Over the Fourth of July weekend, my big sis Robin spied this cute button at her local Farmer’s Market. She snatched it right up and gave it to me. I’ve worn it every day since. On the back I found the seller, Hot Buttons Etsy.
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Farmer’s Market find
Over the Fourth of July weekend, my big sis Robin spied this cute button at her local Farmer’s Market. She snatched it right up and gave it to me. I’ve worn it every day since. On the back I found … Read More...
I heart Nani Iro
- Image from Phat Fabric
Nani Iro’s Japanese fabric is yummo. I especially like the Fuccra Rakuel collection, swatch shown here. Melanie, from The Fabric Shopper has compiled a list of where to find the latest Nani Iro. Go here to read her list. Thank you Melanie!
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Creative thought generator
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Get creative ideas by taking in your physical surroundings. See what a few fellow quilters view for inspiration.
- Creative Commons squares - simply robin blog
- Painted doors - Piece o’ cake designs blog
- Flowers - Linda Sackin, Simply Quilts: Episode QLT-663
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Absolute: Cats are patriotic
- Image from SewCalGal
Renata’s quilt from Flickr pool proves that cats are patriotic, says SewCalGal in her humorous blog post about cats and quilting. Go here to read it. This quilt could be easily adapted to use your country’s flag.
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Absolute: Cats are patriotic
- Image from SewCalGal
Renata’s quilt from Flickr pool proves that cats are patriotic, says SewCalGal in her humorous blog post about cats and quilting. Go here to read it. This quilt could be easily adapted to use your … Read More...
Giveaway: Bee In My Bonnet
This is a good one! Lori Holt of Bee In My Bonnet blog is giving away, 7 floursack dishtowels, 24 DMC floss, needle assortment, and Day of the Week iron on transfer.
You have until midnight on Saturday, July 4th to enter.…
Giveaway: Bee In My Bonnet
This is a good one! Lori Holt of Bee In My Bonnet blog is giving away, 7 floursack dishtowels, 24 DMC floss, needle assortment, and Day of the Week iron on transfer.
You have until midnight on Saturday, July 4th … Read More...
Inspiration: Disappearing Log Cabin quilt
Image from FSDS
Tutorial: Coupon Clutch by Julie
Image: Moda Bake Shop
Julie of jaybirdquilts online store designed this cheery coupon clutch for the Moda Bake Shop. She shares step-by-step instructions so you can make one too. Get the how-to here.
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Free pattern: Alphabet for words on quilts
Image from Quilter's Home
Pat Sloan’s Quilter’s Home offers up this alphabet for free, saying This is MY present to YOU, in the hope that you too will put words on YOUR quilts! Go here to download. Letters are reversed, ready for fusible applique.
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Fabric: Go for the best
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If you are new to quilting you may think you’ve found your way into a world of fabric snobs, the way we go on and on about the delicious fabric from Quilt Stores. It’s not just good design that…
Free pattern: Patchwork Posies
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Go to Free Quilting and download free pattern Patchwork Posies. Go here to download. Original design by Judith Sandstrom.
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Pattern: Surf’s Up lap quilt
Image from Hot Possum
Check out this fun beachy lap quilt from Hot Possum online store. Description:
Our new lap quilt is a delight for teenage boys - and don’t forget those surfin chicks too.
20.00 AUD Go here to see the entire quilt.
Via The Last Piece
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Free pattern: Hotflash Brick quilt
Image from Free Spirit
This quilt was designed to echo a Mondrian-style painting. It showcases Free Spirit’s fabric line Hotflash. Download free pattern. Available in Fuchsia or Chestnut colorway, designed by Luella Doss.
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Pattern: Alphabet-Go-Round quilt
This scrabble looking quilt featuring the English alphabet in upper and lower case is available for 1/2 price at the Fat Quarter Shop. While supplies last. Go here to get one.
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Tutorial: Fireworks table runner
Image from Make it Do
Calli of Make it Do blog shows how to make this festive quilted table runner to celebrate the Fourth of July. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Fireworks table runner
Calli of Make it Do blog shows how to make this festive quilted table runner to celebrate the Fourth of July. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Add a line drawing to a quilt
Image from True Up
Modern quilter Kristin La Flamme integrates patchwork, embroidery, and kaleidoscopes better than anyone in her One Block Wonder quilt. She used Erin Michael’s Lush, Sky colorway to piece the top and lamented losing some of the theme. To make things right, she embroidered a stag’s…
Free pattern: Bejeweled tree skirt
Image from P&B Textiles
Another great find at P&B Textiles - this Christmas tree skirt showcases Susie M. Robbins’ Metallic Accent fabric collection. Go here to download.
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