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Nov

17

Free pattern: Thanksgiving CQ block

November 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Janet Stauffacher of Nostalgic NeedleART blog is sharing another of her beautiful crazy-quilt block bases. This one incorporates a Thanksgiving image from a vintage postcard. Janet says, “Print this block directly onto computer printer fabric or freezer paper backed fabric with your inkjet printer, then use it as the foundation for your crazy quilt block [...]

Nov

14

Giveaway from Jo in NZ

November 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Jo in NZ’s November giveaway is this dreamy purple crazy-quilted postcard. To enter, comment on Jo’s blog post.
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Nov

13

Giveaway: Lucky spider

November 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Susan Elliott of Plays with Needles blog says 11 is her lucky number, which made November 11 (11/11) her lucky day. So she’s spreading the luck around by giving away a kit for making two little spiders, the crazy-quilter’s symbol of good luck. Be sure to enter by Friday, November 14. See Susan’s blog post [...]

Nov

8

Book + templates for crazy quilters

November 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Susan Elliott of Plays With Needles blog has posted a book review that you’ll want to see. She’s talking about Embroidered Crazy Quilt Seam Coverings by Kelly Gallagher-Abbott. “What makes this book worth its weight in gold,” Susan says, “are the four plastic, see-through templates that come with it.” Get the details.
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Oct

28

Still more October linky love

October 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

(1) Deepa of This and That blog showed us some beautiful experiments with shadow work.
(2) Mishka of Quilting Gallery shared a video by Eleanor Burns demonstrating how to make crazy quilt and strip Christmas stockings.
(3) The Baby Gardner’s Baby Bloggie gave us tips on using vintage coloring-book images as embroidery patterns.
(4) Laurie Taylor of The [...]

Oct

26

Beautiful: Altered sweatshirt

October 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Allison Aller of Allie’s in Stitches blog has finished her latest improvisational work: a sweatshirt jacket like none you’ve ever seen before. The embellishments include needle felting (both silk and wool), appliqued handmade silk leaves, embroidery, and beading. Check out her post because you’ve got to see the back of this work, too!
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Oct

26

Crazy quilters: Heads up!

October 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The latest issue of CQMagOnline is live! In addition to lots of juicy articles by Pat Winter, this edition includes a piece on CQ ornaments by Marie Alton, advice on creating a Victorian Christmas stocking by Gail Odegaard, and CQ scrapbook cards by Allison Aller. Go see!
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Oct

23

Catching up from being behind

October 23, 2008 | 3 Comments

Remember my complaint about dozens of blog feeds inexplicably disappearing from my reader? They suddenly reappeared this morning! And I have so much to catch up on. Here are some of the groovy posts that I’m just now discovering.
(1) Check out Mimi Kirchner’s adorable party girls.
(2) Pamela Baker blogged on Sara’s Texture Crafts about using [...]

Oct

21

Tutorial: Crazy-quilt hearts

October 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Talia of The Talia Effect blog has posted a tutorial for basic CQ hearts. See the lesson.
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Oct

20

Great idea: “Loving Kindness Cards”

October 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Cat of Baumcat blog has posted a whole series of gorgeous pieced, quilted, and embroidered ATCs that she’s calling Loving Kindness Cards. Each has a wonderful message. Imagine opening a greeting card and finding one of these tucked inside. See the series. And I’m hoping we’ll see some of these pop up in Baumcat’s Etsy [...]

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