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…
Meet Maddie
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 … Read More...
Technique: Fussy cut to perfection
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…
Technique: Fussy cut to perfection
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 fussy cut this … Read More...
Tutorial: Rag quilt letters
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.
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Tutorial: Rag quilt letters
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.
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Tutorial: Blanket stitch
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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ePattern: Willhamina The Fly By Nite
Willhamina looks like she is about to take flight in this adorable appliqued and pieced quilted wall hanging. You can make your own witch from the ePattern available at Mad Creek Designs Etsy.
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ePattern: Willhamina The Fly By Nite
Willhamina looks like she is about to take flight in this adorable appliqued and pieced quilted wall hanging. You can make your own witch from the ePattern available at Mad Creek Designs Etsy.
Technorati Tags: broom, spiders, machine embroidery, applique, Halloween, witch, paper pieced,…
Piece Of Cake Apron Kit
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.
Free pattern: Fall is in the Air
It’s Friday and Kaaren of The Painted Quilt blog has posted her very First Friday Freebie. Go to FFF to download.
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Pattern: Baltimore Halloween
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.
Looking … Read More...
Pattern: Baltimore Halloween
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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Free pattern: Happy Flower pincushion
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 … Read More...
Free pattern: Happy Flower pincushion
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…
Free pattern: Christmas fairies tree skirt
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 … Read More...
Free pattern: Christmas fairies tree skirt
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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Free pattern: Quilted fairies soft book
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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…Free September BOM Applique block
Here is the latest BOM giveaway at The Rabbit Factory blog. Thanks Lorraine! Go here for details.
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Giveaway: First Friday Freebie
This Friday Kaaren of The Painted Quilt blog is starting First Friday Freebie, where she will be giving away one of her original applique / needlework designs. Go here to read more.
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