January 17th, 2008
QuiltingAndPatchwork.com
Apparently one of my popular posts in 2007 here at Quilting and Patchwork was More Free Quilting and Patchwork Patterns. This is a topic many quilters desire more information about.
I recently discovered another great listing of free quilting patterns at Quilting With Alison. She has found resources among supply manufacturers, fabric distributors and retailers that might interest […]
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January 16th, 2008
QultingAndPatchwork.com
Quilting and Patchwork, and the other b5media Lifestyles bloggers, had the opportunity to stroll down the Red Carpet for the Lifestyles Golden Blog Globe Awards. Channel Editor Gayla McCord has a fun post up highlighting the achievements of these bloggers in 2007, Live from the Red Carpet - It’s b5media’s Lifestyles Golden Blog Awards.
Mine chosen from […]
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December 19th, 2007
I’d never seen a Bug Jar Quilt until yesterday. Now I seem to see them wherever I look!
Has this become the latest fad or craze in the quilting world? They are fascinating and some patterns appear very easy to make.
Bug Jar Quilts simply consist of jar shapes, representing those children use for catching lightening bugs. […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment
September 3rd, 2007
Would you like a quilt in opulent autumn colors? Jen at so you wanna be a Domestik Goddess? has a pattern with suggested autumn colors on her blog. Check out Crossing Paths: Free Quilt Pattern for inspiration as you head into autumn.
My daughter tends toward autumn colors and leaf motifs in many of her quilts and […]
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August 6th, 2007
As I browsed around Jen’s so you wannabee a Domestik Goddess? blog I discovered a number of free quilt patterns.
Anna Maria Horner’s inner gypsy had to have been at play when she designed her 22 Lollipops Quilt and Bohemium Quilt - and the fabric collections that inspired them, too, mentions Jen.
The fabrics in the quilts shown […]
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July 3rd, 2007
Penny’s Postcard Posse remembers the troops in Iraq again this year on July 4 by sending fabric postcards. Started last year by quilter Penny Halgren, this project has grown considerably as quilters around the country contribute postcards they’ve made to thank the troops and lift their spirits.
The project has expanded beyond July 4th. Now it includes […]
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June 9th, 2007
I’ve noticed a number of quilting sites that offer free patterns for various projects. Among those with interesting patterns is Goldern Quilts, which offers “free quilt patterns from past issues of McCall’s Quick Quilts.”
The directions are very precise and give fabric amounts, pattern pieces, and construction tips. Some of the patterns are: Summer Spirit, 30s Something, […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 3 comments
May 16th, 2007
Quilters usually are thrilled when they can find patterns, blocks of the month, classes, and other information at no charge. At Victoriana Quilt Designs , you’ll find many of these at no cost.
There also is a great deal of information for the beginning quilter.
Are there any sites you’ve discovered that you find particularly helpful and […]
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March 4th, 2007
As I visit quilters who visit me, I’ve come across Bonnie Hunter’s Quiltville web site and the lovely “My Blue Heaven” free quilting pattern she offers. It’s quite appealing, especially if you like blue and white with touches of neutral tan/brown colors.
Bonnie has included numerous photos which give you step by step instructions in words and […]
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February 16th, 2007
February has been designated Heart Health Month and many activities are taking place to build awareness of this serious disease in women and men. Quilters often participate in raising funds and awareness by donating shop proceeds, participating in walks and runs, and making quilts with heart designs for themselves and for raffles.
I found an […]
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