Barbara from Barbara Brackman’s Material Culture used her new toy, a Go! Baby Cutter to create these red hearts. Visit her blog post to see her process of choosing this layout and fabric background. I love her choice!
Inspiration: Patchwork Hippie Jacket
Check out this eBay auction item from a Swedish seller – a patchwork hippie dress jacket I found at Wearable Art Pinterest. Quilters, if you have any ambition to sew a garment, why not take a blouse or light … Read More...
DS in LA | Improvisational Patchwork workshop
Jenny from exit through the thrift shop shows off the blocks members of the LA Modern Quilt Guild made at the Advanced Improvisational Patchwork workshop led by Denyse Schmidt. Are you kidding me? I’m happy for them but really, … Read More...
Rockin’ Robin Quilt-Along
AnneMarie from Gen X Quilters just announced the start of a Quilt-Along called Rockin’ Robin. There are five hosts and she is one of them. Each week one of the hosts will introduce a new row to participants. Click here… Read More...
Inspiration: Framed Log Cabin blocks
I spied this idea over at Martha Stewart. They created a modern-feeling wall grouping with simple quilt blocks done in solid fabrics. If you follow my blog you likely already know how to make a simple log cabin block, … Read More...
Garden Fence quilt block
Cindy from Hyacinth Quilt Designs created this quilt block she calls Garden Fence. Now 35 are sewn into a beautiful quilt top, see photos here. She shares the dimensions of the block and provides instructions for sewing one together … Read More...
Free pattern: Boho Chic Scarf
Holly from Bijou Lovely says this lovely scarf is made up of pieces from a favorite fabric collection. Curious? It’s Shades of Grey designed by Jan of Daisy Janie. Make your own Boho Chic Scarf, go here to download … Read More...
MQG Challenge | Jay McCarroll Habitat
The Modern Quilt Guild recently announced a special challenge for members. This time around it’s going to be cosponsored by Free Spirit Fabrics and they want to see what sewers can create with Jay McCarroll’s Habitat fabric line. Visit the … Read More...
Free pattern: Sew Sweet cover
This is such a sweet way to cover your sewing machine. Pam Garrison started with a plain IKEA pillowcase and added embroidery and lace. You can download her pattern Sew Sweet on her blog.
Tip: Templates from magazines made easy
Melissa from Love Affair With My Brother shares her secret for cutting templates from a quilting magazine that she promises will make your life easier. It involves tape, card stock, and finally a rotary cutter. My, those twins are clever. … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Going large with a big bed quilt
Anna from Noodlehead took the plunge and made a quilt for her bed, see her first post. She said she used fabric she loved and didn’t worry about impressing anyone with complexity. Well, good for her for successfully showcasing … Read More...
Paint Chalk Pallet Re-mix challenge
Quilters have long gained design inspiration for their projects from paint chips. Well, why not get color inspiration from the hottest paint out lately – Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. Maddie from Domestic Anarchy has created a Paint Chalk Pallet … Read More...
Tutorial: Shabby Chic lamp shade
The talent behind Quilted Cupcake shares how she made this lovely lamp shade. The base is a mason jar full of buttons and the top is fabric scraps she wrapped around a shade frame. It would make a great addition … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered fabric basket
Get your craft room well on its way to organizational bliss with a few of these pretty fabric baskets. Get the know-how at A Spoonful of Sugar.
Via Craftgawker.
Tutorial: Peek-a-Boo Bunting
Nova from A Cuppa and A Catch Up guest posted at Fat Quarterly where she shows how to make a basic Peek-a-Boo bunting block. She says once you learn the technique you can use your block as a base for … Read More...
Best use for store-bought quilts
Short on time this summer but with a longing for home-made goodness? Same for Amanda from The Quilted Fish, but she gets the prize (just my praise) for the most creative use of a store-bought quilt. She bought three, … Read More...
Tutorial: Modern String block
Erin from Two More Seconds shared how she made her entry in the recent 3×6 Quilting Bee, shown. It’s a modern twist on a string block. It’s fabulous. Get the tutorial.
Tutorial: Wild West Girls’ Quilt
This is just too cute! Karen from Lisnaweary Quilts shares the templates and instructions to make this adorable girl’s quilt at the Cutting Corners College blog. The quilt showcases the Wanna Be a Cowboy 2 collection by Riley Blake. There’s … Read More...
If you must iron, do it while quilting!
While reading through my Quilt University Newsletter this morning I chuckled right out loud when Carol Miller (the Dean) talked about how she hated housework so much she broke it down into 15 minute increments. She added,
… Read More...Ironing is for
Sue Spargo embellishments – Ribbons
Look what Sue Spargo has in her online shop – lots and lots of wonderful ribbons. Go here to see more. Visit her blog here.