Rachael of Blue Mountain Daisy added some quirky houses to her version of Camille Roskelley’s Swoon block. Clever! She shows you how to do it, get the tutorial.
Newsy: Modern Block Quilt Along starts in May
If quilting goals get pushed just like your bi-weekly workout, listen up. Amy of And Sew We Craft wants you to join her Modern Blocks Quilt Along kicking off in May, running through April 2014. It will be an entire … Read More...
Tutorial: Square in a Square block
Paper piecing gives you great results. Lindsay of Craft Buds shares this technique for sewing up a Square in a Square quilt block. Do check out her Square in a Square pillow, so cute! Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Fractured Nine Patch quilt block
Linda of Linda’s Quiltmania made this block, along with eleven more, and sewed them into a quilted wall hanging. She used the Comma fabric line designed by Zen Chic for Moda. Of her Fractured Nine Patch design, she explained it … Read More...
Pattern: Grandma’s Stars quilt
Timna Tarr of Q Tailored Quilts received a stack of star blocks pieced together some forty years ago by her grandmother. Timna added smaller connecting stars also on a black ground and stitched all the blocks into the beautiful quilt … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Star baby quilt
The color palette for this quilt rocks! Adrianne of Little Bluebell just finished this beauty to welcome a new baby. I love the simple white stars, so sweet for a little one. Go HERE to learn more.
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Free pattern: Swirly Twirly Dresden
I love the modern take on this Dresden Plate! Vicki of the Quilting Lodge graciously shares on her blog a pattern for her Swirly Twirly Dresden. A paper pieced construction, go HERE to get the pattern.
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Marcelle Medallion + Instagram Quilt Along
Cindy of Hyacinth Quilt Designs shows us her progress on her Marcelle Medallion quilt block. I cannot wait to see more, I l-o-v-e her color and fabric choices. Have you seen this quilt block design on lots of blogs lately? … Read More...
Free pattern: Irish Dreams, Irish Chain quilt
Irish Dreams is a modern looking quilt based on the traditional pattern Irish Chain. Corey Yoder designed it to showcase the Daydreams fabric line by P&B Textiles. Get the free download.
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Works in progress – my short list
Here are my three favorite projects I found today at WIP Wednesday hosted by Freshly Pieced. Grab a cuppa and pick yours.
Kelli at Seriously..I Think it Needs Stitches made this large pieced hexie. She plans to make it … Read More...
Ryan’s new fabric line and free pattern
This is a peek at Stephanie Ryan’s first fabric collection for Moda, Spring House. It’s lovely. In the center of the fabric swatches you’ll see the quilt block she created for the Moda Friendship Quilt Along. Visit her blog … Read More...
Free pattern: Nine Patch Stars and Stripes
Did you know that the third Saturday of March is National Quilting Day? This year it falls on March 16th, though many quilters celebrate their love of patchwork the entire month of March, see Lori’s post at Inside Quilter’s Newsletter… Read More...
Forest QAL kicks off with the woodpecker
This one’s for bird lovers! Julianna of Sewing Under Rainbow created this paper pieced pattern of a handsome woodpecker. It’s the very first quilt block in the Forest QAL she is co-hosting along with Joanna of Shape Moth.
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Tutorial: Sewing Machine Cover
No winter doldrums here. Susie of Susie’s Sunroom shares on her blog step-by-step instructions for making a sewing machine cover that is sure to brighten your sewing space. Her rows of HSTs pop against the yellow polka dot fabric. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Owl notebook cover from quilt block
Fiona of Celtic Thistle turned this paper pieced owl into a notebook cover. Adorable! She says it makes the perfect last-minute gift. She tells you where to get the owl block pattern and how to make the cover. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Wonky House Quilt Block
Jacquelynne of The Noble Wife shares on her blog, step-by-step with lots of great photos, how to make this wonky house block. She builds her house with a log cabin base. Finishing at 12 inches, it’s a good size for … Read More...
Retro clock quilt block
Jeannette of Gone Aussie Quilting made this quilt block from a pattern she found at Quiet Play. Very nicely executed, the color combo rocks! Go HERE to read more.
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Tutorial: Sweetheart quilt block
Lindsay of LRStitched did a guest post at Sew Mama Sew! today showing how to make a pieced heart block. The block showcases the fabric line “New Leaf” by Daisy Janie and can be finished as a mini quilt, shown. … Read More...
Chevron block and a tip for sewing HSTs
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum used pretty pinks and golds in this chevron block she just finished up. It’s the January mystery block pattern from Riley Blake’s 2013 BOM event. She shares on her blog a way to quickly sew up … Read More...
Antique quilt with barber pole borders
I found this quilt in the auction house catalog of Pook and Pook. Made by Pennsylvania Mennonites in the 19th century, it recently sold for $4503 USD. The color scheme is unique mixing pinks, blues and golds. The two narrow … Read More...