Quilting Blogs

WOW!  I wish I could spend all day perusing these wonderful blogs.  Enjoy going through these blogs where you will find tutorials, free patterns, and inspiration galore!

• Abyquilt: http://abyquilt.blogspot.com/
• Anna Marie Horner: http://annamariahorner.blogspot.com/
• Anne Sutton:  http://bunnyhillblog.com/
• Cluck Cluck Sew: http://www.cluckclucksew.com/
• Colouricious: http://blog.colouricious.com/
• Don't Call Me Betsy: http://www.dontcallmebetsy.com/
• Fat Quarterly: http://www.fatquarterly.com/blog
• Grand Revival Designs: http://grandrevivaldesign.typepad.com/
• Fresh Lemon Quilts: http://www.freshlemonsquilts.com/
• Heather Ross: http://heatherross.squarespace.com/journal/
• Helen Stubbings: http://www.hugsnkisses.typepad.com/
• Hollyhock Quilts: http://www.hollyhockquilts.com/2010/11/happy-thanksgiving.html
• I Have A Notion: http://ihaveanotion.blogspot.com/
• Jane's Fabric and Quilts: http://janesfabrics.blogspot.com/
• Jennifer Chiaverini: http://elmcreek.net/blog
• Lila Tueller: http://lilatuellerdesigns.blogspot.com/
• Little Miss Shabby: http://littlemissshabby.blogspot.com/
• LizzyHouse: http://lizzyhouse.typepad.com/lizzyhouse/
• Millie's Quilting: http://milliesquilting.blogspot.com/
• Moda Bake Shop: http://www.modabakeshop.com/
• Pam Kitty Morning: http://pamkittymorning.blogspot.com/
• Quilt Dad: http://www.quiltdad.com/
• Sew I Quilt: http://www.sewiquiltnow.com/
• Sew Katie Did: http://sewkatiedid.wordpress.com/
• Sew Sweetness: http://www.sewsweetness.com/
• Sew We Quilt: http://www.sewwequilt.com/
• Stitched in Color: http://www.stitchedincolor.com/
• Sue Daley Designs: http://suedaleydesigns.typepad.com/my_weblog/
• Suzn Quilts: http://suznquilts.wordpress.com/
• Texas Freckles: http://www.texasfreckles.com/
• The Long Thread: http://thelongthread.com/
• Tula Pink: http://tulapink.com/blog/
• Urban Spools: http://urbanspools.com/blog/
• Val Laird: http://val-laird.blogspot.com/

To see MANY more:

Take a look at this simple, purse project that gives you all the pockets of a pair of jeans with the large space associated with hand bags.  Found this over at Craftbits.com.  They have many, many other free projects, so if you like this one you will want to be sure to go take a look


From Craftbits

Denim Jeans purses or booty bag patterns are all the rage right now with literally 100's of patterns on the market.
We decided to bring you this Booty Bag pattern for free!!!

This bag has the option of being a sewing project or a quick no sew bag by using glue. Glue is a great alternative for a quick kids craft thought it may not be as durable.

Low-rise or small jeans make a smaller bag, bigger or high-waist jeans make for a roomier bag.

Lay the jeans flat and cut off the legs.

Cut through the crotch, then straight across for an even edge.

Turn the jeans inside out and glue the bottom closed leaving about 1/2 inch of fabric (or an even edge). Let the glue dry or alternatively sew this section closed.

Turn inside the right way and check bottom for even edge.

Cut the inside seams from both pant legs and make handles from these. Glue or sew them on.

You can also glue or sew in a cheap bandanna as a lining & add embellishments to decorate the outside of the bag.

Velcro or magnetic closures can also be added.

For extra strength you can SEW this bag closed, but then of course it would not be a quick no sew bag for non sewers.

With craft glue this bag is suitable for carrying around lightweight items or as a overnight bag only.

Crafty Cupboards

What a great way to put some crafting skills to work for you!  By painting the inside panels of your cabinet you can keep track of the week's menu and grocery list, or perhaps a recipe for guidance as you prepare your meals.  The paint is available at nearly any hardware store.

Have fun with the project as well! decorate to your hearts content and look upon your work with love at every mealtime!

Kids Will Grin Ear to Ear With This Fun Snack

Can you believe the fun foods kids love to eat?!  This modern mud pie dish will have the kids laughing in pleasure as they dig dirt and mud covered worms from the container.  The Kaboose website is filled with fun recipes and projects perfect for adventurous children!  Go on and check them out!  Click Here!