You have something to look forward to in April, and it’s better than a good prank on April Fools’ Day. It’s the upcoming release of the quilt pattern Circular Reasoning by Emily Cier of Carolina Patchworks. Today on her blog, … Read More...
Freebie: Sewing Subway Art
I know this sewing space subway art printable has been out awhile, but it bears repeating. Print this baby out, frame it and you have a gift. Get it at the The Secret Stitch.
Tutorial: Apron Bottle Cover
Got scraps from that last quilt project? Why not make a vintage inspired apron bottle cover like these made by Lori of Bee In My Bonnet. Then you’ll be ready for all those outdoor gatherings and not have your guests … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Rachel finished three Grannies
Rachel of Stitched in Color is celebrating finishing up three baby quilts for Do Good Stitches, a charity bee she founded. The Granny Square pattern is a good choice for gifting, it goes together quickly, faster than something with curves. … Read More...
Free pattern: Diamond Patchwork Tote Bag
This Diamond Patchwork Tote Bag is popping up all over the Pinterest boards today. I see why, it’s a bright and happy patchwork piece decorating her tote. Elle at the MiSuSu blog shares how to make one. Go there to … Read More...
Quiltspirations card game this week’s prize
I spied this at the Quilting Gallery. It’s a new card game Quiltspiratons and it’s one of the prizes in their Weekly Quilt Contest. This week’s theme is Springtime Renewal. Go HERE for further details.
Image credit: Quilting Gallery
Pat Sloan LIVE radio | 4 pm ET
Today at American Patchwork & Quilting Radio, host Pat Sloan talks with a fabulous group of guests (quilters, quilt book authors and fabric designers). They include Amanda Jean Nyberg of Crazy Mom Quilts, Cheryl Arkison of the Dining Room Empire, … Read More...
Good read: Sister Diane discusses marketing boundaries at Oh My!
Diane Gilleland (Sister Diane) of CraftyPod did a guest post at Oh My! Handmade Goodness that touches on an increasing worry for bloggers. What to do about the increasing volume of requests from businesses trying to market their products through … Read More...
Crafty Quickies Linky | Jelly Roll Banner
If the spring weather has you craving quicker projects so you can get outside, go checkout Crafty Quickies Linky Party at The Country Chic Cottage. There, I found this Quick and Easy Jelly Roll Party Banner project created by Courtney … Read More...
Vintage picnic baskets for storage
The J & O Fabric Store shares three tips for organizing your sewing space on their newsletter blog. Tip 1 is to use stacking storage and it doesn’t always have to be plastic. She points us to this sewing … Read More...
Ta Dah!: A patchwork gusseted pillow
I love, love, love this pillow Keren of Sew la vie made for the Typography Challenge where she’s a co-host. Check out those patchwork gussets, swoon worthy. Here you can see a single word (evil) of the saying she appliqued … Read More...
Tutorial: Babushka Pincushion
Suzann of TiramiSue said she sang Babooshka Babooshka ya ya while sewing up this pincushion. Adorableness for your sewing room, right here! Lucky for us, she shows you how to make one on her blog. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial + Pattern: Rumi’s Butterfly Coaster
Rumi of 3patchcrafts shares a tutorial and paper piecing pattern for this butterfly coaster at Sew, Mama, Sew!. It’s so fresh, plus it’s free! Get the pattern and tutorial as a downloadable PDF.
Image credit: Sew, Mama, Sew!
Book: Art Quilt Portfolio
I want this book when it comes out in April! Published by Lark Crafts, it’s Art Quilt Portfolio: The Natural World:
Profiles of Major Artists, Galleries of Inspiring Works by Martha Sielman. Martha is the Executive Director of Studio Art … Read More...
Preparing for Easter at Wild Olive
Mollie of Wild Olive is setting aside Sundays on her blog for posts related to prayer instead of crafts. She explains the reason she’s doing this is to prepare for Easter. Go HERE to learn more.
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Mad Men inspired onsie by Barbie
In honor of the season premiere of Mad Men happening this weekend, I bring you The Don. This Mad Men inspired infant bodysuit is smoking cute. Created by Barbie at Sweet Pea a la Mode, it sells for $15 … Read More...
Rikka’s pillows for Typography Challenge
Rikka of Ricochet and Away! made these reversible pillows as a gift to dear friends who are getting married. There’s this hilarious message on one side and pretty quilted patchwork on the other. She explains in her blog post this … Read More...
Giveaway: Goodies for quilters at Sew Can Do
Cheryl of Sew Can Do is hosting a giveaway for over $60 worth of Pellon quilting product
s in honor of National Quilting Month. Goodies include a queen sized package of batting (Nature’s Touch). Nice! She said alongside the giveaway, … Read More...
Free pattern: Pleasures and Pastimes
This pattern, Pleasures and Pastimes, features a sweet new fabric collection Nesting Place by Benartex. Designed by Wendy Sheppard of Ivory Spring, go to her blog to learn more about her pattern.
Image credit: Ivory Spring
Pinterest updates Terms of Service
Today, Pinterest updated their Terms of Service, effective April 6, 2012. Go HERE to read the new Terms of Service, at the top of the page.