There are so many lovely new on-line publications these days, and Anthology is a sweet new one. There are inspiring interiors aplenty in this one, but this entry on artist Christien Meindertsma caught my eye. I am all about big, chunky knits, and Christien brings this art form to another level. Using such large-scale pieces […]
Emily from The Student/Teacher has a tutorial for this sweet embroidered version of a growth chart over on The Long Thread. The quilt version of this traditional record of your child’s growth would be an incredible heirloom piece.
By Erin Gilday Hi Craftzine! It’s me, Erin from Patchwork Underground. I’m writing to you as part of Day 3 of my book tour for Stripped Down Patchwork: 12 Modern Projects Featuring Seminole Patchwork. Thanks for having me! My topic today: What is Strip Piecing?
By pure coincidence, I ran across this beautiful patchwork U.S. Map on See Kate Sew right after I read Katie Wilson’s post on 50 State Mottos Come to Life. Kate’s patchwork tutorial is fabulous, covering how to generate the state-shaped patterns on your computer and assemble the whole thing without too much sewing. As she […]
This vegetable patch quilt from Purl Bee is a perfect project for spring. I love the way the quilting lines run in different directions in the soil and sky.
Susan Beal has posted up a fantastic explanation of the differences between bias and binding tape and how to use them in quilting. It’s a perfect resource for bookmarking, and answers some great basic questions we’ve all had at some point. It’s a must-read! More: How-To: Custom Bias Tape How-To: Attach Bias Tape With Mitered […]
Yahaira of Bitter Purl shows you how to make continuous bias binding for quilts. She has lots of great photos that really help explain the process. Her final result was 7.5 yards of binding!
