This stunning quilt (top) came about after Jeran McConnel of Oleander and Palm spied a geometric style rug from Anthropologie that spoke to her. As a statement piece for the home, I prefer her quilt. If you like it too, … Read More...
Tutorial: Hand tied baby quilt
Nothing warms the heart more than sewing a blanket to welcome the birth of a baby. Chris, of Made By ChrissieD, has had great success with this snuggly, aka a quilt. And lucky for us, she’s whipped up a tutorial … Read More...
Fidget quilts
This tiny work of art is more than just a pretty textile. It will sit on the lap of a dementia patient as a soothing sensory tool. Michele Bilyeu, from With Heart and Hands, came to making these quilts … Read More...
Tutorial: Design board for blocks
Typical design boards for quilters cover a hefty part of a wall. But Margie, at Nannycraft4u, discovered the advantages of small while working on her Farmer’s Wife quilt blocks. With a 12″ x 12″ board she says it’s a breeze … Read More...
Sky part of Torii Gate collection
Good sky fabric is hard to find, as any art quilter will tell you. So, when I spied this swatch, Lair of the Dragon, I wanted to get the word out. It’s part of the Torii Gate fabric collection designed … Read More...
Feathers mini quilt tutorial
Sedef, of Down Grapevine Lane, made a mini quilt that features feathers against a charcoal ground. As wall decor, it’s pretty and sophisticated. I enjoyed reading how she came up with her idea for this project. It involves a … Read More...
Make a rug with old jeans
Ama of Ohoh made this rug for one of her kid’s rooms. How cool is that? Very. In her tutorial, she makes a trapezoid template, then places it on a jeans leg and cuts it out. After making enough cuts, … Read More...
Freebie: Halloween Mug Rug pattern + tute
Sheryl Hastings from Sher’s Creative Space did a guest post at Sew So Easy as part of the “Mug Rug of the Month” series. It’s October, so Halloween is the perfect theme. The pattern is aptly named “Hiding in the … Read More...
Mendocino Mermaids back in 2016
The impossible-to-find mermaid print from Heather Ross’s Mendocino fabric collection (2012 release date), made my niece’s gift of a piece of it especially heartfelt. Thank you sweet Maddie. If you missed getting some the first time, or could not get enough of it (like me), mark … Read More...
Inspired to quilt by abstract art
Quilters do love magazines devoted to their craft (I heart GenQ, for example), but experienced quilters will tell you it’s important to also look outside traditional sources for inspiration. In recent years, many have used the ubiquitous paint chip … Read More...
Retreat near Crows Nest for crafters
A weekend away, in a beautiful spot, with nothing to do but craft, I call that Heaven. It’s future reality for Tonya, of Crafty Mummy, since she’ll be attending Creative Craft Retreat 2015, held at Lake Perseverance near Crows Nest, … Read More...
Pop up sewing event in Sydney
Tap October 21, 2015 into your digi device. This is the day students and designers from the UNSW Art and Design school host members of the Quilters’ Guild of NSW at their Randwick Campus for a day of sewing.
This … Read More...
Squirrel holding an acorn – Free printable
Thanks to Jeni, of Twine and Table, you can download a black and white version of her painted squirrel to decorate your home for Fall. In my quilter’s mind, this drawing would make a perfect paper-piecing project. Just number … Read More...
Make a modern Fence Rail quilt
New sewists, this one’s for you. Kelly, at Adventures of a Hobbyist, is making her first quilt, and hopes you’ll join the fun. First the top. She’s keeping the construction easy, smartly choosing a non-fussy quilt block design, the Rail … Read More...
Color in the quilt-lines placemat
Clever use of stash here. Rumi of 3Patchcrafts transformed some IKEA fabric she had on hand into this coloring mat. She used black thread to FMQ (free motion quilt) the outline of flowers and leaves. Imagine an adult dinner party … Read More...
Geek glasses pattern
Trendy geek glasses are popping up everywhere, so don’t miss a chance to sew some up for yourself or others. Sarah Bailey of Sew What Sherlock? makes it easy with her digital paper piecing pattern. Here’s one made up in … Read More...
Chatelaine Sampler Quilt blocks | free patterns
Rose Johnston, of Threadbare Creations, sets the standard for generosity among quilters who blog. She is sharing free-to-download quilt block patterns, one every week. A few days ago, she published number 46, Old Windmill. Each block is a different design, … Read More...
Free pattern: Candy Scraps quilt
Scrap quilt fan Corey, of Little Miss Shabby, shared pattern, Candy Scraps at Moda Bake Shop. Published in February 2014, this lovely design is new to me, and if not to you, bears repeating. Why? It’s the perfect pattern to … Read More...
Tutorial: Table runner for holiday gifting
Makers, it’s 100 days ’til Christmas, which means it’s time to get your fingers moving as fast as an elf in the North Pole. The ability to give handmade gifts to your family and friends is a common goal, but … Read More...
Quick Spring-time quilt for baby + Free pattern
Spring has sprung for those living in the Southern Hemisphere (Australia, New Zealand and the bottom 1/3 of Africa, etc,.,). But no matter where you live, Spring is the season of birth. To welcome a newborn human baby, I contend … Read More...