Modern quilt teacher and patterns
Oh look, it’s finally another installment of my Saturday blogging tips! Now, I don’t know if I’m just late to this party, or if is something new, or what, but I recently discovered how to Pin from Flickr! And just in case I’m not alone in the previous unknown, I thought I’d let you know too. I have the Pin… Read More
As a part of living in Japan, I consider it my duty to spread the Japanese message of love and fabric to one and all. So when Aylin invited me to join the Big City Girl QAL, how could I resist! Each week, a blogger from somewhere around the world will be sharing a quilt block based on their Big… Read More
While it may not be spring in these here parts of Japan, back in good ole Australia Spring Has Sprung! And I’m joining a fabulous bunch Aussie bloggers bringing you some spring inspired creations. If you’re new here, welcome! I’m an Aussie ex-pat halfway through 3 years in Japan for my husband’s job, and loving the life, the food and… Read More
Over at And Sew We Craft we’re sewing our way through the Modern Blocks* book – we’ve each chosen 2 blocks and we’re sharing the tutorials over the year for the Modern Blocks QAL. This month we’re doing the Quatrefoil quilt block. Note: Use a 1/4″ seam. Press seams according to the instructions. What you’ll need Print A (pink dots):… Read More
With the Sweet Pouch Swap sign ups now closed (full in under 5 hours?! Wow, you guys WERE keen!!), it’s time to start thinking of what you might like to make! Here’s a few fabulous tutorials to help get you started: Zippered Pouches Zippered pouches can be made in any range of sizes and using anything for the fabric –… Read More
July 1st marks the closure of Google Reader and it’s now time to make the move to Bloglovin’ if you haven’t already! Today I’m sharing everything need to know about Bloglovin’! How to import your Google Reader blogs to Bloglovin’, how to claim your blog on Bloglovin’, how to add a Bloglovin’ button to your blog and how to follow… Read More
When I first shared these paper pieced pompom blocks last month in the monthly bees and BOMs round up, many of you were rather impressed, for which I thank you! But they’re really not the tricky -all I did was use the very popular paper pieced flying geese pattern. If you look carefully, you can see that the lighter solid… Read More
It’s my turn on the Sew Lux Fabrics Charm Madness blog hop and I’ll be sharing a tutorial to make this quick and easy table runner – perfect for a small table or dresser! I even tried out the Threadbias Quilt Design Tool to make the illustrations… not perfect, but we will get there! I do highly recommend giving it… Read More
The final stop on the Having A Starry Time blog hop is right here! The Fat Quarter Shop’s Triangle Papers On A Roll have been so fun to use – big thanks to Kimberly and the gang for supplying us with Triangle Papers to try out and giveaway! They’re are available in a range of finished sizes from 1″ to… Read More
Just a quicky to remind you that today’s stop at the Having A Starry Blog Hop is over with Jenelle from Echinops & Aster! She will have a gorgeous star block and a giveaway for you too.