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Have you seen this mischievous black kitty yet?
Editor’s note 4/26/2015: This video is no longer available. Sorry for the inconvenience.
This adorable feline is the star of Jason Wu’s Target ad and video where he introduces his new clothing … Read More...
Amanda Jean from Crazy Mom Quilts said she made this bobbin holder starting with a small tin can (recycled). Love her patchwork and thread writing. While there, be sure and see what other bloggers have finished in Week 10 of … Read More...
Emily Herrick from Crazy Old Ladies is stoked her Going Coastal fabric line was featured in the latest issue of Quilter’s Home magazine. Visit her post Quilter’s Home to see the design board segment. Visit her post Introducing… to learn … Read More...
I spied this cute, cute, cute mini quilt at Why Not Sew?. She uses tiny hexagons for the tree leaves, something I see she does in several of her larger quilts. Clever. Visit her post, Birdies Holding a Quilt… Read More...
The Modern Quilt Guild announced their fourth and last challenge in their Project Modern series – find your own voice. The judge for this round is Denyse Schmidt. Contest ends September 30, 2011. Go here for further details.
Lynne from Lily’s Quilts shows how she got a scrappy tile look in her Rainbow Tree block, shown. This tree rocks! Click HERE to get the tutorial.
Today Joss and Main’s Design Report offers home accents in Pantone Blue Curacao. The collection includes this Bonnie Indigo Rug. They describe it as a modern flower design, but through this quilter’s eyes, it looks a lot like the … Read More...
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!
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...
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...
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...
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...
Madame Parfait from The Parfait Cafe shares a tutorial for the block she entered in the 3 x 6 Sampler Quilt Mini Bee. She calls it Interlocking Seasons, I call it superbly done! Click here to get the tutorial… Read More...
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...
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...
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...
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,
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Look what Sue Spargo has in her online shop – lots and lots of wonderful ribbons. Go here to see more. Visit her blog here.
This child-friendly playmat shows off the Appleville fabric line designed by Suzy Ultman for Robert Kaufman. The top starts with a sizable panel print and is then surrounded by multiple borders for a sweet finish. Click HERE to get the … Read More...
Goli from Craft talks about this quilt – the special reason for the Union Jack flag design, then introduced us to the maker, Sarah Brazier. It’s a wonderful quilt. Visit her post to find out where to get the pattern.
