Adele Cosgrove-Bray shares this grid-based pattern of the eagle. Following her sketch, users can choose a block size, fabric scheme and get to sewing. Depending on chosen size one could make something as small as a potholder, pillow cover, or … Read More...
FQ Fun Pattern: ‘All Stacked Up’
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl and Amber of Gigi’s Thimble created the quilt pattern “All Stacked Up” as a way to use large scale and directional prints successfully. It’s part of their Five fat quarter Fun Pattern series, and as … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweetheart ornaments + free pattern
A slice of Sacher torte and a truffle are the center of these yummy looking Valentine’s Day ornaments. Susi of Tiny Toffee Designs sewed these up using fabric, felt and a bit of ribbon. Her tutorial includes a free download … Read More...
January Hoop Art of the Month
Get your hoop art on and have it ready to show off well before Valentine’s Day with a free pattern and tutorial by Staci of Crafty Staci. You may remember her Hot Pad series – which was sweet by the … Read More...
Blueberry and strawberry mini pillows
Seeing these pillows on a gray foggy winter’s day cheered me up in a big way. Jayne of Twiggy and Opal made the pair using a pattern she got from an online Quilting Bee. What’s more, she takes you through … Read More...
Quick Strippies spotted + free pattern
Mary Johnson, of MaryQuilts.com, expresses joy in seeing her quilt design used for some in this collection of donation quilts. The makers are members of two Tyler Texas churches and the entire lot, all 111, are going to the local … Read More...
Safe with Me quilt + free pattern
Division, with roots going back to the United States Civil War, is growing here. Post-election, hate is the new civil. But, when the world seems intolerable, look to the peacemakers and piece-makers.
Take Jayne, of Twiggy and Opal, who … Read More...
Free pattern: Christmas Sock Block
Some say sock, some say stocking. No matter the name this bold quilt block sewn up is sure to bring cheer to your holidays. Designed by Janeen of Art Quilt Designs, she uses a paper piecing method for the … Read More...
Maker Mat Sew-A-Long + Free Pattern
Nicole of Lilyella is hosting a Sew Along this month to create a maker mat for your sewing machine. Of the project, she explains,
… Read More...This dual purpose organizer has double pockets and a removable thread catcher to keep all your
Free pattern: Cat faces embroidery
Happy little cat faces greet the lucky recipient of this fabric plushy. Made by Molly, of Wild Olive, she said her inspiration came from a project she found in an old craft magazine. Yes, I save mine too.
Her … Read More...
Free pattern: Pikachu quilt block
The Pokemon Go app phenom that requires players to go out and capture creatures made me think of the sweetest Pokémon of all – Pikachu. Jennifer, of Fandom in Stitches, has an entire page on her blog devoted to … Read More...
Two summer quilt blocks + tutes
Diana, of Red Delicious Life, created two quilt blocks as part of the Fabri-Quilt New Block Hop (over now). The first one, Dutch Windmill, uses a method of construction that gave her pause. She explains,
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Happy Canada Day Pillows | Freebie
“Oh Canada” the anthem goes. Today, I wish all Canadian Craft Gossip readers a Happy 149th Independence Day! If celebrations for you lean towards quieter-than-fireworks activities, why not whip up a Patriotic pillow or two. Joan Davis, of Maudie’s Cottage, … Read More...
Berry picking fabric and free pattern
Please don’t judge me, but I just discovered The Jungs. Familial fabric designers for Moda, this clan’s latest fabric collection, Bumble Berries, is due in stores this summer. The quilt pattern shown above showcases the Bumble Berries line beautifully. … Read More...
Freebie: Sunny Boy Sam Quilt Pattern
Meet Sunny Bonnet Susie’s new companion, Sunny Boy Sam. I bet he grows up to be a great Daddy. And to all Daddy’s, especially quilting dads, have a happy Father’s Day, June 19th. Linda Leathersich and Stephanie Sheridan of Stitched … Read More...
Free pattern: Love Quilt for Orlando
After 9.11, a good friend and I got busy. Every evening after work we sewed and stitched until we had a twin size bed quilt ready to ship to New York. Done, in two weeks. A few months later, we … Read More...
Free pattern: Blueberry Pie House mini quilt
Wendy Sheppard rocks the blues with her creation, Blueberry Pie House mini quilt. Coming in at a diminutive 24″ x 26″, it’s a perfect size to experiment with your stitching threads and designs.
She made this as part of the … Read More...
Sue Spargo: InstaStitch Log Cabin Lap Quilt
Choose cotton or wool and you can make a lap quilt Sue Spargo says is just right for patchwork and embroidery beginners. To complete the project, you will need to refer to her book, Creative Stitching. However, the free part … Read More...
Free pattern: Spotty the Turtle applique
Stabilization is the key to working with stretchy fabrics like Minky/Cuddle. Polly Carlson of Pieced by Polly did a guest post at Fairfield World where she shows how she approaches the issue. Meet her protagonist, Spotty The Turtle who … Read More...
Make a Tri Love quilt | Free pattern
This quilt is called a one-patch, because it’s made up of a single pattern, a 60 degree triangle. Designed by Melissa Lunden for Birch Fabrics, her choice of solids in cheery colors give it a modern look. This design is … Read More...