Jenna of Sew Happy Geek is on point in getting the most mileage from her fabrics when creating Granny Squares. She shares how on her blog. Get the mini-tute.
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Tutorial: Cherie’s sunny picnic blanket
Cherie of You and Mei guest posts at Delia Creates showing how to make this adorable patchwork picnic blanket. Her choice of duck cloth for the bottom makes it perfect for summer picnics and other outings. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Update on Kristyne’s scorched quilt block
There is nothing worse than putting in hours of time on a quilt block just to ruin it with a hot iron during the final press. No one knows this better than Kristyne of Pretty by Hand who had this … Read More...
Ta Dah!: United Scraps of America quilt top
Amy of While Wearing Heels hand appliqued all 50 states in this quilt top she calls United Scraps of America. She even took the time to include Alaska and Hawaii then matched each state’s fabric color with coordinating thread. … Read More...
Iron fail at Pretty by Hand
Kristyne of Pretty by Hand shares her iron fail on her latest quilting project. It will make you laugh and wince some too on her behalf. Go HERE to learn more.
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Tutorial: Textured quilt block – Pin tucks
Teresa of Teresa Down Under is exploring texture in fabric by hosting a series of tutorials where pin tucks, smocking, or shirring will appear in the center of a quilt block. Get the know-how.
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Tutorial: Fabric covered buttons
Here’s a scrap buster project worth considering, make your own fabric covered buttons. Patchwork Delights shows you how. Get the tutorial.
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Denyse Schmidt’s first visit to quilt market
Linzee of The Etsy Blog met modern quilting icon Denyse Schmidt at the International Quilt Market held recently in Kansas City. Considering her superstar status Linzee admired her low-key approach to the show. Go HERE to learn more.
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Grab a cuppa: Vintage quilts from MQG challenge
Vanessa of Punkin Patterns said she made this quilt as part of the Upcycled Quilt Challenge hosted by her local Modern Quilt Guild (Minneapolis). I so love the soft look of her quilt, an effect vintage fabrics bring … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Oven Mitt from scraps
This oven mitt has County French charm. Linn of The Home Project made it from the scraps left over from her last quilt. It’s lovely. Go HERE to learn more.
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Free pattern: Accelerated Velocity quilt
Jenna of Sew Happy Geek created her Accelerated Velocity quilt using fabric pre-cuts and a Lazy Angle ruler. Lots of great movement here. She gives the pattern and instructions on her blog. Get the know-how.
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Liberty’s new quilting weight fabric
Rae Hoekstra of Made by Rae gave her readers a list today of what she considers the ten best things about her recent trip to Spring Quilt Market Kansas City. I like them all, but as a quilter, I’m most … Read More...
Tutorial: Kitchen Confections Patchwork Napkins
Alicia Thommas and Michele Mishler team up at Sew4Home with a project and tutorial for patchwork napkins showcasing the Vintage Modern fabric collection by Bonnie & Camille for Moda. Though these napkins are adorable made with these fabrics, any from … Read More...
Political pillow panels at Scarlet Fig
Which one would you make? It’s a rhetorical question. Laurie Wisbrun of Scarlet Fig thought it would be fun to design some modern pillow panels for the two US political party’s mascots, the Republican Elephant and the Democratic Donkey. Go … Read More...
Newsy: I Spy Charm Square swap
Nutella Nutterson: Crafty Crafterson is hosting a Boy/Girl I-Spy Charm Square Swap on her blog. If you want to join, she has an online form you can fill out. Click HERE to get swap details.
5-HTP Squared quilt
Jen of Betty CrockerAss entered this beauty in hopes it will be part of a special exhibit, The Modern Quilt Guild Showcase, at this year’s International Quilt Festival. Go HERE to learn more.
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Tutorial: Sewn packages for Teacher Appreciation Week
Quilters, do you need a gift for teacher appreciation week? If so, check out this tutorial I found at Under the Sycamore. She made these adorable sewn packages from pretty paper, but fabric would work too. The tags say, … Read More...
Giveaway: Two Enchanted Damask FQ sampler packs
There’s a giveaway you don’t want to miss going on this week at Kaye’s Quilting Friends blog. It’s for two fat quarter sampler packs from the Enchanted Damask fabric line. Go HERE for entry details.
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A Bear Paw quilt for Mother’s Day | Brrr!
Penny of Sew Take A Hike made this quilt for her mom as a gift for Mother’s Day. Now that’s one lucky mama! She used fabric from the Brrr! line by Laurie Wisbrun for Robert Kaufman.
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Process: Two years to get the top right
Marit of Quilt It said she had to whip out her seam ripper several times since 2010 to perfect the layout for her quilt top, shown. Frustration with getting it right ended with when she added the large hourglass block, … Read More...