Shawn Bailey from Bailey’s Quilting HeadQuarters made this excellent video on how to make a scrappy Wonky Log Cabin quilt block. She makes it look so easy, and lots of fun too. I’ve never really been inspired to do a log cabin quilt before, but I quite like this method, and want to give it [...]

Greetings Everyone! My name is Ebony Love, and I am the owner & artist of LoveBug Studios. I started my business about 4 years ago, and focus on custom quilts and other items. I really love trying out new techniques, one of which is my topic for today. I have also started blogging recently, which [...]

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

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.

With just two weekends left before Christmas, I sure wish I had time to complete this gorgeous Christmas Shopping Bag. The detailed instructions with photos are fantastic. I would extend the handles several inches, as I prefer a bag that I can carry over my shoulder.

As I’ve mentioned before, I am enthralled with Kaleidoscope Quilts. Geta from Brasov, Romania was kind enough to send me this link of her Kaleidoscope quilts. She includes tonnes of photos and useful tips and tricks to help you make your own. They are super gorgeous. One of these days I’d love to give this [...]

If someone wants to know what they can make ME for the holidays, here’s a great idea. (Just remember I have tiny wrists and I’m partial to purple .) The Pincushion Cuff Tutorial is well written with excellent photos to help along the way. There are lots of great sewing tips on that site, browse [...]

Here’s a great tutorial on How to Make a Fabric Charging Basket. Personally, I don’t need a charging basket, but I can always use baskets for other purposes. I plan to make up a bunch of these for gifts. I’ll move up the hole cut out area to make it a handle and add another [...]

Here’s a great idea for hand-made Christmas cards with free template patterns and excellent how-to instructions included. I love the multiple layers, and the use of cross-stitch fabric in the background… I think I have a package somewhere. I love to receive hand-made cards, but haven’t made very many myself (ok, I’ve made one). I’m [...]

I know many of you are heading off to Houston in the next 24 hours or so for Market, and then Festival. I wanted to get this posted for you in case you happen to have time to swing by Dallas next week for the opening reception or on your way home. This sounds like [...]

Here’s a great Rag Quilt Tutorial with lots of photos and detailed instructions. Jen wrote me to say she’s not much of a quilter, but she loves to cook. I want to make a couple mini ones of these for my cats in the new year. They love soft and cuddly things to curl up [...]

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 [...]