I don’t usually write opinion pieces, but today is an exception. I just read a couple of recent posts by Sandi from Piecemeal Quilts and I cannot sit still. Her criticism of superstar bloggers who are modern in their approach … Read More...
Quilters’ beds rarely covered with own creations
Tina from Seaside Stitches has taken the Naked Bed Challenge. She even shows us her “ugly” bedspread. Her nearly finished quilt, shown here, is just the thing. It’s a beauty. Read more HERE.
Crafty bloggers can barter
Molly from A Foothill Home Companion has hatched a new business this Spring. Called Blarter, it’s an online meeting place where bloggers can barter all things crafty from books to fabric. Read more about it HERE.
Easter pillow with bunny applique
Vickie from Spun Sugar Quilts made this pillow to add some whimsy to her Easter decor. Her “Hoppy Days” creation is adorable. Visit her POST: Hoppy Days to read more.
Looking for more Easter themed quilting blocks? Check these out … Read More...
WIP: Petaluma Quilt Guild Challenge
I love this Work in Progress (WIP) quilt being created by Kerstin from KES Quilts. She says when finished it will be her entry in the 2011 Petaluma Quilt Guild Challenge. Visit her post HERE.
Via Patchwork … Read More...
Tutorial: Crazy Scrappy quilt block, quilt-along
Aneela Hoey from ComfortStitching shows her fave way to use up fabric scraps – by making crazy squares. She’s thinking of kicking off a quilt-along to motivate all of us to dig into our scrap piles, complete with a giveaway … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilt block refrigerator magnets
Regina from Chalk in my Pocket shows how she made these quilt block magnets for her refrigerator. Brilliant! Get the know-how.
Ta Dah!: His and Hers Bed Quilt
Riel from The Q and the U made this quilt as a result of a friendly conversation she had with her husband when the subject of quilt colors came up. Love it. Get the rest of the story HERE.… Read More...
Giveaway: Valerie Goodwin art quilt
Don’t miss a chance to win this fabulous mini art quilt made by Valerie Goodwin – an architect – over at I’m Feeling Crafty!. Get contest details HERE.
Tutorial: Curved Nine Patch block
Check out the curved edges on this traditional Nine Patch Block. Kerin shows how she made it over at Instructables. Get the tute.
Freebie: Simple shapes for applique quilts
Check out Ed Emberly’s April Activities page for some fun things to do with your little ones this Spring. Further, children’s projects can provide simple shapes for your next applique quilting project. Check out Frog, from the Frog and Tulips … Read More...
Newsy: Help-Japan auction winner
We have a winner! Congratulations Belinda on having the winning bid of $52 on The Ultimate Free Motion Quilting Kit. The set includes the Supreme Slider, Little Genie Magic Bobbin Washers and Machingers Quilting Gloves. Thanks to each and … Read More...
Tutorial: Honey Bunny pillow
Kelliex from Don’t Look Now! made this quilted pillow she calls Honey Bunny. Find out how she did it. Go to her tutorial Part 1 and Part 2.
Tutorial: Scraps to birdie wall art
Rebecca from Chasing Cottons made this wall art for her sewing space using left over fabric scraps. Brilliant! Get the know-how.
Quilt Class begins with Fabric and Giveaway
Rebecca from Chasing Cottons is hosting a series of posts on how she goes about making a quilt. Go to Course Outline. Week 1 is about selecting the fabrics for a quilt top. She covers cottons, precuts, and what … Read More...
Memory Quilt from sister’s clothes
Alix of Mamaka Mills Quilts just finished this memory quilt for a family who lost their 5-year old daughter. The parents are giving the quilt to their younger daughter. Alix made the quilt from bits of the sister’s clothing. What … Read More...
Giveaway: I Heart Patchwork book
Margaret from Konstant Kaos is celebrating her birthday month (April) by giving her readers a chance to win a copy of this book I Heart Patchwork. Happy Birthday Margaret! Visit her POST for entry details.
Love links to Red and White quilt exhibit
Pat Sloan of PS Let’s Sew has created a special web space for bloggers to share their experiences attending the recent exhibit Infinite Variety: Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts. See a photo of Joanna Rose, who along … Read More...
Freebie: Quilted Throw pattern by Ty
Look what Sew Daily Subscribers got in their inboxes today: a free quilt pattern featuring Ty Pennington Impressions fabric line. Go to Ty’s website to see his fabric. Go to the free download Quilted Throw PDF. And don’t forget … Read More...
Tutorial: Pink Patchwork Placemats
Meg of Fashioned by Meg shares how she made this set of pretty pink patchwork placemats. She expertly fussy cut the squares so we can enjoy the likes of mermaids, gnomes and bikes. So cute! Make some, go to her … Read More...