Here’s a peek at Jo’s crumb quilt in progress. She’s the host of this fall’s Crumb Quilt Along 2 on her blog Jo’s Country Junction. Crumbs refer to small bits of fabric used to make small blocks approximately 3″ … Read More...
Mistletoe Kisses embroidery pattern
With patterns like this one by Nini Makes it’s no wonder I’m seeing more embroidery in patchwork projects. This sweet design starts on a kitchen towel but would be at home on a quilt, garment, or whatever. Get a closer … Read More...
Framed quilt block for Thanksgiving decor
The talent behind The Three Sweet Peas created this Thanksgiving decor by framing a quilt block. A self-proclaimed non-quilter, she gives tips to this crowd, then offers up a diagram of the 12″ Strip Block she created. Click HERE to … Read More...
Tutorial: Cross-Terrain quilt
Lee Heinrich from freshly pieced has her first Moda Bake Shop project; a recipe for a Cross-Terrain Quilt, shown. She showcases the Terrain fabric line by Kate Spain. So pretty. Get the know-how.
Image credit: Moda Bake Shop
Amy Butler raffle for employee
Amy Butler is having a raffle to raise money for studio mate Dianne who she said was one of her first employees. Dianne is taking medical leave. Find out raffle details HERE.
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Sly Cat and more available at PatternSpot.com
Lisa at C&T Publishing blog reminded me to return to the PatternSpot.com. Click HERE to read How about some freebies?. She highlighted the free patterns in her post, but they sell a ton of them too. Either way … Read More...
Freebie: Acorns embroidery pattern
Surround your finished embroidery with patchwork or use this leaf and acorn pattern for whatever artistic outlet you like. Found at Badbird’s Flickr. Click HERE for link to free download.
Chocolate Box for Desperate Housewife’s
Here is The Desperate Housewife’s Quilt – Block 15 Chocolate Box. Hostess Quiltjane at Want it, Need it, Quilt! reminds everyone this is not a traditional quilt along, meaning you can pick which blocks in the series you want … Read More...
Holiday Ornament Pillow by Debbie Grifka
This is a cleverly designed pillow. Maker Debbie Grifka used a simple ornament design in white, then repeated the ornament pattern for the quilting. This project is part of the Quilting Arts Gifts Holiday 2011/2012 issue. Stefanie of Sew … Read More...
Newsy: Pat Sloan to interview Rachel Griffith
Rachel Griffith from ps i quilt is appearing on American Patchwork and Quilting Radio October 3, 2011 – 4 pm EST. She’s an avid quilter and quilt designer. One of her quilts Summer Sorbet appeared in the book Fresh Fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Indian Summer quilt
Check out Kim’s new recipe over at the Moda Bake Shop – this pretty Indian Summer wall hanging. She explains,
… Read More...I think this would be a great project for quilters of all levels to make. It is a fast and
DIY: Fall wreath from fabric and paper
Get your Fall on with fabric scraps and plain white paper turned into feathers. Melissa at Brown Bobbin shares how she made it. Go to the tutorial.
Via Craftgawker.
Travel quilt for niece | a definite plus for sister
Emily at The Student/Teacher made this travel quilt for her one year old niece using a traditional plus sign design. This was on purpose. She explains,
… Read More...I went with the plus sign design because I know my sister feels ambivalent
Book giveaway: Sweetwater’s Simple Home
Get a chance to win a copy of Sweetwater’s Simple Home by Stash Books at Living Crafts Blog. Contest ends Sunday 12 Midnight Pacific time – Sept 25. Click HERE for entry details.
Pattern pick: Whirlygigs Quilt at Indygo Junction
Tammy Gilley created this quilt design for Indygo Junction. The larger than normal blocks make it a great choice for showing off large scale and/or graphic fabrics, so modern. Available for sale at Indygo Junction for $9.99 USD. Click HERE … Read More...
Tutorial: Amish Braid Quilt | Leila’s a Chef
Leila at Sewn is celebrating having her first project published at the Moda Bake Shop. It’s a beautiful Amish Braid quilt. She also shares what steps she took to apply for a Moda feature. Click HERE to read more about … Read More...
New quilt patterns and giveaway at Harding Hill
Jessie at Harding Hill Designs is celebrating the release of four new 2-1/2″ strip patterns with a giveaway on their blog. Click HERE to see all four designs and to enter the giveaway.
Giveaway: BasicGrey Canvas Sampler by Twin Fibers
Jennifer and Jessica are hosting a BasicGrey Canvas Sampler giveaway on their blog, Twin Fibers. Read more about this new product HERE. Click HERE to see some finished canvas boards and to get contest details. Contest ends September … Read More...
Tutorial: Chronicle quilt
Jenny at Craft Test Dummies shows how to make a Chronicle Quilt. It’s a style of quilt popular during the Great Depression. Learn how to piece fabric scraps to a newspaper foundation. Click HERE to get the tutorial.
Giveaway: Four quilt patterns | Harding Hill Designs
Jesse at Harding Hill Designs is introducing readers to some of her new quilt patterns by hosting a giveaway. Enter a comment on her blog telling her which of the four patterns you would make first and get a chance … Read More...