Lori of Bee In My Bonnet shares on her blog how to make these Granny Square pot holders. She used up some scraps cut to 1 1/2″ squares to complete these cuties. Get the know-how.
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Video: Beyond the Fabric with Jennifer Paganelli
This summer, Downy produced an online video series “Beyond the Fabric” to celebrate those who make their living with fabrics. The fourth and final episode features fabric designer and book author Jennifer Paganelli. In the video, she says she has … Read More...
Leena won a Viking at Quilt Meet
Leena of Creative Instincts is excited to share her weekend activities on her blog – no lolling around the house there. She attended a Quilt Meet organized by Huskvarna Viking and learned from instructors Gabrielle Moosa and Devayanee Kachare (quilting … Read More...
Tip: Binding a quilt
Tonya of The Crafty Mummy shares on her blog how to best hold a quilt sandwich together when binding it by hand. Get the know-how.
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Name your favorite “art” teacher and free printable
It’s back to school in many parts of the world. For me, this time of year brings back memories of all the teachers I’ve had and loved. That’s why a post by Sandy of Waiting for the Muse grabbed my … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Oakshott table runner a fall beauty
Amy Friend of During Quiet Time says she got her inspiration for this table runner from autumns in New England. She appliqued the shot cotton leaves on what she calls a low volume background. Perfection! Go HERE to see more … Read More...
Freebie: Printable letters at Wild Olive
Mollie of Wild Olive shares these alphabet printables on a recent blog post. See the faces on them? Cuteness for the kiddos alert! She made fridge magnets with hers, but she lists lots of other uses. Get the free download… Read More...
Free pattern: Feather Bed quilt
I love this quilt by Anna Maria Horner. Called Feather Bed, the quilt pattern is available on her site under Free Downloads. Get the free pattern.
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Book review: Stop. Go. Quilt. Sew!
Boy moms get the green light with Angela Yosten’s new book, Stop. Go. Quilt. Sew!
. The twelve traffic themed sewing projects are spot on for boys of all ages. Angela, a mom to a boy and a girl, explains … Read More...
Totoro softie gets a blanket and pillow
Daniel of Piece and Press made this blanket and pillow for his son’s (who he calls Munchkin) Totoro softie. It was a project he admits he could not put off lest the recipient lose interest in softies altogether. Go HERE … Read More...
Freebie: Russell the Robot modern block
With the kids back in school, or soon to be, you’ve got some time to sew. Stash Books blog offers a free block that will make a rockin’ base for a project. From the book Modern Blocks, this is … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Quilt from Goodwill
Nifty Quilts said something told her to make a trip to her local Goodwill. This primitive feeling hand pieced and embroidered bed quilt awaited. What a wonderful find. Go HERE to see entire quilt and many more closeups.
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Freebies: Kristi’s Back to School printables
This is a great idea Kristi of I Should Be Mopping the Floor had for creating back to school memories. Choose the printable right for your child’s grade (preschool thru grade 12) and have them write their name on it. … Read More...
A trip to Cotton and Clover Dry Goods
Traveling this summer landed me at the steps of Cotton and Clover, a boutique in Fort Smith, Arkansas. This was my first trip there. As I approached the entrance, a note on the door said, “We’re sewing in the … Read More...
A call for help: Destash to restash quilter’s supplies
Calling all sewers and quilters! Thearica of Pigtales and Quilts is heartsick to learn her dear friend, also a quilter, lost her home to wildfires over the weekend. I found this video A Tragic Day – Fire Storm Mannford Oklahoma… Read More...
Tip: No-knot quilting in the middle
Tonya of The Crafty Mummy shares how to deal with the underneath thread when quilting starts in the middle instead of the side of a quilt sandwich. Secrets like this make sewing less frustrating. Get the know-how.
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Franklin music festival | Meeting the Wuests
Anywhere quilters go, we have our eyes tuned in to see quilts, right? As I roamed around Franklin Square enjoying the sounds of the Bluegrass Along the Harpeth Fiddlers Jamboree, I spied the back of a pretty quilt top blowing … Read More...
Natasha, winner Dinosaur Train giveaway!
Congratulations goes to Natasha who had the winning comment, #27.
I hear you, it’s a big step when your little one starts preschool. Her comment highlighted in yellow. I notified Natasha by email so she can claim her prize. I … Read More...
Hint: Keep blocks straight while sewing
Karen of Quilts Etc. shows quilters how to keep blocks straight and in order while taking them from the design wall to the sewing machine. Since tearing out stitches is no fun, I am bookmarking this handy tip. Visit her … Read More...
Tutorial: Kimberley’s stitched poetry beach quilt
Kimberley of My Brown Bag Studio has a new quilt project at the Moda Bake Shop. Of block construction, six of the solid blocks feature one of her verses extolling the joys of summer. Other blocks are from Lucy’s Crab … Read More...