Wall hangings are a fun way to add pizzazz to any area of your house. It will quickly take a corner of your wall from blah to glam, while adding a touch of whimsy, too. And whimsy is what I was going for, so let me show you how to make a quilted wall hanging with teapots. [Edited June 13, 2020] This quilt reminds me of my grandmother, and I will call it "Grandma's Cupboard". I raided my stash of blue fabrics, choosing fabrics with small prints to emphasize the shape of each … [Read more...] about Make a quilted wall hanging with teapots
Big Book of Knit Stitches
All photographs by Brent Kane for Martingale. Used by permission. I am almost finished knitting my latest scarf. As I contemplate my next knitting project, I decided to look at this great reference book by the editors of Martingale: The Big Book of Knit Stitches. Oh, my! They have chosen the most beautiful stitches for this collection, and I am having a hard time deciding which one to use. Divided into five major categories, the stitches are well photographed with their construction … [Read more...] about Big Book of Knit Stitches
Bella Solids Sew Along
Welcome to the Bella Skill Builder Sew Along hosted by Fat Quarter Shop. I am so excited to learn new cutting and sewing skills, which is what I like the most about quilting - there is no end to learning. I would love for you to join us! Mark your calendars: the Sew Along begins today and every 1st of the month until November another block will be presented. After November we will all have acquired new skills, will be acquainted with different rulers (more gadgets, yeah!), and will have … [Read more...] about Bella Solids Sew Along
Layer Cake Winner!
As I type this post, my Layer Cake Pop yellow beauty is right in front of me. This quilt has already provided so many happy hours to me since I made it! Fat Quarter Shop has kits ready using V and Co Spectrum fabrics, or you can download the free pattern and make it with other fabrics. I know of one person who might be using the Spectrum layer cake: *** 1 Set of 1 Unique Number Range: From 1 to 123 Set #1 8 Susan StantonJanuary 26, 2017 … [Read more...] about Layer Cake Winner!
Layer Cake Pop
Welcome to the Layer Cake Pop Quilt Along hosted by Fat Quarter Shop. I am Denise Russell and I am so happy I accepted the invitation to participate in the quilt along, as it was a pleasure to make this sunny beauty! The Layer Cake Pop pattern is perfect for featuring gorgeous prints like these and it is very easy, so this quilt came together super fast. I used a layer cake of Kaffe Collective Spicy Palette and, I think, the perfect background color to make all of Kaffe's colors pop: … [Read more...] about Layer Cake Pop
Knitted Tweed Scarf
Perfect weather for this knitted scarf, made with Heartland Tweed yarn in gray. I love its little specks of color... Easy cable pattern and a fun project to knit while sitting under one of my flannel quilts... [Edited] I found this free pattern, began it while I had it on the computer screen, memorized it, turned computer off, and NEVER bookmarked it or downloaded it!!! What was I thinking! It was free and I am almost sure I was on Ravelry when I found it. The link took me to this cool blog … [Read more...] about Knitted Tweed Scarf