I’ve enjoyed seeing all the celebrations of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in the news over the last few days. Amy Smart of Diary of a Quilter said she made her Union Jack quilt top (shown here) in honor of the … Read More...
Can you help a fellow quilter?
Sam of Hunter’s Design Studio looks adorable in this photo surrounded by some of her quilts. She shares a video to tell us about her dream of launching her own quilt pattern company. With only three days left of her … Read More...
A copycat of Pinterest has me feeling crabby
On a visit to Pinterest this morning, it wasn’t long before I found something to Pin, screenshot of my Pin, shown. Here’s what happened. I Pinned this Leaf Art project onto my DIY Crafts and Sewing board, (visit me … Read More...
Free pattern: Summer Star block at GenQ
Scott of Generation Q online magazine shares this Summer Star quilt block made by April Rosenthal of Prairie Grass Patterns. This just sings happy! Click HERE to get the download.
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Tutorial: Woven Strip block for women’s heart health
Ryan & Charlie of Patchwork Squared created this quilt block as part of the Sew Red for Women Blog Hop. With it, they hope to help raise awareness of women’s heart health. Go HERE to get the know-how.… Read More...
Modern Shapes quilt top
Heather of Joy of All Crafts created this quilt top she calls Modern Shapes. She even walks you through her design process for it. Go HERE to read more.
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Ball Joints quilt by Susan Purney Mark
Riel of The U and the Q said she loved this quilt by Susan Purney Mark. I do too; it’s certainly swoon-worthy. See what Riel had to say about it here.
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Ta Dah!: Liberated Log Cabin quilt
Sharon of Indigo Threads just finished this quilt she made as a result of attending a Gwen Marston class. L-o-v-e it! Go HERE to read more.
Image credit: Indigo Threads
Free pattern: Bouncing Wedges quilt
Jacquie Gering designed this quilt to showcase two fabric lines – Mod Squad and Mod Basics by Birch Organic Fabric. You can download the pattern, Bouncing Wedges, at Quilt Trends under Free Projects from the 2012 Summer Issue… Read More...
Lori’s Spoolin’ Around quilt a one patch
Lori Holt of Bee In My Bonnet is currently teaching how to make her Spoolin’ Around quilt, a section shown here. The Spools one patch can have many different looks, I especially like Lori’s liberal use of gray and white … Read More...
Grab a cuppa: Vintage quilts from MQG challenge
Vanessa of Punkin Patterns said she made this quilt as part of the Upcycled Quilt Challenge hosted by her local Modern Quilt Guild (Minneapolis). I so love the soft look of her quilt, an effect vintage fabrics bring … Read More...
Tutorial: Wedding guest book quilt
Millennyum of Alice in Wonderland did a guest post at Off Beat Bride showing how to create a guest book quilt for a wedding. This unique and thoughtful gift is one the bride and groom will surely cherish. She said … Read More...
Tutorial: Crazy Mom’s rug from fabric strips
These noodles look good enough to eat, but no. Amanda Jean of Crazy Mom Quilts used this bowl of fabric scraps to make a rug, she talked about it here. Such was the response to it, she shares how … Read More...
Robot baby quilt from Road Trip pattern
Allison at Cluck Cluck Sew admits to having hoarded the robot fabric you see here for several years. I see why, it’s adorable! She created a “boy” baby quilt with it using her Road Trip pattern. Go HERE to learn … Read More...
Luke Haynes and Christina’s World
Luke Haynes talks about this quilt and the painting that inspired it on his blog. Go HERE to learn more.
Image credit: Luke Haynes
Tutorial: Simply Charming Tablecloth
Angela of Cut to Pieces is celebrating having another project appear at the Moda Bake Shop by hosting a giveaway on her blog. The project is Simply Charming Tablecloth. She used Bella Solid Marine for the top and two charm … Read More...
Free pattern: Pin This quilt block
I spied this paper pieced quilt block on a Craftsy Pinterest board. This original pattern called Pin This was created by Amy Friend of During Quiet Time, available at Craftsy. Go HERE to download the free pattern.
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Comfort quilt born of generosity
Jen of Betty CrockerAss collaborated with friend Amber to make this pretty quilt for their friend’s 9 month old daughter, Georgia. Georgia is in the hospital, so this quilt is sure to comfort her. I love this aspect of quilters … Read More...
Corativity rocks the cardigan with patchwork bottom
This quilt cardigan is the brainchild of Corativity, who sells the pattern for it over at You Can Make This. I’d choose a zig zag design for the bottom of mine. Let me hear what you would create. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Newbie pinwheel blocks
Cassandra of Ooo! Shiny! shares a project on her blog that she describes as perfect for quilting newbies – pinwheels. You’ll learn to successfully work with triangles that are on the bias (code for stretchy) to create 8″ quilt blocks. … Read More...