Eye candy from Morna Crites-Moore via Craftgawker. She made this 10 ‘ x 10 ‘ quilt called Nostalgia from recycled textiles woven together and quilted with a kantha stitch (running stitch). I want to touch it. Read more here… Read More...
Inspiration from Falllingwater
Melody and Brenton from Garden Melodies made this gingerbread replica of the famous Frank Lloyd Wright house Fallingwater. This would be oh so modern as a quilt. Visit Fallingwater.org for more inspiration.
Via Craftzine.
What’s wrong with Australian Shadows?
Well if you ask me, nothing – this quilt top is lovely. But creator, Leah Day from The Free Motion Quilting Project, stayed up past midnight to get it sewn, and claims she made a mistake. Anyone who sews … 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.
Moon Rabbit embroidery pattern
Get this free download over at Bustle And Sew plus enjoy reading the legend of the Moon Rabbit.
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.
Duct Tape Wallet
It’s a problem coming up with good craft ideas for guys, but Heather from Dollar Store Crafts made this Duct Tape Wallet that is sure to please any men on your holiday list. Scroll down to see it.
Holiday Project Parade with Henry Glass
In progress through Dec 7th is a Henry Glass Holiday Project Parade. Every day a designer will share a project and at the end of the event there will be a giveaway. Get further details and links to designers here… Read More...
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...
Free-motion quilting tips
Wendy from Ivory Spring just published her 9th tip on free-motion quilting. Done on a domestic sewing machine, this latest exercise is called Tango with Me. Go to post to see why. Go here to see previous tips.
Holiday Kissing Ball
Well I declare, Gone With The Wind fabric in stores
Quilting Treasures is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the movie Gone With The Wind with a fabric line devoted to it called Gone With The Wind – An American Classic. Shown is the famous Tara Sunset Scene. Other by-the-yard fabrics … 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...
Knot a Quilt intro to quilting
I often extol the benefits of precuts in getting a quilt done in record time, but how about precuts to help a young child not be faster, but be able to take part in making a blanket without having to … 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...
My picks for AAQ auction week three
It’s week three of the The Alliance for American Quilts annual fundraising auction. I’m watching the bidding on these two 16″ x 16″ art quilts. Shown top is “Nine Patch Evolution” by Pat Daniels from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Visit this quilt… Read More...