- Image from C&T Publishing
The Tech Editors of C&T Publishing blog show how to make a quilt sandwich from their Quiltmaking Basics series. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Recycled wool quilt
Via Just Tutorials
Blanche of Just Tutorials shows how to make this eco-friendly quilt using wool sweaters. Get the tutorial.
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Inspiration: Virtual art gallery
Image from jj gallery
Textile artist John Jones created a virtual art gallery to showcase his stitched patchwork art panels. Go here to view it.
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Video: Canvas Photo Quilt
Via Quilting Arts TV
Traditional photo quilts have never appealed to me but this photo transformed into mini quilt does. Julie Fei-Fan Balzer guest of Pokey Bolton Quilting Arts TV demonstrates her easy technique for creating this artful look. Go here to view video.
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Tutorial: Freehand curved piecing
Image from Sewn
Passionate quilter Sarah Fielke of Sewn online shows us how to do free-form curved piecing. She says, Take a walk on the wild side and cut with no templates for an unexpected result. Gulp.
If you are game for an adventure go here for the tutorial.
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Birdie Big Blocks quilt pattern
Image from Cabbage Rose
“Perfect for beginners” the product description says. Available at Cabbage Rose Quilts. Go here to view the pattern. $9.00 USD
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Active bloggers at some point must concern themselves with secure surfing. Once the ‘what came with my computer’ McAfee subscription ran out, I began using free PC security software. But, is it enough?
I searched the Web, naturally, for answers. Of the commercial variety,…
Spots quilt pattern
Image from Cabbage Rose
These are the kind of spots I like to see. This adorable pattern called Spots is available at Cabbage Rose Quilts. Go here for price and product description.
Mini Merry-Go-Round quilt
Image from Pink Chalk Fabrics
This happy mini quilt from Pink Chalk Fabrics makes me smile. Go here for order details.
Pattern description:
American Jane Patterns Designed by Sandy Klop. These sweet hexagons look like a kaleidoscope of jewels.
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…Fabric swatch: Folklore
Image from Purlsoho
I need a cut of this fabric to satisfy my soul. Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration, however, I want it in my stash. It’s My Folklore by Lecien which I found at Sew, Mamaw, Sew! but, she’s sold out right now. I didn’t give up, I jumped over to…
Free pattern: Folk Tale Friends
Image from Red Rooster Fabrics
Another great find at Red Rooster Fabrics - this child’s quilt showcases fabric line Folk Tale Friends. Go here to see fabric line. Go here to download free pattern. Original design by Laura Blanchard.
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Virtual drunk love
Image from Block Party!
Jacqui from Block Party! blog made another fun funky block for Ashley, continuing the Drunk Love theme. I enjoy seeing how others use fabrics that I have in my stash. Should I be embarrassed that I have almost all of these?
I’d…
Fabric swatch: Boy oh Boy
Image from Sew Fabulous
I am digging this fabric line I found at Sew Fabulous Quilt Shop. It’s Boy Oh Boy by Holly Holderman for Lakehouse Dry Goods. I love the non-traditional color palette, especially the celery green background in this…
Free pattern: Tiny Tots
Image from Red Rooster Fabrics
Look what I found at Red Rooster Fabrics that makes good use of the Tiny Tots panel. Go here to download free pattern. Original design by Laura Blanchard.
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…Inspiration: Barn kid’s quilt
Image from snow23
This gets the adorable award. All the barnyard animals are getting tucked into bed for the night. Go to Teresa’s photostream to see the entire quilt.
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Free pattern: Simple Gifts quilt
Image from Craft Nectar
Need a baby quilt in a hurry? Craft Nectar has created a simple pattern that’s easy to piece and quilts up nice. Her secret is to do dense quilting using contrasting threads. Go here to download the free pattern.
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Baby girl’s birthday quilt
Jessica from Crafted Madness blog made this pretty baby girl quilt from charm packs using a technique she learned from Snippets of a Quilter blog. Go here to learn more.
Via Craft Gossip Flickr group.
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Baby girl’s birthday quilt
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Jessica from Crafted Madness blog made this pretty baby girl quilt from charm packs using a technique she learned from Snippets of a Quilter blog. Go here to learn more.
Via Craft Gossip Flickr group.
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…Free pattern: Great Foundations
Image from Red Rooster Fabrics
Look what I found at Red Rooster Fabrics! This pattern showcases fabric line Great Foundations. Go here to see fabric line. Go here to download free pattern. Original design by Laura Blanchard.
Pattern description:
With a look similar to a Drunkard’s…
Retro Fabric Book
Image from eQuilter.com
I am more and more a fan of panels, especially when I find one like this, that you can make into a quilted baby book. Go here to see more.
This panel is part of the ‘Tiny Tots’ collection by…