Amanda (Mandy) Leins put a novel twist on a quilt book when she dug into her love of the past and mixed it with modern patterns. Wanderlust Quilts
, by C&T Publishing, has 10 projects from easy-to-sew pillows to moderate … Read More...
Inspiration: Wanta Fanta Quilt
Jayne of Twiggy and Opal made this 40″ square mini quilt as part of the Needle and Foot blog hop. It’s stunning. The Needle and Foot Etsy shop owner, who is hosting the blog hop to celebrate her Etsy … Read More...
No Spring Skips Its Turn | Printable
Katie of The Casual Craftlete celebrates the arrival of Spring by offering on her blog this free printable, No Spring Skips Its Turn. For immediate decor, download and print out on nice paper and frame. Done. Or, for those with … Read More...
Kennel quilts offer comfort after disasters
The Quilt Pattern Magazine (TQPM) Small Kennel Quilt Team is a volunteer organization with a mission to help dogs and cats after a disaster. Think of how many small animals lost their homes after hurricanes Sandy and Katrina. That this … Read More...
Video tutorial: X Plus Block
Yesterday, I shared Miss Print’s novel method of constructing an X Plus Block. But today, it’s back to trad. Australian Amanda Rolfe, in a YouTube video, takes on the X Plus Block – breaking it down into manageable units. This … Read More...
The X Plus Block | EPP Template
Kaye Prince of Miss Print had an idea. She took this block that is traditionally pieced and created a template for English Paper Piecing (EPP). The upside to EPP is portability. Hand sewing is not for everyone, but it’s definitely … Read More...
Lucky mini quilt + pattern
Megan Pitz of Canoe Ridge Creations created this monochromatic mini quilt to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Various shades of green fabrics make up the three leaves and stem of the clover. The white ground makes the design pop. She shares … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitch a caboose
Today, Lori Kennedy of The Inbox Jaunt shares how to machine quilt the end of this cute circus train – the caboose. It’s one of several tutorials she’s presented via her Tuesday Tutorial platform. Others take up the train engine … Read More...
DIY: Eagle quilt block
Adele Cosgrove-Bray shares this grid-based pattern of the eagle. Following her sketch, users can choose a block size, fabric scheme and get to sewing. Depending on chosen size one could make something as small as a potholder, pillow cover, or … Read More...
Tutorial: ‘Checkered Garden’ quilt block
It’s almost Spring in the States and nearly Autumn in Australia. But no matter where you call home, sewing something new for the upcoming season is always a good idea. This quilt, created by Ashley of Film in the Fridge, … Read More...
Inspiration: Gingham Block Coasters
Heidi Staples of Fabric Mutt did a guest post at fat quarter Shop to kick off Pattern Makeover. The idea is to use a book you already own, and create something stand-a-lone. Heidi created these coasters that way. Selecting something … Read More...
Faith Ringgold’s Quiltuduko
Quilters, meet Quiltuduko, a game app designed by author of the book, Harlem Renaissance Party – Faith Ringgold. It’s a twist on Sudoku, where the player manipulates graphics instead of numbers. Last Saturday, I had the day off, so I … Read More...
Tutorial: Stars quilt
Sarah Craig of Confessions of a Fabric Addict created “Exploding Stars” as part of her Stunning Stars Quilt Along!. The bright solids against a deep gray background make those stars shine. The straight-line quilting keeps the look sleek. This would … Read More...
Cats on quilts photos | Just for fun
Cats and quilts go together like needle and thread – truth. Honestly, my cat, Emma, thinks she’s in charge of my sewing space. Amanda (Jedi Craft Girl) and Tina (Emily Ann’s Kloset) routinely share photos of their cats on quilts … Read More...
FQ Fun Pattern: ‘All Stacked Up’
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl and Amber of Gigi’s Thimble created the quilt pattern “All Stacked Up” as a way to use large scale and directional prints successfully. It’s part of their Five fat quarter Fun Pattern series, and as … Read More...
Tips for sewing fabric strips
Sherri of A Quilting Life shares tips for sewing long strips of fabric together for the piecing part of making a quilt top. One is a technique I use when I’m sewing together a row-by-row quilt top. It’s confirmation from … Read More...
If you see a seam ripper | Printable
Parents of young children who sew will laugh out loud as they learn Susan’s of Crafter Hours reason for creating this printable. But really anyone who sews can appreciate the sentiment. Myself included.
I just downloaded it (you can too … Read More...
Newsy: The 2017 Quilters’ Survey
Fellow quilt makers, I hope you will join me in taking a survey on the quilting industry. It will take a few, but worth it.
From the IQSCM newsletter:
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Quilted baby mat + complete pattern
Kirsty Cleverly of Bonjour Quilts created this 36 inch square quilt mat for baby to have a special place to play. In it, she features fabrics from the Blueberry Park collection by Karen Lewis for Robert Kaufman. Of her project … Read More...
Embellish a grocery store tote
Kerby Smith of We All Sew created this project, and it’s a win-win. He took a photo of a friend’s puppy and digitally manipulated onto a red heart with a black ground. He printed the image to fabric, then stitched … Read More...