Anorina of Samelia’s Mum is making this quilt for a baby girl about to be born to a friend. I love her color choices, they make the quilt. A WIP (work in progress), I cannot wait to see it quilted. … Read More...
A nod to local foods in quilt
This quilt ‘Local Foods Grow Strong Communities’ by Kim Lapacek of Persimon Dreams is her answer to Challenge 5 of Project QUILTING Season 4. It’s lovely. She explains the inspiration and creative process for the quilt here, where reader … Read More...
Jill’s choice for the Passion 48 challenge
For the Passion 48 project hosted by All People Quilt, staff member Jill chose this quilt she saw in their October 2012 issue of American Patchwork & Quilting. Designed by Tamara Barfels, her Under the Big Top quilt … Read More...
100% cotton not only choice for quilts
Linn of the Home Project wants quilters to broaden their horizons for quilt making like she did with the quilt shown here. It’s not made with 100% cotton fabric, as is the usual case. Visit her blog to learn more… Read More...
Ta Dah!: Echo Star quilt
Here’s some eye candy for you on a Friday morning. Blair of Wise Craft made this quilt that she says started out as a painting. She’s working on getting a pattern made for it. Lucky us! Go HERE to see … Read More...
Inspiration: Lamb on pieced background
Look at the little lamb on this pieced background. It’s precious! Chase of 1/4″ Mark said she finished the needlework while listening to Kiki’s Delivery Service. What do you listen to when you create? Go HERE to read more.… Read More...
Event: Mini Quilt Swap
Mishka of Quilting Gallery announced today a new swap for quilters. The pattern is whatever the maker decides, so if you crave less structure for a swap, this may be the one for you. Called Dreaming of…..Spring, you’ll swap … Read More...
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...
Honoring old and new needles in Tokyo
Angela of Sake’ Puppets made this needle keeper as a proper place to store her beloved sewing needles. I love that she made a pocket in the back for the prettily packaged ones. This, after attending a Harikuyou Needle Festival … 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...
Ta Dah!: Cottage style quilt
Linn of The Home Project made this quilt recently saying she purposely avoided selecting a theme for it, but added one developed anyway. Her ‘cottage style’ quilt is made from simple 6×6 inch squares. Go HERE to learn more… Read More...
‘Impracticality’ at QuiltCon 2013
The last couple of days Anne (Sewing Editor) and I have seen so many wonderful quilts at QuiltCon. I’ll be showing you some of my favorites, and this one ‘Impracticality’, tops my list. Made and quilted by Angela … Read More...
Wheel mini quilt, a WIP
Joanna of Shape Moth takes a break from larger quilts by making this paper pieced wheel as the focal point for a mini quilt. Lovely must-see stitching in her work in progress (WIP)! Go HERE to learn more.
Calli’s tips for sewing in common areas
Only once have I had a dedicated sewing room, the rest of the time it’s been in a shared area of the house. Like me, Calli of Make it Do sews on her kitchen table. Find out how she stays … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Chair cushion covers
Svetlana of s.o.t.a.k handmade made these chair cushion covers from what she calls cheater cloth. I call it smart. It looks pieced but it’s not, thus saving lots of sewing time. Denyse Schmidt designed Patchwork Promenade for the County Fair … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweet Heart Mini Quilt
Mary of Craft Buds made her quilting debut with this Valentine’s Day mini quilt. Nicely done! I am digging the pinks and reds against the neutral background. She shares how to make it; get the tutorial.
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Inspiration: French chairs
My design approach is to pick a fabric that inspires me and go from there. This one qualifies. The red, white and French blue would make a wonderful color palette for a quilt. It’s from the ‘Kiss the Cook’ collection … Read More...
Rectangles quilt for Valentine’s Day
Ashley of Film in the Fridge made this pink, red, and purple quilt [top] for Valentine’s Day. It’s a lovely exploration of rectangles and solids with a little fabric surprise sewn in. Go HERE to learn more.
A rectangle … 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...
Alert: Calling all Q-Bies
To say I’m excited would be an understatement. Jake and Melissa, former editors of Quilter’s Home, are gearing up to launch a print version of Generation Q magazine. They need your help Q-Bies, a kick-start, as Jake put it … Read More...