This layout from Monique reminds me of a cozy, country quilt. She created her squares with layers of 3 sizes of different pattern papers, folding down the corner of the top square to create a faux quilted design. These go … Read More...
Fall Fun Layout
I love the teal and orange color combo on this Fall is Fun Layout from Maya. She punched out lots of scalloped edges pattern paper squares to form a grid for the background of her page giving it a quilted … Read More...
Quilt Inspired Layout
Tarrah McLean punched out a bunch of squares from blue, brown and white pattern papers, cut them on the diagonal and piece them together to form a wonderful quilt background for her layout. By stitching between each square she added … Read More...
Faux Quilting Birthday Card
Dina used pattern papers and cardstock to create blocks that look like quilted panels to form candles on this birthday card. This is a fantastic way to use up paper scraps. I love that she used a leaf die for … Read More...
Summer Layout
The checks and flower pattern papers on this page from Virginia Nebel remind me of picnics and BBQ’s and really say Summer! I love how she arranged her triangles and square for almost a quilted design, and this grid layout … Read More...
Quilt Style Layout
The stitched pattern paper squares on this fun layout from Sandra remind me of a quilt. Each square leaves a space for an embellishment and I like how she left some of the treads hanging lose. The tassels are the … Read More...
Quilted Look Layout
Di used embroidery Floss in coordinating colors with different stitches to sew down her large triangle pattern paper pieces on this pretty layout. It gives her page the wonderful look of a quilt. And using the black background really makes … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Make a quilt from vintage handkerchiefs
Vintage handkerchiefs are so charming! It can be hard to know exactly what to do with them, though. Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can use them to create a beautiful quilt. Each block features a different vintage … Read More...
Quilt Style Cut File
This open circle die looks perfect with different pattern papers behind each opening, it’s a terrific way to use up paper scraps! And it gives a wonderful quilted look, especially when stitched. This cut file is FREE to download and … Read More...
Quilting Inspired Layout
Scrapbook your sewing projects with this lovely layout inspired by quilting. Elise used patterned papers and stitching to evoke a vintage look with a modern twist and loads of texture and layers.
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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...
Giveaway-The Farmer’s Wife Sampler Quilt Coloring Book
Giveaway-The Farmer’s Wife Sampler Quilt Coloring Book
Leave a comment in today’s post by March 18, 2016 and you are in the running for this fun coloring book based on quilt blocks.
Open to U. S. residents only please.… Read More...
Recycled neck tie quilt and more
Isn’t this recycled tie quilt just beautiful? Oh I love it and I bet it wouldn’t be too hard to make either. This photo was part of a great blog post over at …..How to Recycle that features a whole … Read More...
Snow days | Snowball quilt block
Last week, the southern United States got enough snow to justify full-on playtime. Five inches of the fluffy stuff in my hometown gave all of us the rare opportunity to sled and pitch snowballs. The same weather event made its … Read More...
December’s Quilt of the Month | IQSCM
Put your holiday To-Do-List aside for a moment and enjoy some material culture. The International Quilt Study Center & Museum (IQSCM) share on their website the December 2015 Quilt of the Month. It is,
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Bertha A. Meckstroth
Free project: Candy Christmas quilt
The focal point of this sophisticated decor is the red, green and gold wall quilt designed by Tammy Kelly for All People Quilt. The center circles resemble old fashioned Christmas candy set against the soft glow of candles. You can … Read More...
Twister Frosty Snowman quilt
This pattern is so cool and it’s not just because snowflakes are falling. Janeese of The Calico House started with sewing together a large, simple one patch quilt top using a clever pattern created by Becky Cogan. She then took … Read More...
My Upcycled Warm Wool Lap Quilt
Jill of “fiberluscious” never knows what to or buy or make for her mother for Christmas. Mom is always chilly; so this inspired Jill! Last year two days before Christmas she went to a resale shop and selected three difference … Read More...
How to really change the quilt cover. Fast!
After watching this video on how to change a quilt cover, you will want to run and change the covers for all your quilts in the house.
It makes it that simple!
I have been changing the quilt covers in … Read More...
Collaborate with Polyvore
My daughter pinned this fabric collage on her Wee Bairn board for me to see. As the main quilter in her life, I’ll be making her baby – due in December – a crib quilt. She has a particular look … Read More...