Erica from Modern Domestic shares how she made a potholder using fusible thread to help with the binding. It holds it down so you can zigzag around the entire potholder, making it much faster to finish. One side of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Joyal #22 Quilt Square
Alix from Mamaka Mills made this modern quilt block she calls #22 and I’m calling awesome eye candy! She used fabric samples – not heavy upholstery but suit fabric in its construction. Find out more. Go to the tutorial.
Giveaway: Picnics and Fairgrounds fabric
Rita from Red Pepper Quilts is hosting a giveaway for a FQ bundle of 10 Picnic and Fairgrounds prints by Denyse Schmidt. These prints are only available in Australia. Visit her post for entry details.
Free pattern: City Weekend quilt by Liesl
I heart the City Weekend fabric collection by Liesl Gibson, founder of Oliver + S. See my earlier post here. I just spied this City Weekend quilt pattern that showcases the line. It’s spectacular! Get a link to … Read More...
Tutorial: Gift card purse
I am crushing on this 9-patch purse made from used gift cards. See how Anna did it at A as in Anna.
Via Rhonda at Dollar Store Crafts.
Patchwork dress from upholstery samples
Erica from Recycled Fashion made this lovely patchwork dress from some Robert Allen upholstery samples. This is inspiration for quilters to take patchwork off the beds/walls. Read more about how she made it here.
Found at BurdaStyle.
Sew-Along to mark 10th anniversary for Benita
Starting today Benita from Victoriana Quilt Designs is kicking off her 10th Anniversary Fabric Party. In honor of the event, she wants you to join her in building a row-by-row quilt with fabrics from 18 different fabric companies such … Read More...
Newsy: Kaleidoscope Quilt-Along
Mark your calendars! Elizabeth from Don’t Call Me Betsy is hosting another Quilt-Along. If you join you’ll be making a classic quilt block, the Kaleidoscope. She chose this theme because she had so much fun making this kaleidoscope block, below. … Read More...
Curved seams quilt block
Holly from The Undercover Crafter made this curved seams block for a block exchange. Piecing curves is a skill that scares off many quilters, even longtime ones. See how she gained the confidence to tackle it here.
Via craftgawker
Tutorial: Quilted Tea Cozy
Quilts for Joplin workshops
The folks in Joplin, Missouri (USA) who survived the May 24 killer tornado need some hugs. The Rabbit’s Lair in Rogers, Arkansas plan to do just that by sending some homemade quilts their way. They are hosting five Friday workshops, … Read More...
A tute to cure UFO blues
Kelly from Blue Bird Sews shares her secret for getting a quilt top quilted quickly. She says,
… Read More...This is a quilting tutorial for continuous straight line quilting which can be easily done to finish a quilt top. Too often we
Ta Dah!: A pretty pouch for Nichole
Jen from BettyCrockerAss made this super stylish wristlet for her swap partner, Nichole, in the Pretty Little Pouch Swap. She used Kumiko Fujita’s calendar fabric on the front and highlighted May 7 to make the exchange extra special. Read more … Read More...
Children at Play fabric line has 52 pieces
Absolutely darling is how I would describe Children at Play by Michael Miller. For Sarah Jane, it marks her very first fabric collection. With four colorways and themes and a total of 52 pieces there’s something to delight all … Read More...
Freebie: Stepping Stones Block pattern
Tacha Bruecher from Fat Quarterly shares her Stepping Stones Block pattern over at Sew, Mama, Sew!. You can use the block in a pillow, as shown here, or make multiples for a quilt. Get the free PDF Pattern … Read More...
Mad Tea Party Set – quilted goodness
Check it out. Technoplastique made this tea party set with fabric, then quilted it for a dimensional look. Any little girl could put on a proper English tea with this pretty set. She shows you how to make it at … Read More...
Inspiration: Keep Calm and Shoot Stuff
Photographer and textile designer Luzia Pimpinella created wall art for her bedroom, a few shown here. She wrapped fabric around embroidery hoops then used applique and/or embroidery to embellish them. So lovely. Visit her blog to see more.
Tutorial: Sewing case with removable pouches
Linda from Buzzing and Bumbling shows how she made this pretty and practical roll-up travel case to hold quilting supplies on the go. The pouches are detachable, so you only take out what you need right then. Brilliant! Get the … Read More...
Kweli’s African American fabrics
Kweli from African American Fabrics designs fabulous fabric with African American sensibilities. My favorite from her collection on Spoonflower is Bottle Tree, circled in the photo. She explains the folklore behind the bottle tree on her Post: Bottle Tree Fabric … Read More...
A call to play nicer – Mod v Trad revisited
Kristen from Sew, Mama, Sew! extends an olive branch (or should I say quilting needle) to Sandi Walton of Piecemeal Quilts. Sandi is the author of the now infamous blog post where she used the “D” word in reference … Read More...