We want fabric, we buy fabric, then what to do with it? Figuring out the best way to store your stash is a subject The Crafty Mummy takes a look at on her blog. Visit her Post: How to Store … Read More...
Anna gets stitchy with “Loulouthi Needleworks” fabric
I have a fabric crush going on with Loulouthi Needleworks, a new fabric collection by Anna Maria Horner. Just look at this print called Crossing Paths. L-O-V-E it. Why name fabric something cross stitchy? She says, the artwork … Read More...
Tutorial: Cobblestone Roads is sweet and easy
Melissa from Love Affair With My Brother… designed this quilt top saying,
It is a quick and easy quilt to assemble – perfect for a weekend project.
Well, if you use her tube strip piecing method she shows you in … Read More...
Tutorial: Shrinking Squares Scrap Quilt
Kelly from Blue Bird Sews takes fabric scraps like these and turns them into beautiful quilts. She uses scraps measuring from 1.5 to 3.5 inches. Go to her Shrinking Squares Scrap Quilt tutorial to get the know-how.
Ryan’s first Trendy Tuesday, the fabric grey
Ryan at I’m Just A Guy Who Quilts kicks off Trendy Tuesday where he will be focusing on some of his favorite trends in the fabric world. Today, he’s taking a look at the color grey. I too like the … Read More...
John Adams’ Blogger’s Choice Fat Quarter Bundle
John at Quilt Dad is participating in the Fat Quarter Shop’s Blogger’s Choice Bundle series and this is his bundle. Great job on the colors and patterns. Visit his Post: My Bloggers’ Choice Fat Quarter Bundle to read more. Plus, … Read More...
Tip: Only buy Quilt Shop quality fabric
Have you ever wondered why many quilters only buy their fabrics from a local quilt shop (LQS) instead of from one of the big chains? Konda at Moose on the Porch Quilts explains it has to do with the Greige … Read More...
Newsy: Dare to be Ugly Challenge
Thearica from Pig Tales and Quilts has a bit of this horrid fabric left if you want to join the Dare To be Ugly Challenge she’s hosting. She explains,
… Read More...It is time once again for the ladies to crank up
Surface design for commercial fabric
Lynda from Bloom, Bake & Create took commercial fabric from her stash and using Alisa Burke’s technique in her book Sew Wild created a unique surface design. This photo shows the transformation in progress, which might lead to some doubts … Read More...
Help, my quilt is ruined!
Laura Jane at Needles, Pins, and Baking Tins wants to know if you have any suggestions for her quilt, shown here. That pink background you see was supposed to be white, but her backing fabric bled during washing. Visit her … Read More...
Free project: The Gift Quilt
Vickie Welsh and Anne Waleski created this quilt pattern and use it over and over when time is short and a gift is due. Haven’t we all been there? Go to Field Trips in Fiber’s Projects to download the PDF.… Read More...
Boy and Girl quilt patterns – free download
Khris from Freebies For Crafters has covered two free patterns by Kristin from Cute Quilt Patterns. One is for a boy and one for a girl. I’m showing Row Row Row Your Boat in honor of my grandchild Rowan. … Read More...
Meet Maddie
Maddie is my lovely niece who is making her first quilt. Not missing a beat (stitch), I invited her to come up for a visit to my house. I promised to take her on a field trip to The Rabbit’s … Read More...
Technique: Fussy cut to perfection
I trolled the web looking for fussy cut fabric motifs. I found this wonderful example – a mermaid in a Dresden plate block by Rita from Free Falling blog.
Over the Labor Day weekend, my daughter fussy cut this … Read More...