Barbara from Blimunda Quilts is celebrating finishing her fourth windmill quilt for a baby. Her fabric choices are so fun and happy. Visit her post to see more photos of this lovely quilt including the back. Check out Blimunda Flickr … Read More...
Free project: Crop Circles quilt
Quilt artist Jen Swearington shares how she made this quilt that is from the book Simple Contemporary Quilts by Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader. Called Crop Circles, get the know-how at Lark Crafts Free Project Friday. Thanks Valerie for sharing … Read More...
Creating a space for sewing
Lily from Block-A-Day shares how she created a quiet place for sewing in her home. She says having it all on the kitchen table was too much chaos. Read more, visit a wee space for me.
Tutorial: Quilted pot holder
Margaret from Konstant Kaos shares how to make this crafty quilted potholder. She starts by fussy cutting the center fabric piece. Next she wraps it with borders, makes a quilt sandwich, and stitches it to finish. Think holiday gifts you … Read More...
Giveaway: Heather Ross fat quarters
Riel of The Q and the U is celebrating having 100 Followers for her blog by giving away 4 Heather Ross fat quarters shown. Get your chance to win, visit her post.
Book: The Practical Guide to Patchwork
A walk to the mailbox gave me much more than advertisements and bills. My copy of The Practical Guide to Patchwork was there waiting for me. Forget my morning shower; there are projects to view and dream about. Blogger Elizabeth … Read More...
Newsy: AQS Quilt Contest 2011 entry deadline extended
If contests enable you to do your very best work and you have something wonderful already created consider entering the AQS sponsored quilt contest in Lancaster, Pennsylvania March 2011. The blog AQS Quilt News has all the information you need. … Read More...
Quilt-Along packs charm
Hey, get yourself over to That Girl…That Quilt because Jennifer is hosting That Quilt-Along. Week one gives you a supply list and the type and size quilt you will be making. All you need is one charm Pack (pre-cut … Read More...
Free pattern: Shoo Fly quilt
Amanda from Lark Crafts shares the pattern for this Shoo Fly quilt featured on the front cover of the book Color Your Cloth: A Quilter’s Guide to Dyeing and Patterning Fabric by Malka Dubrawsky. Go to the post, then … Read More...
Book giveaway: Picture Piecing
This week the generous folks at Kaye’s Quilting Friends will be giving away this book Picture Piecing: Creating Dynamic Pictorial Quilts by Cynthia England. Burn some scraps and get a photographic look to your quilts to boot. Appropriate for all … Read More...
Free month-to-month calendar
Janet from JMD Designs does some amazing applique and needlework. She then quilts and photographs her lovelies and turns them into a calendar. This is November 2010. Visit her post to see more of her stitched sea horses and to … Read More...
Blogger’s Quilt Festival starts today
The Fall 2010 Blogger’s Quilt Festival starts today and runs through November 5th.
Visit Amy’s Creative Side (formerly Park City Girl) and scroll down to see all the beauties. But before you do, check out all the hot deals from … Read More...
Castle Treasury quilt pattern
I found this lovely quilt over at Magpie patterns. It’s a Lizzy House design showcasing her Castle Peeps fabric line. Get the pattern and create your own wealth. $14.95 USD
CG Giveaway: Simplify quilt book
We have closed this giveaway, winners announced here. My copy of Simplify: Quilts for the Modern Home came in the mail this week. Author Camille Roskelley extols the virtues of the quilting life but keeps it simple for modern … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Letter Needle Book
Rosie from The Fabric Shopper found this Little Letter Needle Book Tutorial as an idea for handmade gifts. It’s by Kelly from Em ay Kay ee. {make}. Get the tute.
From seam ripper to proud purse
Lily from Block-A-Day created this funky fun purse. I’m crushing on the patchwork inspired fabric, cane handles and embroidered doily. Go to her post to see more photos and hear how she owes the success of this project to her … Read More...
Charitable: Last week for pink sale
You have a few more days to order pink fabric at The Twiddletails Store where $1 for every yard sold will go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. All their pink fabric is 10% off. Go to Pink.
Sewing Fairy vintage image
Any sewing room would benefit from having this lovely pink fairy with a needle in hand adorn the wall. Quite inspiring. Karen of The Graphics Fairy has it in her Sewing category. See this one and more sewing themed graphic … Read More...
Free download: Fish Skeleton print
I always enjoy a trip to The Graphics Fairy because she always has interesting vintage images to share. Case in point, check out this vintage Fish Skeleton print. Imagine it printed out on fabric and quilted as a mini. Go … Read More...
Art quilts “New from Old” auctioned on eBay
This week begins the Alliance for American Quilts largest annual fundraiser – an eBay auction of 118 16″ x 16″ art quilts. Get the auction schedule here.
Here’s one of the quilts being auctioned. 