- Image from Piece O’ Cake
The best bloggers are generous folks who share with us great finds like this: Pastel Party by Judy Twitter. Piece O’ Cake blog clued me in to this patchwork beauty that was part of the Artful Bras exhibit at the Knoxville…
Free pattern: Quilted Tote Bag
I found these fun quilted totes at Phyllis Dobbs blog. They showcase her fabric line “It’s a Dog’s Life“. Go here to download the free pattern. Both fabric and pattern are an original design of Phyllis Dobbs. Simply delightful!
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…Technique: Portable hand sewing
The beauty of this pictorial tutorial is you don’t need to understand French to get it. Simone Struss of the Quilting Studio blog shares her hand sewing technique in 26 photos making what she calls a Grandmother’s Flower Garden design. Go here to view Le…
Free: 7 Quilted Bag Patterns
Image from Quilting Arts Web site
If you join the Quilting Arts Community you get this free download 7 Quilted Bag Patterns. Go here to sign up. They promise to not sell your email address.
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…Video: Make a 3D Flying Geese block
- Ricky Tims’ Flying Geese
At the Quilt Show blog Ricky Tims and Alex Anderson show how to make a dimensional Flying Geese block. Based On A True Story blog shared the link. Her post describing all the trouble she had in making it is so funny. Read…
eBook: Shadow Trapunto
Geta Grama of Geta’s Quilting Studio blog specializes in the Trapunto style of quilting. Her bio caught my attention. I am a passionate quilter living in Romania. Unfortunately, here quilting is an unknown craft for most of the people. I love to…
Pattern: Frame This
Image from YCQT
I’m always on the look out for a pattern to showcase large prints. I found this one titled Frame This at You Can Quilt This online store. I can imagine the middle of this done in trapunto. Go here to get pattern details.
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Tutorial: Quilt As You Go
Julia of Julia’s Place blog shares her method for quilting as you go. Go here for the tutorial.
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Pattern picks: Water themes
- Sail Away Baby Bib by Quilt Artist Debby Masten
- Lighthouses By the Sea by Jim Shore
- Ripples by Two Sisters at Squirrel Hollow
Snazzy Bag No. 19 by Lila Tueller
This Snazzy Bag is made from the Soiree fabric line, using Honeybun precut strips.
Designer Lila Tueller gave away 7400 of these patterns (downloads) in early 2009.
Now, if you missed her generous giveaway like I did, you can still purchase the pattern. I found it at the Vintage Chic Boutique shop. For the…
Tutorial: Hour Glass Block
Amy of Diary of a Quilter blog shows how to make an Hour Glass block. She made this cute table topper with hers to celebrate Pioneer Day in Utah. You can make yours any size, any style. Get the tutorial.
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Free pattern: Lizzy’s House Wares
Image from Free-a-Bee
Lizzy of Lizzy House and Cherri of Cherry House Quilts are giving away this pattern at their soon to be closed blog Free-a-Bee. Go here to download. Available from now until Aug 15, 2009.
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Free pattern: Stripper’s Delight
- Image from Prairie Moon Quilts
This is a perfect stash burner quilt project available at Prairie Moon Quilts. Go here to download the free pattern. Original design by Prairie Moon Quilts.
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Inspiration: Creative work space
- Image from decor8 - Rummage
Check out this lovely creative work space from decor8 blog. Go here to read more about the owner. Via Scarlet Fig.
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Quilt Along: In the Leafy Treetops
- Image from Whosies
Don’t miss Whosies’ In the Leafy Treetops quilt along. Get the details here.
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Videos: Hand quilting
Amy A La Mode created seven videos showing her method of hand quilting. Go here to view them.
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International Quilt Festival – Long Beach
It’s time for the International
Quilt Festival/Long Beach! This week from July 24-26, 2009, go see hundreds of amazing quilts and wearable art, shop at 450+ booths, and take part in free demos. Preview Night is July 23. Classes begin July…
Free-A-Bee goodies going away
August 15 is the last day to get goodies from Cherri and Lizzy’s freebie Web site. Go get it here while you can.
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Event: Quilt Along with Cherri
Cherri of Cherry House Quilts blog is hosting the Little Bouquet Quilt Along. Get details here.
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Event: Mystery Marathon
Via hugs' n kisses
Helen of hugs’ n kisses blog announces an Online Mystery Marathon happening on Saturday September 5th. There are two ways to participate. If you live close to Lenah Valley (Tassie, Australia) you can physically join the Quilt-in. Or, you can join virtually. Helen says,
Why not get…