Posted by Megan on May 10, 2013 in Crochet, Fiber Arts and Felting, Jewelry Making, Knitting, Paper Crafts, Quilting, Sewing |
It's time to celebrate the end of a great week. Enjoy a brand new roundup of fun free patterns. From a chic wire wrapped ring to adorable baby booties, a stylish shawl and more, snag the ones you like, keep busy over the weekend, and come on back next Friday!
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Posted by Sherri on May 10, 2013 in Quilting |
There is nothing quite as whimsical as pinwheel quilts! Interestingly, there are many types of pinwheel blocks that you can combine to create stunning pinwheel quilts. Let’s explore a few now!
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Posted by Sherri on May 9, 2013 in Quilting |
While there are thousands of quilt block designs, some traditional quilt blocks never go out of style. Traditional quilt blocks are beautiful whether sewn using modern or traditional fabrics—they truly have withstood the test of time. Here are a few traditional quilt blocks that look wonderful using any variety of fabric choices.
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Posted by Megan on May 8, 2013 in Quilting |
Join us for a behind-the-scenes peek at an inspirational crafting retailer we’ve met through Craftsy Connect. This week we got the chance to talk with The Quilt Studio owner Carol Cisar, about the challenges and triumphs of owning a quilting shop in Omaha since 2001, as well as her fun Sew Sweet Shoppe series.
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Posted by Megan on May 7, 2013 in Quilting, Sewing |
With the arrival of spring and Mother's Day just around the corner, we want to help you celebrate with a big crafty giveaway. Enter the Spring Into May Giveaway for your chance to win one of six HUGE prize packs. The total of all prizes is valued at more than $2,200!
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Posted by Angela on May 7, 2013 in Quilting |
Most, if not all, quilters have heard of the legendary Dear Jane quilt. Jane A. Stickle, who was born on April 8, 1817 in Vermont, is the creator of the infamous sampler quilt, comprised of 169 square 5” blocks, each one different. Altogether, there are an astounding total of 5,602 pieces in this quilt! Learn more about this much loved masterpiece.
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