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November 13, 2009
Hawaiian Baby Quilt
I have finally finished the Hawaiian baby quilt I've been working on. It's been my back-burner project for, oh, almost four years! The baby it's intended for is now almost three and not really a baby anymore, but hopefully he'll like it anyway.
While it has certainly been a lot of work (the central portion is all hand-quilted), it's the most satisfying project I've ever worked on. The thread color isn't consistent, the applique is crooked, and I have a lot to learn about mitered corners, but I'm ready to start another, this time for my own baby. Hopefully it will be done by the time he goes to college.
Here's a closer look at the stitching on the back side.
And here it is in all its glory.
If you want to make your own (and I highly recommend it--quilting is very meditative and also a great way to pass the time when you're on the phone or chatting it up with someone), check out our Hawaiian Quilt Project from the pages of CRAFT, Volume 02.
Posted by Arwen O'Reilly Griffith |
Nov 13, 2009 02:00 PM
Babies, Quilting, Sewing, Sewing Machines |
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October 24, 2009
The Detailed Beauty in a Crazy Quilt
My mother-in-law has a stunning antique Crazy Quilt that hangs on the wall in her home. I was visiting there today, and I caught my self inching closer and closer to the quilt, in an attempt to discover all of it's amazing details.
The tiny flower embroidery is so charming.
The discord is the one common thread. The shapes of each patch are just odd. And the colors, prints and textures match by not matching at all. When I look at these patches, I like to think about the special occasion dresses that gave up their velvets and taffetas, and all the well-loved items that went into this quilt.
The only identifying mark, and the only actual literally story reads: Fargo District Epworth League Convention- Ellendale June 30, July 1
Posted by Brookelynn |
Oct 24, 2009 06:00 PM
Fabric, Quilting, Vintage |
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October 20, 2009
Solar System-Inspired Quilts from Jimmy McBride
This collection of solar system-inspired from artist Jimmy McBride have left me breathless. What really has me excited, though, is his post about his next project. I'll give you a hint: Pillars of Creation. Check out the diagram and fabric selection he's put together. Amazing. [via Apartment Therapy Boston]
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Oct 20, 2009 06:00 AM
Arts & Design, Quilting |
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September 12, 2009
Quilting Arts TV with Jay McCarroll
Project Runway Season 1 winner, Jay McCarroll shows off his quilting expertise and a few laughs in this clip from Interweave's Quilting Arts TV. Jay shows off some of his cool fabric designs too!
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 12, 2009 12:00 PM
Fabric, Quilting |
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September 3, 2009
Scanned Vintage Quilt Makes For Endless Crafting Possibilities
Cathe at Just Something I Made has found a way to extend the life and use of a beloved vintage quilt by scanning it in to her computer and using it in several different craft projects. Above, she's printed the scanned quilt on ink-jet iron on paper and applied it to thrifted leather remnants. She then stitched along the quilt squares and sewed the whole thing in to a business card holder. She also shares how she decorated candles with the printed quilt and lists several other project ideas. Better yet, she's provided her own scanned quilt image so you can download it and use it in your own projects. Brilliant!
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Sep 3, 2009 07:00 AM
Paper Crafts, Quilting |
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August 25, 2009
T-Shirt Quilt
T-Shirt Quilt
by Michelle Kempner
I have always enjoyed cooking and baking with a recipe. I like to follow exact instructions and then, hopefully, there are no surprises. Other people like to make it up as they go along, adding dashes of different flavors until they arrive at a taste they like. However, I have made a few t-shirt quilts following specific directions and they never turn out the way I want. They always end up too square and blocky. Since I had a number of cute t-shirts that I didn't wear anymore (from the cluttered days of my Threadless addiction), I decided to experiment with making a freestyle, dash-of-this-pinch-of-that t-shirt quilt.
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Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Aug 25, 2009 12:00 PM
Home Sweet Home, Quilting, Refashion |
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August 19, 2009
Quilt Block Tutorials
Kath at Whip Up has a great round up of quilt block tutorials. I love this circular geese block pattern by The Sometimes Crafter.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Aug 19, 2009 08:00 AM
Quilting |
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August 17, 2009
Baby Clothes Quilt
Hillary Lang of Wee Wonderfuls created this beautiful baby clothes quilt out of her daughter Phoebe's old clothes. I love this detailed photo of the clothes patches close up.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Aug 17, 2009 05:00 PM
Babies, Quilting, Refashion |
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August 11, 2009
Quilt Binding Tutorials
Kath at Whip Up has collected some great tutorials on quilt binding. Pictured above is The Sometimes Crafter's tutorial.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Aug 11, 2009 10:00 AM
Quilting |
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August 6, 2009
Quilting Tip: Take a Digital Photo of Patches
Here's a great quilting tip sent to us by Rhonda of Joyce's Daughter. Take a photo of your patchwork blocks before you start sewing so you can remember the order of your patches and rows.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Aug 6, 2009 05:00 PM
Photography, Quilting |
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August 4, 2009
Scruffy Quilt Tutorial
Moda Bakeshop has a Scruffily Quilt tutorial by Rachel from P.S. I Quilt. I love the quick way you can sew all the pieces together and the finished look!
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Aug 4, 2009 11:00 AM
Quilting |
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August 3, 2009
How-To: Scrap Placemat
Kate of Two Little Banshees has a tutorial over on Living Creatively for putting together simple placemats using scraps of fabrics. I imagine this could be a lot of fun to do for your kids, and let them pick the scraps you use.
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Aug 3, 2009 07:00 AM
Quilting, Sewing |
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July 16, 2009
Planning For Randomness in Quilting
Oh Fransson! shares a clever way to achieve a random look in quilt blocks with some careful planning.
This process may be a bit fussy for some, but I think it's a great way to make a random looking block that is actually planned in a way that a) ensures that different fabrics/colors are distributed evenly throughout the block and b) allows for easy fussy cutting. It's also a great way to use scraps!
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Jul 16, 2009 03:00 PM
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July 12, 2009
Polka Dot Baby Quilt Tutorial
Here's a sweet gift you can make for a baby, this polka dot quilt by Jennifer Murphy. I love the quilted circle squares and how she pieces them together.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jul 12, 2009 06:00 PM
Babies, Quilting |
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July 6, 2009
How-To: Rag Quilt Letters
These rag quilt letters from Jessica of Happy Together aren't just cute, they're highly functional. As she points out, they are great learning toys for kids, look delightful strung together in alphabetical order, and can be used to create personalized banners for holiday seasons. See how she made the rag quilt alphabet over on her blog. And surely I'm not the only one thinking they would make a fun font, right?
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Jul 6, 2009 07:00 AM
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June 29, 2009
Quilted Fireworks Table Runner
I'm looking forward to BBQ goodness on the 4th of July. To dress up your table decor, you can make a quilted fireworks table runner by Calli of Make it Do.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jun 29, 2009 10:00 AM
Holiday projects, Quilting |
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June 23, 2009
How-To: Make a Set of Quilted Nesting Boxes
Elizabeth from Oh, Fransson! has a new tutorial up on Sew, Mama, Sew! for making these cute quilted nesting boxes.
In order to make the blocks sturdy enough to hold their shape and be stacked, several types of interfacing are used. Don't let that scare you off though! The blocks are constructed in such a way that it isn't necessary to sew through any thick layers.
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Jun 23, 2009 07:00 AM
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June 7, 2009
Free Online Quilt Patterns
Kath at Whip Up has a roundup of some free online quilt patterns like this one called Blue Moon from Andover Fabrics.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jun 7, 2009 08:00 AM
Patterns, Quilting |
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June 5, 2009
Thousand Hand Quilt at Maker Faire
The San Mateo Area Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America was at Maker Faire last weekend with a fascinating project. They brought 24 crazy quilt blocks and encouraged folks to stop by and hand embroider on them, with their goal of having one thousand hands work on the quilt. Over the weekend, they had at least 100 people stop by for five to 30 minutes to stitch designs and beading on to the quilt blocks.
I added a five-petal Lazy Daisy flower on one block, and loved chatting with the ladies at the booth. I love the idea of a collaborative stitching project like this. The chapter will continue to take the blocks to various events throughout the year, and hope to have the completed quilt finished and on display at the 2010 Maker Faire Bay Area. I'm looking forward to seeing it then!
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Jun 5, 2009 03:00 PM
Maker Faire, Needlearts, Quilting |
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May 28, 2009
How-To: Quilted Laptop Bag
Mary at CraftStylish shows you how to tote around your laptop in style with her tutorial on how to make a quilted laptop bag.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
May 28, 2009 10:00 AM
Quilting, Sewing |
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