This quilt 46 Mittens and Only One Matching Pair was created by Tina Curran. I love her idea here, have the viewer find the single matching pair of mittens in the border. You can read more about it, go … Read More...
Meet authors of Modern Designs + Giveaway at Craft Buds
Lindsay of Craft Buds introduces us to the authors (Kelly Biscopink and Andrea Johnson) of the new quilting book Modern Designs for Classic Quilts, published by F+W Media. As part of the book launch festivities, she’s giving away a … Read More...
Newsy: Sandy Quilt Block Drive
Can you deny that sweet face? Michele of the Quilting Gallery is organizing a quilt drive to benefit those who were hit by storm Sandy. She’s chosen a Wonky Scrappy Log Cabin pattern for this project, with a link to … Read More...
Learn quilt making with a Sampler
This is a must-Pin if you want to learn quilt making. Leila of Sewn by Leila shares links to 36 tutorials for quilt blocks plus an intro to the basics of cutting out fabric and sewing. The early quilt blocks … Read More...
Collectible: African-American quilts
Joey of Anonymous Works shares a photo of this quilt and others made by African-Americans. Soon to be auctioned, all are from the Jonathan Demme collection. This one is my favorite, but all are wonderful. Go HERE to see more… Read More...
Swoon worthy quilt by Myra
I love, love, love this quilt made by Myra Barnes of Busy Hands Quilts Etsy. She used a black background to show off Annie’s Farm Stand fabric. It works!
Image credit: Busy Hands Quilts
Free pattern: Tacha’s ‘Yuletide Twist’ pillow
Tacha of Fat Quarterly shares how to make this quilted pillow as part of Moda Bake Shop’s 120-Minute Gift series. The pillow is shown on a quilt by the same name, Yuletide Twist. The quilt pattern is in Issue 11 … Read More...
Free pattern: ‘Winter Solstice’
Corey of Little Miss Shabby designed this quilt pattern, Winter Solstice, saying she got her inspiration from the Kaleidoscope block. It’s to show off fabric collection Galeria Encantada by Gail Marie, for P&B Textiles. The pattern shows it made … Read More...
Giveaway: Learn to machine quilt with Wendy
Wendy of Ivory Spring talks on her blog about her experience making a video via Annie’s Online Classes. It’s a great read, and at the bottom of her post she announces she’s giving away a virtual seat in her class, … Read More...
Quilting Pattern: Poppy Mug Rug for Remembrance Day
November 11 is Remembrance Day in Great Britain, where it’s a tradition to wear a red poppy to remember those who have sacrificed for their country. Amanda of The Patchsmith is honoring her son’s military service with her Poppy Mug … Read More...
Cheap fabric in Wildfield Quilt disappoints
This image has 1529 repins on Pinterest, so I clicked through to learn this is Anthropologie’s Wildfield Quilt. Like most items in their store, it’s pricey, yet desirable. I noticed the reviews have been overwhelmingly bad, with people saying it’s … Read More...
Newsy: ‘Square City’ block in ‘Quiltmaker’
Be sure and congratulate Elizabeth of Don’t Call Me Betsy on her quilt block making it into Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks: Volume 6. She shows three quilts using the Square City block repeated–love them all. Click HERE to learn more… Read More...
Newsy: Fabric swap at PennyDog’s
Kerry at PennyDog Patchwork is looking for a few people (20 total) to join her in a mini Basic Grey Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) swap. It’s open to international participants. Go HERE for details.
Image credit: PennyDog Patchwork
Ed Emberley’s Cats in charcoal
This fabric swatch makes me smile. Go check out Cats in Charcoal and the rest of the Happy Drawing Too collection at Hawthorne Threads.
Image credit: Hawthorne Threads
How-to: Rag quilt fabric requirements
Sara of My Fabric Obsession explains how to calculate how much fabric you’ll need to create a rag quilt. Go HERE to get the know-how.
Image credit: My Fabric Obsession
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Tutorial: ‘Modern Black Cat’ quilt
Merrilee from mer mag has created a delightful graphic quilt perfect for Halloween, but its charm makes it an ideal choice for cat lovers year-round. This eye-catching design features a playful and stylish take on Halloween decor that can be … Read More...
Quilt nerd talks about values
Rachel of Stitched in Color admits she’s a quilt nerd after writing a post on value types you find in quilt patterns. She accompanies each type (scattered, radiating, rhythmic, illustrative and mixed) with a photo of a quilt incorporating it. … Read More...
Leena’s hand quilted hot pad
Leena of Creative Instincts made this hot pad and finished it with something she’s never tried before–hand quilting. Nicely stitched. See what Leena says about it here.
Image credit: Creative Instincts
Quilt binding and a reader’s tip
Tonya of The Crafty Mummy said she tried something new (sewing the binding on both the front and back) and something tried and true (using striped fabric for the binding) on this quilt. One of her readers gave a great … Read More...
How to make a Reversible Halloween Table Runner
This is so clever. Saltwater Quilts solved the problem of creating a seasonal/holiday project just to have to put it away for a year. Her quilted Halloween table runner is spooky on one side and “everyday” on the other. Go … Read More...