Sweet watermelon brightens this quilted placemat. Made by Mollie of Wild Olive she shares on her blog how to make it. Go make your own fruity placemat.
Image credit: Wild Olive
Tutorial: Quilted fabric basket
This pretty basket would make a great gift, wouldn’t it? Jenny of Elefantz started with some of her binding remnants from earlier projects and whipped this up. She takes you step-by-step how to make it.
New DDNP quilt block tute
Don’t miss this latest post at A Few Scraps. Christina shares what she calls improved instructions for creating a double disappearing nine patch quilt block. This fun technique will give your finished quilt top a complicated look without the fuss. … Read More...
Tutorial: Watercolor Heart Block
Violet Craft had some feline help making this pretty heart pillow cover. She fussy-cut her floral fabric into squares, arranged, then sewed them into rows to make the pillow front. She shares how she made it at Janome; go … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a button on by hand
Deanna of SewMcCool shares her secret for sewing on a button by hand. Whether embellishing a quilt or attaching some to a garment, doing this the right way will not only help them stay put, but as her daughter found … Read More...
Newsy: Double Dutch Quilt Along
This is the first block in the Double Dutch Quilters Quilt Along just now taking off and being talked about by Nicolette of Dutch Comfort. She shares a link to the first block in the sampler (meaning every block … Read More...
Tutorial: Zipper Purse
Amy of Sew We Craft is certain you still have time to whip up this pretty little purse for Mother’s Day. She pieced together complimentary fabric strips to make the ground, created pleats, then finished it with a zipper closure. … Read More...
Tutorial: Sixty Minute Split Strip Quilt Top
Waited to the very last weekend to whip up a gift quilt for someone? Rachael Dorr comes to our rescue, with a tutorial for a quick project – using a split strip technique – which certainly does not look fast. … Read More...
Tutorial: Charming baby quilt and pillow
Julie from 627Handworks has a frugal side, making this pillow from leftover half square triangles from a baby charm quilt. Both pillow and quilt are featured projects at the Moda Bake Shop. Check out Julie’s step-by-step instructions; get your … Read More...
Freebie: Dresden Plate with Butterfly
Dust off that sewing machine that’s been collecting dust this winter. Benita of Victoriana Quilt Designs shares a free pattern for this Spring-invoking quilt block. What you see here is a quilt made up of 20 of these blocks. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled jeans and things quilt
Amy of Joyful Daisy made this quilt out of recycled jeans, wool skirts, and plaid shirts. During construction, she embroidered the name of the recipient – Jonathan – on one of the strips. That’s a brilliant addition, sure to please … Read More...
Learn to quilt with Sassy
Paula of the Sassy Quilter has a passion for bringing new folks into the quilting fold. As such, she’s put together a series of tutorials for beginners. Topics include tools, fabric, patterns, cutting, piecing, quilting and binding – all … Read More...
Tutorial: Two-color Prarie Points
Responding to reader requests, Marcy of Made by Me in Red, shares how to make a Prairie Point with two colors. Not sure what a Prairie Point is? Well, it’s fabric triangles folded then sewn to the border of … Read More...
Tutorial: Semi-portable design wall
A design wall is essential for getting the best results when laying out a quilt top. Karin of Leigh Laurel Studios agrees, saying
The design wall has by far been the most valuable addition to my studio.
If you have … Read More...
DIY baby wrap
Allison of Cluck Cluck Sew made this adorable quilted wrap for her daughter’s baby doll. She shows lots of great photos of her project on this post. Plus, on a later post she gives measurements so you can make … Read More...
Tutorial: Beach Ball baby quilt
I love this baby quilt made by Jess of The Elven Garden. It’s her first project featured at the Moda Bake Shop. Find out how she made it; get the tutorial.
Image credit: Moda Bake Shop
Tutorial: Foundation work two ways
Lynne of the Denver Sewing Collective shares two ways to do foundation piecing for a quilt top – plain paper and freezer paper. If you are unclear of the differences between the two techniques, get on over to her blog … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty points pieced block
Anjeanette Klinder shares on her blog the secret to sewing what she calls ‘pretty points’ in a quilt block. Hint: she uses lots of pins – but her explanation and photos on just how to pin for no slippage – … Read More...
Tutorial: No butts mitered corners
Sure, butting works, but Candace of Saltwater Quilts knows how to create a better look for the corners on quilt-y projects. Shown here, is her I Spy quilt; notice the impeccable diagonal seam line on the black and white border. … Read More...
Quilt challenge + Weighted blanket tute
Sarah of Confessions of a Fabric Addict is hosting a quilt challenge to support three of her favorite charities. You have plenty of time to join this good work. Go here to learn more.
Sarah also shares on her blog … Read More...