I’m amazed at how modern this c1860 Mosaic patchwork quilt looks, you? Maire McCleod offers it in her Ruby Lane shop for $985 USD. Grab a cuppa and join me as I browse all the quilts for sale right … Read More...
Tutorial: Wendy’s pillows from Simple Life panels
Wendy of Ivory Spring did a guest post at Riley Blake’s Cutting Corners College blog showing how to make two pillows (16″ and 18″ finished). She used The Simple Life fabric collection by Tasha Noel, which I adore for its … Read More...
Tutorial: Charm Leaf table runner
Anjeanette of By Anjeanette took a Sandy Gervais charm pack
and transformed it into this lovely table runner she calls Charm Leaf. I especially love how she hand stitched the stems, you can see a close-up of one of the … Read More...
Tutorial: I Spy quilt for a child
Tonya of The Crafty Mummy made this I Spy quilt for her son and admits it’s one of her favorites. I see why. Choosing fun novelty prints with your child’s interests in mind is a sure way to please them. … Read More...
Rodrigue paints quilts and receives two
Don’t miss this. Wendy of Musings of an Artist’s Wife shows on her blog a photo of a painting by George Rodrigue who depicts quilters gathered to stitch outside under oak trees. Be sure and enlarge it to get a … Read More...
Tutorial: Binding a quilt Wendy’s way
Wendy of Late to Create shares her way of binding a quilt – she combines machine and hand sewing. She tells what type of fabric she normally selects for a great looking binding, plus how to battle hand fatigue when … Read More...
QAL: Cathedral Window mini sampler
Rachael of Imagine Gnats alerted me to this quilt along (QAL). Those who join will make nine blocks all using the Cathedral Windows pattern. If you complete your individual blocks and/or mini quilt top and submit them to the assigned … Read More...
Newsy: Giveway winners for Sew Sassy buttons
I have news. Before my latest Sew Sassy Buttons contest ended, the creator of Sew Sassy Buttons (Sam of Hunter’s Design Studio) contacted me to say she wanted to give a second winner their choice of four buttons. … Read More...
Newsy: Spoonflower hosts giveaway | Trip for two to QuiltCon
Heads up! Spoonflower is giving you a chance to win a trip to QuiltCon. Their announcement of the event reads:
… Read More...Spoonflower wants to send you and a friend to attend the first annual QuiltCon being held by the Modern Quilt
Quilts and “Boo” perfect props for Fall
Penny of Penny’s Vintage Home updated her front porch to make it say Fall. Besides her black cat Boo, the two quilts help create a cozy, inviting scene. I spied this at the Grace at Home linky party hosted by … Read More...
Free pattern: Boo! It’s October!
Don’t miss Pat Sloan’s interview with the October Designer of the month Amanda Woodward-Jennings at Aurifil Buzz. It’s a great read. Besides getting your hands on Amanda’s adorable Halloween-themed embroidery pattern, you’ll get to know her. Things like where she … Read More...
Free pattern: Around the World quilt by Heather Jones
Heather of Olive and Ollie designed this quilt for Coats and Clark. She talks about it at Sewing Secrets. Scroll to the end of the post to get the link to the free download.
Tip: Remove fuzz from cutting mat
Users of self-healing mats, listen up. Carol of FunThreads shares a tip for getting rid of the fuzzy remnants that get stuck in the mat after lots of cutting with a rotary cutter. Shown is the *Olfa brand mat. She … Read More...
Book giveaway: Simply Fat Quarters
Lindsay of Craft Buds is hosting a giveaway for the book, Simply Fat Quarters: Quilts with Comfort and Style authored by the team at the Fat Quarter Shop and It’s Sew Emma Patterns.
Tutorial: Cozy for a cause
Emily of Mommy’s Nap Time designed this coffee mug cozy to raise awareness of childhood cancer and to push for a cure. It’s personal for her as her 6-year-old niece has an incurable form of it. As the wording on … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Quilted Herringbone friendship bag
Here’s another sewing project inspired by friendship. Jane of Buzzmills said she made this cutie from a Noodlehead pattern called 241 Tote. All to honor her “little big sister” in finishing school. Go HERE to learn more.
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Tutorial: Stretching Wonky Stars quilt
Kelly of Blue Bird Sews says she was inspired to make this baby quilt using a Moda Summersville charm pack she picked up this past summer. Her fabric choices and block layout give the quilt a fresh look. Visit her … Read More...
Quilt Tutorial: Mod Nine Patch quilt
Lucky for us, Elizabeth of Don’t Call Me Betsy, has another stitch-y project featured at the Moda Bake Shop. She explains her Mod Nine Patch quilt is a simple twist on a nine-patch block that creates a beautiful … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Friendship coasters for Amy
Rachael of Imagine Gnats made these adorable hand stitched coasters as part of the Friendship Quilts Blog Hop hosted by Diane at From Blank Pages. Visit Rachael’s post to see more photos of her project, plus get a peek … Read More...
Tutorial: Gatherings table runner for Fall
Julie of The Crafty Quilter made this pretty table runner saying it’s the perfect project for Fall. I agree. The fabric is perfect too. Called Gatherings by Lisa Ballard for Newcastle Fabrics, you best get on over there and check … Read More...