Don’t miss this Tuesday’s Trunk Show at Patchwork Posse. She’s featuring sewist and quilter Amber from One Shabby Chick. I love the little houses on the back of one of her little girl’s quilts. Precious. Go to Patchwork … Read More...
Chaney’s new study space | purple pillow
Jennifer from That Girl…That Quilt created a new study space for her daughter Chaney to start the school year. The highlight, for me at least, is the patchwork pillow in pretty purples. It’s sassy and fresh! Visit her Post: All … Read More...
Ryan’s first Trendy Tuesday, the fabric grey
Ryan at I’m Just A Guy Who Quilts kicks off Trendy Tuesday where he will be focusing on some of his favorite trends in the fabric world. Today, he’s taking a look at the color grey. I too like the … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Rachel has quilt published in Stitch
Rachel at Stitched in Color is celebrating having one of her quilts published in the Fall issue of Stitch magazine. Congratulation! She said she submitted 3 quilts total and Alphabet Soup (mockup of the quilt shown) is the one they … Read More...
Fat Quarter Stars Quilt Along starts in September
Konda at Moose on the Porch Quilts announced Monday she is hosting a fat quarter Stars Quilt Along starting September 27, 2011 running through March 2012. She explains,
… Read More...Each block will be designed by a different person. Every two weeks
Pretty patchwork calendar cover
Annelise from Quilter.dk made this patchwork calendar cover and embellished it with a red flower applique. Nice. Visit her Post: Kalenderomslag to read more.
John Adams’ Blogger’s Choice Fat Quarter Bundle
John at Quilt Dad is participating in the Fat Quarter Shop’s Blogger’s Choice Bundle series and this is his bundle. Great job on the colors and patterns. Visit his Post: My Bloggers’ Choice Fat Quarter Bundle to read more. Plus, … Read More...
“Why Quilts Matter” documentary series on PBS
Jo at Major Thoughts got to see a preview copy of Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics – a nine-part documentary series on PBS this fall. She had this to say,
… Read More...I was especially pleased that Why Quilts Matter
Giveaway: Inspirations in Design for the Creative Quilter book
Lynn Koolish at C&T Publishing Blog is giving away a copy of Katie Pasquini Masopust’s new book, Inspirations in Design for the Creative Quilter: Exercises Take You From Still Life to Art Quilt. Katie’s approach to quilting is painterly, so … Read More...
Tip: Only buy Quilt Shop quality fabric
Have you ever wondered why many quilters only buy their fabrics from a local quilt shop (LQS) instead of from one of the big chains? Konda at Moose on the Porch Quilts explains it has to do with the Greige … Read More...
Men Quilt Too! Show and Contest
This one’s for the boys. Thearica from Pig Tales and Quilts wants everyone to know that women are not the only ones who quilt, many men do too. And in honor of all the male quilters out there she’s hosting … Read More...
Newsy: Dare to be Ugly Challenge
Thearica from Pig Tales and Quilts has a bit of this horrid fabric left if you want to join the Dare To be Ugly Challenge she’s hosting. She explains,
… Read More...It is time once again for the ladies to crank up
Tutorial: “Stack & Slash” Table Runner
Samelia’s Mum shows how she whipped up this Stack and Slash Table Runner she says is quick and easy. It’s so easy she thinks you should make several to keep on hand for gifts. I like how she thinks. Get … Read More...
DIY Memory Keepsake – T-shirt Quilt
Amy Marson at C&T Publishing Blog coached her niece Kelsey through the making of her very first quilt. It was not the easiest of first quilts to make either, we quilters know T-shirt fabric is crawly so must be stabilized before … Read More...
Ta Dah!: 16 Patch quilt
Jolene from Blue Elephant Stitches is celebrating having finished this wonderful quilt. Visit her Post: The Quilt That Twinkled to read more.
Double Disappearing Nine Patch blocks
Christina from A Few Scraps shows how she made these Double Disappearing 9-Patch blocks. Love ’em. Get the know-how.
Leah’s lost her quilting groove
Leah Day at The Free Motion Quilting Project brought up a great discussion topic in a post called Money and the Joy of Quilting. She first asks her readers why they quilt – is the motivation extrinsic or intrinsic? Then … Read More...
Tutorial: Joanna’s Zig Zag Block
Joanna at Applique Today shows how to make a zig zag block. It’s a bit tricky but she makes special notes for the hard parts. Get the tutorial.
Take Patchwork Posse’s survey for free P.J. Pattern
Becky from Patchwork Posse is asking readers to help her get ready for her stint as a panelist called Using Content and Community to Grow your Reach. This is coming up in September as part of the Creative Connection and … Read More...
Giveaway: 2 spots in Rugs & Runners
Wendy at Ivory Spring wants you to know there is still time to sign up for the Rugs and Runners Online Workshop being held at Patchwork Posse. Plus she spills – there’s a giveaway going on for two spots … Read More...