I spied this border fabric at Honey Bee Humble Etsy. It’s called Punctuation by American Jane. Dear Moda, I want some for my very own. Check it out here.
Free pattern: Shelburne Garden quilt
This pattern is Shelburne Garden by Karen Witt of Reproduction Quilts. I like the color scheme, the nine patches on point, and the floral corner blocks. If you like it too, it’s a free download at Windham Fabrics. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Pom-Pom fringed placemats
Bari J Ackerman was a recent guest over at Sew4Home and shared with Editor Liz Johnson how to make these round pom-pom fringed placemats. Sewn with fabrics from Country Lane by Windham Fabrics, they are adorable. Get the tute.
Tutorial: Double hourglass stocking
The crafster at Cluck. Cluck. Sew. used tiny double hourglass blocks as the base to make this cutie – a cuffed holiday stocking. Get the know-how.
Pretty-up plain napkins
Dress up plain napkins with these sweet needlework designs. Original creations of Noelle of LuckyKitty you can get the free download over at Craftzine. These can easily be adapted for patchwork projects.
OK Deluxe Indie Craft Bazaar
If you are anywhere near driving distance to Oklahoma City, OK today it would be worth the drive there just to see this lovely gingerbread house. Made by Tawnya Corrente of Lollipops Sugar Shop (read her profile) she … Read More...
Free pattern: Quilt by Sewn star
Sarah Fielke of Sewn designed this gorgeous quilt to feature the fabric collection with the same name – from little things, big things grow… – by Lecien. Go to the free download.
Ta Dah! Crop Circles quilt
Amanda Jean from Crazy Mom Quilts finished this fabulous quilt Crop Circles. I love how she reveals the struggles inherent in completing any art project, particularly this one. Read more about it here.
Tutorial: Fabric Chain garland
This fabric chain garland is sitting pretty. I spied this adorable holiday decor at Moda Bake Shop; recipe by Debbie Duckworth. They are so well made (sturdy) I could see these enlarged into wrist cuffs. Get the recipe.
Tutorial: Patchwork bifold wallet
Mel from All Wrapped Up shares how to make this adorable patchwork billfold. So crisp and modern, I love it. Get the know-how.
Free pattern: Birch Tree Log embroidery
Mollie of Wild Olive shares this birch tree log embroidery pattern free for your personal use. Think how cute this would look in a project using this Florafox fabric I bought awhile back. Go to Wild Olive; then click … Read More...
Holiday Kissing Ball
Tutorial: Sew curves without pins
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares how she sews curved seams without pins. I’ve found when I sew with pins sometimes it causes distortion, so I am loving this topic. I’ll be trying out her technique. Get the know-how.
Soul Blossoms – Amy’s latest fabric collection
Cathy from Cabbage Quilts loves it and so do I. The object of our affection is Amy Butler’s new fabric collection – Soul Blossoms. Shown above is warm hued Passion. Visit Amy’s site to see colorways Joy and Bliss… Read More...
Elves quilted wall hanging
The craftster behind My Patchwork made this elvish wall hanging using an embroidery freebie from All Sorts on Craftzine. Get project ingredients here. So cute!
DIY: Four ways to insert a zipper
One of the things on my project “to do” list is to make a patchwork bag with vintage fabrics. I want to put a zipper in it and this stops me cold. Pat Bravo of Art Gallery Fabrics understands the … Read More...
“Double Wedding Ring” gone modern
Barbara from Barbara Brockman’s Material Culture explains the origins of the beloved Double Wedding Ring quilt. She shares this modern interpretation My Double Wedding Ring by Kieko Goke. It’s a stunner. Go to post to read more.
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National Exhibition of Patchwork in Sevilla
This gorgeous quilt Día de Mercado de Juana Castañeda, won first prize at the National Exhibition of Patchwork in Sevilla, Spain. Marisa from Las Telitas de Marisa shares this photo of the event and many more, including the second … Read More...
Flowerbed wall hanging
Check out Flowerbed, a 31″ x 38″ wall hanging by Sue Spargo. Sue taught classes based on this quilt, so many enjoyed a personal teaching experience with her. But if you missed one of her classes don’t despair. … Read More...
Giveaway: Aurifil quilting threads
Wendy from Ivory Spring is giving us a chance to win one of five spools of silk threads, shown. As one entrant (quiltcyclist) said, I never knew how important thread selection was until I came back into quilting at retirement. … Read More...