This is Elaine Wong Haselhuhn’s entry in the latest challenge of Project QUILTING over at Kim’s Crafty Apple. Kim just uploaded A Closer Look. So get on over there and pick your favorite. See all entries HERE.
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Debbie Nelson
Debbie Nelson attended our very first Craft Gossip meet-up last fall. She’s been through a lot of hardship, the latest tragedy occurred in January. Please read more about it, HERE on our needlework editor’s blog.
Tutorial: Applique Cherry Pillow
Debbie at Ribbonwood Cottage shows how to make this adorable pillow on her blog. She used a ragged edge technique to get this look. Adorable. Get the tutorial.
Ed. note: She’s also giving away the pillow, shown here, to celebrate … Read More...
Last day to win charm pack
Loralei at Whimsical Mermaid is giving away some color she says to chase the winter blahs away. Here, here. One lucky winner will receive a Free Spirit Design Essentials charm pack. Contest ends in a few hours. Go HERE … Read More...
Head over Heels quilt
For a less obvious message of love on Valentine’s Day check out this quilt. A word quilt by LeilaBadBlood Flickr.
Image credit: LeilaBadblood Flickr
Retreat in May with Crazy Mom
AmandaJean at Crazy Mom Quilts announced on her blog she is hosting a Mother’s Day Quilt Retreat May 11th – May 13th, 2012. Here’s a snippet from her description:
… Read More...Quilt 12-20 sample blocks and learn a quilt as you go
Love is the “word of the day”
To wish all my readers a Happy Valentine’s Day, I’m sharing this Love Letters word quilt by Kristin Shields. This word quilt and others are flying all over Pinterest. Note to self: Must make a word quilt this year. You?… Read More...
Tip: Best view of Modern Day Quilts
I subscribe to Heather Grant’s Modern Day Quilts but unfortunately I don’t get a chance to go there every day to see all the goodies. If you are unfamiliar with it, the premise of the site is that Heather searches … Read More...
Opt art quilt top mesmerizes
Does this quilt top play tricks on your eyes like it does mine? I do see that it is on the design board of avid optical illusion quilter Allison at Sew and Tell Quilts. She linked it up on Judy’s… Read More...
Hearts and Valentines quilt-y projects | free
Marina & Daryl Lynn from Quilt Inspiration did a roundup of Hearts and Valentines quilted projects. Not only are their picks fabulous, they’re also free, either by downloadable pattern or tutorial. Shown here is Heart Garden by Ellie Roberts. Go … Read More...
Free pattern: Bright Lights, Big City
I don’t run across many free quilt patterns this amazing – so modern with no hint of ‘talking down’ to the quilter. Heidi Pridemore designed Bright Lights, Big City for Timeless Treasures. I’m gonna download this now, before it’s no … Read More...
Color study looks good to me
Chris at Over the Moon Arts said she was experimenting with color for this quilt top. She adds there is something not quite right with it and is putting it aside for a bit. I’d take it “as is”, you? … Read More...
Tutorial: Be Still my Heart quilt block
By reader request, Jacquie at Tallgrass Prairie Studio, wrote up a tutorial on how she made this heart quilt block. She published it on her blog awhile ago, but it’s still perfect for this Valentine’s Day. Plus, hearts are good … Read More...
Pat Sloan LIVE radio | 4 pm ET
Today at American Patchwork & Quilting Radio, host Pat Sloan talks with some movers and shakers of the online quilting community. They include Penny Layman of Sew Take A Hike, Dana Bolyard of Old Red Barn, Faith Jones… Read More...
Sew Happy QAL update
The Mixed Sampler Quilt Along at Jenna’s from Sew Happy Geek is well under way. Since I last checked in, she has posted four more blocks. Shown here is Block 5. Stunning!
Go HERE to see the rest. I … Read More...
A split Dresden Plate pillow
Janet from JMD Designs created this pretty pillow. She started with two half Dresden Plates and sewed a patchwork strip in between. Love the effect, as this technique could be used for any quilt block. She provides a free tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Piece of My Heart mini quilt
Lesley at SewHappy.Me did a guest post at Sew We Quilt showing how she created this heart project. The embroidered words say,
Please take care of it, you have a piece of my heart.
So lovely. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric Flower Bookmarks
Little Birdie Secrets made these for the Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas Roundup at Skip to my Lou. Go HERE to get the tutorial. Go HERE to see all projects.
Image credit: Skip to my Lou
Via Kim at Everything Etsy
Feather Circles table runner
Amber at A Little Bit Biased made this table runner for Valentine’s Day but insists it will look great any time of year. I agree. Love the feather circles quilting on this. Go HERE to see how she did it… Read More...
Fabric quality | High to mid-priced cottons
You’ve all heard expensive fabric is best. But why and under what circumstances should you buy from your *local quilt shop (LQS) or defer to a big box fabric store? Suzanne at Just Another Hang Up gives us some … Read More...