TeresaDownUnder made this potholder as a way to try paper piecing and to decorate for Valentine’s Day. Check out the hearts stitches. Sweet. Go HERE to read her entire post.
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Pattern: Quilting Bee Stitches
These three tiny quilters are so cute making stitches and smalltalk. It’s the Quilting Bee Stitches embroidery pattern by Wee Wonderfuls. Go to their pattern page to see this one and others.
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Solar system quilt for son
Polly at Helping Little Hands made this child friendly quilt she calls Little Brother’s Solar System. She admits part of the reason she chose this theme for her son is due to her former stint as a math/science teacher … Read More...
Process: Heather Bennett chats at Poppytalk
Heather Bennett of Modern Quilt Etsy did a guest post at Poppytalk Handmade as part of its Sharing the Process series. There, she talks about how she got started as a quilter, who influenced her work and more. Shown in … Read More...
Draw quilt designs on your iPad
Got an iPad and need a way to draw quilt designs? If you said yes, Angie at Timber Hill Threads has a tip for you. She uses an App that allows her to use her iPad screen as a drawing … Read More...
Foreclosure quilts by Kathryn Clark
Kathryn Clark finished this commission quilt, Cleveland Foreclosure, and sent it to its new home in Denver, Colorado. Soon after, she said she ran across an article in Remodelista where the author talked about her series of quilts based … Read More...
Quilt crush at Laughing Duck
The talented blogger at Laughing Duck is celebrating having this quilt, Sunshine on a Cloudy Day, accepted in the Pacific International Quilt Festival and Show. Of course it did. Go HERE to congratulate her.
Image credit: Laughing Duck
Monkey Do is swooning
Katy at Monkey Do (formerly I’m a Ginger Monkey) is showing off her finished quilt top she made as part of The Swoon Along event. Along with photos of her finish, she posts a photo mosaic of her current fave … Read More...
Tutorial: Lightening Zig Zags quilt
Jenn at Jenn of all Trades shows how she made this doll-size baby quilt on her blog. She said her directions can be adapted for a larger quilt depending on the size you cut your squares. She did a great … Read More...
Tutorial: The shortcut quilt square
Bri at Googly Eyes & Glitter shares a way to create a quilt block that is fast and easy. The trick involves sewing before cutting. Brilliant! Get the know-how.
Image credit: Googly Eyes & Glitter
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Row, Row, Row your Boat mini quilt
This is I’m Feelin’ Crafty’s entry in the Project Quilting Challenge – Making Music. She said the inspiration for her tiny quilt came to her while on a play date with her son. Visit her blog to find out more… Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted Valentine hearts pillow
Kathy at Pink Chalk Studios shares a tutorial on her blog for a quilted Valentine hearts pillow by Ellie Roberts of Craft Sew Create!. It’s the fifth project in the I Heart February series. Get the know-how.
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Tutorial: Puffy herringbone stitch
Allison from Allie’s in Stitches shows how she made this puffy ribbon herringbone border around this patchwork heart. One of her tools will have you hunting through your tool box/drawer or making a trip to Home Depot. Go to tutorial… Read More...
Wonky to wacky house blocks
This is Annie’s wacky quilt block that should have been wonky for a swap. She talks about how difficult doing wonky turned out to be on her blog Annie’s Musings. Whatever her goal this is a happy fun block. Go … Read More...
Lisa Walton in a Bonnie VidCast
Lisa Walton at Dyed and Gone to Heaven talks about her appearance in a VidCast with Bonnie McCaffery while in Houston last fall. During the interview, Lisa shows some of her student’s work, talks about her Textured Treasures workshop (paint, … Read More...
“Fearless” quilt honors Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks was born on this day in 1914. Read more about her here. Sherry Shine created this art quilt to commemorate Rosa’s contributions to civil rights for African-Americans. She includes President Obama because she explains he too is … Read More...
Sometimes we cannot sew
Such is the case with Kheli at Remember your Karma who talks about the impending loss of her beloved MIL. Both women are quilters. Go HERE to read her touching post.
Image credit: Remember your Karma
Made in Cherry Quilt Along | St. Ives
This quilt, made by Sarah Fielke, inspired Chelsea at Pins & Bobbins to host a Made in Cherry Quilt Along on her blog. Those who’ve already joined are showing off their progress in the Made in Cherry Flickr group… Read More...
Rose quilt block
Ineke from Never Too Old To Learn created this quilt block with soft green and pink floral fabrics. The pattern is Flying Geese all pointing to the center rose, which she cross-stitched. Lovely mix of piecing and stitching. Go HERE … Read More...
Mimi’s Garden quilt pattern
I know it’s February but daffodils are blooming where I live making me think of Spring. This happy applique quilt does too. It’s Mimi’s Garden designed by Glenna Hailey of Hollyhock Quilts. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF … Read More...