As a quilter, I have always been fascinated by the history and beauty of crazy quilts. These quilts have a rich history and were initially created as a way for women to showcase their embroidery skills and use up … Read More...
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As a quilter, I have always been fascinated by the history and beauty of crazy quilts. These quilts have a rich history and were initially created as a way for women to showcase their embroidery skills and use up … Read More...
Crazy Quilt artistry was at its peak in the 1880s – and the stitches used then can still be used today! In the Big Book of Crazy Quilt Stitches, designer Patricia Eaton features 75 embroidery stitches and floral motifs. This … Read More...
Sew a bright and funky sewing pouch with these instructions from Foolproof Crazy-Quilt Projects! Finished size: 5? x 10?.
I know this Crazy quilting pattern is hitting the blog a little early but I couldn’t resist sharing it. This is perfect for Halloween or Fall projects. You can grab the full free tutorial here.
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Melissa of Mahlica Designs explains this tutorial gets more hits than any other blog post. She made this adorable ornament starting with constructing a crazy quilt block. Find out how she made it; get the know-how.
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If you’ve put off learning to quilt with worries over precision, listen up. Bia of Ms. Elaineous had the same fears but saw some hope with the crazy quilt style. She explains,
… Read More...I loved that nothing really needed to line
I’m crazy about this crazy quilt Debra (Debra’s Design Studio) just finished stitching. The theme for the quilt is all about sewing with each block representing a color on the Color Wheel. Visit her post to see closeups … Read More...
If you love quilting and are looking for a fun and unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, then you’ll definitely want to check out these crazy patchwork hearts! Not only are they perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to … Read More...
The winter issue of Pat Winter‘s Crazy Quilt Gatherings e-zine is available now! Go to Pat’s blog post to find out more.
This block, done in the crazy quilting style, was created by V. Phillip from Australia. It’s busy in such a good way! Found at the Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2012 Blog, a repository for participants to share their work. … Read More...
Karen at Quilts…etc. said she has a hard time coming up with designs for the large open areas in her quilts. Like for Star Crazy, shown. I love it when bloggers talk about their creative process, especially when it’s … Read More...
The December issue of Pat Winter‘s Crazy Quilt Gatherings is available. Copies are available at a discounted shipping rate from Pat’s Etsy shop. Go to her blog post for details and links.
Ed. note: Pat Winter neither requested … Read More...
Kathy at Shawkl wants fiber artists to know about the first annual Crazy Quilt Journal Project. She’s thrilled to have J. Marsha Michler, author of The Magic of Crazy Quilting, as the honorary chairperson for this event. Registration … Read More...
A while back I mentioned the adorable seed-bead flower vine on a crazy quilt by Kathleen of Yesteryear Embroideries. The quilt is finished now, and it includes dozens of wonderful techniques, including to-die-for seed-bead blackberries. And I was surprised … Read More...
Suztats incorporates tatted embellishments into crazy quilting in ways I’ve never seen before. Enjoy her photo essay.
Lynne at Kansas Troubles Quilters visited her state’s Fair and besides the good eats she made her way to the Domestics Building to feast on the quilts exhibit. Here she found this gorgeous Halloween crazy quilt; note the Best of … Read More...
Miki at 15 Minutes Play is working on this Christmas quilt. A center fabric panel of religious icon Our Lady of Guadalupe is surrounded by 12 crazy quilt patchwork blocks. Read more about it on her blog.
Heads up! An Adventure In Crazy Quilting! classes were so successful they will be offered again in 2012. Click HERE to get details.
Via Sharon B at Pin Tangle.
This exquisite pillow by French crazy-quilter Evy gives me double joy. As always, I’m captivated by the luxurious detail of seam treatments that incorporate beading and silk ribbon embroidery. What’s different about Evy’s pillow: The complex pattern of the piecing … Read More...
SharonB of Pin Tangle created this sweet vine of twisted chain stitch and tiny cast-on stitch flowers. Get more details from her blog post.
Still looking for more patterns? Check these flower embroidery patterns out on Etsy and these … Read More...