Today we are excited to be spotlighting our very favorite Tattooed Quilter, the amazing Christopher Thompson, designer of the stunning Blue Carolina fabric collection! Christopher is a New York City based quilt designer in the fashion industry who puts his own creative spin on style. His perspective, modern. His preference, graphic. His approach, 100% unassuming. Before…
Permission to Cheat: Why I Love Cheater Quilts
Nothing is more special to new moms than receiving a thoughtful, lovingly made quilt for her new little addition. Quilts with special details such intricate piecework, applique, and embroidery are sure to become treasured heirlooms. Often they will be carefully laid out in the nursery for decration, hung up on the wall, or even stored…
Coordinating Daisy Days Travel Set
Summer travels may be wrapping up as we get ready to send kids back to school, but there is never a bad time to update our travel accessories. Amanda Herring, of The Quilted Fish, created this lovely travel set for her daughters using Keera Job’s fabulous Daisy Days fabric collection. These little bags are perfect…
Bee Happy Sew Along: More Pieced Blocks
Lori Holt’s Bee Happy Sew Along is scheduled to begin August 28th, but if you’re like us, it’s soooo hard to wait that long! Happy news! Lori is giving us a little head start with some quick tutorials for putting together the pieced blocks in her quilt pattern. Aren’t these cute? The Bee Happy Quilt…
Trick or Treat Quilted Hexie Table Runner and Economy Block Pillow
Halloween is just around the corner, and Karen from Cream Craft Goods is getting ready with some beautiful home decor made with the vintage-inspired Trick or Treat fabric collection designed by Carta Bella. This Quilted Hexie Table Runner is the perfect way to add a pop of color to an entry or dining table. We…
Trick or Treat Blog Tour: Lace Zipper Dress
There is nothing like a black & white dress that takes you straight from summer to winter to summer again. This little dress by Katy, from No Big Dill, does just that! Wear it as is for a perfect summer sundress, and throw on a cardigan to stay warm in the cooler months. We love…
Coming Up Roses Blog Tour: Making of a Quilt Design
Coming Up Roses Blog Tour: Creating a Quilt Pattern on EQ7 Coming up with a quilt design can be a daunting task, but today on the Coming Up Roses Blog Tour, Kimberly Einmo shows us how she uses her EQ7 software to create endless quilt designs. We could play with this all day! Click HERE…
Daisy Days Summer Quilt
Four Patch blocks are quick and easy to whip up, and incorporate into simple, charming quilts. Amy Smart shows us just how charming these basic blocks can be with this lovely summer quilt featuring Keera Job’s Daisy Days fabric collection. We LOVE how the colors work together to achieve a breezy bright summertime feel. Click…
Trick or Treat Blog Tour: Halloween Jam Quilt
After staring at this absolutely adorable retro-inspired “Trick or Treat” fabric designed by Carta Bella for several weeks, I couldn’t hold myself back any longer. I know it’s ninety degrees outside, but oh, how I wanted to play with this fabric! Take a look at this cute little Halloween child. And the witch! I LOVE…
Trick or Treat Blog Tour: Halloween Wall Hanging Tutorial
Fall is right around the corner, and that means Halloween is near! Now is the perfect time to get a start on that Halloween project you’ve always wanted to make. This week, we are planning to help you get inspired with projects made with Carta Bella’s brand new Trick or Treat fabric collection. Today, Crystal,…