Modern Starlings Quilt Block
John of Quilt Dad has created this new block, “Modern Starlings,” for Generation Q. I like the fresh take for this piece – good inspiration for the new year!
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The Mathematical Quilting of Camilla Fox
George over at MAKE recently shared this amazing math-based dragon curve quilt by Camilla Fox. Fox explains some of the challenges behind the design and the process of making the quilt on her website: The curve is framed (within the quilt) with space to allow a rotated interlocking copy of the dragon curve, and this […]
How-To: Quilted Heart Throw Pillow
This cute pillow project from Maureen Cracknell would be a great Valentine decoration for your home. It uses simple quilting and reverse applique to create a sweet pillow cover that can go right over your existing cushion and be easily changed out after the season. You could even use the same idea and techniques to […]
How-To: Log Cabin Napkins
Here’s a great way to dress up plain fabric napkins and get practice making log cabin blocks all in one project. Caitlin from Salty Oat shares her tutorial for bright and cheery log cabin block napkins over on Fat Quarterly.
Space Invaders Quilt-in-Progress From Oh, Fransson!
Elizabeth of Oh, Fransson! wins the award for Aunt of The Year. She’s in the progress of making a spectacular Space Invaders quilt for her nephew, and I’m more than a little envious of the little dude. She’s created several of the “invaders” blocks and is sharing her progress over on her blog. I can’t […]
How-To: Whole Cloth Quilting
I have to sheepishly admit that I’ve never made a quilt before. As a pretty hard-core crafter, I can’t believe I still haven’t tried this quintessential craft. I find myself getting scared off by the task of cutting out tons of tiny pieces of fabric and making sure they all come together in just the […]
How-To: Embroidered Paisley Patchwork Pillow
Kara of Craftastical! has a fun set of paisley embroidery patterns that can be used to make this cute patchwork pillow. Download the set of embroidery patterns and then get the pillow tutorial over on her blog. Thanks for sharing, Ann!
