Geta shows us her skills with her latest quilt pattern, “Delicious Expectations”. With a finished size coming in at 30” x 34” along with raw edge applique and machine stitching, you can have this baby completed in no time.
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It’s a hack…blog hop!
Michael Miller is hosting, along with a happy stitch, a blog hop where sewists have taken a pattern and MM fabric and made something wonderful. Yep, a hack! Bloggers participating in this event include,
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Tutorial: Rainbow Baby Quilt
I missed this tutorial when it first appeared on SYTYCC (So You Think You Can Craft), but it bears repeating. The show’s host Tauni interviewed contestant Crystal, of Stitched By Crystal, and got her to explain how she made this … Read More...
9 Free Robot Applique Templates
Pam of Threading My Way shares on her blog nine robots-at-work applique templates F-R-E-E for you to download. Squee! The Fireman, shown here, joins Artist, Bricklayer, Chef and many more. She adds,
… Read More...I’m planning on incorporating my robots into a
Free pattern: July Candle Mat
Get your spark on with this adorable candle mat measuring a mere 9 1/2″ x 12 1/2″. This makes it doable before the fireworks start. The pattern is offered on Connecting Threads, and best of all, it’s a free download. … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Flag pillow
Becky of Patchwork Posse shares on her blog how she made this flag pillow. If you are not familiar with the Quilt as You Go method, this would be a great starting project. With lots of photos and detailed instructions, … Read More...
Quilts 20/20 Exhibit opens
Kathleen Loomis of Art With a Needle has one of her art quilts, “Crazy 8: Incarceration”, showing at Quilts 20/20: Traditional Works, Contemporary Art. The exhibit is in the main gallery of Susquehanna Art Museum, Harrisburg PA, USA. Though … Read More...
‘Ocean Blue’ a large quilt with decorative binding
Impressive! Sonalee, of CreativeInstincts, made this large (90″ x 110″) Rajasthan quilt in a weekend. Even better, she used her domestic sewing machine for all the quilting and binding. Just think about how hard it is to manage three layers … Read More...
Tutorial: Lazy quilters quilt
Lazy or just hurried, Cami of TIDBITS, created this quilt for her young son, claiming she did it without having to measure. A generous if not reluctant quilter, she whipped up on her blog a tutorial to include lots of … Read More...
Free pattern: A Tisket, A Tasket Quilt
Cool fresh colors against a white ground make this quilt shine. Download the free pattern, and you get instructions for three sizes – Table Runner, Crib, and Lap. This is offered as part of Fat Quarter Shop’s Classic and Vintage … Read More...
Union Blues fabric and project
This quilt showcases Barbara Brackman’s 19th-century reproduction line, Union Blues, for Moda. You can download the project sheet to make your own quilt from sites like fat quarter Shop and Hancock’s of Paducah for a nominal fee of $0.99. … Read More...
Free block pattern: Delectable Mountains
Delectable Mountains is the latest addition to the Classic & Vintage Quilt series hosted by fat quarter Shop. Jennifer, of Never Just Jennifer, made this rendition as part of the blog hop launch. I especially like how she used navy … Read More...
Nancy wins All Points Patchwork!
Congratulations goes to Nancy, whose name I drew from random (Random.org). She is the winner of Diane Gilleland’s latest book, All Points Patchwork, see my review here. The winning comment is,
… Read More...I am just beginning to be interested
Tutorial: Continuous Prairie Points
Some tutorials are so good they are worth revisiting. Madame Samm revisits one done by guest blogger Penny of sewtakeahike. She shared her easy technique of making continuous prairie points. This is a traditional way to finish a quilt, and … Read More...
Last day All Points Patchwork giveaway
Don’t miss your chance to win a copy of Diane Gilleland’s latest book, All Points Patchwork. Visit the giveaway post and leave a comment there telling me what you think of EPP. That’s it.
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Streak of Lightning quilt lost and found
This quilt has a story you don’t want to miss. Ashley Hackshaw of Lil Blue Boo tells how she acquired it, and expressed in her post just how thrilled she was with its loveliness. Not a quilter, she did not … Read More...
Giveaway: All Points Patchwork
Hello sewists. Storey Publishing is giving away a free copy of Diane Gillehand’s latest book, All Points Patchwork. To get a chance to win, just leave a comment on this post, (not the review post), and tell me what … Read More...
Free pattern: A holiday forest quilt
I know it’s only June, but the holidays will be here before we know it. And for you planners and early birds, fabric manufacturers like Michael Miller are on it. What you see here, made up in a lap/wall size … Read More...
Gemology by SarahRose Quilts
Why are sewists leaving current projects behind to make this quilt block? It’s simple…sparkly is fun. Just ask Susanne Woods of CraftyEditor, who admits she’s addicted to making these. I’m glad, because one of hers is my favorite. You can see it here: #gemologyblock third row, first … Read More...
Book review-All Points Patchwork
In one sentence, this book is a keeper, as a valuable reference, source of inspiration and guide to expanding your piecing repertoire.
I love improvisation as much as the next hip quilter, but leading craft author and popular blogger (CraftyPod.com) … Read More...