The Dare to Dresden blog hop is in progress. I cannot wait to see what participants make with their Dresdens. Go to Quilt Monster in my Closet to get the schedule.
Tutorial: In Love pincushion
Nati of Nati’s Little Things did a guest post at Riley Blake’s Cutting Corners blog showing how she made her tiny pincushion. She paper pieced the pillow front using fabric from the Sweetest Thing collection. Lovely. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Crazy Quilting patchwork hearts for Valentine’s Day
If you love quilting and are looking for a fun and unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, then you’ll definitely want to check out these crazy patchwork hearts! Not only are they perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to … Read More...
Quilt-y tees on sale at Two Chicks
Psst! There’s a sale going on at Two Chicks Designs for quilting tees like this one. So cute! Go HERE to see all their Quilting T-Shirts, just $9.99 a piece for a limited time only.
Visit Your Local Quilt Shop Day – Jan 24
Ellen of The Long Thread is planning to visit her local quilt shop Thursday (read her post here) as part of the Visit Your Local Quilt Shop Day campaign. Will you be visiting yours? Before you run out the … Read More...
Yay! Quilt Dad is back
Quilting superstar John of Quilt Dad rejoined the blogosphere today after a short absence. I’ve missed his witty writing, so want to join others in welcoming him back to the fold. Go HERE to catch up.
Rachael’s Scrappy Trip Around the World
Rachael of Imagine Gnats joined the #scrappytripalong on Instagram. This is her finished quilt top (love it) and if you scroll to the bottom of her post she provides links to all the information on the Scrappy Trip Around the … Read More...
2013 Golden Quilter Awards | Time to nominate
Listen up stitchers! Nominations are now open for the 2013 Golden Quilter Awards hosted by SewCalGal. She explains,
… Read More...The Golden Quilters is all about recognizing those in the business. And, like the Oscars we want to identify the best of
Quilted mug rugs with fusible applique
Amanda of The Patchsmith discusses the ins and outs of using fusible applique to create quilted mug rugs like the one shown here, a Valentine’s Day creation. Visit her post and you’ll feel inspired to create your own as she … Read More...
Pattern: Asian Fan Purse
Hawaiian quilt motif explained
This 30’s Hawaiian quilt came across my Facebook News Feed today from French72 Antique Quilts. I’m intrigued by a comment left by Anna Harkins who explained,
… Read More...A Hawaiian friend told me to look for all the stages of flower
The truth about cheap fabric
Maddie of Domestic Anarchy delivered a swift kick to a friend’s ego by telling her the truth about fabric inequality passing on the adage “good fabric costs good money”. It so happened the friend was lovingly stroking some of her … Read More...
Quilts needed for teenage boys
The non-profit organization Quilts for Kids is putting out a call for quilts that would please boys in their teen years. The patterns they recommend are simple enough for a beginning patchworker. Plus, if your hands are willing but you … Read More...
Grab a cuppa: Stitch & Slash student work
This pillow is by Lesley, a student of Carol Ann Waugh’s Stitch and Slash class on Craftsy. Teaching her raw edge cutwork technique for surface design, Carol asked students to upload photos of their finished work. Go HERE to … Read More...
2013 Bustle and Sew calendar a perk
This is the photo for the month of May in Bustle and Sew’s 2013 calendar. I especially love the Union Jack floral treatment. The free download is a perk for Bustle and Sew newsletter subscribers. Check out Helen’s blog to … Read More...
80s party at QuiltCon 2013
The much-anticipated first conference of The Modern Quilt Guild, QuiltCon, is almost here. If you’re lucky enough to attend, there’s going to be an 80s Dance Party on Friday, February 22nd. Sounds like fun! Sponsored by Baby Lock, it’s … Read More...
Angela addresses burnout + Quilting Arts giveaway
Angela of Quilting Is My Therapy shares her thoughts on burnout as part of her Business of Quilting series. She offers four steps she says helps her move through it. In addition to the great tips, she is giving away … Read More...
Tutorial: Zentangle mini quilt
The Zany Quilter shares on her blog how to make a Zentangle mini quilt. This would be a good introduction to this artistic expression. Get the tutorial.
Image credit: Zany Quilter
Gift idea: Quilted Potpourri heart pillows
Filled with crushed walnut shells, rosebuds and fragrant potpourri, these heart-shaped pillows are colorful, quilt-y goodness. Made by Pippa Patchwork, she’s selling them in her Etsy shop especially for Valentine’s Day.
Image credit: Pippa Patchwork
Tutorial: A sweetheart of a table runner
Jessie of Harding Hill Designs made this pretty pastel table runner. Her inspiration was the Sweethearts candies many of us associate with Valentine’s Day. You could easily add messages like “Be Mine” or “Kiss Me” to the hearts with a … Read More...