February 2013

How to Make Embroidered Fabric Coasters

February 28, 2013 Ashley Johnston

Grab one of these and you can make any place your tea corner. The “sweetener” is how quick they are to make. Next time you’re invited for tea (or coffee) bring a stack of these as a gift ‒ and look for the smile you’ll get in return. … More

QuiltCon 2013 and the New Era Modern Quilting

February 27, 2013 Alice Voss-Kantor

The Modern Quilt Guild’s QuiltCon 2013 is over after an impressive four days of classes, lectures, exhibitions, demonstrations, workshops, give-aways, and more. All of you who followed my QuiltCon journey on Facebook got a sneak peek of the event. Back in Chicago I cannot stop looking at the great quilts on my camera! … More

The Golden Quilter Awards

February 26, 2013 WeAllSew

Check out Kari Carr and the other BERNINA National Artisans nominated for SewCalGal’s 2013 Golden Quilter Awards. Voting ends February 28, and the awards ceremony will be March 1. Vote today! … More

Sunrise Baby Quilt: Ready, Set, Go Get Your Fabric!

February 26, 2013 Erika Mulvenna

Are you ready to start your Sunrise Baby Quilt? (As if we hadn’t already heard from many of you who are chomping at the bit!) This week we’ll focus on choosing fabrics. One of the striking features of this quilt – and a characteristic of Modern Quilting in general – is the use of solid colors.
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Trends from the Red Carpet

February 25, 2013 Amy Gutierrez

I wanted to be a movie star when I was five. Life didn’t turn out exactly as I planned, so rather than strutting-my-stuff on the red carpet, I get to write about my favorite fashion trends at this year’s Oscars. (The five year old in me is still waiting to be discovered, *wink*) … More

Peggy’s Sock Monkey Quilt

February 25, 2013 Jo Leichte

Remember Peggy Johnson, our super sock monkey fan in Illinois? She’s been at it again! … More

I ♥ My Serger

February 22, 2013 Jo Leichte

I love my serger. I wouldn’t get nearly as much sewing done if it weren’t for this little workhorse. Honestly, for the last year or so my sewing machine has been an “accessory” for my serger, not the other way around! I’ve collected links to some of my favorite serger projects and tutorials. Serge on! … More

Doodle Quilt

February 21, 2013 Susan Beck

See the beautiful quilt Bev Ann made after attending Susan Beck’s Just Doodling webinar! … More

Meet us at QuiltCon, February 21-24, 2013 in Austin, Texas!

February 20, 2013 Alice Voss-Kantor

Starting tomorrow and ending Sunday, Austin will be the focus of the Modern Quilting world. Why, you ask? QuiltCon! Hosted by the Modern Quilt Guild, QuiltCon features the best modern quilts, lectures, workshops, and demonstrations. Thousands plan to attend from around the world and I am one of them 🙂
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The Sunrise Quilts

February 19, 2013 Erika Mulvenna

I’ve stitched together a lot of different projects from garments and wearable art to accessories and stuffed toys – but never really gave quilting a try. In fact, if you had asked me a few years ago if I made quilts my answer would have been, “Quilts? Are you crazy, I am not a quilter!” … More

Making the Most of a Small Space

February 18, 2013 Kaysie Oldani

Moving into a smaller house can be challenging! Here is another one of my ways to get the most out of a small space. I stacked shelf organizers above the long closet shelf to store my fabric stash. Yep, this is all I have!!!
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Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative 2013

February 15, 2013 WeAllSew

Help Ami reach her goal of $1 million raised by the end of 2013 by making and donating a quilt, or purchasing one (or several) of those already donated. … More

Month: February 2013