The lucky Craft Gossip reader is Emily, commenter # 1, who will get her very own copy of Fat Quarterly Issue 3 – Fussy Cutting.
She said, I’ve never heard of it before today, but now I want to read … Read More...
DIY: Two square quilt
The crafster behind Designs By Jessie shares how she made this lovely two square quilt saying it would be a great pattern for a beginner. Go to the tutorial.
Elves quilted wall hanging
The craftster behind My Patchwork made this elvish wall hanging using an embroidery freebie from All Sorts on Craftzine. Get project ingredients here. So cute!
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...
Giveaway: Bloom Creek Quilts book
Magnolia Bay Quilts is hosting a giveaway of this new book Bloom Creek by Vicki Bellino. To read more about the book, and how to win go to post. Contest ends Nov 24, 2010.
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...
Rectangles and Circles quilt
Andrea from Millions of Thoughts entered this beauty in the Bloggers Quilt Festival Fall 2010. She chose a rectangle in a rectangle design for the pieced top, then finished with circle quilting. The colors and crinkly softness make this … Read More...
Newsy: Winners of Simplify book
Today’s the day. I’ve drawn two names via random generator. Michele and Belinda (19 and 91) have each won a copy of Simplify: Quilts for the Modern Home by Camille Roskelley. Congratulations!
I want to thank each person who entered … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric postcard
Leah from Quilted Delights shares how she made this fall themed fabric postcard. She explains, fabric postcards are made of three layers: the top (which is the art work), the middle, and the back. They are very similar to quilts … Read More...
Free project: Crop Circles quilt
Quilt artist Jen Swearington shares how she made this quilt that is from the book Simple Contemporary Quilts by Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader. Called Crop Circles, get the know-how at Lark Crafts Free Project Friday. Thanks Valerie for sharing … Read More...
Book: The Practical Guide to Patchwork
A walk to the mailbox gave me much more than advertisements and bills. My copy of The Practical Guide to Patchwork was there waiting for me. Forget my morning shower; there are projects to view and dream about. Blogger Elizabeth … Read More...
Free pattern: Shoo Fly quilt
Amanda from Lark Crafts shares the pattern for this Shoo Fly quilt featured on the front cover of the book Color Your Cloth: A Quilter’s Guide to Dyeing and Patterning Fabric by Malka Dubrawsky. Go to the post, then … Read More...
Castle Treasury quilt pattern
I found this lovely quilt over at Magpie patterns. It’s a Lizzy House design showcasing her Castle Peeps fabric line. Get the pattern and create your own wealth. $14.95 USD
That Girl: Serendipity e-pattern
Jennifer from That Girl…That Quilt has added a Pattern Shop to her blog. She is offering her very first quilt pattern there – Serendipity. I’m a huge fan of hers – see That Girl’s Signature Blocks and A hexie lover … Read More...
Free pattern: Santa Monica Dream quilt
Patchwork on Central Park is sharing this oldie but goodie quilt pattern, Santa Monica Dream. It’s a free download. Get it here.
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Stitched Layers by Gaignat
This is Stitched Layers, a journal quilt by Patricia Gaignat. From a canvas base she added gesso, fabric, and paint. Wonderful. It is one of the five memory quilt projects in Interweave’s Making Memory Quilts and Personalized Quilts:5 Memory Quilt … Read More...
Tutorial: Chocolates & Cherries quilt
Yummy is what I call this quilt Chocolates and Cherries. An original design by Nikki from Nikki, In Stitches, she strip pieced the top then used ribbon to embellish the surface. On top of that she shares how she … Read More...
Free pattern: Simple Math quilt
I love this pattern designed by Elizabeth Hartman of Oh, Fransson! because it’s a great way to showcase some of your large prints. She created it to showcase fabric line Betty Dear by Robert Kaufman. Get the download.… Read More...
Make your own ironing board cover
Choose from three pieced patchwork patterns that will cover your ironing board with handmade style. This would be a good way to use up some scraps. Visit Cotton Way to see more.
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