You’ve done it. You’ve broken the tie between the top two contenders in my Best Fabric Shop Storefront Contest. And the winner is…drum roll please…The Quilt Shop. This fabric shop is located in a picturesque Victorian village – Eureka Springs, … Read More...
Vote between two storefronts
For the last week, votes have been coming in for my Best Fabric Shop Storefront Contest. Thanks for your many responses and great comments. I planned to name a winner this morning, but cannot, because we have a tie. And, … Read More...
Winner: Where Women Create Quilters
I have a winner for my book giveaway. Via Random. org, the draw goes to Anne Marie, commentor #24. I adore her procrastination story, her wedding day no less. I will contact Anne Marie privately to let her know she … Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler Nap Mat
Christina McKinney shares a tutorial over at Birch Fabrics blog showing how to make this snuggle-ready nap mat for a preschooler. She used fleece and several fabrics from the Feather River collection created by Jay-Cyn Designs. The attached pillowcase is … Read More...
Hanging quilts and a hop
Teje of Nero’s Post and Patch shows us some of her washed quilts drying in the sun; this in anticipation of a physical move. Is there a better sight in the world? No, not in my world. Further, she discusses … Read More...
Vote: Best Fabric Shop Storefront
I cannot wait to see the winner. You decide. When you go to the survey (just click the image), there will be a link to each week’s post which will include a photo of the shop I nominated for that … Read More...
Week 6: Best Fabric Shop Storefront
Purl Soho charms with its pretty paint color in a historic building. This week’s nominee is located in New York City. It’s been fun to focus on the form (like a good summer read) when it comes to fabric shops. … Read More...
Pomegranate Heart art quilt and print
Bozena Wojtaszek shows us the pomegranate that inspired her latest art quilt. As a work in progress, she called it kitchen landscape. Now a finished textile, Bozena is making Pomegranate Heart available as a print. I have the perfect … Read More...
Pattern and tute: Typewriter quilt block
Joanna of Shape Moth created this inviting quilt block, a typewriter with paper in place. She shares on her blog a paper piece pattern, in two sizes. Get the PP typewriter tutorial and free downloadable pattern.
Image credit: Shape … Read More...
Tip and tute: Patchwork pillow
Karen Jordin of Leigh Laurel Studios satisfies a passion for fruity greens and oranges in this fun, fresh patchwork pillow. She provides a free coloring sheet and full tutorial, plus gives her method of making sure your patchwork front pillow … Read More...
Katie’s For Pinks Sakes quilt block
Katie Blakesley of Swim Bike Quilt shows expert use of fussy cutting in her For Pinks Sakes creation. The pink lions in her wonky log cabin block delight me. All for a good cause too. Learn more about For Pinks … Read More...
Diminutive baby quilt
This crib quilt belongs in a high end baby boutique. The maker, Taryn (From Pixels to Patchwork), cut in half the dimensions of a store bought pattern, tightening up the design. Results…brilliant! Don’t miss more great photos of her Lickety … Read More...
Tutorial: Embellish art quilts with zippers
Jamie Fingal of Twisted Sister did a guest post at Bernina’s We All Sew blog on using zippers to embellish art quilts. She first shows us how to use a single side as trim around a circle (Double Wedding Ring … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty Posy quilt block
This Pretty Posy mini quilt is made up of four 9 patch blocks. The quilt-y girls at Fresh Quilts share on their blog how to make it. Plus, they show us two ideas for larger quilts. Get the Pretty Posy … Read More...
Quilt sees the light of day
Lily of Block-A-Day celebrates finishing a 6 years in the making quilt by taking it outside and shooting it from all directions. Don’t miss her lovely napping quilt photo shoot. Enjoy!
New DDNP quilt block tute
Don’t miss this latest post at A Few Scraps. Christina shares what she calls improved instructions for creating a double disappearing nine patch quilt block. This fun technique will give your finished quilt top a complicated look without the fuss. … Read More...
Celebrity Wife Swap at City Quilter
This just in from Dale Riehl, of The City Quilter and Gallery:
… Read More...ABC Television network’s CELEBRITY WIFE SWAP series shot a segment at our gallery and The City Quilter last March.
The program containing this premieres on ABC this Tuesday,
Quilts and Color video
Grab a cuppa, sit down and treat yourself to this lecture Quilts and Color: The Pilgrim/Roy Collection.
Make a Trifle Dish Quilt
For sweets, nothing says summer like strawberry trifle. It’s essential to use a glass bowl to see all the yummy layers of cake, whipped cream, and berries. The Moda Bake Shop is hosting a Trifle Dish Sew-Along where fabrics make … Read More...
Week 1: Best Fabric Shop Storefront
Amy of Badskirt found this fabric shop during a road trip that took her through Fyansford, Victoria. I love this storefront so hard I’m inspired to start a new series here at Quilting at Craftgossip. Starting today, and once … Read More...