Keithena of Blueberry Moon created an original quilt block, the Echo, as part of the Dots on Dots blog hop hosted by Sew We Quilt. Shown here is her Echo quilt block finished as a mini quilt. Lovely! I must … Read More...
Free Pattern: Tea and Cake Mug Rug
This sweet quilted mug rug makes me want to *grab a cuppa. Amanda of The Patchsmith Craftsy store designed it and offers the pattern for it in her shop at an affordable $1.99. If this is not your cup of tea she … Read More...
Newsy: QSMASBC 2013 calendar is out!
The 2013 Quilter’s Shirtless Man & Spicy Burrito calendar is out and I cannot wait to get my hands on one – the calendar not the man! No joke, these guys on the cover are hot! We owe a big … Read More...
Free project: Grey and Orange quilt
This would be a quick throw to make for autumn decor, just perfect for snuggling with some hot cider in hand. The dark grey solid is the perfect foil for the orange as it’s seasonal without emphasizing the ubiquitous orange … Read More...
Free pattern: Lightning bolt table / bed runner
I sometimes forget to look at project sheets in the big box stores like JoAnn’s, but such an activity can be rewarded. Here’s one worth picking up or if you don’t have any in your area, you can get … Read More...
Giant Log Cabin Block quilt
When you blow up a single quilt block and throw in some fun fabric, you get an adorable blanket for a child. Finishing at 51-1/2″ square, this quilt would make a great first project for a newbie quilter or the … Read More...
Tutorial: Spray baste a quilt
Tonya of The Crafty Mummy did a guest post at And Sew We Craft where she shares her method for putting a quilt sandwich together. Learn how to spray baste a quilt, get the tutorial.
Image credit: And Sew … Read More...
Aussie craft news: Creative Craft Retreat in November
Tonya of The Crafty Mummy is getting the word out about the Creative Craft Retreat being held in South East Queensland this November. She says she’s attended before and always is happy for the experience. If you can get away … Read More...
Newsy: Tula Pink Sew Along starts Monday
Sara of Sew Sweetness is hosting a sew along to honor one of her favorite fabric designers, Tula Pink. Starting Monday September 24th, there will be a guest blogger highlighting a Tula Pink quilt all the way through October 26th. … Read More...
Humor: Why quilters smoke 3 packs a day
Ginger at wdt (wienerdog tricks) made me laugh out loud. Go read her post: I Know Why Quilters Smoke and you will too!!!
Image credit: wdt
Jack Attack QAL at Lily’s
I love this QAL (Quilt Along) being hosted by Lynne of Lily’s Quilts. Aptly named Jack Attack it features three Union Jacks for the quilt top design. Ongoing, go HERE to find out how to join.
Image credit: … Read More...
Tutorial: Hexie floor pillow
Terri at Sewfantastic shows how she made a 42″ x 42″ rainbow hexie floor pillow saying she got the inspiration for it from her four-year old daughter. The hexagons are 2 inch in size making the project go together quickly. … Read More...
Newsy: Love and visit your LQS event
A trip to my local quilt shop is a treat I never take for granted. I can list here some I used to visit but cannot now because they closed their doors: Idle Hours, Stitches, Squash Blossoms and Just for … Read More...
Rulers and mats not true, oh my!
Amy at Badskirt says she’s been frustrated with her sewing. Seems things have not been matching up right. Smartly, she took time out to test her rulers and self healing mat. Go to her blog post to see what she … Read More...
Tutorial: Jigsaw puzzle baby quilt
This quilt is not as hard to piece as it seems. Get the know-how at Helping Little Hands, plus see photos of her darling little boy, the lucky recipient of this quilt.
Image credit: Helping Little Hands
Fabric: Liberty Lifestyle Bloomsbury Gardens
In stores now, check out the Liberty Lifestyle Bloomsbury Gardens fabric collection, the first quilting weight fabric offered by the company. Spied at Sew, Mama, Sew!.
Image credit: Sew, Mama, Sew!
Free Quilting pattern: Cat in pumpkin Halloween quilt block
Imagine a cat playfully nestled inside a pumpkin—Carol Doak captured this adorable scene with her Cat in the Pumpkin paper pieced quilt block. This charming design is featured on a Keepsake card, but the possibilities are endless for how you … Read More...
Free pattern: Appley Dappley Pillow Cover
I love perusing Helen’s free pattern page at Bustle and Sew. Her Appley Dappley Pillow / Cushion cover is perfect for fall decorating. Go HERE to get the free pattern.
Image credit: Bustle and Sew
Tutorial: Christmas ornament balls
Kelly of My Simple Walk shares how to make Christmas ornament balls with step-by-step instructions on her blog. She adds these are good even off the tree with a bunch displayed in a glass bowl. I bet so! Go HERE … Read More...
Tutorial: Machine bind quilted projects {both sides}
Amy of Amy Made That! has learned how to whip through the last phase of her quilt-y projects by machine binding them on both sides. If you’ve always wanted to try this technique, get on over to Amy’s post to … Read More...