Megan from Canoe Ridge Creations did a guest post at Sew Sweetness as part of her Sewing Back-to-School series. Her topic is machine quilting where she shares how to do four of her favorite all over quilting patterns. They are,… Read More...
Freebie: Autumn Subway Art printable
Autumn Subway Art at Vintage Marigold. Click HERE to go to the download.
Via Tatertots and Jello.
Ta Dah!: Color Wheel wall hanging | 1993
Check out this wonderful small art quilt. I’m crushing on the black and white center circle and the background echoing the same, plus all the colors spinning around. Ramona at Suture for a Living made it. Find out how she … Read More...
Twins play with canvas sampler boards
Now this is a great idea – canvas boards with a design printed on it ready to be embellished. Jennifer and Jessica at Twin Fibers did just that with some the company sent them. See left, they applied fabric rounds … Read More...
Pat Sloan’s Farmer’s Market Quilt always fresh
I visited my local Farmer’s Market today and spied a lone vendor in the corner. He told me the only thing left in his garden to sell was okra. He had heaps of it so I bought some for my … Read More...
Tutorial: Tree Pillow with heart-shaped leaves
Here’s a lovely find on Pinterest tonight, a Tree Pillow that won second place in Sew Mama Sew!’s Pillow Contest. Made by Adelaide Lemonade, she generously shares how she made it on her blog. Get the know-how.
Multi-Fandom quilt patterns
I just discovered Fandom In Stitches, thanks to Marina Lynn at Quilt Inspiration. It’s a website devoted to bringing quilters patterns of images from popular books, movies, cartoons, music, and more. I’m sure you all recognize this pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Diamond Lattice pillow
I love this quilty pillow, the gray lattice make the bright fabrics sing. You can make your own version ’cause Sara at Sew Sweetness has written up a tutorial on her blog. There are lots of photos and detailed steps. … 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.
Chaney’s new study space | purple pillow
Jennifer from That Girl…That Quilt created a new study space for her daughter Chaney to start the school year. The highlight, for me at least, is the patchwork pillow in pretty purples. It’s sassy and fresh! Visit her Post: All … Read More...
Free pattern: Sweetwater potholder from Stash
Get this free potholder pattern over at Stash Books Blog. Posted by Tristan Gallagher from the book Sweetwater’s Simple Home. Go here to get the download.
‘Bad Men’ and a Hobo Signs Quilt-Along
‘Mad Men’s’ biggest star Don Draper learned his father was “a bad man” from a passing hobo. Not having the series in hand (loaned out to my big sister), I tried to recall what the sign for a bad man … Read More...
Bonnie Hunter tute for TATW | empty nest
Lesly at Pickle Dish made this Trip Around the World (TATW) quilt top in just two evenings. She says,
… Read More...It is a low-contrast Kaffe-like composition, just as I intended, so I am warming up to it again. Again, I used
First Quilt: Jessica made a String X
Jessica from Cajun Girl Quilts shows off her first quilt on her blog. She made the one-patch using a paper piecing technique. If you are interested in using her design for your own quilt, go to her pattern page … 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...
Free block layouts for Storm at Sea
Marina Lynn of Quilt Inspiration is wishing everyone a happy friday with a free download of two Storm at Sea blocks. They are so versatile you’ll want to dig out your drawing pencils and have some fun designing your own … Read More...
Tutorial: Cross couch throw
Kathleen of Whip Up fame has a New Year’s gift for bloggers. Here’s a sketch of what you will be making – a Cozy Cross Couch Throw. Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Girl on a Tree Swing
Aneela shares how she made this modern mini quilt Girl on a Tree Swing at her blog Comfortstitching. Isn’t it magical? I spent a magical day Friday going to two craft fairs in Northwest Arkansas, USA. I tagged along … 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...