Thanks Michele for inviting me to be a guest blogger. I’m so glad I found your site! I’ve been quilting for three decades (and saying that makes me feel very old!) While wasting away a lunch hour one day, I came across a little quilt shop, went in and . . my world was forever [...]

As crafters, we know how fun and satisfying it is to make and give a handmade present, especially when the recipient is a child. Remembering back to our own girlhoods, some of our most cherished gifts were handmade clothes for our beloved dollies. Whether they were made by moms, grandmas, aunts, or even purchased from [...]

I have several Terry Atkinson patterns and was delighted to discover she has a new blog filled with yummy colours and inspiration. She’s posted some free projects: Airplane Art Binder Best Press Bag Fat Sack

Pat Sloan has something funky going on over at her web site, I’ll let her tell you in her own words. I’m Pat Sloan and I LOVE Orange… I love ALL colors but REALLY love Orange! I love it SO MUCH I’m hosting ‘The OP’ which is a SeW AloNG! during my February Virtual retreat. [...]

Foolish Goose Tracks is a free block of the month quilt finishing at 89″ x 106″. This BOM lasts for the next six months. The fabric requirements and first block have been posted already. Be sure to check out Heather Finnell’s blog too for construction tips.

Here’s a gorgeous free pattern for Redwork, Quilter’s Watch. The site’s written in Spanish. To download the pattern, look at the very bottom of the top post, Quilter’s Watch está aquí.

Anina over at Twiddle Tails has a fabulous Freezer Paper Foundation Piecing Tutorial. It includes tonnes of photos and the instructions are very well done. Anina sent me a Woodland Bloom by Moda charm pack for the Charms for Charity contest. It’s simply gorgeous. Thanks, Anina!

Check out this fabulous tutorial to make a 12″ finished Gretchen block. The Gretchen block is traditionally made up of only 2 colours. This tutorial uses a series of light and darks with red and white prints for the pinwheel of each block. Great for using up scraps.

Bunny Hill Designs is offerring a free Mystery Block of the Month project entitled A Tisket, A Tasket, Twelve Months of Baskets! I love the first block (below), and I’m sure the rest will be just as whimsical and fun. Check out the Bunny Tales blog too.

Need a creative way to “wrap” a gift card (or money)? Check out these gorgeous Quilted Gift Card Holders. Different designs are available including a star, Christmas tree, stocking, bell, ornament and a mini postcard (pictured). Brought to you by BOM Quilts where you’ll find tonnes of free patterns and Abby May’s (check out their [...]

Here’s an adorable Smiling Santa Gift Bag that’s sure to bring a smile. Lots of big stitching to be done by hand… perfect for watching those holiday classic films on TV these days. An excellent photo tutorial. If I had some felt, I’d be tempted to make a couple for my nieces.

I think if you hurry, you still have time to make up some of these gorgeous Christmas Tree Postcards for all your friends. It’s a great tutorial with easy to follow instructions and lots of photos. I’ve already sent my cards out, so I’ll have to wait until next year to give this a try. [...]