Ever since I finished my first quilt, I have been obsessed with reading about other crafters’ quilting experiences. La Belle just finished her first machine quilting project, which not only looks great, but also includes tips and helpful links. There’s also a picture of a ridiculously cute kitten.
Quilting superstar Denyse Schmidt has just released a beautiful new line of fabric called County Fair, featuring the prints you’ve come to love printed in fresh new colorways on upholstery-weight cotton canvas. There’s also a “cheater print” called Patchwork Promenade, which looks like one of Denyse’s signature quilt blocks–only it’s printed! County Fair will be […]
Oh, Fransson! shows you how to create a crazy nine-patch quilt block. She used this method to make a stunning giraffe-themed quilt, and I love the confetti-like colors used in her tutorial as well.
Elaine Krajenke Ellison, a retired high school math teacher, makes these extraordinary quilts highlighting mathematical patterns. From her site: I encourage the future teachers to try using quilts in their classroom. Quilts serve as a visual introduction to mathematical concepts that allows students to explore mathematics as they gain geometric insights. My quilts will engage […]
Melissa Sue sends us her photo coverage from the recent International Quilt Festival in Chicago, April 11-13. The quilting pieces are amazing when you factor in all the piecing and stitching detail! Pictured above is a detail shot of the Grand Prize winner.
Leya from Curious Bird blog created her very first quilt from fabric left over from her wedding. She used Heather Bailey’s great binding tutorial for help.
Reethi does a lot with her fabric scraps, in fact she made this really cool looking scrap quilt! I love the free form design she did for each of the squares. You can check it out in better detail with the close up shots she’s got on her blog. Related: Scrappy Square Quilt
