Because there’s nothing sweeter than a sleeping baby, this table runner is especially nice for your Spring table. Heather of The Sewing Loft used six assorted fabric fat quarters for the ground. The bunny, check out the heart nose, … Read More...
Process: Log Cabin layout
Monica Dunkley of Quilt While You’re Ahead frets over the layout of these denim log cabin quilt blocks. You may know her from her project “Broken”, a red, black and white stunner that appeared in Quilty magazine last year.
If … Read More...
Freebie: Lucky Clover quilt pattern
It’s the luck of Saint Patrick’s Day working here. Geta Grama shares a free pattern for a green clover. Make a post card, shown, a coaster, or mini quilt. She promises any of these projects are easy to do, even … Read More...
Tutorial: Smartly sewn arrow block
If you think these arrows are paper pieced, think again. Marzi, of Made by Marzipan, came up with a method she claims is much easier than PP plus wastes less fabric. I’m in.
Make a few dozen blocks, roughly … Read More...
Improv patchwork kit
Free-form piecing is a thing. Quilters using kits has been a thing. But, can improv translate well in a kit? It can if you’re Maze and Vale. Owner, Australian textile designer Leslie Keating, used some of her hand printed fabrics … Read More...
Tutorial: Make your own binding
Most of us can crank out quilt tops and maybe even sandwiches with no problem. But, what about the finish? Fear of binding is for reals y’all. But Tova, of Professor Pincushion, aims to help us out. In her … Read More...
Project: Easter Egg Cozy for kickoff
Felicia T. Brenoe of Felicia’s World did a guest post at CT Pub Blog this week to kick off the My Cozy Village Blog Tour. This to celebrate her book of the same name. Take a look.
As part of … Read More...
Doodle and stitch for Cystic Fibrosis
As part of International Craft Month, QuiltShopGal is hosting a Charity Fundraiser to benefit Cystic Fibrosis. Called Bee Creative, it runs through the month of March. Event spokesperson, Darlene, explains:
… Read More...This event has a Mandala theme, but you need not
Tutorial: Denim Log Cabin Placemats
Leanne of Devoted Quilter took old denim jeans and transformed them into new table linens. Brilliant. But there’s more. During construction she practiced her quilting stitches, doing the swirl hook in an overall design. Organic overlays graphic, it’s the perfect … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing circle blocks
Do not fear sewing in the round. Yvonne of Quilting JETgirl has you covered with her step-by-step tutorial for how to machine piece circle blocks. The process reminds me of setting in a sleeve for a garment. By the … Read More...
Sew your stress away
Relax the way Rayna Gillman of studio 78 notes does it. From her stash, she takes colorful fabric strips and sews them into rows. No agenda, no thought to order. Only then does she start cutting them up with a … Read More...
Free quilt block: Lily of the Valley
Lily’s mean Spring, and the delicate blooms of Lily of the Valley (Convallaria pips) are a welcome sight after winter blahs. You’ll bring the joy inside when you sew up this and other flowers in Sarah Lynn’s Buoyant Blossoms BOM.… Read More...
QuiltCon 2016 quilt show winners
I hope you were one of the 10,000 attendees rocking QuiltCon 2016. Held recently (February 18 – February 21) in Pasadena, CA, those present at the Modern Quilt Guild’s show and contest could get close enough to inspect the efforts … Read More...
Pick the right needle
I’ve always heard that a carpenter is only as good as their tools. Same goes for quilters. You need the right needle for your task. But, how do you choose between so many options? Laura of ArtFabrik shares on her … Read More...
Winner: Big Stitch Needle Pack
Thanks for sharing all your hand-quilting stories for my latest giveaway. It’s fun getting to know you better. But, since this was a contest, we need a winner.
Using Random.org, I drew number 24, Teresa Lilly. She had this … Read More...
Tutorial: Hexie Hot Pad
If you’re a hexie lover like me, I bet you have some in your stash that didn’t make it into a quilt project. Cintia of My Poppet, took some of her leftover hexies to make these fresh and fun … Read More...
Giveaway: Big Stitch Quilting Needles
I scored big at my local quilt shop Saturday when I found this needle pack. Called Big Stitch, Pepper Cory 
designed these especially for quilters to create utility stitches. Utility stitches are a longer length than conventional stitches and use … Read More...
Free applique cat pattern
Larissa from mmmcrafts created this adorbs cat applique to embellish a dress she made for her daughter. It makes it. And being a generous sewer, she shares the pattern with her readers as a free download. She describes the process … Read More...
Panel Sewing Challenge | ABC Nature Walk
Tamara Kate did a guest post on Michael Miller’s blog, Making it Fun, to announce a sewing challenge. It features her ABC panel from her latest fabric collection, Nature Walk.
As part of the announcement, she provides ideas for … Read More...
Freebie: Ground Hog Day printable
Peeking out of his den today, Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow. So, it looks like we are due an early Spring. In my part of the U.S., it’s been unseasonably warm, but I’m still hoping this prediction comes … Read More...