The SideWinder bobbin winder
is a fabulous and smart new notion. From Barbara Groves and Mary Jacobson of Me and My Sister Designs had the bright idea to create a bobbin winder … Read More...
How To Choose And Attach Fashion Handles To Your Next Quilted Tote
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?
You … Read More...
Crazy Quilted Fan Ornament Tutorial
Turn your fabulous fabric scraps and a few embellishments into beautiful crazy quilted ornaments.
Sandie of Delightfully Crazy blog offers a really nice step-by-step tutorial here.
Editor’s note 4/27/2014: This tutorial in no longer available; the blog owner set … Read More...
Make a Lipstick Pin Case
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...
Get A Grip On Your Ruler
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 … Read More...
Add A Detachable Shoulder Strap To Your Quilted Tote or Purse
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...
Quilt in a Can?
Dot of Rantala Rags stores her fabric scraps in old popcorn tins. She recently opened those tins and had a fabric explosion in her studio. With a little organizing, and what looks like some fun I would enjoy, Dot pieced … Read More...
Speciatly Rulers For Rotary Cutting
I love speciality rulers for my quilting projects. I’m a bit of a notion nut. If you are, too, check out this Curved Corner Cutter ruler
from Creative Grids.
It never … Read More...
It’s Not Too Early To Think About Halloween
The Chinese Lantern quilt block is a versatile design element. And it’s darn cute, too. Imagine the possibilities, all decked out in pumpkin fabric.
Why not start planning your Halloween quilting projects with this block? A few blocks would make … Read More...
Fabric Calculator Makes For Easy Math
Di Mill introduces us to the wonderful Fabricalc, fabric calculator on her blog.
This is the best tool for calculating how much fabric you need for a project or how many half square triangles you will get out of a … Read More...
Create A Perfect Yo-Yo Every Time
Yo-yos seem to be the talk of the town lately. They’re so cute, versatile and easy to make. And, my goodness, you can use them in so many ways. Or, just make some and play with them.
The new Quick … Read More...
Quilt Pink Auction
Have you surfed on over to eBay to see the beautiful pink quilts on auction? Better Homes and Gardens and American Patchwork and Quilting organized the event. All of the proceeds from the auction will go to the Susan G. … Read More...