Pat Sloan interviewed Kathreen Ricketson from WhipUp.net as part of the Little Bits blog tour. Pat gives us a peek inside Kathreen’s home and asks things we want to know, like how she got started sewing. Go HERE to read … Read More...
Giveaway: Flora charm pack
Get on over to Samelia’s Mum; she’s giving away a charm pack of fabric line Flora by Lauren & Jessi Jung. Contest ends midday, 27 November 2011 AEST. Click HERE for entry details.
Image credit: Samelia’s Mum
Free pattern: 10 Minute Table Runner
Marge at Delaware Quilts planned to sew today, but got distracted doing laundry. She wondered if she might be able to whip out some 10 minute table runners. Visit her blog and follow her link to get the pattern. Designed … Read More...
Gift idea: Signed copy Malka’s latest quilt book
Textile artists, quilters, and any lover of beautiful fabric this post is for you. Order this book straight from the author and she’ll sign it for you. In case you’ve been absent, this is Malka Dubrawsky’s latest book Fresh Quilting: … Read More...
Block 21 | Desperate Housewife’s Quilt
Sharon from Craizee Corners did a guest post at QuiltJane…Want it, Need it, Quilt! where she shared this star block pattern and tutorial. This is block 21 of the Desperate Housewife’s Quilt series where you pick which blocks to sew. … Read More...
Tutorial: Gift Box quilt block
Nan from Pots and Pins did a guest post at Sew We Quilt/Stash Manicure showing how to make a gift box quilt block. Nan advises us to put on some Christmas music and get started so we have a festive … Read More...
Pippa’s modern 16 patch quilt
Pippa Patchwork made this quilt from her scrap pile, even using scraps for the binding. Wow. She’s discovering that creating limitations (a vow to not buy any new fabric until January 2012) can spur creativity. I love these wonky 16 … Read More...
Video tute: Grab-N-Go potholders
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shows how to make these adorable quilted Grab-N-Go potholders. She says if you are a wannabe quilter this project is perfect as it will walk you through making a small quilt sandwich. Go to her … Read More...
Tutorial: Cussless Drunkard’s Path block
Thanks goes to Heather, a Craft Gossip reader, for sending in this link suggestion to video tutorial, Sew an easy, stress free Drunkard’s Path quilt block. The author cmskallen explains,
… Read More...A traditional drunkard’s path block is made by sewing
Giveaway: ‘A Stitch in Color’ charm pack
Samelia’s Mum is giving away a charm pack (42 – 5″ squares) of A Stitch in Color by Malka Dubrawsky for Moda Fabrics. Contest ends 10 November 2011 AEST. Click HERE for entry details.
Image credit: Samelia’s Mum
Tutorial: Charm pack placemats
Got Charm? Samelia’s Mum does. She shows how to turn a single charm pack (42 – 5″ squares) into six placemats. Done in fabulous fabric line A Stitch in Color by Malka Dubrawsky for Moda Fabrics. Go to tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Disappearing 9 Patch Tote
Jenna from Sew Happy Geek made this darling Disappearing 9 Patch tote using 5″ charms, making it go together fast. Click HERE to get the tutorial.
Image credit: Sew Happy Geek
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DIY: Fabric House Ornament
Kim from retro mama shows how to make these adorable fabric house ornaments. She said she used quilting cotton scraps for the parts of the house. The numbers are from the fabric selvages. So clever! Go to tutorial.
Quilt Along kick-off at Gen X Quilters
Anne Marie from Gen X Quilters is hosting the Charmed Prints Quilt Along. She explains, it is perfect for charm packs, and an easy, customizable quilt that will be done in time for Xmas! Some participants have decided to … Read More...
I love ‘Lucy’s Escapades’ fabric line
Over the Halloween weekend I house-sat for my sister who was out-of-town for a retreat. It’s a two-story Victorian and due to its large size, it’s where we have most of our family events. Painted in bright cheery colors, it’s … Read More...
Inspiration: Wool Christmas pincushion
Spied at Sunflower Fields Pattern Company. In progress. I so love it.
Looking for more pin cushion patterns? Check out these quilting patterns on Etsy.
Tutorial: Pin Pouffe at Whip Up
The British guards and red bus make this pin cushion fabulous. Maker Sandra from Herzensart did a guest post at Whip Up where she shares how she did it. Go to the Pin Pouffe Tutorial.
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Cat jumps over the jack-o-lanterns
I’m feeling Halloween theme fatigue however I had to share this embroidery piece by 501 Quilt Blocks. How adorable is the cat jumping over the jack-o-lanterns with the text Boo, Spooks and Spirits. I would love to see … Read More...
Pumpkin block for a cheery Halloween Quilt
Pippa from Welsh Quilts has shared a delightful quilt block to spread some Halloween cheer—Happy Halloween right back at you, Pippa! This festive pumpkin block was created using a paper piecing pattern from Ruth McDowell’s book, Pieced Vegetables. The … Read More...
Dream Garden patchwork pouch for Lulu
Isadora from Dorothy Hobbies/Pastimes made this patchwork tote that showcases lovely embroidery pattern Dream Garden by Jenny Hart. Made for her son’s girlfriend Lulu as a birthday gift. The pattern printed on cotton is available to buy at Sublime Stitching … Read More...