Posts in the quilting & sewing category

  1. Classic patchwork blocks made fresh (+ giveaway!)

    Posted by on May 23, 2013, in quilting & sewing, , ,

    For popular blogger and designer Katy Jones, quilting is an ancient art. She hails from the UK, where patchwork and quilting date back as far as the 15th century. And although some may categorize Katy’s design sense as “modern,” she shies away from the label. In the introduction to her new book, 25 Patchwork Quilt [...]

  2. Roundup: 52 quilting tutorials

    Posted by on May 21, 2013, in quilting & sewing,

    When Stitch This! launched just over a year ago, one of our goals was to pack posts with interesting, fun, and helpful quilting tutorials. Recently we took an inventory of those quilting tutorials and were giddy to find that we’d amassed 52 so far—that’s about one tute a week! Today we’ve classified, categorized, and compartmentalized [...]

  3. Sewing curves in quilting: easy techniques

    Posted by on May 20, 2013, in quilting & sewing, ,

    There are a few places in the quiltmaking world that even some of the most experienced fear to tread: one of them is that small town where they mysteriously make quilt patterns with circles. Or curves. Or circles and curves. Oh, you’ve never taken the trip? Well, small towns are known for their creativity, their [...]

  4. Amazing quilts for men (+ giveaway!)

    Posted by on May 16, 2013, in quilting & sewing, , , ,

    Quilts-for-guys patterns seem few and far between, don’t they? Sure, in theory you can take any quilt pattern and make it in typical masculine colors. But we quilters want our work to amaze and astonish. And if your goal is to get that kind of reaction, finding just the right quilt for men in your [...]

  5. Do you download quilt eBooks? An author’s review

    Posted by on May 14, 2013, in quilting & sewing, ,

    Are you on the fence about eBooks? You’re not alone. In fact, one of our popular authors, Mary Elizabeth Kinch, was decidedly undecided about eBooks—until she challenged herself to learn more about their advantages and disadvantages. Luckily, Mary Elizabeth had a very special eBook to experiment with—Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts—which she cowrote! She shared her [...]

  6. Things to sew with fabric (besides quilts): 4 ideas

    Posted by on May 13, 2013, in quilting & sewing, , ,

    Have you made a quilt (or more) for every friend, family member, coworker, and child in your life, but you still don’t see a dent in your fabric stash? Perhaps it’s time to explore things to sew with fabric that may not be quite as cuddly as a quilt but that promise just as much [...]

  7. Scrap quilting made simple: 3 ways (+ giveaway!)

    Posted by on May 9, 2013, in quilting & sewing, , , ,

    One block, three ways: planned, coordinated, and make-do quilt blocks from Triple-Play Scrap Quilting If your fabric yardage, precuts, scraps, and quilt-shop visits are growing exponentially with no signs of stopping, consider yourself a kindred spirit with designer Nancy Allen. A quilter since the age of 12, she estimates that she could easily make more [...]

  8. The easiest quilt pattern ever

    Posted by on May 7, 2013, in quilting & sewing, ,

    How many times in your quilting life have you found yourself needing to bang out a quilt as quickly as possible? Perhaps you’re a beginner who wants to make a quilt that’s not too complicated. Or, maybe you’re like me and don’t find matching points and navigating complicated piecing fun (just call me the Pointless [...]

  9. Quilt sandwich tips + patchwork plenty!

    Posted by on May 6, 2013, in quilting & sewing, , ,

    Ah, treasure! That’s what I think when I see a big, heavy book loaded with patchwork quilt patterns. Twenty different quilts? Think of the possibilities! Twenty-six quilts, each with directions for multiple sizes? How versatile! How about 101 different patchwork designs? With that many quilts, you know there’s gonna be plenty to like. We’ve rounded [...]

  10. Crushing on neutrals: free pillow pattern

    Posted by on May 2, 2013, in quilting & sewing, , , ,

    Neutral quilt patterns are all the rage—and it’s hard to argue with the trend. Neutral quilts have a way of exuding elegance and beauty no matter where you display them, adding a touch of sophistication to any space. Best of all? They coordinate with any space too. Traditional pomp, country flair, modern minimal, and more—toss [...]