Melissa from Polka Dot Chair blog shares how to make this chirpy pillow at the Moda Bake Shop. Go here for the how-to.
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Holiday stitches
Meet Skating Rosey. She’s one of nine whimsical embroidery patterns in a collection created by Jenny of Jenny of Elefantz blog.
Product description: The Four Trees are all 6in x 10in finished; the Charms are 4in square and 3.5in x 5 in; Skating Rosey is 5 in x 7…
Holiday stitches
Meet Skating Rosey. She’s one of nine whimsical embroidery patterns in a collection created by Jenny of Jenny of Elefantz blog.
Product description: The Four Trees are all 6in x 10in finished; the Charms are 4in square and 3.5in x … Read More...
Thrift store foam makes the quilt
Michelle of Ey Embellishments blog made this Super Simple Stamps quilt using Fannie Carte’s method for creating stamps from scratch. Go here to give it a try. Go here to see the entire Stamps quilt and some closeups. Nice job.
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…Tutorial: Make your own clay buttons
Lynda of The Great American Quilt Factory blog shows how to make clay buttons in a nifty slide show. She says, The buttons are very easy to do and add a one-of-a-kind embellishment to your work.
Get the how-to here.
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234 quilts ready for SAQA Benefit Auction
SewCalGal wants you to mark your calendars for SAQA’s benefit auction starting Thursday, September 10th, 2009. She explains how the auction works and provides a preview of a dozen art quilts. Go here to see more.
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Biscuit Basin inspires a color palette
Candy from Candied Fabrics blog took this inspiring photo of Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park, USA. Go here to read more. As an aside, I’m a fan of anyone who has a blog post titled Chartreuse is the new neutral!. I’m not afraid of color…
Whoopsie Daisy winner
Lucky is what I call A Scott in Tennessee blogger for winning this quilt pattern Whoopsie Daisy. I’m digging the basket weave look of the flower centers. Original design by Amanda from The Quilted Fish Quality Patterns Web store.
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Event: Crafty Chica Art Cruise 2010
Kathy Cano-Murillo of The Crafty Chica blog announces her 4th annual Crafty Chica Art Cruise. She said this about the event this week,
I’m delighted to share that we will have a special guest: Superstar podcaster and savvy crafter, Sister Diane of CraftyPod.com! She will…
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…
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...
Book sale
It took me about two minutes to qualify for free shipping at Connecting Threads online store - that’s how many great books they are offering up at 40% off from now until September 21, 2009. (sorry contiguous US only on the free shipping Web orders over $50)
There’s a…
Winner: Celebrate Summer quilt
Down by the River blogger just got news her entry (closeup of a section shown here) won the Celebrate Summer competition hosted by Patchwork and Quilting magazine. Congratulations! It’s so pretty. Go here for details.
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Inspiration: Random eye candy
Moneik Quilts blog is making this quilt from a Simple Day at The Lake pattern. Those browns look so yummy. Go here to read more about it.
Next up, The Thread Studio online shop based in Australia has beautifully executed art quilts. Go here…
Pattern: Embellished Patchwork Twirl skirt
This little girl skirt passes the twirl test. Pattern details: Girls 12mo – 8yr. Available at Scientific Seamstress.
From Craft Gossip Flickr group, via chegeman72.
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Giveaway: Join AQS and you’re entered
Join AQS or renew your membership and you are automatically entered for a chance to win some awesome prizes like the Birds ’n Roses book, shown here. The Grande Prize includes a HandiQuilter®. Go here for details. Cost to join is $25 USD.
Via Ruby Jane’s…
Housework Whenever! coming soon
I love this new fabric line Housework Whenever!. Original design by Sharon Yenter for In The Beginning Fabrics.
Go here to see the swatch gallery. It’s all stash worthy.
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Get dirty with Germania
Check out Jay McCarroll’s latest fabric line, Germania from Free Spirit. Go here to view the entire swatch gallery.
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Tutorial: Princess Feather block
This modern feeling applique block was created by Ann of Ann Champion’s Blog. She has a tutorial that shows her method for creating this Princess Feather pattern. Go here for the how-to.
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Technique: Prewashing fabric
Laura of Adventures of a Quilting Diva blog shares her tips for prewashing fabric smaller than 1/2 yard to avoid tangles. Go here to read more.
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