I love Rowan yarns and their patterns are exquisite, but I’ve never been a huge Rowanette and have never subscribed to their magazine. But right now they have a contest going on that might sweeten the pot for anyone on … Read More...
Dora Scores Again!
Dora Ohrenstein has just published her latest book, The New Tunisian Crochet. You can read more about it here and see all the crochet luminaries who have contributed to the book. She’s also hosting a Giveaway of this book! While … Read More...
Pat Sloan Live Radio | 4 PM EST
Today at American Patchwork & Quilting Radio, host Pat Sloan talks with yet another talented group of guests. They include Ebony Love (die cutting), Betz White, Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr (design tips).
Don’t miss it. Go to Pat’s blog … Read More...
And, Another Question About Selling Your Wares
Since this article I wrote recently stimulated a lot of discussion and a wide variety of opinions and experiences, I decided to posit a follow-up question.
Which do you think would make you more money – selling your finished … Read More...
Moda Friendship Blog Hop and QAL starting soon!
Heads up! There’s a blog hop starting February 18th sponsored by the Moda Blog. Moda fabric designers will take a turn showing us their take on a 9 inch friendship quilt block. Moda invites quilters to join the fun and … Read More...
Newsy: Becky Goldsmith shows quilts at Austin College
If you are in the North Texas area now thru March 15th, don’t miss Becky Goldsmith’s quilt exhibit at Austin College. She’s half of the team at Piece O’ Cake. Their happy applique quilt patterns always bring a smile … Read More...
Chevron block and a tip for sewing HSTs
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum used pretty pinks and golds in this chevron block she just finished up. It’s the January mystery block pattern from Riley Blake’s 2013 BOM event. She shares on her blog a way to quickly sew up … Read More...
Grab a cuppa: Housetop Quilt Project
This gorgeous quilt, Isaiah 58, is the work of Debby Schnabel and is part of her Housetop Quilt exhibit in Nashville, TN. She mixes color, texture and her Christian faith in her work often embroidering scripture verses right into the … Read More...
The Secret of Jimmy Beans’ Success
If you’ve been in the online knitting world for a while, you’ve probably heard of Jimmy Beans Wool. An actual yarn store in Nevada, Jimmy Beans is best known as an online marketplace for a wide variety of yarn … Read More...
Product Review: Silhouette Double Sided Adhesive Kit
I recently got a chance to play around the the brand new Double Side Adhesive Kit from Silhouette. This neat kit allows you to die cut shapes and apply glitter or flocking to add some fun sparkle or fluff … Read More...
Quilter’s Calendar planning tool
Check out this new tool for quilters, an online Quilter’s Calendar. I just did. I clicked on Pat Sloan’s name on the 16th of February. A pop-up tells me she’ll be teaching at the Vereins Quilt Guild in Fredericksburg, TX. … Read More...
Megan Canning: Live in DC
Megan Canning will give an artist lecture February 26 at the National Museum of Health and Medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA, “about using embroidery and soft sculpture to illustrate the intricacies of the human body.” She says,
… Read More...My talk
Want to Win a Gift Card from WEBS?
Kathy and Steve Elkins, owners of WEBS yarn store, are celebrating the 300th edition of their Ready, Set, Knit podcast. And they want a little help from listeners and other fiber fans.
Even though they’ve been at the … Read More...
Interview with quilting teacher Betty Alofs
This is a quilt made by well-known quilt teacher Betty Alofs from her book, Quilt Your Favorite Photos. New to using photos in quilts? She’s the subject of an interview at Craft Foxes where she talks about incorporating them … Read More...
Silhouette’s Valentine’s Day Promotion – A big saving!
Silhouette announced a raft of new products at the recently concluded CHA and one of the new products is the double-sided adhesive starter kit. These starter kits continue to be some of the most popular Silhouette products.
Here is a … Read More...
New: Woodlands &Stitches
The latest issue of &Stitches e-zine is available now! If focuses on woodland themes and includes a pattern for Barry the Badger and interviews with beloveds Trish Burr, Abby Glassenberg, and “Mother Eagle.” Find out more from co-publisher Nicole at … Read More...
Grey Posies quilt
This quilt, Grey Posies, is one of a stack of quilts Blue Elephant Stitches says she finished recently. Using a nine patch for the blocks she sashed and bordered the quilt with one of my favorite Denyse Schmidt prints. … Read More...
Polymer Clay News
A little of what’s caught my eye out in the clay world this week:
- PolymerClayCentral has changed up their themes for their monthly challenges – you now have two options each month
- If you were thinking of attending Synergy,
Valentine’s Day Cookie Bouquet
To make this Valentine’s Day Cookie Bouquet you will need: a container (for example, a themed mug), cookie dough, wooden skewers, red and pink tissue paper, floral foam, red and pink curling ribbon, a heart-shaped or themed balloon, a heart-shaped … Read More...
Event: Nancy Cabot Quilt Along
This is a great idea! Candace of Moore About Nancy is hosting a Quilt Along based on the quilt blocks Nancy Cabot published in her daily column while at the Chicago Tribune in 1933. Of her event, she explains,
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