Melody and Brenton from Garden Melodies made this gingerbread replica of the famous Frank Lloyd Wright house Fallingwater. This would be oh so modern as a quilt. Visit Fallingwater.org for more inspiration.
Via Craftzine.
Hey Sue, where are you going?
This one has two feet making her look as if she is walking away. Check out more Sun Bonnet Sue wrecks over at Barbara Brackman’s Material Culture. Hilarious!
A pieced polka dot table runner
Jessie from Messy Jessy shows how she made this lovely table runner as part of her holiday decor. I love those polka dots, so dog gone cute. Get the know-how.
Marseille: White Corded Quilting exhibit thru May 2011
The International Quilt Study Center and Museum in Lincoln, Nebraska (USA) is hosting an ongoing exhibit Marseille: White Corded Quilting that according to the announcement is the first major display in the world of all-white quilted and corded French needlework… Read More...
Tutorial: Sugar Maple placemats
Vicki from Field Trips in Fiber shares how to make Sugar Maple placemats quick and easy on a sewing machine. She created a tutorial (talks about it here) and posted it at Three Creative Studios. The title … Read More...
Margaret won City Quilts!
Thanks to each and every one of you who entered the giveaway for a copy of the book City Quilts: 12 Dramatic Projects Inspired by Urban Views by Cherri House (Stash Books). There were 93 comments.
Commenter 49, Margaret from … Read More...
What’s wrong with Australian Shadows?
Well if you ask me, nothing – this quilt top is lovely. But creator, Leah Day from The Free Motion Quilting Project, stayed up past midnight to get it sewn, and claims she made a mistake. Anyone who sews … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Christmas star table runner
Anna from Noodlehead made this festive Christmas star table runner while her kids were elsewhere making holiday cookies. She did a lovely job. It’s even better close up since she did some pretty hand stitching around the stars. Visit her … Read More...
City Stops quilt pattern
Jennifer from That Girl That Quilt had her very first Moda Bakeshop project published this week. Good on you. Now this girl is a hexagon lover from way back, so of course her recipe, City Stops quilt, calls for … Read More...
Free pattern: Love Letters quilt
Anna Maria Horner, fabric designer and crafty author, created this sweetly romantic quilt to showcase her Innocent Crush fabric collection. Aptly called Love Letters you can download the pattern at Anna Maria.
Half-Moon quilted scarf
The talent behind Michele Made Me created this lovely half-moon quilted scarf. She used a variety of techniques: machine and hand quilting, couching, and applique. She shares the pattern so you can make one too. To top it off, she … Read More...
Quilted leather purse with cat and heart
Kitty and quilt lovers, this purse is for you. Made from recycled leather it has beautiful stitching and adorable appliques. The cat has a discernible attitude – reminds me of mine. See more at Bonspiel Creation Etsy and start thinking … Read More...
Punctuation by American Jane
I spied this border fabric at Honey Bee Humble Etsy. It’s called Punctuation by American Jane. Dear Moda, I want some for my very own. Check it out here.
Free pattern: Shelburne Garden quilt
This pattern is Shelburne Garden by Karen Witt of Reproduction Quilts. I like the color scheme, the nine patches on point, and the floral corner blocks. If you like it too, it’s a free download at Windham Fabrics. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Pom-Pom fringed placemats
Bari J Ackerman was a recent guest over at Sew4Home and shared with Editor Liz Johnson how to make these round pom-pom fringed placemats. Sewn with fabrics from Country Lane by Windham Fabrics, they are adorable. Get the tute.
DIY: Jumbo stamp fabric coasters
Design Sponge shows how Jennifer takes a simple stamp image (enlarged) and prints it on fabric backed by felt to make a unique coaster times four. Get the know-how.
Looking for more coaster patterns? Check out these quilted Coaster … Read More...
Tutorial: Bento Box quilt
Khris from Freebies for Crafters spied this Bento Box tutorial at Nickels Pickles. I downloaded the free PDF and noticed it’s written in German. However, the photos are descriptive enough you can likely follow it even if you do … Read More...
Patchwork Wrist Warmer tutorial
I gotta have a pair of these groovy wrist warmers. And I can when I download the Quilted Wrist Warmer Sewing Tutorial PDF available for purchase over at JCasa *handmade Etsy. Look for it under Make It Yourself. What … Read More...
Tutorial: Double hourglass stocking
The crafster at Cluck. Cluck. Sew. used tiny double hourglass blocks as the base to make this cutie – a cuffed holiday stocking. Get the know-how.
Pretty-up plain napkins
Dress up plain napkins with these sweet needlework designs. Original creations of Noelle of LuckyKitty you can get the free download over at Craftzine. These can easily be adapted for patchwork projects.