Sew Happy by Monaluna for Robert Kaufman. See other fabric collections by Monaluna here.
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Tutorial: Quilted Halloween Fall pumpkin coasters
Looking for a fun and festive addition to your fall decor? Check out these adorable Pumpkin Coasters by Christina at A Few Scraps. Perfect for adding a touch of seasonal charm to your home, these coasters are not only cute … Read More...
Leah favors domestic sewing machine for quilting
Leah Day from The Free Motion Quilting Project uses a hanging system that allows her to quilt large, heavy quilts on her domestic sewing machine. She did a post on her nifty technique here. After this post, she says … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillow cover with zipper
See how to make a basic pillow cover over at sew la vie. She places the zipper on the back piece instead of in one of the side seams. Brilliant! Get the tutorial. Also, see her entry in … Read More...
Mamaka gets noticed at Quilt Inspiration
Alix at Mamaka Mills got a writeup this week at Quilt Inspiration. If you are unfamiliar with her work, go here to find out more.
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Tutorial: Cup and saucer mug rug
Kerry at verykerryberry used several piecing techniques while making this mug rug. She says the combination keeps it from being too “fiddly”. Love that word. Love her mug rug. Click HERE to get the know-how.
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Tutorial: Jack’s Hills Quilt
Mary Lane Brown from The Tulip Patch shows how she made this twin sized quilt at the Moda Bake Shop. She used a shortcut for the top and the backing. Click HERE for recipe.
High fashion and style quilt blocks
Make a quilt the fashionistas in your life will approve, with a modern Mola quilt block in the mix. Spied at tuesdayrose.
But that’s not all. Check out this 1960 pink Cadillac, also at tuesdayrose.
Tutorial: Sturdy, semi-see-through templates for quilting, sewing and applique
Ansie at sol y sombra shares how she makes durable, semi-see-through templates for quilting, applique and other sewing needs. Click HERE to see how she does it.
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Freebie: Acorns embroidery pattern
Surround your finished embroidery with patchwork or use this leaf and acorn pattern for whatever artistic outlet you like. Found at Badbird’s Flickr. Click HERE for link to free download.
Tutorial: Quilted water bottle cozy
Find out how to make a quilted cozy like this one at My Patchwork. I love how she quilted it. Adorable.
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Quilt Aid Australia 2011
Their heading reads, Helping the world, one quilt at a time. Now that’s what I’m talking about. Twelve designers and six quilt shops are participating in this year’s Quilt Aid. Click HERE to learn more about Quilt Aid Australia.
Family Tree fabric panel of Children at Play
I just spied this at the fat quarter Shop. It’s Children at Play Family Tree Panel
by Sarah Jane for Michael Miller Fabrics. This could be the start of a very nice present. Click HERE to see more.
Inspiration: Clock gears and cogs mandala
I like this mandala at Don’t Eat the Paste. She has many other nice ones on her blog. She shows one in color and one drawn, ready for you to color. Click HERE to see more.
eBook giveaway: Rise and Shine by Allisa Jacobs
Danielle at Merriweather Council is hosting a giveaway for the eBook, Rise and Shine by Allisa Jacob
s. Danielle says this about the book,
… Read More...Allisa covers topics including defining your concept, setting realistic expectations, wholesale and consignment, bookkeeping, the attributes
Giveaway: Digital Collage for Quilt Design
Gerrie Congdon is hosting a giveaway. Leave a comment on her blog post for a chance to win a copy of this book Digital Collage for Quilt Design by Diane Rusin Doran. Click HERE to go to giveaway.
Freebie: Draw a Rooster
Free download at The Vintage Moth – Draw a Rooster. Cute. Click HERE to go to the free download.
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Ta Dah!: Winter to Fall pillow top
The talent behind Sunflower Fields Pattern Company made this lovely wool embroidery piece, the first in a series. Once the top is complete, she’ll size to 5″ x 7″ then sew into a pillow. Lovely. Click HERE to read more… Read More...
Men Quilt Too! Show in second week
The Men Quilt Too! quilt show is in its second week. Men have always contributed to the craft and art of quilting but there is a trend of many more joining now (or at least coming out of the fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible patchwork table runner
Nima at Made To Treasure shows how she made this reversible patchwork table runner. If you look closely, you’ll see she used some Christmas fabric on this one, but you could use whatever you like for your home. I love … Read More...