Leah Day from The Free Motion Quilting Project uses a hanging system that allows her to quilt large, heavy quilts on her domestic sewing machine. She did a post on her nifty technique here. After this post, she says … Read More...
Tutorial: Cup and saucer mug rug
Kerry at verykerryberry used several piecing techniques while making this mug rug. She says the combination keeps it from being too “fiddly”. Love that word. Love her mug rug. Click HERE to get the know-how.
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Tutorial: Reversible patchwork table runner
Nima at Made To Treasure shows how she made this reversible patchwork table runner. If you look closely, you’ll see she used some Christmas fabric on this one, but you could use whatever you like for your home. I love … Read More...
Freebie: Black Cat with Moon at Graphics Fairy
Karen at The Graphics Fairy commented on the border surrounding this Halloween-themed cat and moon graphic. She calls it checkerboard, I call it patchwork, only ’cause I’m a quilter and could see this as a darling wall hanging or table … Read More...
Free pattern: Witchy wall hanging For Halloween
This Halloween-themed wall hanging is irresistibly cute and perfect for adding a festive touch to your home! Created by Robin from Without a Map, this pattern is straightforward, yet offers plenty of opportunities for creative embellishments. Whether you love adding … Read More...
Freebie: Halloween printable ‘Mom and son’
Get ready for Halloween with this charming Halloween Greeting Card printable featuring a mom and son all set for trick-or-treating. This adorable graphic isn’t just for paper crafts—it can be easily transferred to fabric, making it perfect for a fun … Read More...
Tutorial: Dresden Plate for ‘pointless people’
Kaye Woods posted a new video on her website showing how to make a Dresden Plate with her Starmaker 5 ruler. Her updated and simplified method requires no matching of the points, thus her introductory comment it’s for pointless people… Read More...
Nauti quilt for last of warm weather
Ashley at Film in the Fridge finished this nautical quilt the last weekend of summer. I dig her photo right on the water. She tried something to make the straight line quilting she used easier. She explains,
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Tutorial: Handmade gift bags | eco-friendly
This is brilliant. Instead of a last-minute dash to the Dollar Store to get a gift bag for a party, do what Sherri did. Make up some fabric patchwork gift bags to have on hand for that next special occasion. … Read More...
Halloween crazy quilt better than Fair food
Lynne from Kansas Troubles Quilters recently took a trip to her state’s Fair, and while she enjoyed the delicious food, it was the Domestics Building that truly caught her eye. Here, she discovered a stunning Halloween crazy quilt, proudly adorned … Read More...
Japanese patchwork containers
Quilters, this adorable IKEA hack could also be done with your favorite fabric scraps. Find out how Cindy from IKEA Hackers transformed simple containers at Asker Patchwork.
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Freebie: Halloween Chevron to print
Kara at Mine for the Making shared a spooky Halloween printable in her guest post at Tatertots and Jello, perfect for adding a crafty touch to your Halloween decor. The chevron background, which is a popular pattern in quilting, makes … Read More...
Technique: Crazy Quilted Pumkin Pillow from ruler
Vickie E. at Spun Sugar Quilts has crafted a Halloween-inspired pillow that’s as fun as it is festive. Using a specialty ruler, she created what she calls the Crazy Punkin Pillow, a delightful project that’s perfect for adding a seasonal … Read More...
Grateful Dance and Fibervision exhibit
Now this is what I’m talking about for Halloween decor. So sophisticated. This macabre beauty is Grateful Dance by Ranell Hansen; she’s a member of Fibervision, an art quilt group in Santa Barbara, California.
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DIY: Fall wreath from fabric and paper
Get your Fall on with fabric scraps and plain white paper turned into feathers. Melissa at Brown Bobbin shares how she made it. Go to the tutorial.
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Bicycle on Santa’s back quilt block
Amy at BadSkirt made this festive quilt block. Love that bicycle on Santa’s back. Click HERE to see Ringo Pie for August and September.
Hexie flower lovelies
Melody at The House on the Side of the Hill made these hexagon flowers as part of One Flower Wednesday. Read more HERE.
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Tutorial: Scripture Tote
Heather at Quilt or Stitch shows how she made this cute patchwork tote. Click HERE to get the tutorial.
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Hold Tight! gets pile of key fobs to sell
Deeroo made these cool key fobs from fabric scraps. Her son’s band Hold Tight! plan to sell them at shows. Click HERE to read more. Spied at Pinterest.
Tutorial: Hex Pincushion for Malka
Malka traded in her ratty red pincushion for this one. She shows how she made it on her blog A Stitch in Dye. Go to the tutorial.
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