The best invention ever made is the sewing machine. In my circles at least, we get that it’s the one must-have item that declares to the world, we sew and/or *quilt. Sindy of FatCat Patterns gets it too, as she … Read More...
0 NYB block + free pattern
This is a brilliant example of a New York Beauty (NYB) quilt block, made by Cindy, of Fluffy Sheep Quilting. She mixed whimsical fabric motifs with pink and green solids. It works!
Quilters refer to this simple block as Block … Read More...
Freebie: Solar System Download
Poor Pluto, so much fuss about him recently but he’s still not a planet 🙁 But you can download all the “true” planets and the sun over at the Crafty Chicks, this free download is great for kids projects or … Read More...
Free Chart – Puppy Bath Time
Thanks to Durene you can grab this adorable free chart from her facebook page. He is looking a little sorry for his washing troubles but still rather cute. He would be suited to a towel topper or gift card. … Read More...
Freebie: Cut and Paste Paper Crafting Magazine
Aly Dosdall is sharing a free copy of the on-line magazine Cut and Paste. This magazine includes loads of card and paper crafting ideas with tips on sewing and stitching, adding twine and using a punch board to your cards. … Read More...
Free Chart – Happy B Day
Generally speaking I hate when words are shortened and abbreviated. In fact it actually annoys the heck out of me but that might be because my husband and daughter LOVE to use code words, abbreviations and sign language to communicate.… Read More...
Freebie: Mosque Silhouette
For those Craft Gossip readers who are celebrating Eid Ul Fitr (end of Ramadan), here’s a free download I found over at Creativity Window.
Click the link, Mosque Silhouette, to get yours.
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Free pattern: Cherries Applique
Quilters, this project would be a great introduction to Sue Spargo’s q-world view. She uses a felted wool ground for her applique shapes and finishes them with pretty embroidery stitches.
Kimara of Wee Folk Art shares this cherries applique pattern … Read More...
Giveaway and Freebie: The Artful Mandala Coloring Book
Yesterday I brought you a review of the brand new coloring book for adults, The Artful Mandala, click here for my review if you missed it. And today we’re got three copies of the book to giveaway!
To be … Read More...
Tips and Freebie: Stamping Tips Notebook
Have you ever gone to a class, watched a tutorial video online or just played around and tried a new stamping technique and wondered “How am I going to remember how to do this?” Heather Nichols has a great solution, … Read More...
Free pattern: July Candle Mat
Get your spark on with this adorable candle mat measuring a mere 9 1/2″ x 12 1/2″. This makes it doable before the fireworks start. The pattern is offered on Connecting Threads, and best of all, it’s a free download. … Read More...
Tutorial: Lazy quilters quilt
Lazy or just hurried, Cami of TIDBITS, created this quilt for her young son, claiming she did it without having to measure. A generous if not reluctant quilter, she whipped up on her blog a tutorial to include lots of … Read More...
Retro fabric collection + free pattern
I”m swooning over CONTEMPO’s “Vintage Scrapbook” fabric collection I spied at Benartex. Retro buses and phones with great accompanying prints await all fabric lovers. Benartex offers a free quilt pattern, Call Me Maybe, that features the collection perfectly.
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Freebie: Sampler quilt project
Peta of She Quilts Alot shares on her blog a freebie project sheet and instructions. She explains:
… Read More...Sampler quilts are something most quilters would like to do. This quick and easy project can be made in baby or lap size.
Free: Memorial Day Handwriting Worksheet
If you have young children, this would be a nice learning activity for them to do today, on Memorial Day. It’s a free download I found over at Startwrite.com.
Now, the use can be expanded. For quilters, why not print … Read More...
Wedding plans include a quilt
Engaged. That’s the news Megan of Canoe Ridge Creations shared with her readers today. And, as part of the celebration, she’s making her first Double Wedding Ring quilt. This fall the knot is tied, so I think her color choices … Read More...
Make a Spring Petals Table Topper
Amy of Amy Made That shows off her Spring Petals Table Topper inspired by a Quilt Along (QAL) of the same name. Though the QAL is over, you can still participate since the generous host, Julie at The Crafty … Read More...
Top 10 Posts Week Ending May 2nd
3 Ways to Thwart Inner Critic
A creator using paint and paper, Carolyn, of A Colorful Journey, offers up three of her favorite tips for stopping her inner critic. She shares these with anyone who signs up for her newsletter. I just did, and I have … Read More...
Tutorial | Scrapbook Paper Covered Pencils + Printable
Looking for sweet and simple teacher’s gifts? Here’s a neat idea from The Casual Craftlete and The Crafting Chicks. They show you how to cover pencils with patterned paper, and gift them in a coordinating pencil tin. The circle gift … Read More...