I love this Geddes-inspired photo. The sweet infant on folded quilts, so perfect! Go to Two Eyes Photography to see more of her work.
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Process: Simple baby quilt from squares
Silvia of La Gata Con Botas made this wonderful baby quilt from small fabric squares. She shows a photo of each step in the process. Go HERE to see more.
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Free pattern: Grumpy Grill embroidery
Mollie of Wild Olive is helping us kick off summer with a free pattern for this stitch-y grill. This would be adorable embroidered on a kitchen apron or hand towels. Get the free download.
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Louise meets Mary Ann Pettway of Gee’s Bend
Louise of I’m Feelin’ Crafty shows us more great photos from her recent trip to Alabama. See inside the Gee’s Bend Quilter’s Collective where she met Mary Ann Pettway and brought away this house potholder. Go HERE to learn more… Read More...
Newsy: Art Gallery has gone gangsta
Twelve sewing bloggers are known to have joined a gang over at Art Gallery Fabrics blog. Members will take turns carrying out project tutorials that will certainly affirm they have crafty-street-cred. Go HERE to see the gangstas in character… Read More...
Auditioning fabric for String X quilt
Ever wonder how quilters decide what fabrics to use in a project? Teresa of Stash Books Blog shows us her selection process for her String X blocks and even offers up a helpful hint. Go HERE to learn more.
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Tutorial: Tie a quilt
Vanessa of Crafty Gemini shares a must-have technique for any quilter – how to tie a quilt. She explains,
… Read More...It’s easy and a great way for anyone to finish a quilt– no machine quilting and you don’t have to spend
Ta Dah!: Oven Mitt from scraps
This oven mitt has County French charm. Linn of The Home Project made it from the scraps left over from her last quilt. It’s lovely. Go HERE to learn more.
Image credit: The Home Project
Free pattern: Accelerated Velocity quilt
Jenna of Sew Happy Geek created her Accelerated Velocity quilt using fabric pre-cuts and a Lazy Angle ruler. Lots of great movement here. She gives the pattern and instructions on her blog. Get the know-how.
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Quilting Tutorial: Tooth Fairy pillow
Linda of Buzzing and Bumbling shows how to make a ribbon embellished tooth fairy pillow on her blog. She explains,
These could also be made as prayer pillows or gift pillows for the hospital with little or no change.
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Embroidered tea towel about doing dishes
Cute alert! Love this tea towel pattern called It’s a Dirty Job, by Wendi of Shiny Happy World. I am one of those people who find washing dishes meditative, I’d love to know which camp you belong to, hate … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Happier with a Hoover quilt block
Amy Friend of During Quiet Time created this fun quilt block for her bee partner, Leila. She shows the advertisement that inspired the block and shares her experience drafting the pattern. Go HERE to read more.
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Patriotic image at The Graphics Fairy
From The Graphics Fairy, here’s an interesting patriotic image suitable for Memorial Day or 4th of July crafting. Go HERE to download.
Looking for more 4th of July quilting patterns? Check these out on Etsy and these 4th… Read More...
Generation Q magazine, front cover
Yay! The debut issue of Generation Q magazine is in print. Check out the creative power couple on the cover. That’s Amy and David Butler all wrapped up in a pretty quilt! This issue will be available in stores mid … Read More...
Liberty’s new quilting weight fabric
Rae Hoekstra of Made by Rae gave her readers a list today of what she considers the ten best things about her recent trip to Spring Quilt Market Kansas City. I like them all, but as a quilter, I’m most … Read More...
Newsy: QOV documentary on PBS
Ever wonder how the Quilts of Valor (QOV) Foundation got its start? I’m curious every time I talk about it on this blog. Jenny of Martingale’s Stitch This! blog wrote a nice long post about it to encourage readers … Read More...
Ruby Star quilted coasters
I never tire of seeing what crafters make from the Ruby Star Rising/Shining fabric lines by Melody Miller. I found these quilted coasters at Sing All You Want Etsy. Adorableness!
Image credit: Sing All You Want
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Tutorial: 4th of July Picnic Blanket
Ashley of Sweet Mama J’s did a guest post at The Ribbon Retreat showing how to make this patchwork picnic blanket. To the pieced top she appliques several stars. Instead of a fabric backing she uses a vinyl tablecloth, making … Read More...
Patriotic quilt blocks and more at SewCalGal
SewCalGal, in a blog post today, reminds us of the oft forgotten meaning of Memorial Day as a way to honor our soldiers and veterans. In this vein, she said she hopes her readers will create a patriotic quilt … Read More...
Tutorial: Kitchen Confections Patchwork Napkins
Alicia Thommas and Michele Mishler team up at Sew4Home with a project and tutorial for patchwork napkins showcasing the Vintage Modern fabric collection by Bonnie & Camille for Moda. Though these napkins are adorable made with these fabrics, any from … Read More...