Denyse Schmidt has a new pattern out – for this smashing quilted bed covering and sham. Since it’s by McCall’s, Spool should have a wider distribution that will allow more quilters to experience her improvisational style of piecing. Spied at … Read More...
DIY: Let the sun print your fabric
Heather from Dollar Store Crafts discovered there’s an inexpensive way to sun dye fabric. Most of what you’ll need you probably already have in your craft room. Visit her blog post to get the rest of the scoop.
Ta Dah!: Pineapple Blossom baby quilt
The talent behind Suture for a Living completed this lovely baby quilt using patriotic colors red, white, and blue, also perfect for the American 4th of July celebrations today. She used Bonnie Hunter’s Pineapple Blossom block. You can get the … Read More...
Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show this weekend
If you’re lucky enough to attend, you’ll see over 1300 quilts scattered about town in Sisters Oregon on July 9, 2011. This annual show is unique in that all quilts are displayed outside on buildings. Besides viewing all the wonderful … Read More...
Tag technology for quilters | labels
Joan from Lazy Girl Designs and Lazy Talk blog is using Microsoft’s barcode technology in a quilt-y new way. She encodes her contact information on her quilt labels, so if one gets lost, the finder can scan it with an … Read More...
Barbara’s red hearts from the Go!
Barbara from Barbara Brackman’s Material Culture used her new toy, a Go! Baby Cutter to create these red hearts. Visit her blog post to see her process of choosing this layout and fabric background. I love her choice!
Inspiration: Patchwork Hippie Jacket
Check out this eBay auction item from a Swedish seller – a patchwork hippie dress jacket I found at Wearable Art Pinterest. Quilters, if you have any ambition to sew a garment, why not take a blouse or light … Read More...
Scrap Your Stash | Fabric key chains
Jen from Craftiness is not Optional guest blogs in the Scrap Your Stash series at Living with Punks with a tutorial showing how to make key chains from your fabric scraps. Get the tutorial.
Happy 4th of July from IQF, a Lone Star quilt
From the International Quilt Festival Corporate Collection, they wish everyone a great 4th of July weekend. Read more about the quilt on their Facebook page.
Looking for more 4th of July quilting patterns? Check these out on Etsy and … Read More...
DS in LA | Improvisational Patchwork workshop
Jenny from exit through the thrift shop shows off the blocks members of the LA Modern Quilt Guild made at the Advanced Improvisational Patchwork workshop led by Denyse Schmidt. Are you kidding me? I’m happy for them but really, … Read More...
Jenny attended Woad Workshop in L.A.
Jenny Ryan from exit through the thrift shop guest posted at CRAFT blog to talk about her adventures in learning to woad. She attended a Woad Workshop in Los Angeles, the first one French General has put on in the … Read More...
DIY: Fourth of July table runner
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares how she made this super cute Fourth of July table runner. She explains it’s a perfect project for beginners. Get the tutorial.
Looking for more 4th of July quilting patterns? Check these out on … Read More...
Rockin’ Robin Quilt-Along
AnneMarie from Gen X Quilters just announced the start of a Quilt-Along called Rockin’ Robin. There are five hosts and she is one of them. Each week one of the hosts will introduce a new row to participants. Click here… Read More...
Inspiration: Framed Log Cabin blocks
I spied this idea over at Martha Stewart. They created a modern-feeling wall grouping with simple quilt blocks done in solid fabrics. If you follow my blog you likely already know how to make a simple log cabin block, … Read More...
Tutorial: Selvage Stick People
Riel from The Q and the U shares how she made this tiny quilt top. I want some stick people in my next project. They’re so cute. Go to the tutorial. Go here to see the mug rug … Read More...
Desperate Housewife’s Quilt As You Wish Along
Jane from Want it, Need it, Quilt! is hosting The Desperate Housewife’s Quilt As You Wish Along starting July 1. Sounds like fun. Visit her post to get details.
DIY: Pieced Picnic Tote
Here’s a pieced tote to brighten your next outdoor summer gathering. You may even have time to whip one up before the Fourth of July. Get the instructions at JoAnn Fabric and Craft Stores’ Project page.
Via A Sewing … Read More...
Garden Fence quilt block
Cindy from Hyacinth Quilt Designs created this quilt block she calls Garden Fence. Now 35 are sewn into a beautiful quilt top, see photos here. She shares the dimensions of the block and provides instructions for sewing one together … Read More...
Free pattern: Boho Chic Scarf
Holly from Bijou Lovely says this lovely scarf is made up of pieces from a favorite fabric collection. Curious? It’s Shades of Grey designed by Jan of Daisy Janie. Make your own Boho Chic Scarf, go here to download … Read More...
MQG Challenge | Jay McCarroll Habitat
The Modern Quilt Guild recently announced a special challenge for members. This time around it’s going to be cosponsored by Free Spirit Fabrics and they want to see what sewers can create with Jay McCarroll’s Habitat fabric line. Visit the … Read More...