That Crafty Gemini Vanessa is at it again – generously sharing her know-how. This time it’s Dresden Plate blocks. Get the downloadable tutorial here.
[tags]tutorial, how-to, Dresden Plate, quilt blocks[/tags]
Love-Hate T-Shirt tutorial
Nikki from Nikki In Stitches set no limits on her creative energy when she made this T-shirt quilt, her first in this genre. I love her creation complete with a Race for the Cure block.
Further, I appreciate her candid … Read More...
Quilting Arts gift edition
It’s time to start thinking about holiday crafting. Just out, Interweave’s special edition magazine Quilting Arts Gifts 2010/2011 is sure to get us in the mood for decorating and gift-giving. There are several quilt projects including a reversible tote that … Read More...
Giveaway: From Spain with Love quilt book
Roberta at Bobbi’s Blog by Roberta Cardew is giving away a copy of her just-released book From Spain with Love: 11 Quilts Celebrate Mediterranean Color. She’s a talented sewer and quilter and just happens to be the owner of … Read More...
Free pattern: Simple Math quilt
I love this pattern designed by Elizabeth Hartman of Oh, Fransson! because it’s a great way to showcase some of your large prints. She created it to showcase fabric line Betty Dear by Robert Kaufman. Get the download.… Read More...
Dr. Seuss fabric collection in stores
The long-awaited Dr. Seuss fabric collection by Robert Kaufman is in stores, or some stores. I spied some at the fat quarterShop and I hear my local quilt shop has some on order. Woo hoo! I’m drinking my morning … Read More...
Announcing: Christmas Mystery Quilt
Jeff from Erik HOMEMADE(R)! is launching a new mystery quilt pattern. He says, It is a Christmas mystery wall hanging and will begin posting on 11 October 2010! Read more about it here.
[tags]mystery quilt pattern, Holiday, wall hanging, … Read More...
Make your own ironing board cover
Choose from three pieced patchwork patterns that will cover your ironing board with handmade style. This would be a good way to use up some scraps. Visit Cotton Way to see more.
[tags]patchwork sewing project, ironing board covers, patterns[/tags]
Camille’s new book out soon
Camille Roskelley of Simplify blog is the author of Simplify with Camille Roskelley: Quilts for the Modern Home out this Fall. Visit Stash Books to see some of her projects. I just pre-ordered a copy at Amazon. Cannot wait to … Read More...
Project Modern: Challenge No. 1
The Modern Quilt Guild announces their first challenge for Project Modern. It is, make a quilt based on an inspiration of your choice. Entries are due by November 30, 2010. Go here for official rules.
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Sneak peek: Oh, Fransson!’s book
Elizabeth Hartman of Oh, Frannson! fame is the author of the book The Practical Guide to Patchwork
, out this fall. Get a peek at some of the projects over at Stash Books.
Ta Dah!: 1501 hexies for piece-along
Lynn from Quilts and Cats is showing off some hexie love – 1501 bits of it. Find out where she’s going with these beauties here.
Looking for Quilting supplies and Fabric? Check out Fat Quarter Shop
Wanting more Hexagon … Read More...
Make a scrappy potholder
Learn how to make this hot little potholder Melanie’s way over at Texas Freckles. She used the quilt-as-you-go technique, some fine-looking grays combined with contrasting oranges and reds. Get the tute.
[tags]potholder, QAYG, technique, grays, solids, scrappy, tutorial[/tags]
Christmas block lottery a winner
Melinda from Melinda Quilts shares how members of her local quilt guild Allatoona make up blocks with a pre-selected Christmas fabric and turn them in for their annual Christmas Block Lottery. The lucky winners get a set of Christmas blocks.… Read More...
American quilter Harriet Powers
Deborah from Art Threads takes a closer look at two pictorial quilts made by former slave Harriet Powers in the 1800’s. She says, Harriet’s two quilts that survive today are some of the earliest examples of American story quilts and … Read More...
Free pattern: Biker dude quilt
I love this biker quilt featuring fabric from Douglas Day’s Rebel collection. Designed by Scott Hansen, go to Free Spirit’s free pattern page to download Rebel Yell. Oh, and be sure and visit Scott at Blue Nickel Studios, he … Read More...
Twin Nine Patch quilt
Just out of the oven, check out this quilty Moda Bake Shop recipe Twin Nine Patches. Featuring fabric line Arnold’s Attic and a simple nine patch these fraternal twin blocks are not identical and that’s the beauty of them. … Read More...
Video: Cheating Needle Turn Applique
Vanessa from The Crafty Gemini shares two simple ways to applique. The second, shown here, is her needle turn applique method that she calls “cheating”. She says, even if you don’t quilt these videos will help you add fun appliques … Read More...
Smart modern mini quilt giveaway
Kristina from Sew Domestic is giving away this smart modern mini quilt plus some girly fabric scraps to a lucky reader. Go here to see how to win. And while you’re there be sure and check out the IKEA … Read More...
Two patchwork scarves you can make
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shares how she made this beautiful scarf (shown left) out of Amy Butler fat quarters. Get the tute.
After she finished hers she turned her attention to making one for a little girl. … Read More...