table runner for the summer

Limonella Table Runner

Does anything say summertime more than a cold glass of lemonade? Here I am, not even half-way into spring and this limonella table runner already has me thinking about the summer. While I'm not ready to move on from my spring projects quite…
How to pick matching quilt fabric

How to Choose Fabric for a Quilt

Today we bring you some tips for how to choose the right fabric for a quilt (check the full post out here). Find a "focus fabric" and choose your color scheme based on that fabric. For instance, the post's writer was making a baby quilt for…
Scrap Quilting - Red Scraps Log Cabin

Sew Goodness – Scrappy Log Cabin Quilt Blocks

Just look at this gorgeous mountainous picture from Amy of "Diary of a Quilter"! It's rare to see such a beautiful quilt matched by such a beautiful background. But you'll also love what an easy tutorial she's put together for you. Each…
shine bright pillow

Shine Bright Quilted Pillow Tutorial

Interested in knitting a quilted pillow? Turns out it's a great idea because it's quick to do! Because it's so quick you can either keep it for yourself or make it as a nice handmade gift. Here's a great tutorial for the "Shine bright quilted…
Let's Bake Table Runner Quilt

Let’s Bake Table Runner

This beautiful and whimsical table runner was created with a fun baking theme that can be enjoyed by kids and adults. The design was borrowed from Lori Holt's applique pieces and a mix of prints. Canisters, a mixer and cupcakes are taken from…

Derby Day Quilts

What shows off your Kentucky Derby Day excitement better than the vibrant Spring shades of pink and blue on white? The fabrics are used in this eye catching Across the Board quilt. Amanda, the creator of the quilt, says she was inspired by…
Video for Hand-Aplliqued Houses

VIDEO: Hand-Appliqued Houses with Yoko Saito

Yoko Saito has produced videos and tutorials to show you how to create her famous hand-appliqued houses for your quilting projects. This formerly Japanese only content has now been made available in English. We've seen "houses" pop up in popularity…
Springtime in Paris Quilt Project

Springtime in Paris – Free Quilt Pattern

What does a good Springtime quilt look like to you? We loved the combination of colors and style that we found over at Stitchin' Post. They included a great free quilting pattern - Sticks and Stones, designed by Tonye Phillips. They made the…