Loralei at Whimsical Mermaid is giving away some color she says to chase the winter blahs away. Here, here. One lucky winner will receive a Free Spirit Design Essentials charm pack. Contest ends in a few hours. Go HERE … Read More...
Fabric quality | High to mid-priced cottons
You’ve all heard expensive fabric is best. But why and under what circumstances should you buy from your *local quilt shop (LQS) or defer to a big box fabric store? Suzanne at Just Another Hang Up gives us some … Read More...
Fabric: Folklorico Chuchulucos
Some new fabric out. This is Folklorico Chuchulucos – White (first photo) and Folklorico Chuchulucos – Black by Alexander Henry.
Image credit: Fabric.com
Event: Handmade Love at Free People
I live in a state that’s so small toll bridges are not practical and we don’t even have a single IKEA store. So, if you are lucky enough to be close to a Free People boutique, you might want to … Read More...
Fabric that would make a great quilt
Jewel from the Effervescence fabric collection by Robert Kaufman. I’m filing this under Quilt Ideas. Go HERE to see more.
Image credit: eQuilter.com
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Lisa Walton in a Bonnie VidCast
Lisa Walton at Dyed and Gone to Heaven talks about her appearance in a VidCast with Bonnie McCaffery while in Houston last fall. During the interview, Lisa shows some of her student’s work, talks about her Textured Treasures workshop (paint, … Read More...
Made in Cherry Quilt Along | St. Ives
This quilt, made by Sarah Fielke, inspired Chelsea at Pins & Bobbins to host a Made in Cherry Quilt Along on her blog. Those who’ve already joined are showing off their progress in the Made in Cherry Flickr group… Read More...
Giveaway: Peaceful Pagoda fabric bundle
Adrianne at Little Bluebell is hosting a giveaway on her blog for 11 Fat Quarters. But not just any ole fat quarters. Julie from The Intrepid Thread created a custom bundle (see photo) after seeing Adrianne’s fabric picks for a … Read More...
More great places to buy fabric
Christina at The Humble Nest does an encore for great places to buy fabric online. Click HERE for List Number Two. Go HERE for List Number One.
Image credit: The Humble Nest
Pat Sloan Radio today 4 pm ET
Today at American Patchwork & Quilting Radio, host Pat Sloan talks with some famous fabric designers we all know and love. Drum roll…they are Denyse Schmidt, Julie Comstock, Karen Snyder and Kathy Miller. Go to Pat’s blog post to … Read More...
Coming soon | Cattitudes fabric and freebie
Heidi Pridemore’s Cattitudes fabric line for Red Rooster Fabrics is for anyone who has ever loved a cat. These authentic feline scenes in this quilt, showcasing Heidi’s second fabric line, warm my heart. Go HERE to see Cattitudes fabric swatches. … Read More...
Tutorial: Rubbing plates for fabric prints
Lynda at Bloom, Bake and Create said she was inspired to make her own rubbing plates after a recent trip to the Petroglyph National Monument. She then used her finished plates to make rubbings on fabric. See photo. She shares … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Michael’s first quilt
Michael at Inspired by Charm made this sunny quilt, his first. It was love at first sight for me. He said he was inspired by a quilt he saw on another blog. Go HERE to read his full post.… Read More...
Eye candy: Ruby Star Shining
As Melanie from A Sewing Journal said on her blog, these cute little typewriters are everywhere. They’re from the fabric line Ruby Star Shining by Melody Miller for Kokka. Melody also designed Ruby Star Rising. Though cute for … Read More...
Newsy: Retro by Michael Miller Fabrics
Here are three of my favorites from the recently launched fabric collection, Retro by Michael Miller Fabrics. Even with favorites, I wouldn’t turn down any from this nostalgic-done-right line. Shown from left to right is Candy Shop, Summer Farming and … Read More...
Tips for hiding fabric
You might be a fabriholic if…
If you visit Dena at Threads To Fabric and recognize yourself in any of the tips she shares on hiding fabric. She reprints 50 Ways To Hide Your Fabric by Cindy L. Weyers, published … Read More...
On sale: Daisy Cottage at Hawthorne
I’m seeing pink and gray everywhere, and that’s a good thing. Just found this 100% cotton print Furniture in Gray from the Daisy Cottage collection on sale here for $7.95 USD. Designed by Bee in My Bonnet for Riley Blake … Read More...
Washi by Rashida | fabric love
Rashida Coleman Hale – fabric designer and author of I Heart Patchwork – has a new fabric collection out, Washi by Timeless Treasures found at Hawthorne Threads. I love her entire line, but especially this swatch, Petals and Leaves … Read More...
Framed quilt from repurposed paper
Liz at Linda & Harriett made this quilt on her mantel – not from fabric – but from paper. She cleverly used material from their misprint bins (paper they could not sell). Go HERE to read more about it.… Read More...
Free pattern: Spinning Stars quilt
I love the colors in this quilt – Spinning Stars – by Anna Maria Horner. All fabrics in this quilt are from her Loulouthi fabric collection in the Juliana palette. It’s a free pattern I found on her MAKE page. … Read More...