Candy from Candied Fabrics blog took this inspiring photo of Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park, USA. Go here to read more. As an aside, I’m a fan of anyone who has a blog post titled Chartreuse is the new neutral!. I’m not afraid of color…
Whoopsie Daisy winner
Lucky is what I call A Scott in Tennessee blogger for winning this quilt pattern Whoopsie Daisy. I’m digging the basket weave look of the flower centers. Original design by Amanda from The Quilted Fish Quality Patterns Web store.
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Event: Crafty Chica Art Cruise 2010
Kathy Cano-Murillo of The Crafty Chica blog announces her 4th annual Crafty Chica Art Cruise. She said this about the event this week,
I’m delighted to share that we will have a special guest: Superstar podcaster and savvy crafter, Sister Diane of CraftyPod.com! She will…
Interview with Lila Tueller
The folks from Web store Blossom Quiltworks! got to spend some time with Moda fabric designer Lila Tueller during this May’s Quilt Market. This Interview was in Blossom’s latest Newsletter. Go here to sign up so you get the scoop … Read More...
Interview with Lila Tueller
The folks from Web store Blossom Quiltworks! got to spend some time with Moda fabric designer Lila Tueller during this May’s Quilt Market. This Interview was in Blossom’s latest Newsletter. Go here to sign up so you get the scoop too.
Blossom: Lila, what brought you…
Book sale
It took me about two minutes to qualify for free shipping at Connecting Threads online store - that’s how many great books they are offering up at 40% off from now until September 21, 2009. (sorry contiguous US only on the free shipping Web orders over $50)
There’s a…
Winner: Celebrate Summer quilt
Down by the River blogger just got news her entry (closeup of a section shown here) won the Celebrate Summer competition hosted by Patchwork and Quilting magazine. Congratulations! It’s so pretty. Go here for details.
Technorati Tags: Patchwork and Quilting, contest, Summer, celebrate, quilt, flowers, butterflies,…
Inspiration: Random eye candy
Moneik Quilts blog is making this quilt from a Simple Day at The Lake pattern. Those browns look so yummy. Go here to read more about it.
Next up, The Thread Studio online shop based in Australia has beautifully executed art quilts. Go here…
Pattern: Embellished Patchwork Twirl skirt
This little girl skirt passes the twirl test. Pattern details: Girls 12mo – 8yr. Available at Scientific Seamstress.
From Craft Gossip Flickr group, via chegeman72.
Technorati Tags: pattern, girls, patchwork skirt, sewing, embellishment, Scientific Seamstress
Giveaway: Join AQS and you’re entered
Join AQS or renew your membership and you are automatically entered for a chance to win some awesome prizes like the Birds ’n Roses book, shown here. The Grande Prize includes a HandiQuilter®. Go here for details. Cost to join is $25 USD.
Via Ruby Jane’s…
Housework Whenever! coming soon
I love this new fabric line Housework Whenever!. Original design by Sharon Yenter for In The Beginning Fabrics.
Go here to see the swatch gallery. It’s all stash worthy.
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Get dirty with Germania
Check out Jay McCarroll’s latest fabric line, Germania from Free Spirit. Go here to view the entire swatch gallery.
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Tutorial: Princess Feather block
This modern feeling applique block was created by Ann of Ann Champion’s Blog. She has a tutorial that shows her method for creating this Princess Feather pattern. Go here for the how-to.
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Technique: Prewashing fabric
Laura of Adventures of a Quilting Diva blog shares her tips for prewashing fabric smaller than 1/2 yard to avoid tangles. Go here to read more.
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Mystery BOM: A few spots left
Barbara from Quilt Soup shop wants you to know there are only a few spots left in the Mystery Block of the Month (BOM) event that starts in September. The Bubblegum Basics fabric collection is the fabric choice, but the pattern will be revealed one…
Panel: Sheri Berry Holiday
I found this cheery panel with a retro feel under New Arrivals at The Quilted Bear online store. Go here to see the entire Sheri Berry Holiday fabric line.
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Tutorials: Quilting design walls
Karen of Sew Many Ways blog shows how to make two different but equally useful design walls. If you are new to quilting, quilters use design walls to audition fabrics for use in a quilt project.
Tutorial One: Portable Quilt Design Wall (32″…
Contest entries: Crazy for Quilts!
Back in April 2009 I got the word out about the Crazy for Quilts contest (read the post) sponsored by the Alliance for American Quilts. Well the results are in. I want to thank alert blogger Sharon B of Pin Tangle blog for alerting me…
Don’t miss the “Art Quilt Walking” challenge
The Winter issue of the brand new magazine Art Quilting Studio will showcase art quilts submitted to what will be an ongoing feature of the magazine, Art Quilt Walking.
Jenny Doh of Crescendo blog explains Art Quilting Studio’s latest challenge, saying this time it will be art quilts inspired by the…
Premiere: Art Quilting Studio mag
I was cruising eQuilter.com and ran across this brand new magazine.
Product description: Art Quilting Studio provides a playful and informative forum where quilt enthusiasts from all walks of life can cross-pollinate to share techniques, ideas and inspiration. Join us on this journey where…