Adriana from drika.b Etsy is the featured seller today on Etsy blog. She makes handsome purses, several have a patchwork feel, thus my interest in her. Here’s a shot of her studio, such a happy space. What’s more, her … Read More...
Newsy: Jaybird quilt patterns on the go
Julie from Jaybird Quilts is celebrating ’cause her brand new patterns have shipped from the printer (there were some delays). Soon they will ship to stores and then we can get one, or two! I love both Taffy and Chopsticks, … Read More...
Xmas in July fabric giveaway
Head on over to Henry Glass & Co. to get a chance to win some pretty Christmas fabric such as Sorbet Garden by Jill Finley, shown left. Contest ends Thursday, June 30th. Click here for entry details.
Tutorial: Running in Circles quilt top
Amanda Jean from Sew Mama Sew shares how she made this quilt using specialty acrylic rulers for cutting the curves. She finished it beautifully too. Click HERE to get the tutorial.
Tie one on for Father’s Day – free patterns
Check out these adorable embroidery patterns for Father’s Day over at Wild Olive. Just right for a last-minute gift. Rachel Hobson at Craft spied the ties. She has an idea for something quick to make from them. Click here … Read More...
Free pattern: Around the Block playmat
This child-friendly playmat shows off the Appleville fabric line designed by Suzy Ultman for Robert Kaufman. The top starts with a sizable panel print and is then surrounded by multiple borders for a sweet finish. Click HERE to get the … Read More...
Exhibit: Noriko Endo art quilts in NYC
Jo from Bernina Blog says you should not miss the Noriko Endo exhibit Impressionist Quilts running this summer (June 16 – August 6) at The ArtQuilt Gallery in New York City. Click here for further information on the exhibit.… Read More...
Book: Beautiful Botanicals
Award winning quilter Deborah Kimbell has a new book out, Beautiful Botanicals
by C&T Publishing. Though I have not seen a copy, the front cover promises amazing eye candy and inspiration. Megan from C&T Publishing blog introduces us to the … Read More...
Toddler book illustrated with designer fabrics
As I read this book tonight – Sharing Time by Elizabeth Verdick – to my 2 year old grandson I noticed lots of pretty fabrics making up the character’s clothing. Some of it even looked familiar. No surprise then at … Read More...
Book giveaway: Color and Cloth
This week the generous folks at Kaye’s Quilting Friends will be giving away this book Color and Cloth: The Quiltmaker’s Ultimate Workbook by Mary Coyne Penders. Develop confidence in selecting fabrics for your next quilt. Contest ends June 17, 2011. … Read More...
Frames show off fabric you cannot cut
Fran from Sew Bella understands most crafters have certain pieces of fabric in their stashes they are reluctant to cut up. She shares a solution on her blog. Click here to learn more.
Tutorial: Break down a shirt for quilting
Ever wondered how to cut up a cotton shirt to get the most useable fabric from it? Wonder no more. Alix from Mamaka Mills shows how in a tutorial she just posted on her blog. Once she breaks down … Read More...
Quick Father’s Day gift – Coasters
If you have procrastinated making something for Father’s Day, you are running out of time. Staci from Crafty Staci has an answer and it only takes fabric and a bit of quilt batting or InsulBrite. Visit her post to learn … Read More...
Tutorial: Printing on fabric
Karen from Quilts Etc shows how she prepares fabric to go through a printer and receive ink that will not wash out. An essential step is to use Bubble Jet Set 2000. Go to the tutorial.
Craft Show checklist
Jen from Indie Fixx shares what to bring to an outdoor craft show. It’s lengthy, at 61 items. Go to the checklist.
Cute and cuter fabrics
I spied this Japanese cotton fairy tale fabric at Felt Cafe, adorable.
Then I saw this at Japanistic, Letjapanistic.com/blog/lets-play-lego‘s Play Lego, so cute.
Birthday Quilt in Pooches and Pickups
Birthday Cake designed by Elizabeth Hartman of Oh Fransson. This one showcases the Pooches and Pickups fabric collection by Laurie Wisbrun from Scarlet Fig. You can download the free pattern here or here.
This is my fave … Read More...
Tutorial: Nova’s quillow
Nova from A Cuppa and a Catch Up shows how to make a quilt that folds up into a pillow – aka quillow. What a cute kid’s gift, especially if you personalize it, as shown here. Go to the tute… Read More...
Ta Dah!: Patchwork purse in greens
Ulinkap from Szycie Uli made this fun patchwork purse. All that green makes me think summer. See more photos – the lining is even cuter – on her blog post.
Union Jack quilt pattern
Goli from Craft talks about this quilt – the special reason for the Union Jack flag design, then introduced us to the maker, Sarah Brazier. It’s a wonderful quilt. Visit her post to find out where to get the pattern.