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June 23, 2017

A Year of Wreaths: June Felt Butterflies Wreath by Laura Howard from The Village Haberdashery

It’s time for the May wreath in our Year of Wreaths series with Laura Howard! Read on for her beautiful butterflies tutorial and pick up a kit here. Take it away, Laura!

Felt Butterflies Wreath

This month’s wreath is an ode to two of summer’s great joys – clear blue skies, and beautiful butterflies!

The wreath is wrapped in some gorgeous sky blue yarn and decorated with butterflies made from wool blend felt. For an extra special wreath, you could use embroidery thread to decorate the butterflies’ wings or add sequins for a bit of sparkle. You can also use the ...

added by Kym Armstrong 2 hours, 40 minutes ago. under a year of wreaths , crafts , laura howard , tutorials (Comments)

» On The Go Quilting

Stephanie over at Modern Sewciety blog mentioned this tutorial in her latest newsletter, the Stych. I hadn’t seen it before and thought it was such a great idea. What about sending it along with the children when they go off to camp? How about taking it along to quilt retreat? Clever item to have and give! Travel Toothbrush and Toothpaste Holder HERE. The design is actually from Anna at Noodlehead.

I think I may make a few for the gift shop when I can find time, and terrycloth.

2. The “Take Note” Notebook Wallet Tutorial is HERE and it ...

added by Marsha 6 hours, 5 minutes ago. under "take note' notebook wallet tutorial , back to school supply pouch , friday finds , jacob's ladder quilt blocks , leaders and enders , sewing organizer bag tutorial , travel toothbrush and toothpaste holder tutorial , tutorial , tutorials , uncategorized (Comments)

June 22, 2017

what can you make with…? from Moda Lissa

What can you make with a Moda Charm pack, a moda candy and a few yards of bella solids?

I am pulling this blog post out of my draft section because I share a free little pattern download at the bottom of the post but also wanted to share the incredible quilting.

A charm pack (42-5″ squares) and a mini charm pack (42-2 1/2″ squares) So easy. Start sewing with the precuts to make a quick project during balancing all the summer schedules. Plenty of room for autographs for a family reunion project.

WOWSER! Feathers Galore!

Hope everyone is ...

added by modalissa 16 hours, 54 minutes ago. under free pattern , my quilts , tutorials (Comments)

Wonky House Block Tutorial- So Scrappy! from Jacquelynne Steves

wonky (ˈwɒŋkɪ)

*— adj* , -kier , -kiest**
1.	shaky or unsteady
2.	not in correct alignment; askew

Since our Block of the Month has appliqued and embroidered houses, I thought I’d share a project that I did a few years ago- Wonky House Blocks! I like the extra scrappiness that the Log Cabin block adds to my little house. The Log Cabin Block can be just a little wonky, or super-wonky, whichever you prefer.

This tutorial will show you how to make the Wonky Log Cabin, and then how to turn it into a house block. Let’s get started!

This ...

added by Jacquelynne 19 hours, 42 minutes ago. under featured , quilting patterns , sewing , sewing & quilting , tutorials (Comments)

Two for Today from On The Go Quilting

I have two projects in process today. Well, two that I’m going to tell you about and show you a little. There are ALWAYS others, aren’t there? The projects that are just sitting patiently on the shelf waiting for us to find the time.

Yessiree! That’s what my projects are waiting for, my time. There just doesn’t seem to be enough of it these days. I have been working on a June Swap project for the past few days and I can’t show you that until after the weekend. My partner should receive her package ...

added by Marsha 1 day, 8 hours ago. under local quilt shop , moose , placemats , tutorials , uncategorized , vermont quilt festival , vermont theme (Comments)

June 16, 2017

Let's Talk Baby Shower Gifts: Nursing Pillow Cover Tutorial from Art Gallery Fabrics-The Creative Blog

Hello AGF Aficionados!

It’s been a while since I’ve written, but I’m excited to be back and ready to share some fun projects and helpful sewing tips! Now that I’m a member of the mommy club a whole new world of adorable sewing has opened up before me and I have a couple tutorials for projects in the works that you’ll want to sew for yourself or for someone you know (maybe for a little someone you know). Along the way, I’ll be highlighting construction methods that will help you with all your sewing ...

added by Christine 6 days, 17 hours ago. under art gallery fabrics , baby shower gift , baby tutorial , diy , pillow cover , pillow cover tutorial , quilting , sewing , sewing for baby , tutorials

Rainbow Sampler in Modern By The Yard {Cover Girl} from Little Bunny Quilts

I am so excited to share that I have a quilt in the latest issue of Benartex's Modern By The Yard -- and it just happens to be the cover quilt for this issue!

If you're not familiar with MBTY, it's Benartex's free e-zine that is published quarterly! I was working on this quilt like a mad woman back in April and it is so exciting to see it be published! I don't have a ton of in progress pictures of this quilt, but here is a picture of the quilt top once it was finished ...

added by Alison 6 days, 20 hours ago. under finished projects , hbd patterns , modern by the yard , tutorials

Quick, Easy and Reversible Placemats! from The Cutting Table Quilt Blog - A Blog for Quilters by Quilters

If you’re like me, every once in a while you need a break from those big projects to work on something that will give you instant gratification (and add a little pizazz to your house)! It’s even better when you can use that fat quarter bundle you’ve been wanting to cut in to. Check out the process below for these quick and easy reversible placemats I’ve been making lately!

First thing’s first, choose a fat quarter bundle from your stash (or shop for one at Missouri Star Quilt Co. HERE) that you know will look ...

added by Cheyanne Hefley 6 days, 21 hours ago. under beginner sewing , cloth napkins , diy , fabric placemats , facebook live , how-to , no binding , placemats , reversible , special projects , tutorial , tutorials (Comments)

TUTORIAL: Lily Pad Baby Quilt from Wedding Dress Blue

This happy little quilt is based on the Fresh Flowers quilt by Karen. (You can see the original here: http://piecesofcontentment.blogspot.com.au/2011/02/fresh-flowers-quilt.html ) She kindly gave permission for me to resize it and write a tutorial for the design. I just love the happy shape. Hers uses a charm pack (5″ squares), a great alternative. This one is based on 4″ squares.

LILY PAD

Finished size: 32-1/2″ 32-1/2″

MATERIALS

36 4″ squares. Use scraps to give variety. On this one I used 6 different fabrics in the six colors chosen to match the ...

added by weddingdressblue 6 days, 22 hours ago. under baby quilt , quilt , quilts , tutorial , tutorials (Comments)

Friday Finds, June 16 from On The Go Quilting

Another week gone by. Have you had time to try anything from last Friday Finds yet? I haven’t done any of them but I have been busy sewing, and I have been searching for new Friday Finds for all of you. Here we go…..

July 4th is coming and perhaps you are looking for red/white/blue items. Amy over at Diary of a Quilter has a tutorial for a lovely flag quilt, made with simple squares. I think some of you could definitely make this before July 4th. HERE is the link to the tutorial.

2. I have ...

added by Marsha 1 week ago. under american flag tutorial , fabric fun , friday finds , laconner stars quilt free pattern , oslo craft bag tutorial , star wars pillows tutorial , storage cubes tutorial , summer sleepover set tutorial , tutorials , twirly top quilt tutorial , uncategorized (Comments)

Pony Express Quilt from The Cutting Table Quilt Blog - A Blog for Quilters by Quilters

Pony Express riders began their 2000-mile journey in St Joseph, Missouri. (Just 50 miles from Missouri Star!) They raced across the frontier, delivering mail to Sacramento, California at what was then an incredible speed – 10 days! (Thank goodness we live in the age of instant communication! I love technology!)

The Pony Express is an intricate block, but it’s really just half-square triangles and flying geese, so you’ll have it stitched up faster than the Pony Express itself! Click HERE to watch the tutorial.

Please click the above image for a free downloadable PDF!

added by Becca 1 week ago. under 10" squares , flying geese , half square triangles , hst , hst quilt , jenny doan , layer cake quilts , meet missouri star , missouri star , missouri star quilt company , msqc , new friday tutorial , pony express quilt , quilt block , quilt tutorial , quilting , quilting tutorial , tutorial , tutorials , uncategorized , youtube (Comments)

June 15, 2017

My Bargello Adventure Part 1 from Fabric and Memories

Last summer I decided I finally.. after 40 years, I wanted a nice bed spread for my queen size bed. Yes, never in 40 years have I had one! I have had comforters but never a dust ruffle. I have had nice blankets on top.. but never a bed spread. And I didn't like comforters, so it had to be a full...

Click on the blog article title to continue reading this post or to browse to Fabric and Memories for more...fabric and memories!

added by Cheri The Crafty Nanny 1 week ago. under bargello quilt , quilts , tutorials

June 14, 2017

Mug Rug binding tips from The Crafty Quilter

After sharing my Orange Peel Mug Rug last month, I promised you some mug rug binding tips. Here they are – better late than never! I tried something a little different for this project and I’m pretty happy with the results. I think you will be too.

Mug Rug Binding Tips

Mug rugs are such delicate little things. In the past, I’ve used traditional binding techniques with 2 1/4″ wide binding strips. This time I tried a single-fold binding, and I think it “fits” the petite nature of these mini quilts.

Tip: Single-fold binding reduces bulk in the ...

added by Julie Cefalu 1 week, 1 day ago. under binding , mug rugs , single-fold binding , tips , tutorials , uncategorized (Comments)

June 13, 2017

Happy Mail and Manic Sewing from On The Go Quilting

I’ve been getting some mail in the past two weeks that I call “Happy Mail”. Two of the packages were swaps that I’m participating in and two were purchases I made. Getting four packages in two weeks is definitely Happy Mail.

I am participating in a monthly Instagram swap where each month we create a surprise for a designated partner and send it by the end of the month. Having a whole month to get it together makes it doable for me, even as busy as I find myself right now with the gift shop sewing and my ...

added by Marsha 1 week, 2 days ago. under busy stitchings , instagram swaps , placemats for sale , reversible boxy tote , swap packages , tutorials (Comments)

June 12, 2017

How to 'Fussy Cut' so directional images are where you want them from Pat Sloan's Blog

Sometimes with a directional fabric I want the images to all be going the same way. That is true of this bird fabric that I'm using for a pinwheel. If i just cut it random, some birds will be sideways or upside down.. not what I want.

It's a fairly easy fix, you just need to focus on what you are doing.

Making the HST using the triangles, I will cut them slightly over sized as I want to be sure I can trim them to the exact size I need.

The BIG thing to getting the directional ...

added by PatSloan 1 week, 3 days ago. under applique , free quilt pattern , i love to make quilts , learn to quilt. fabric , pat sloan , patchwork , podcast , quilt , quilting , sewing , tutorials

June 9, 2017

Ruffled Flower Pillow Covers - Testing Your Own Pattern from Creatin' in the Sticks

Today I am revisiting a project from a couple of months ago.

These pillow covers were created for a tutorial for Thermoweb

and a

spring quilt market display for Anna Griffin Fabric.

The pattern has been very popular in my Craftsy shop, but I never dreamed how much my friends here at home would love them.

So, I hunted down more fabric on Esty from 2 great shops:

RebsFabStash and SewStitchingHappy

and

today I have completed 2 more pillow covers.

I had to follow my own pattern and was pleasantly surprised how easy it was to understand. As I write ...

added by Carla 1 week, 6 days ago. under anna griffin fabric , pillows , quilt market , therm-o-web , tutorials

Tea Cakes Quilt from The Cutting Table Quilt Blog - A Blog for Quilters by Quilters

In February, Jenny made a Sweet Treats quilt using Cake Mix Recipe 1 by Moda. It was so quick and easy, we just had to try another Recipe!

This week Jenny is using Recipe 2 to make Tea Cakes. This block reminds me of a sweet little bear claw, and it comes together in a flash – with minimal waste! Click HERE to watch the tutorial!

added by Becca 2 weeks ago. under 10" squares , cake , cake mix , easy quilt , how-to , jenny doan , layer cake , layercake quilts , missouri star , missouri star quilt co , missouri star quilt company , moda , moda cake mix recipes , moda pattern , msqc , new fabric , new friday tutorial , quilt block , quilt tutorial , quilting , quilting tutorial , quilts for beginners , tea cakes quilt , tutorials , uncategorized , youtube (Comments)

Friday Finds, June 9 from On The Go Quilting

I can’t believe we are this far into June already! Father’s Day is coming and I haven’t even thought about getting some gift ideas for y’all. Maybe that’s what this week’s Friday Finds will turn into. There may be some repeats from the old blog and I know you won’t mind since it’s inaccessible and most of us did not keep copies of it (including me). I have my notebooks full of that info but it would be so much easier just to copy a post and use it again.

Here we ...

added by Marsha 2 weeks ago. under baseball quilt tutorial , bbq grill towel , bbq grill towel tutorial , boxer shorts tutorial , diy bleach art tee shirt tutorial , diy magnetic wristband , diy tie wreath for dad's day , ideas for father's day , magnetic wristband tutorial , make your own boxers tutorial , quilting inspiration , tutorials , uncategorized , wreath from men's tie tutorial (Comments)

June 8, 2017

Become a Flying Geese Expert - How to Make a Double T Block from Art Gallery Fabrics-The Creative Blog

Hello Makers,

Obsessed with making flying geese? I know I am, which is why I decided to make the Double T Block featuring Indie Boheme fabrics. In this video we use the no waste method which gives you four at a time flying geese! The simplicity of this block and the fussy cut center makes this block super fun to make!