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I”m swooning over CONTEMPO’s “Vintage Scrapbook” fabric collection I spied at Benartex. Retro buses and phones with great accompanying prints await all fabric lovers. Benartex offers a free quilt pattern, Call Me Maybe, that features the collection perfectly.
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This crosses quilt made by Carla of Grace and Favour, and the one I found at Perfection Not Included called “Funky Wrench Quilt” provides me a way to show you new quilters out there, a basic design technique that … Read More...
Peta of She Quilts Alot shares on her blog a freebie project sheet and instructions. She explains:
… Read More...Sampler quilts are something most quilters would like to do. This quick and easy project can be made in baby or lap size.
If you have young children, this would be a nice learning activity for them to do today, on Memorial Day. It’s a free download I found over at Startwrite.com.
Now, the use can be expanded. For quilters, why not print … Read More...
We are celebrating Memorial Day here in the U.S., so in honor of this national holiday, I’m sharing some patriotic-themed patterns throughout the day. First up is this interlocking flags block from Better Homes and Garden. They also share the … Read More...
This quilt block has a modern edge that would lend itself to many quilt projects, from placemats, mug rugs, table runners to pillow fronts and coverlets. The red and white part is made from half-square triangles, which sew up fast.… Read More...
Voting is open now through May 29 for the ever popular online-only Blogger’s Quilt Festival. Hosted twice a year by Amy of Amy’s Creative Side, she runs this event like a pro. Quilt categories include: Mini, Small, Large, Appliqué, … Read More...
Engaged. That’s the news Megan of Canoe Ridge Creations shared with her readers today. And, as part of the celebration, she’s making her first Double Wedding Ring quilt. This fall the knot is tied, so I think her color choices … Read More...
Amy of Diary of a Quilter made this mini quilt from leftover scraps from other sewing and quilting projects. Measuring a mere 15″ square, not only is this thrifty, but it will sew up fast too. She shares on her … Read More...
Turn a half-square triangle on its side and this is what you get, says Karin of Leigh Laurel Studios. She adds,
Crisp coral and white on-point triangles add a pop of color to any summer decor.
She whipped up this … Read More...
Calling all quilters, would-be quilters, or just admirers. Don’t miss the 46th Annual NQA Quilt Show coming next month to my home town, Little Rock, Arkansas. Dates are June 18th – 20th, so mark your calendars.
Besides the fab quilts … Read More...
Amy of Amy Made That shows off her Spring Petals Table Topper inspired by a Quilt Along (QAL) of the same name. Though the QAL is over, you can still participate since the generous host, Julie at The Crafty … Read More...
Carol of Your Crafty Self introduces novice quilter, Rose Green, whose second quilt was chosen to be part of a traveling exhibit. Destination, South Africa where hers and others landed to honor Nelson Mandela in “Conscience of the Human Spirit: … Read More...
Mua-ha-ha-ha-ha! Deby of So Sew Easy has come up with a long-arm quilter’s nightmare, a quilt top with lots of ruffles. She takes you step-by-step how to make such a top. The photo here, shows a bit of her finished … Read More...
Sewing does not make one stodgy. Naja gets this; just check out these panties, “Free the Bush”. So funny. so clever, so spot on. From their Our Story page you can meet the founder of the company,
Catalina Girald, who … Read More...
Together, Ballaarat Quilters Inc., and the Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka (M.A.D.E) launch a national quilters’ challenge for 2015.
The news release says,
… Read More...The theme of the 2015 challenge is – ‘Songs of Freedom – Celebrating Democracy’. This
Need some quilty inspiration? Check out SAQA’s Weekly Spotlight, where you meet select fiber artists and see get to see some of their work. One of my favorites is “Venetian Reflections III”, created by retired social worker, Shelley Brucar. … Read More...
Amy of Stitchery Dickory Dock understands most quilters have limited time yet still wish to give sewn gifts. She shares on her blog her secret weapon. She uses precuts, a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) in this case. which means piecing … Read More...
A creator using paint and paper, Carolyn, of A Colorful Journey, offers up three of her favorite tips for stopping her inner critic. She shares these with anyone who signs up for her newsletter. I just did, and I have … Read More...
News. Darcy of Modern Cozy is giving away this bright and beautiful mini quilt. And, entering is easy. Just visit her Mini Quilt Monday announcement post and share a link to it through social media. Then leave her a comment … Read More...