Several years ago, my dear friend Scarlett gave my daughter a little fleece scarflette. Not only did it keep her neck warm, but the smaller size and hook & loop tape closure made it easy for her to put on and…
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Technique: Fussy cut to perfection
I trolled the web looking for fussy cut fabric motifs. I found this wonderful example – a mermaid in a Dresden plate block by Rita from Free Falling blog.
Over the Labor Day weekend, my daughter Brittany fussy cut this quilt block. It’s another good example. Be sure and share…
Technique: Fussy cut to perfection
I trolled the web looking for fussy cut fabric motifs. I found this wonderful example – a mermaid in a Dresden plate block by Rita from Free Falling blog.
Over the Labor Day weekend, my daughter fussy cut this … Read More...
A lace CQ garden by Nicki Lee
This is what happens when Nicki Lee (goddess of hand-dyed lace) gets her hands on your crazy-quilt round-robin block. Nicki says,
When I received [Ellen's] block I fell in love with it as it was BLUE! I immediately cut up some small…
New site for Pat Winter classes
Pat Winter has started a new blog that focuses strictly on the crazy-quilting classes she offers — making it easier for us to locate the course information and sign up! Go see Pat Winter’s Crazy Gatherings.
Blooming CQ seam treatment
I’m in love with this simple but effective seam treament from SharonB’s CQ Detail series. I’ve flipped the image upside down (forgive me, Sharon) to emphasize the flower-bloom quality of this treatment. While it totally works for crazy-quilting, this pattern would…
Interview with Lila Tueller
The folks from Web store Blossom Quiltworks! got to spend some time with Moda fabric designer Lila Tueller during this May’s Quilt Market. This Interview was in Blossom’s latest Newsletter. Go here to sign up so you get the scoop … Read More...
Interview with Lila Tueller
The folks from Web store Blossom Quiltworks! got to spend some time with Moda fabric designer Lila Tueller during this May’s Quilt Market. This Interview was in Blossom’s latest Newsletter. Go here to sign up so you get the scoop too.
Blossom: Lila, what brought you…
Tutorial: Spider-web roses
Jo in NZ steps us through a basic crazy-quilting technique that produces beautiful results, even for beginners. (Trust me on this. I know.) See the tute.
Make CQ pendants
Pat Winter points us back to a project she completed nearly a year ago, and I totally agree that it deserves another look. Using a large macrame bead as a base, she created crazy-quilted pendants. The step-by-step tutorial was published in…
Witchy broom-riding babes
Look at what Frayed Edge is quilting up for Nancy. It’s Frightfully Crazy from The Buggy Barn. It’s well worth a click to see Frayed Edge’s subtitle.
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Witchy broom-riding babes
Look at what Frayed Edge is quilting up for Nancy. It’s Frightfully Crazy from The Buggy Barn. It’s well worth a click to see Frayed Edge’s subtitle.
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Looking for more Halloween Block ideas? Check out these Halloween … Read More...
Inspiration: “Under the Sea” CQ
This CQ block is a round-robin project and, therefore, the result of several stitchers’ joint efforts. Lisa showcases it on her blog, Ivory Blush Roses, with wonderful detailed photos and a description of her additions to the work. From concept to…
Add braid to CQ seams
This lovely crazy-quilt seam treatment is not as complicated as it looks. SharonB of Pin Tangle created this look by tacking a gimp braid with detached chain stitches in a matching ribbon floss. Gorgeous. See the details on SharonB’s blog.
…Giveaway: CQ bits and baubles
Sign up now for the June blog giveaway at RibbonSmyth. Prizes are sure to include ribbons, fibers, trims, buttons, and bits of fabric — a crazy-quilter’s delight. Go to the blog to enter.
Complex but doable CQ seam treatment
This exquisite crazy-quilt seam treatment may look torturous; but its designer, SharonB of Pin Tangle, tells us it’s quite doable. She says,
The seam is embellished with a line of feathered up and down stitch. This has been threaded with a textured…
Tutorial: Charm square tote
Amanda Jean from Crazy Mom Quilts shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop, showing how to use charm squares to make a tote bag. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Charm square tote
Amanda Jean from Crazy Mom Quilts shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop, showing how to use charm squares to make a tote bag. Get the how-to.
Spring giveaways galore
(1) LadyShuttlemaker is celebrating her blog’s 50,000th unique visit (really!!!) by giving away a skein of 100% high quality SILK hand dyed tatting thread. Go to the blog to enter before March 23.
(2) Sisters Gulassa are giving away fat … Read More...
Giveaway: CQ images
Ooooooooooo. Look what Jo in NZ is giving away: A book of images of some of her delicious crazy-quilted postcards. She says,
… Read More...It is purely eyecandy. The format would only allow 27 characters a page…so I wasn’t able to add