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Biscuit Basin inspires a color palette

August 21, 2009 by Scarlett Burroughs

color inspirationCandy 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

August 21, 2009 by Scarlett Burroughs

Whoopsy_DaisyLucky 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.  

Technorati Tags: giveaway…

Event: Crafty Chica Art Cruise 2010

August 21, 2009 by Scarlett Burroughs

Trip to MexKathy 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

August 20, 2009 by Scarlett Burroughs

Quilt Market Interview with Lila TuellerThe 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

August 20, 2009 by Scarlett Burroughs

Quilt Market Interview with Lila TuellerThe 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

August 20, 2009 by Scarlett Burroughs

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

August 20, 2009 by Scarlett Burroughs

summercelebrateDown 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

August 20, 2009 by Scarlett Burroughs

pretty batik blocksMoneik 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

August 19, 2009 by Scarlett Burroughs

___cropped bk boot twirl skirtThis 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

August 19, 2009 by Scarlett Burroughs

__3rd prizeJoin 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

August 19, 2009 by Scarlett Burroughs

___Housework WheneverI love this new fabric line Housework Whenever!. Original design by Sharon Yenter for In The Beginning Fabrics.

Via Ruby Jane’s Retro Fabric. 

Go here to see the swatch gallery. It’s all stash worthy.

Technorati Tags: fabric, In The Beginning, Sharon Yenter, Ruby Jane’s Retro Fabric,…

Get dirty with Germania

August 19, 2009 by Scarlett Burroughs

GermaniaGermania 2Germania 3Check out Jay McCarroll’s latest fabric line, Germania from Free Spirit. Go here to view the entire swatch gallery.

Technorati Tags: Jay McCarroll, Free Spirit, Germania, fabric

Tutorial: Princess Feather block

August 18, 2009 by Scarlett Burroughs

__appliqueThis 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.

Technorati Tags: tutorial, applique, Princess Feather, quilting

Technique: Prewashing fabric

August 18, 2009 by Scarlett Burroughs

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.

Technorati Tags: prewash fabric, tips, technique, tangles

Mystery BOM: A few spots left

August 18, 2009 by Scarlett Burroughs

Bubble gum basics spotsBubble gum basics flowersBubble gum basicsBarbara 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

August 17, 2009 by Scarlett Burroughs

Christmas PanelI 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.

Via Snippets of a Quilter

Technorati Tags: panel, retro, Holiday, fabric, Sheri Berry

Tutorials: Quilting design walls

August 17, 2009 by Scarlett Burroughs

small design wallKaren 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!

August 17, 2009 by Scarlett Burroughs

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

August 16, 2009 by Scarlett Burroughs

cropped_Walk the LineThe 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

August 16, 2009 by Scarlett Burroughs

__ArtQuiltingStudio_new magazineI 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…

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