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Shelly of Shellsaquiltin made this quilt from a QAL, saying it’s the first one where she incorporated embroidery stitches. It’s my pick for this week’s best photographed quilt. Nicely done Shelly. Go HERE to see more photos of this lovely … Read More...
Sarah of Sarah Quilts recently hosted her very first linky party, You show me yours, I’ll show you mine. Fitting juvenile humor, as it’s the time of year here in the U.S. where kids are going back to school. … Read More...
Jen of Quilts by Jen just completed this gorgeous art quilt she calls Reflected Beauty. Find out the inspiration behind it here.
She shares her process for making mosaics here.
Image credit: Quilts by Jen
Got rulers? We quilters collect a ton of them in various sizes. This can make them a challenge to store. Karen of Sew Many Ways gives us some great storage tips as part of her Tool Time Tuesday series. Go … Read More...
Adrianne of On the Windy Side shares on her blog how to make a quilted hot water bottle cover (hottie for short). Strip piecing makes quick work of the fabric panel and her stitches delight, notice each row is different. … Read More...
Leanne of She Can Quilt dreaded piecing Flying Geese until she found a specialty ruler that gave her what you see here – uniform size and accuracy. She shows her transformation from meh to just right with lots of photos … Read More...
Cindy of Hyacinth Quilt Designs shows off her latest quilt, Steam Punk. She created it from a pattern by Jen Kingwell of Amitie Textiles. It’s my pick for this week’s best photographed quilt. Go HERE to see more photos … Read More...
This is the August quilt block for the Austin Modern Quilt Guild’s block challenge. Called “Texas Puzzle”, visit the blog post to see step-by-step how to make one.
Image credit: Austin Modern Quilt Guild
Maartje of Quilting in Amsterdam stitched these sunny flowers then turned them into a set of mug rugs. She admits this hyper quilting is her favorite way to create items to give to friends and family. Visit her blog to … Read More...
Holly shows her readers how to stitch puzzle pieces on this whole cloth quilt. Though it looks difficult, she makes easy work of it by starting off her free motion quilting with a grid. Visit HollyMayb to get the tutorial… Read More...
This princess doll is sleeping under a quilt with pea-like stitching. Delightful! Go HERE to see more of this fairy tale come to life.
Image credit: Mollie Makes
If you find joining the ends of binding fiddly, read on. Toni from Hoosier Toni did a guest post at Make It Handmade as part of her Handmade Confession series. Besides the quilt binding tip, don’t miss her sewing secret. … Read More...
Meet “Yellow Gray” made by Erin Wilson. Now this is art I want on my wall. Visit her website and see more from her Color Stories. Oh, and do check out Shape Studies. Brilliant design and execution … Read More...
Alison of Arabesque Scissors created this pillow for her son, who loves it. She explains,
It’s hard to find cool stuff to sew for older boys…here’s a Lego
man cushion that’s really hip!
Agreed. Go HERE to learn more.
Fiona of Celtic Thistle Stitches is hosting a competition based upon a holiday memory. Of the contest she explains,
… Read More...Judged, viewers choice and randomly drawn prizes will be awarded to entrants in 3 categories – Mini Quilt, Cushion and Accessory.
Fabric lovers listen up! Vicki of *Minerva Crafts announces they are hosting a Swatch Club. Here’s the scoop in her words:
… Read More...Minerva Crafts have recently launched a Swatch Club for Quilters & Fabric enthusiasts!
By signing up you will
Amy of Badskirt shares on her blog this adorable pattern of a bee inside a hexagon. She says she drafted it to put some in a quilt she was making for her daughter. To give it a go, you will … Read More...
I missed this cute little hedgehog when it first appeared over at Makerland. If you did too, get on over there right now and check it out.
Image credit: Makerland
Looking for more pin cushion patterns? Check out these quilting … Read More...
Autumn of It’s Always Autumn entered this quilt in the So You Think You’re Crafty contest and won. I see why. The way she placed the lights and darks…brilliant! Visit her blog to get the tutorial.
Image credit: It’s … Read More...
