Vanessa of Punkin Patterns made this quilt block. LOVE IT! There is a connection between its creation and the MQG’s first national conference, QuiltCon 2013. Go HERE to find out more.
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Tutorial: Patchwork stocking with free pattern | Christmas in July blog hop
Aneela Hoey of Comfortstitching is determined to get a head start on her Christmas sewing this year. She’s done it as a participant in Elizabeth’s (Don’t Call Me Betsy) Christmas in July blog hop. Her stocking showcases her … Read More...
Fabric crush on for Storyboek 2
I thought I loved the first Storyboek fabric collection by Jay-Cyn Designs for Birch Fabrics, then I saw Storyboek 2, released in June. Shown here, is a swatch of Patchwork. I’ve fallen hard. This would be divine in a baby … Read More...
Tutorial: The fabric makes the ‘Storyboek’ skirt
The choice of fabric makes or breaks a patchwork-style skirt. Emma of Hello Beautiful used some fabric from the Storyboek collection in this skirt she made for her daughter. It strikes just the right note of sweet. She gives step-by-step … Read More...
Summer quilt and a mother’s guilt
Amy Smart of Diary of a Quilter shows us some crafty finishes from a weekend of sewing. First up is this fresh and breezy quilt in the making. For non-quilters, you are looking at some of the blocks she laid … Read More...
Dress up a onsie as main event at baby shower
Sarah Beth of Moda’s The Cutting Table shared a brilliant idea for a baby shower. Instead of games, have each guest embellish a store-bought onsie. Sarah Beth set up a DIY station with a stack of 5″ charm squares and … Read More...
Great Granny Quilt Along
Lori of Bee In My Bonnet put her unique spin on the Granny Square quilt block, calling her version the Great Granny. Now you can sew along with she and Jodi of Pleasant Home to make your own Great Granny … Read More...
Newsy: Mini Blog Tour starts Tuesday
Konda of Moose on the Porch Quilts shares the schedule for the upcoming Mini Blog Tour. It starts July 24, 2012. Visit her post to see the schedule.
Free pattern: Color of Summer quilt block
Sarah Fielke (The Last Piece and SEWN) did an interview at Aurifil Buzz with Pat Sloan as part of their Designer of the Month series. Though it’s the dead of winter in Australia, Sarah was a good sport and created … Read More...
Free pattern: Lily Mug Rug
Bari J. said she worked through some paper piecing frustration to create the pattern for this lovely quilted mug rug. It’s Day 4 of her 14 Days of LillyBelle, a challenge she’s given herself. Get the free pattern.
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Inspiration: Chip and quilt
Do you chip? I just did after entering a contest over at The Graphics Fairy. Karen features a Sherwin-Williams Chip It! tool that pulls a color palette from an image and translate it into color chips. Quilters already use … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Patchwork buckets
I love this bucket made from patchwork pieces by Chase of 1/4″ Mark. She made two others, all pretty, yet practical. Go HERE to see all her great photos and find out how she plans to use them.
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Tutorial: Staggered Strips quilt block
Cassandra of Ooo! Shiny! shares how to make these stacked quilt blocks. They have a modern improv look to them. I’d love some to play with on my design board. Get the tutorial.
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Start your holiday handmade with Elizabeth
Elizabeth of Don’t Call Me Betsy kicked off Christmas in July festivities this week, starting with this Mariner’s Star pillow. Before it’s over she’ll have nine different bloggers sharing tutorials for decor and gift items. The pillow front is a … Read More...
Mini-tute: Bowties and Blooms quilt block
Lindsay of CraftFoxes shares how to create this quilt block saying it’s perfect for beginners who might fear triangles. Called Bowties and Blooms, John Q. Adams designed it for the book, Fat Quarterly Shape Workshop for Quilters. Get … Read More...
Butterfly quilts + free download
Marina Lynn of Quilt Inspiration gives readers a visual treat with her roundup of butterfly quilts. You’ll ooh and ahh and learn some things too. Interested in making one? Towards the bottom of her post, she shares a free download … Read More...
Free pattern: Daisy Star block
Kerry of Penny Dog Patchwork offers up a free paper piecing pattern for her block, Daisy Star. To get the pretty results she achieved, she provides a tip for getting the four sections to line up. Get the free pattern… Read More...
Tutorial: Curved Nine Patch block
In case you’ve ever wanted to make a curved nine patch, here’s your chance. Becky of Owly Baby shows you how in a recent post. Swooning over the fussy cut center section of her block. Nicely done. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Sneak peek: Quilt for a retreat
Tonya of the The Crafty Mummy gives readers a sneak peek of a quilt for an upcoming craft retreat. Are those half square triangles I see? Go HERE to read more about it and see more photos.
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Video tute: Quilt a vintage tea towel
Cintia of My Poppet shares how to add interest to a vintage tea towel with free motion quilting. This sounds like the perfect way to learn machine quilting on a domestic sewing machine – always best to start small. Go … Read More...