Susan from The Cranky Quilter blog shows off her pretty patchwork purse made from leftover string pieces. Go here to read more about it.

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Maddie is my lovely niece who is making her first quilt. Not missing a beat (stitch), I invited her to come up for a visit to my house. I promised to take her on a field trip to The Rabbit’s Lair shop and let her pick out…

I trolled the web looking for fussy cut fabric motifs. I found this wonderful example – a mermaid in a Dresden plate block by Rita from Free Falling blog.

Over the Labor Day weekend, my daughter Brittany fussy cut this quilt block. It’s another good example. Be sure and share…

Jessica of Happy Together blog shares how to make these ragged edge fabric letters – great for using up fabric scraps and quilt batting remnants. Go here to learn how.  

Via C & T Pub Blog

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Lynette of Lynette Anderson Designs blog shares her two-step method of making a blanket stitch that will not slip under your fabric shape. Go here to see the tutorial.

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This festive apron has ruffles and rick rack with a pieced background of winter-dreamy fabrics topped with a handy pocket. The kit uses Layer Cake squares from the Glace fabric collection by Moda. Go to Sew Fabulous Quilt Shop for product details.

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Thanks goes to Dawn of Spring Water Designs blog for bringing this quilt pattern to my attention. I’ve never seen a Halloween theme done in a Baltimore album style. Check out the scalloped bat border. Original design by Pearl Pereira of 3P Designs. Go to 3P Design pattern page. 

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Don’t miss Sewn’s latest artist interview. This time it’s with Amy Williams of Squirrell Momma blog who makes magical pincushions and softies. Besides answering some burning questions like “Who is your favourite pincushion animal ever?”, she is giving away for free this Happy Flower pincushion. Read the…

This pretty Christmas tree skirt looks great on this model and and will look even better under your tree. It showcases the Christmas Flower Fairies fabric line by Michael Miller. See Christmas Flower Fairies swatches. Download Christmas Fairies Tree Skirt. Original design by Marinda Stewart.

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This adorable soft book pattern for babies showcases the Flower Fairies fabric line by Michael Miller. See Flower Fairies swatches. Download Periwinkles Fairies Soft Book. Original design by Marinda Stewart.

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