mommy blog Jellybean and Peanut and started screaming, “Come here Mom, you’ve got to see this.” Excited by her find, she plans to do her young son’s room in it as he moves away … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Piece of Cake quilt gifted
Cindy from Spin the Bobbin (love the name of her blog) finished this quilt and gifted it to friends for Christmas. I love her color choices and the overall soft, feminine feel of this quilt. She thought better of the … Read More ...