Quick stats: Total submissions: 30 Total countries: 7 Total provinces: 2 Total states: 16 You can click on the photo to view a larger version. Alphabet QuiltBy: Meredith, Massachusetts, USA This pattern was the first I ever made. Now I
Block of the Month (or Week) Quilt Alongs
I have a confession to make … I’ve never participated in a block of the month (or similar type) quilt project. I know, shock, and I call myself a quilter. Well, that’s about to change, as I’ve committed to two
Embroidery Thread for Hand Embroidery
An important factor to consider when learning how to embroider is your choice of embroidery thread. If you are new to hand embroidery I would recommend that you choose a stranded embroidery cotton, such as DMC. There are lots of
All Sports and/or Olympics Quilts
Quick stats: Total submissions: 8 Total countries: 3 Total provinces: 2 Total states: 4 You can click on the photo to view a larger version. A Hole in OneBy: Maria Cherry, North Carolina, USA I made it in 1995 as
Saffron Craig
Thanks for including me as a guest blogger. My name is Saffron Craig I have been quilting now for about 5 years. Most of my time is spent designing fabrics. I run a small business from my home in Sydney
Two Charity Quilts Delivered
Yesterday, I dropped off two more charity quilts for Victoria’s Quilts Canada. Last week, their headoffice, located here in Ottawa, received requests for 80 quilts… in one week! They definitely need more quilters. It’s a fabulous organization, if you can
Valentine’s Day Quilts
Quick stats: Total submissions: 13 Total countries: 5 Total provinces: 1 Total states: 8 You can click on the photo to view a larger version. All My HeartsBy: CieAngel, Florida, USA This quilt is from a Heart Block Swap. The
How to Embroider – The Importance of Using an Embroidery Hoop
One of the most common mistakes that people make when learning how to embroider is that they don’t use an embroidery hoop. And there are others who admit that they have tried to use a hoop but they found it awkward.
Carla Barrett, Feathered Fibers Cartoon & Blog
Hello! In my day job, I am a machine quilter / teacher / cartoonist / beading designer, so I thought I would share a bit about quilting from a machine quilter perspective. Before I begin, let me say that 99.999%
Quilt Haiti
By: Tammy Gilley Quilts were meant for sharing. I’ve been noodling about quilts. Women who make them. Women who need them. Quilts, especially those that are handcrafted, are really just a giant hug for anyone who wraps one around herself.
Snow, Ice, Cold Quilts
Quick stats: Total submissions: 14 Total countries: 6 Total provinces: 1 Total states: 8 You can click on the photo to view a larger version. BlizzardBy: Marianne Bender-Chevalley, Switzerland When I look out of my window today, this quilt reflects
Studio Envy!!
Hi, I’m Barbara Wilson from the Thimble Pleasures (Chapel Hill, NC) blog "Hot Flashes". It’s great to be a Guest Blogger! Our shop’s blog gets lots of comments on anything to do with quilt studio design and organization. So, I
Fall-Inspired Mini Quilts
Here’s the fall mini quilt I sent to my partner Chris in Alabama. The fabrics: a gorgeous leaf print, that was in my stash, sadly without selvedge so I’m not sure where it came from. The three coordinating fabrics are
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