Check out this eye candy. Maker Angela of Angela’s Textile Art said she discharged designs on batik with bleach, cut up the two designs and merged them into this journal quilt. Go here to see a closeup of that butterfly. … Read More...

I love the fussy cut design atop gathers in this DIY pin cushion. It showcases the Flourish fabric line by Alisha Frost and is a free download from Studio eFabrics. Get it here.

[tags]pin cushion, free pattern, Flourish[/tags]

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That Crafty Gemini Vanessa has just posted her third block from her Black and White quilt along. Get the tute. Also, I just discovered she has her own channel on YouTube where she has tons of crafty video tutorials… Read More...

 Tracey from Traceyjay Quilts created the patterns for these two quilted tablerunners, both in a softly patriotic color scheme. She used fabric from the French General and Rural Jardin collections. Get instructions for both versions at the Moda Bake Shop… Read More...

Craft Mummy just finished this lovely quilt using flannel for the front and back. It looks as if it can withstand the rough and tumble of the recipient – her son – plus keep him snug this winter. Go here… Read More...

Many of us  have begged Moda to make their Bella Solids into precuts and they listened. Jocelyn from The Jolly Jabber explains quilters can get a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics), Layer Cake, fat quarter Bundle or Charm Pack by single … Read More...

Vanessa of Crafty Gemini has crafted a video tutorial that shows how to make a simple quilt block into cute fabric coasters. Get the tutorial.

[tags]beginning patchwork, video tutorial, coasters, sewing[/tags]

Looking for more coaster patterns? Check out these … Read More...

Thanks for sharing your experiences celebrating Cinco de Mayo to enter my very first Craft Gossip giveaway. I visited RANDOM.ORG and we have a winner. Aimee from Maryland will receive a copy of Pretty Little Mini Quilts. Congratulations Aimee! … Read More...

Anina from The Twiddletails Blog graciously shares how she makes her scrappy table runners. Get the tute. 

[tags]table runner, quilted, fabric strips, tutorial[/tags]

I’m honoring the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo this week by hosting a giveaway. The prize is this lovely little book Pretty Little Mini Quilts by Ray Hemachandra. Entering is simple. Just leave a comment on this post letting me … Read More...

I have Bill and Week’s book The Modern Quilt Workshop but I’m missing these three wonderful patterns / kits I just spied on their website FunQuilts. I cannot decide which one I like best. Go here to see these and … Read More...

Vanessa from the Crafty Gemini created this nicely done video on how to use the floating technique to load a quilt onto a frame for machine quilting. She calls her longarm machine Gianaris. Go here to find out why and … Read More...

Molly from Molly’s Place blog is lauding her good luck following her stint as a pattern tester for this new book by Marsha McClosky Feathered Stars Quilt Blocks ll. Marsha is giving all the testers a free copy. Go … Read More...

Susanne Woods of stashBOOKS blog shows how to make this charming sewing tray. Get the tutorial.

[tags]sewing tray, handwork, tutorial, free project[/tags]

Use some of your charm squares to get the patchwork look of this pretty kitty. Pattern is on sale now at Fabric Buffet.

[tags]kitty, toy, patchwork, softie, child[/tags]

Meet my new blogging partner, the Cheshire cat of Alice and Wonderland. Starting today this grinning cat will have a say in the direction of all my posts here at Craft Gossip.

Here’s his first suggestion: HAPPY APRIL FOOL’S DAY! … Read More...

Making a scrap quilt is the perfect spring activity. Erik Homemade® at Coffee Break eZine thinks so and is hosting a mystery quilt event to prove it. It officially begins May 3, 2010, but he’s just posted a prologue so … Read More...

Kim from Sherrod Studio is celebrating the launch of two new quilt patterns with a giveaway. Go here to find out how to win this Blush charm pack, and more.

[tags]quilt patterns, charm squares, Blush, contest[/tags]

I like the simplicity of the Sawtooth Star quilt block. Maywood Studio uses it in this plainly handsome pattern Cowboy Stars. It features the Cowyboys & Indians fabric collection by Perry Wahe. Download the free pattern here.

Via … Read More...