Pat Sloan kicks off the new year with the 2014 Aurifil Designer of the Month series. As host, she’ll interview one guest per month. She’ll share their work spaces, fabric lines AND – key to their choice of quilt block … Read More...

New to hexies? Instead of a bed quilt, why not start small with this Felt Hexagon Coaster project by Nancy of Do Small Things with Love. She’s a guest blogger today at Sugar Bee Crafts where she shares step-by-step how … Read More...

Charise of Charise Creates took pity on one of her readers who wanted to make some fabric coasters she saw in Stitch magazine that Charise made from mostly out of print (OOP) fabrics. We’ve all been there, the perfect fabric … Read More...

Jennifer O of Sewhooked Craftsy offers (for a limited time) a free download of her sweet quilt block design based on the traditional pattern Sunbonnet Sue. Called Sweet Skating Sue she utilizes a paper piecing technique to get it … Read More...

This pretty quilted table runner is the work of Fiona of Patchwork Delights. She made it for her swap partner, lucky person alright. Go HERE to see lots of pretty photos of her project.

Image credit: Patchwork Delights

Deby of So Sew Easy gets my clever blogger award today with her latest quilt-y sewing project. She started with a simple hexagon shape, added holiday fabric scraps and ended up with this festive Christmas tree skirt. So fun, plus … Read More...

Mother of six Konda Luckau of Moose on the Porch Quilts wants you to give hand piecing a try with her project geared specifically for this called Hallies Hexi Stars. Konda finds she can do by hand work while … Read More...

Craftsy is having a Trick or Treat sale. Choose from the following classes:

quilting • sewing • cake decorating • knitting •  cooking • embroidery • Fine Art

These would make great birthday or Christmas gifts, I’m thinking. So, get on over to … Read More...

It’s a Zombie Attack from the Zombie Apocalypse fabric collection by Emily Taylor for Riley Blake. Spied over at StashModernFabric, they are delightfully ghoulish. From me to you, have a happy Halloween!

Image credit: StashModernFabric

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Sachiko of Tea Rose Home shares over at Craft Snob how to make these bright happy coasters. You layer squares of felt and then cut out and sew an orange peel type pattern on top. I agree with Sachiko, these … Read More...

I recently discovered these adorable googly-eyed monsters on a quilt designed by Jen Eskridge of Reanna Lily Designs, and they are by far the cutest Halloween decor I’ve seen this season. The playful and whimsical design adds a fun, festive … Read More...

This charming neighborhood street wall hanging, designed by Gigi Khalsa for Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine, is a perfect addition to your Halloween decor. Measuring 15″ x 19″, it’s an ideal size for a seasonal project that’s both manageable and rewarding. With … Read More...

All the cool people, particularly hip moms, are taking up EPP. No, it’s not a new diet or exercise regimen, it’s English Paper Piecing – a technique used to make hexagons (aka hexies). Hand sewing is mobile so can go … Read More...

Paper piece a leaf in fall colors with this free PDF download designed by Yvonne of Yvonnes.dk. She doesn’t include dimensions, but the pattern could be re-sized to suit your project; imagine blocks for a large bed quilt or go … Read More...

Quilt Inspirations shares over 50 free *quilt patterns for Halloween in their archives. Go HERE to pick out your favorite freebie.

*Most are quilts, but there are some free patterns for Halloween inspired pillows and pendants thrown in.

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