If you liked Ayumi’s tutorial yesterday, be sure to check out her Reversible Patchwork Bag tutorial. It’s super cute, and a great way to use up scraps. I love how she did the casing and am eager to try her technique… casings have always been a troubled spot for me. Doll Quilt Swap: Registrations are [...]

I can’t wait to make up a few of these gorgeous Fabric Baskets as gifts this year. Scrappy, coordinated, they’ll be perfect. Thanks Ayumi for the great tutorial. Have you made these baskets? I’d love to see your colour combinations. Please leave a comment.

Here’s a gorgeous free table runner pattern from Rochelle of Cottage Quilt Designs called Simply Hearts. I think this will be my playing pattern this week. I like the simple design and easy instructions, and would like to give it a try in various scrappy combinations.

There’s a new Quilt for an Hour project starting at the Patchwork Times. The quilt, Shine on Bayou Cane, finishes at 70″ x 81″. Get the fabric requirements now and start cutting. Instructions, which should take about one hour to complete, will be posted on weekdays beginning Monday, October 6. These Quilt for an Hour [...]

Jacquie has created this great tutorial on making a Wonky Log Cabin Block. Tonnes of photos are included making it super-easy to follow along. Definitely a must-try. Great way to use up leftover strips.

Here’s a gorgeous pattern, that made me go WOW when I first opened the file. Sunstreaks by Patrick Lose (he has a blog too). I’m tempted to try this pattern with either some batiks I’ve been saving, or some 1930′s fabric I got for my birthday, but with tone-on-tone cream (almost white) as the background. [...]

Here’s a quick and easy project, Bali Pops Tutorial. I love these fabrics, and this pattern is sure to come together very quickly. Sometimes we all need a project that’s just straight stitches and no fancy points to worry about… or is that just me? In addition to instructions using 2.5″ strips, Rachel also provides [...]

There are some beautiful free patterns and blocks over at Quilt in a Day. There’s also some great instructions on using their rulers. All are in PDF format, for easy downloading and referencing later.

Need to make a quick home-made gift or need to take a break from that big project you’re working on? Here are a couple of great tutorials on making Pot Holders and Cloth Napkins.

I was browsing the wonderful Doll Quilt Swap 4 creations earlier and saw this great, Wonky Butterfly Tutorial. I adore butterflies (and dragon flies), so I’m adding this to my list of projects to do one of these days. If you decide to make some, please be sure to post on Lynne’s blog as she’d [...]

It’s no surprise to anyone that knows me that I love purses and tote bags. So, I was thrilled when I stumbled upon this great tutorial on how to make a Classic Tote from Sew, Mama, Sew!. The photo instructions are superb. I’m definitely adding this to My To Do List.

Judy over at Patchwork Times is offering a free Star Block of the Month type project starting August 1st. There are 13 blocks and 7 different borders. This quilt finishes at 92″ x 92″. Head on over to Judy’s site to see some other colour variations for the quilt, get the fabric requirements and enter [...]