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Distracted crafting: Digital habits to blame?

August 11, 2015 by Scarlett Burroughs

Heart graphicFor creatives who visit Pinterest and the like for inspiration, Amy of Pikaland, is certain the outcome is less productivity. At least this is what her students are telling her. Calling the condition “inspiration fatigue” she claims there’s a cure. … Read More...

Tutorial: Fry Quilt Mini

August 5, 2015 by Scarlett Burroughs

Fry Quilt TutorialWould you like a coke with those fries? This mini quilt is the work of Christopher Thompson from The Sewing Party. Of his original design he explains it was born of improvisational sewing while dwelling on some of his favorite … Read More...

Freebie: Mosque Silhouette

July 17, 2015 by Scarlett Burroughs

Mosque SilhouetteFor those Craft Gossip readers who are celebrating Eid Ul Fitr (end of Ramadan), here’s a free download I found over at Creativity Window.

Click the link, Mosque Silhouette, to get yours.

{Image credit: Creativity Window}

Project: Watercolor mini quilt

July 2, 2015 by Scarlett Burroughs

Gelato painted fabric mini quiltKatie Smith of Punk Projects did a guest post at Design Memory Craft blog sharing how she created this mini art quilt. To start, apply pigments, then water to fabric strips. Once the fabric dries, piece together the top, and … Read More...

Pattern testers honored at Daintytime

July 2, 2015 by Scarlett Burroughs

Sherri Lynn Wood Improv Quilts by TestersGet a peek inside the shaping of the 10 flexible patterns included in Sherri Lynn Wood’s recently released book, The Improv Handbook for Modern Quilters.

She just kicked off, at Daintytime, her Test Quilter Blog Hop which showcases quilts … Read More...

It’s a hack…blog hop!

June 26, 2015 by Scarlett Burroughs

Great Pattern Hack Blog HopMichael Miller is hosting, along with a happy stitch, a blog hop where sewists have taken a pattern and MM fabric and made something wonderful. Yep, a hack! Bloggers participating in this event include,

Monday 6/29- Kick off with Jessica
… Read More...

‘Ocean Blue’ a large quilt with decorative binding

June 22, 2015 by Scarlett Burroughs

Ocean Blue Indian Quilt with SonImpressive! Sonalee, of CreativeInstincts, made this large (90″ x 110″) Rajasthan quilt in a weekend. Even better, she used her domestic sewing machine for all the quilting and binding. Just think about how hard it is to manage three layers … Read More...

Streak of Lightning quilt lost and found

June 6, 2015 by Scarlett Burroughs

Quilt Lost Sold ReturnedThis quilt has a story you don’t want to miss. Ashley Hackshaw of Lil Blue Boo tells how she acquired it, and expressed in her post just how thrilled she was with its loveliness. Not a quilter, she did not … Read More...

Giveaway: All Points Patchwork

June 4, 2015 by Scarlett Burroughs

All Points Patchwork Diane GillelandHello sewists. Storey Publishing is giving away a free copy of Diane Gillehand’s latest book, All Points Patchwork. To get a chance to win, just leave a comment on this post, (not the review post), and tell me what … Read More...

Free pattern: A holiday forest quilt

June 2, 2015 by Scarlett Burroughs

Festive Forest Patty SlonigerI know it’s only June, but the holidays will be here before we know it. And for you planners and early birds, fabric manufacturers like Michael Miller are on it. What you see here, made up in a lap/wall size … Read More...

Book review-All Points Patchwork

June 1, 2015 by Scarlett Burroughs

All Points Patchwork Diane GillelandIn one sentence, this book is a keeper, as a valuable reference, source of inspiration and guide to expanding your piecing repertoire.

I love improvisation as much as the next hip quilter, but leading craft author and popular blogger (CraftyPod.com) … Read More...

Two quilts same design decision

May 30, 2015 by Scarlett Burroughs

Modern ChurnDash quilt Carla GraceThis crosses quilt made by Carla of Grace and Favour, and the one I found at Perfection Not Included called “Funky Wrench Quilt” provides me a way to show you new quilters out there, a basic design technique that … Read More...

Time to vote on your favorite quilt

May 23, 2015 by Scarlett Burroughs

BloggersQuiltFestival

Voting is open now through May 29 for the ever popular online-only Blogger’s Quilt Festival. Hosted twice a year by Amy of Amy’s Creative Side, she runs this event like a pro. Quilt categories include: Mini, Small, Large, Appliqué, … Read More...

Make a Spring Petals Table Topper

May 13, 2015 by Scarlett Burroughs

Table Topper Spring Petals QAL

Amy of Amy Made That shows off her Spring Petals Table Topper inspired by a Quilt Along (QAL) of the same name. Though the QAL is over, you can still participate since the generous host, Julie at The Crafty … Read More...

Inspiration: SAQA’s ‘Weekly Spotlight’

May 1, 2015 by Scarlett Burroughs

SAQA April Art Quilt HighlightsNeed some quilty inspiration? Check out SAQA’s Weekly Spotlight, where you meet select fiber artists and see get to see some of their work. One of my favorites is “Venetian Reflections III”, created by retired social worker, Shelley Brucar. … Read More...

3 Ways to Thwart Inner Critic

April 28, 2015 by Scarlett Burroughs

Thwart Inner Critic PDF and VideoA creator using paint and paper, Carolyn, of A Colorful Journey, offers up three of her favorite tips for stopping her inner critic. She shares these with anyone who signs up for her newsletter. I just did, and I have … Read More...

IQSC offers online quilt exhibits

April 11, 2015 by Scarlett Burroughs

Online Exhibitions IQS NebraskaNot all of us live close enough to quilt museums to get in even a single visit. But, did you know the International Quilt Study Center and Museum, out of Lincoln, Nebraska, offers online exhibitions? They do indeed.

Though each … Read More...

Free pattern: Vulcan Greeting

March 24, 2015 by Scarlett Burroughs

FandomInStitches_Vulcan GreetingFandom In Stitches brings you “Vulcan Greeting”, a paper pieced quilt block that is no doubt a tribute to Spock. May he rest in peace. She offers this pattern as a free download, among other great looking science fiction patterns … Read More...

Free pattern: Tulip quilt for Spring

March 17, 2015 by Scarlett Burroughs

Tulip quilt block closeupTulips and birds adorn this happy springtime quilt (you’re seeing a closeup) made by Carolyn of All Spice Abounds. You can see the full quilt here. A generous quilter, she shares on her blog a free pattern and instructions … Read More...

Ring-a-Roses EPP pattern

March 16, 2015 by Scarlett Burroughs

Ring a Roses EPP PatternFlorence of Flossy Teacakes made this stunning 17 1/4 x 17 1/4 inch quilt, then framed it as wall decor. She fussy-cut the floral fabrics and joined them to solids via EPP (English paper piecing). The resulting design reminds me … Read More...

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