I’m crazy about the colors of this block created by Susan S of Wisconsin for the Crazy Quilt Journal Project. The block has many gorgeous touches, but if I had to pick a favorite, it would be the long-stemmed … Read More ...
Coping with a long seam
Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) responds to a reader’s question with a tutorial for avoiding or dealing with long seams in a crazy-quilt block. Check out her advice.… Read More ...
Win Lovey’s new book
You probably already know that the fabulous Lovey has published a book that shares her techniques for fabric photo collage. To celebrate reaching 500 blog followers, Lovey is giving away a copy of Fabric Photo Memories! Go to her blog … Read More ...
Embroidery Inspiration: Ludmila’s flowers
Ludmila I of Russia embellished this block for the Crazy Quilt Journal Project with a profusion of flowers in a variety of styles. Go to the blog post for an image you can click to enlarge so you can enjoy … Read More ...
Susan: All wracked up
The wrack line is the trail of debris left on the beach by the tide. When Susan Elliott stitches a wrack line, it looks like a jumble of jewels–so lovely it demands close inspection. See more views of Susan’s beachy … Read More ...
Tutorial: Sewing a journal cover
Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) completes her crazy-quilted journal tutorial with instructions for assembling the cover. See her tute.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Sharon B
The perfect composition, rich ribbon embroidery, and beaded details of this entry in the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project absolutely take my breath away. The block is by the incomparable Sharon B of Australia. Go to the post for an image you … Read More ...
Win this hand-painted button
Gerry Krueger of Older Rose is giving away one of her incomparable hand-painted mother-of-pearl buttons. If you want this little hummingbird for your own, go to her blog post to enter the drawing before July 18.
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Sharp wings for a dragonfly
I am crazy for this dragonfly with dagger-bead wings created by Lorraine of Creative Daily. While I go dig through my stash for dagger beads, you should check out the other views of this gorgeous crazy-quilt block.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Crazy-quilted journal cover
Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) shares the pattern and central design for a crazy-quilted journal cover, and she explains the process step by step. Her next tutorial will introduce seam treatments and explain how to finish the journal cover. What a great … Read More ...
Inspiration: Susan S of Wisconsin
Susan S of Wisconsin created this block for the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project. My eyes are drawn instantly to the gorgeous organza ribbon flowers at the center, and as they I travel around the block I find one delicious surprise after … Read More ...
A pretty little spider
Susan of Suztats shared photos of a number of stitchy projects, including this fun and colorful crazy-quilt block in progress. Her beaded spider is perfection. Although she doesn’t explain how she made it, her close-up photo makes the technique clear … Read More ...
Grassy stitching
I love watching the development of Susan Elliott‘s crazy-quilt blocks–works much closer to the fine art end of the spectrum than the handicraft end. She makes esoteric techniques accessible, so even pedestrian stitchers like me are willing to try. … Read More ...
Little stitches by tiny stitchers
This makes me happy dance in my chair. Rebecca H of Illinois submitted these two blocks to the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project. In case the text is too small for you to make out, the block on the left is by … Read More ...
Try this CQ scrap experiment
Inspired by a fabric-collage workshop led by Susan Carlson, Allie Aller experimented with applying one of the techniques to crazy-quilting. The awesome results are shown here. Go to her Allie’s in Stitches blog post to find out how she did … Read More ...