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...
Tutorial: Quilted French press coffee cozy
Mandi of Making Nice shares how and why she made this handsome quilted cozy. Get the scoop and the tutorial.
Mandi’s tutorial on Making Nice showcases a charming quilted cozy designed specifically for French press coffee enthusiasts. With a … Read More...
Jack Attack QAL at Lily’s
I love this QAL (Quilt Along) being hosted by Lynne of Lily’s Quilts. Aptly named Jack Attack it features three Union Jacks for the quilt top design. Ongoing, go HERE to find out how to join.
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Tutorial: Weymouth picnic blanket
Jo of A Life of Lists is a guest at Lily’s Quilts showing how to make this Summer Olympics inspired picnic blanket, the Weymouth. A pieced yellow gingham boat makes the front, with red gingham for the back and strap. … Read More...
Free pattern: “O” is for Owl mini quilt
Becky of the Patchwork Posse shares how to make this adorable 18″ X 24″ mini quilt on her blog. She says it’s easy to sew up plus uses lots of scraps.
Cat love: Jason Wu’s video
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...
Gandalf block: There and Back Again BOM kick-off
Jennifer and her fellow designers at Fandom In Stitches are hosting their very first Block of the Month (BOM). Called There and Back Again, every first Wednesday for 13 months they will post a new free paper pieced quilt … Read More...
Little Wallet sewing card
Megs from Monkey Beans whipped up these three tiny wallets from a Valori Wells’ sewing card. Cute, cuter, and cutest! Find out more here.
Tips: Building a fabric stash
Got Stash? Most of us who’ve been crafting awhile do. But if you are new to sewing or quilting The Crafty Mummy shares some tips and suggestions on how to create one. Get the know-how.
Martha Pullen sewing contest includes quilts
I learned about this event at All Things Vintage Sheets. Go here for a summary. There is a quilting category: Bed Quilts, Baby Quilts, Lap Quilts and Wall Hangings. Find out more, go to the 2011 Martha Pullen Sewing … Read More...
Inspiration: Patchwork Hippie Jacket
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...
Scrap Your Stash | Fabric key chains
Jen from Craftiness is not Optional guest blogs in the Scrap Your Stash series at Living with Punks with a tutorial showing how to make key chains from your fabric scraps. Get the tutorial.
Rockin’ Robin Quilt-Along
AnneMarie from Gen X Quilters just announced the start of a Quilt-Along called Rockin’ Robin. There are five hosts and she is one of them. Each week one of the hosts will introduce a new row to participants. Click here… Read More...
Garden Fence quilt block
If you love quilt patterns that feel fresh and modern but still nod to traditional quilting roots, Hyacinth Quilt Designs is a blog you’ll want to spend some time browsing. It’s one of those quilting spaces where clean lines, thoughtful … Read More...
Free pattern: Sew Sweet cover
This is such a sweet way to cover your sewing machine. Pam Garrison started with a plain IKEA pillowcase and added embroidery and lace. You can download her pattern Sew Sweet on her blog.
Tutorial: Shabby Chic lamp shade
The talent behind Quilted Cupcake shares how she made this lovely lamp shade. The base is a mason jar full of buttons and the top is fabric scraps she wrapped around a shade frame. It would make a great addition … Read More...
Best use for store-bought quilts
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...
Toddler book illustrated with designer fabrics
As I read this book tonight – Sharing Time by Elizabeth Verdick – to my 2 year old grandson I noticed lots of pretty fabrics making up the character’s clothing. Some of it even looked familiar. No surprise then at … Read More...
Frames show off fabric you cannot cut
Oh, the stash. We all have one. Or… let’s be honest, several. That teetering tower of fat quarters we couldn’t resist, the remnants from projects past, the “just in case” cuts we swore we’d use someday. If that sounds familiar, … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Patchwork purse in greens
Ulinkap from Szycie Uli made this fun patchwork purse. All that green makes me think summer. See more photos – the lining is even cuter – on her blog post.