Quilt me Happy! shows how she blocks a quilt. Blocking or squaring a quilt comes in after the three layers are quilted but before the binding is sewn on. She said she doesn’t bother doing this step on small quilts, … Read More...
Tutorial: Bella Crossing quilt at Moda
Elizabeth Dackson at Don’t Call Me Betsy couldn’t get the idea for this quilt – Bella Crossing – out of her head. I’m very glad because she ended up creating it. Even better, she made a tutorial and submitted it … Read More...
Tutorial: Sturdy, semi-see-through templates for quilting, sewing and applique
Ansie at sol y sombra shares how she makes durable, semi-see-through templates for quilting, applique and other sewing needs. Click HERE to see how she does it.
Image via sol y sombra
Our Lady of Guadalupe crazy quilt for Christmas
Miki at 15 Minutes Play is working on this Christmas quilt. A center fabric panel of religious icon Our Lady of Guadalupe is surrounded by 12 crazy quilt patchwork blocks. Read more about it on her blog.
Tutorial: Flying Geese quilt for little girl
This quilt sure says little girl. Melissa at Sew BitterSweet Designs used the Flying Geese pattern in the quilt – all cut from a Moda precut (Jelly Roll (precut fabrics)). It was a gift to her best friend’s little … Read More...
Rosemarie, a quilt from her aunt, and a plea
Emily at Mommy’s Nap Time is a strong supporter of her niece (age 5). She made her a pretty quilt (shown in photo). She just shaved off all her hair (for a second time), and now she’s getting the … Read More...
Hand stitched applique after machine fail
Keren at sew la vie first tried machine appliqueing the squares on this pillowcase, but after finishing two she decided to rip them out and start over. She then hand appliqued the squares with lovely results. Click HERE to read … Read More...
Inspiration: Modern Folk Art quilt
Dogs are romping around the border of this modern feeling folk art quilt. Spied at The Stichin’ Post in album ”Contemporary Folk Art Retreat’.
Tutorial: Canvas Art Quilt
Andie Johnson Sews started with a piece of large scale fabric and with a few simple tools and materials turned it into a stunning piece of art. Find out how she did it, get the tutorial.
Pat Sloan’s Farmer’s Market Quilt always fresh
I visited my local Farmer’s Market today and spied a lone vendor in the corner. He told me the only thing left in his garden to sell was okra. He had heaps of it so I bought some for my … Read More...
Ta Dah!: 16 Patch quilt
Jolene from Blue Elephant Stitches is celebrating having finished this wonderful quilt. Visit her Post: The Quilt That Twinkled to read more.
Horton Dr Seuss quilt to benefit elementary school
Sometimes you just know your activity is “as unto the Lord” or if not religious, for the good feelings it generates. Mary from Quilting in the Sunshine State shares on her blog her Horton quilt she made to be auctioned … Read More...
Raffle quilt for Main Street Mission
This quilt Shades of Hope was made by Cj of Created by CJ and is being raffled to benefit the Main Street Mission in Russellville, Arkansas. Tickets are $1 a piece, or 6 for $5, 12 for $10, and 25 … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty fabric ironing board cover
If you sew or quilt you spend a significant amount of time standing in front of an ironing board. Lara from How Does She? got tired of staring at her ironing board cover, what with the rusty-brown stains. She got … Read More...
Tutorial: Rainbow and Heart quilt for kids
Kelley from The Pioneer Quilter shares how she made this heart at the end of a rainbow quilt. She says it’s a simple pattern that’s the perfect size for a child. Get the tutorial.
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Tool for selecting fabric
I saw a tip at Grosgrain today I had to try right away. She showed how to use a Color Palette Generator to get the colors from a digital photograph. Visit her post here. I tried it with a … Read More...
Tutorial: Wild West Girls’ Quilt
This is just too cute! Karen from Lisnaweary Quilts shares the templates and instructions to make this adorable girl’s quilt at the Cutting Corners College blog. The quilt showcases the Wanna Be a Cowboy 2 collection by Riley Blake. There’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Nova’s quillow
Nova from A Cuppa and a Catch Up shows how to make a quilt that folds up into a pillow – aka quillow. What a cute kid’s gift, especially if you personalize it, as shown here. Go to the tute… Read More...
Union Jack quilt pattern
Goli from Craft talks about this quilt – the special reason for the Union Jack flag design, then introduced us to the maker, Sarah Brazier. It’s a wonderful quilt. Visit her post to find out where to get the pattern.
Last chance to win quilt at Craftopotamus!
Hurry, this fab giveaway at Craftopotamus is almost up – Contest ends Thursday, June 9th at 9:00pm. Most folks give away fabric, patterns or books, but rarely a throw size quilt, this one measures 58″ by 75″. Go here… Read More...