Check out this well-executed baby quilt made by Eingestellt of Lieblingsdecke Quilts. She explains why she went with an equilateral triangle for her one-patch design. Learn more, VISIT her post.
Image credit: Lieblingsdecke Quilts
Tutorial: Pressing board
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum shares on her blog how to make a pressing board she says is perfect for quilters to press blocks or seams. Sounds like something I need to make on a DIY weekend. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Honey Do project yields sewing table extension
What’s supporting this quilt? It’s a table extension that Amy of And Sew We Craft said she couldn’t afford store-bought, thus prompting her to ask her hubby to make one. He did, for under $50 in materials. And I’ll give … Read More...
Tips for photographing your quilts
What’s wrong with this image? Lots. Let Andy Baird and Holly Knott of Holly Knott Designs explain the common mistakes creators make when shooting their finished quilts. Their tips can help you get professional results. They cover what camera to … Read More...
Many finishes for 2013
I am a great starter of quilts but unfortunately, I falter on the finishing part. Thankfully, I am not alone. Shanna of Fiber of All Sorts and Melissa of Sew BitterSweet Designs are co-hosting A … 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...
Tutorial: Ms. Elaineous’s crazy quilt block
If you’ve put off learning to quilt with worries over precision, listen up. Bia of Ms. Elaineous had the same fears but saw some hope with the crazy quilt style. She explains,
… Read More...I loved that nothing really needed to line
Patchwork pouch benefits from stiffness
Svetlana of s.o.t.a.k handmade thought her patchwork pillow was too stiff to be functional. She fixed it with a seam ripper and a new direction. Go HERE to see how she made her pillow into a pouch.
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Quick quilt for baby
Need a gift for baby but your time is limited? Lindsay of Craft Buds said her triangles quilt takes only one evening to piece together. It’s simple, yet stunning! She shows you how with lots of great photos and step-by-step … Read More...
Marcelle Medallion + Instagram Quilt Along
Cindy of Hyacinth Quilt Designs shows us her progress on her Marcelle Medallion quilt block. I cannot wait to see more, I l-o-v-e her color and fabric choices. Have you seen this quilt block design on lots of blogs lately? … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Fractured Field Study 2
This is Marit’s first quilt-y finish for 2013. Calling it Fractured Field Study No. 2, she used some yummy Anna Maria Horner voile for the backing. See lots of photos of her gorgeous quilt and learn more about her … Read More...
Maggie’s binding tip
Are you after the perfect finish for your quilted project? Alia of Coffeebean’s Dailies asked a friend (Maggie) over to show how she does binding for great results every time. Go HERE to get the tip.
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Ta Dah!: Vintage fabric quilt
What to do with scraps of vintage fabrics? AllThePreciousThings made this quilt with hers and talks about the process of making it at We Sew Retro.
Image credit: We Sew Retro
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.
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.
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Jessica Bell’s fabric collage art
I found these fabric collage pieces over at Art Hound. Kate shares how the artist, Jessica Bell, approaches her work. Hint: It involves lots of piecing and cutting up.
Via stella & henry
Image credit: Art Hound
Bobbin holder | Finish it up Friday
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...