If you live or work close to Dover New Hampshire, be sure and check out ongoing art exhibit A Geoclectic Extravaganza held through March 4, 2011 at The Washington Street Mills Business and Cultural Center.
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Quilted wall pocket from orphan block
Millie from Sewing and Growing made this quilted wall pocket from a single block that she had left over from a quilting project. Get the know-how.
Sick in bed
Will be back with you soon, am under the weather. Image via Mountain Genealogists.
Tutorial: Valentine Pot Holder
Find out how A Spoonful of Sugar made this clever Valentine’s Day pot holder. So cute. Go to Valentine Pot Holder tutorial.
Newsy: Apple App for Quilt Lovers
The Alliance for American Quilts announces Quilt Index To Go, a new Apple app compatible with iPhone, iPod, and iPad. You get a quilt a day accompanied by bits of history right on your device. The quilts are pulled from … Read More...
Tutorial: Be Still My Heart wall hanging
Jenny from the Cutting Table has baked up a Valentine’s Day goodie over at Moda Bake Shop – a pieced heart wall hanging. It’s a quick and easy project to piece especially if you just display the top and save … Read More...
Giveaway: Tammis Keefe Tribute fabric
Sara vs. Sarah is hosting their very first ever giveaway. Prize 1 is a yummy bundle of Michael Miller’s Tammis Keefe Tribute fabric, shown. Go to Sara vs. Sarah giveaway. Ends Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 7:00 pm MST.
Tutorial: Patchwork spiral pillow
Ekaterina from Katrinshine shows how she made this Patchwork spiral pillow. The front is a quilt block she calls spiral and we in the states refer to as crazy. Whatever you call it, I call it pretty. Go to the… Read More...
Tutorial: Tiny wonky star block
Emily from Mommy’s Nap Time loves all things small but gets frustrated with the limited resources available for piecing tiny blocks. She shares how to make a tiny 2″ star block adapted from a 12″ block. This size block is … Read More...
Tutorial: Snow dyeing fabric
Lynda from Bloom, Bake and Create is so excited about a new technique she recently tried to dye fabric she’s sharing how she did it. One ingredient in the dye bath is snow, shown. There will be three parts to … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric dying for rabbit applique
Nicci from Dye N’ Stitch is dying fabric to use in a project to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Today she shares how to leave designs on the fabric using the shibori dying method. Tomorrow she will make a rabbit … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini Art Quilt Stand
Cheryl from Muppin.com shares her secret for displaying multiple mini quilts at craft shows. She starts with a trip to the office supply store and once home reaches for some quilt batting. Get the know-how.
Artsy cross over bag
This quilted bag has definite cool factor. Picture yourself wearing this to your local cyber cafe to meet all your artsy friends for a coffee latte. Called The Amanda Bag, you can download the pattern for $9.00 USD at … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy Crochet Hook Roll
Sarah from FairyFace Designs used some of her precious Urban Zoologie Owls fabric in this Scrappy Crochet Hook Roll. Now she’s sharing with us how she did it. Yeah! Get the tute.
Tutorial: Patchwork wristlet purse
Ayumi from Pink Penguin shows how she made this pretty little wristlet purse. Think of using up some of your scraps for this project since you only need a couple dozen 2 1/2″ fabric squares. Her instructions are clear accompanied … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Stitched fan coaster with a K
Jan of Be*mused made this jaunty 4 1/2″ coaster because Pink Penguin invited her to join the fun. The project called for using a bit of Suzuko Koseki fabric plus incorporating into the design an assigned letter of the alphabet. … Read More...
Find a Pair of Mittens quilt
The talent behind From the Strawberry Patch created this quilt pattern to showcase her growing collection of pieced mitten blocks. The wording on the quilt says, Mittens, mittens everywhere…but can you find a pair? She’s challenging herself to make a … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Cheerful and cozy quilted purse
Joanna from Applique Today shows off her latest creation, this cheerful and cozy quilted purse. I especially like the echo stitching around the appliqued leaves. Go to her post to learn what part of the purse she likes best.
Tutorial: Patchwork potholder + fabric bowl
Kathreen from Whip Up shares how she made this lovely ensemble – patchwork potholder pair and fabric fruit bowl. Get the know-how.
Panel: Giddy in Surf
The heart-shaped vase holding flowers and hearts is adorable in this Sandy Gervais 100 % cotton fabric panel. It’s from the Giddy fabric collection in the Surf colorway for Moda. Go to Fabric.com while it’s still in stock.