Since you’re reading a crafty blog, you probably know that March in National Craft Month. You might not know that the Craft Hobby Association has launched a new project, Cre8time, which is all about getting people to take time … Read More...
Event: Mini Quilt Swap
Mishka of Quilting Gallery announced today a new swap for quilters. The pattern is whatever the maker decides, so if you crave less structure for a swap, this may be the one for you. Called Dreaming of…..Spring, you’ll swap … Read More...
And the Crayola Prize goes to………..
…….Kate F. Congrats Kate! You’re our winner of the Crayola prize package giveaway!! I’ve sent you an e-mail, please respond with your mailing address within the next 5 days!
Thanks to all who entered!
-Heather
De-stash for National Quilting Day!
Benita of Victoriana Quilt Designs is hosting a Virtual Garage Sale to celebrate National Quilting Day coming up March 16th. To give you an idea of what you can de-stash for some extra cash, here’s a screenshot of the Category … Read More...
Call for entries: SAQA Urban Textures
Read on if you are interested in becoming a fabric designer and have a heart for doing good. From today’s eQuilter newsletter by Luana Rubin:
One of the best things about my “job” is that I have the opportunity to … Read More...
Jellybeans quilt by Go-Go and the tour
Kim of My Go-Go Life created this quilt as the last participant in Thomas Knauer’s Jellybean-a-thon Blog Tour. Here are his current jellybeans, with more coming later this year.
Why a jellybean? Thomas explains on his blog he took the … Read More...
Ryan’s new fabric line and free pattern
This is a peek at Stephanie Ryan’s first fabric collection for Moda, Spring House. It’s lovely. In the center of the fabric swatches you’ll see the quilt block she created for the Moda Friendship Quilt Along. Visit her blog … Read More...
Free pattern: Nine Patch Stars and Stripes
Did you know that the third Saturday of March is National Quilting Day? This year it falls on March 16th, though many quilters celebrate their love of patchwork the entire month of March, see Lori’s post at Inside Quilter’s Newsletter… Read More...
Two needlework publishers bring smocking forward
Two of our favorite publishers are joining forces! Check out this announcement from F+W Media:
… Read More...F+W Media, Inc. (www.fwmedia.com) and Country Bumpkin Publications (http://www.countrybumpkin.com.au/) have formed a partnership to create a range of digital and physical products for
Amy Butler’s Blossom Creative Suite
Amy Butler is always crafting up some new floral fun! And issue number one of the Blossom Creative Suite is no exception. The magazine costs ten dollars and is downloadable in a PDF format. Technical details aside, the core of … Read More...
Another QuiltCon quilt
QuiltCon quilts
Here are some more quilts from QuiltCon 2013:
This is Fresh Plus made by Kathy York from the Austin Modern Quilt Guild.
This is 40 Watt Wonder made by Alison Robins from St. Sampson, Guernsey, United Kingdom.
Here’s a close-up … Read More...
What’s your quilting style?
Rachel Hauser of Stitched in Color works through a range of emotions after attending QuiltCon. This led her to share with her readers an exercise in defining one’s quilting style. She’s standing in front of one of two of her … Read More...
‘Impracticality’ at QuiltCon 2013
The last couple of days Anne (Sewing Editor) and I have seen so many wonderful quilts at QuiltCon. I’ll be showing you some of my favorites, and this one ‘Impracticality’, tops my list. Made and quilted by Angela … Read More...
The Business of Art eBook – Cloth Paper Scissors
The folks over at Cloth Paper Scissors want to help you sell your art with their free e-Book The Business of Art. The book contains four articles on topics directly related to selling your crafts, including open studio events, Etsy, … Read More...
Lisa Shroyer to Take Over at Interweave Knits
Just got word via a press release that Eunny Jang is leaving Interweave Knits in March to “pursue other opportunities.” Lisa Shroyer, was has been the editor of Knitscene for the past five years, will take over as editor of … Read More...
On our way to Austin for QuiltCon
Anne (our Sewing editor) will arrive soon to scoop me up for our car trip to Austin, Texas. What for? QuiltCon starts today! For newbies landing on this page, it’s the first conference of The Modern Quilt Guild. … Read More...
Liberty and Vibrant Protest
On March 7th, 2013, at the Utah Valley University Orem Campus there will be a unique world record attempt, one sure to add some color to your life. Vibrant Protest is a project that seeks to break the world record … Read More...
The Wedding Mile Pin it to Win it Contest!
A DIY wedding is all about the custom details that make each celebration unique. If you’re looking to buy or sell handcrafted goods for bridal events, be sure to check out the recently launched online marketplace TheWeddingMile.com! To celebrate … Read More...
Cube 3D Printer for Home Use
Have you ever wished that a design you drew could just be printed into 3D? We’re not quite there in technology yet, but we’re getting closer, especially with tools like the Cube 3D Home Printer. The Cube takes computer … Read More...