Fashion was not easy in the mid-19th century, and it was not for the faint of heart (although fainting was not uncommon). Movies like Mrs. Brown, The Age of Innocence or Gone With the Wind all have beautiful examples of the fashions of the day. In the painting above by Franz Winterhalter, Princess Eugenie and…
Tulip Chain Quilt
Hi there, For those that don’t know me I’m Sharon of Daisy Cottage Quilting and it’s my turn to blog about the project I’m working on for Penny Rose Fabrics. I am thrilled and honored to have been chosen as a Project Design person for 2016. I’m still in shock. So some of my favorite…
Vintage Petal Table Runner
Hi there! My name is Anorina and I blog over at Samelia’s Mum. I’m an Aussie mum, who loves to sew and design projects. You’ll often see me hanging around Instagram (@SameliasMum) – sharing little teasers of new projects. Today, I’m introducing my Vintage Petal Table Runner project. I really hope you like it!…
Bloom Sew Along: Block 5
Welcome to Week 5 of Lori Holt’s Bloom Sew Along! We have been sewing along each week with Lori, and today we’re excited to share our cute little blocks with you. We love the simplicity and sweetness of this little block. The circle shapes were easy to work with, and they make adorable little flowers!…
Hope Chest Bow Tie Quilt
Hey! It’s Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl here! I love hanging out on the Penny Rose Blog! I love all things vintage so of course I love 30’s reproduction fabrics! This line is called Hope Chest II from Penny Rose Fabrics. I love the vintage vibe of these fabrics. I am happy to live in…
Fabric Bookmarks
Hi! It’s Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots again! Today I wanted to share a quick and easy tutorial for how to make your own Fabric Bookmarks. I typically have at least 3 books on my nightstand at any time that I am reading through and lately I have been asking myself why I don’t…
Bloom Sew Along: Block 4
Welcome to Bloom Sew Along: Block 4! Each Monday we are featuring several versions of a block. The full tutorial for the block can be found, also every Monday, on Lori Holt’s blog. Block 4 features this adorable little applique flower made with fabrics from Lori Holt’s Calico Days fabric collection, perfect for chasing…
Strawberry Trails Quilt
Hi Everyone! Its Katie from ChooChoo Skadoo. I am so excited to share with you my Strawberry Trails quilt made with The Shabby Strawberry. Today we are going to be talking about binding. I view binding as the icing on the cake and who doesn’t love to eat a spoonful of frosting? I love to…
Circle of Fun Delight
Hello I am Sachiko from Tea Rose Home! I am in love with Apricot & Persimmon by Carina Gardner. I love her use of colors and the beautiful timeless designs. Today, I am going to share a mini quilt I have created using her gorgeous fabrics! Before you begin, print out the templates I…
Bloom Sew Along: Block 3
It’s time to reveal Block #3 of the Bloom Sew Along! By now, you should be expert at making these cute little appliques. However, if you are just getting started, scroll to the bottom for link’s to a helpful video and Lori’s tutorials. This block was fairly straight forward, with simple oval shapes for the…