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Laptop bag from a pillow case

29 June, 2008

Post: Laptop bag from a pillow case

Main Site: Craft Chi

Artist/Author: Amy

Registration Required?: No

Free?: Yes

Via:

Other: actually made from a quilted pillow sham

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Slice and Dice Block

19 June, 2008

Post: Slice and Dice Tutorial

Main Site: Patchy Work of Mini Grey

Artist/Author: Helen

Registration Required?: No

Free?: Yes

Via:

Other:

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Olive Rose Quilt

19 June, 2008

Post: Olive Rose Quilt and Olive Rose Quilt

Main Site: valoriwells

Artist/Author: Valorie Wells

Registration Required?: No

Free?: Yes

Via:

Other: more tutorials

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Fabric Postcards

23 February, 2008

Tutorial/Pattern Included? Yes

Post: How to Make a Fabric Postcard

Main Site: about.com

Artist/Author: Janet Wickell

Registration Required? No

Free? Yes

via:

Other:

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Hyena In Petticoats: Cathedral Window Quilt Tutorial

3 September, 2007

Tutorial/Pattern Included? Yes

Post: Hyena In Petticoats: Cathedral Window Quilt Tutorial

Main Site: http://hyena-in-petticoats.blogspot.com/ This is the blog formerly known as paper.string.cloth

Artist/Author: Hyena In Petticoats, Adelaide, Australia.I am a twenty-something, bad mouthed bartender from South Australia. With an Art History degree under my belt, I am out to single handedly tackle the world armed with a sewing machine. Gin and Tonic in hand, I aim to create handmade and unique items that celebrate their imperfection and ooze creative freedom. My stuffed toys are available in my Etsy shop….. I use a Nikon D40 digital SLR with the kit lens.

Registration Required? No

Free? Yes

via:

Other: I think this pattern makes such a beautiful quilt, and it makes a great take-along project when you’re on the go.

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Quilted Fabric Wallet Tutorial — thatdarnkat

3 September, 2007

Tutorial/Pattern Included? Yes

Post: Quilted Fabric Wallet Tutorial — that*darn*kat

Main Site: http://darnkat.wordpress.com/

Artist/Author: no ‘about’ page

Registration Required? No

Free? Yes

Other: [This] wallet here has eight credit card slots, two pockets for bills/receipts, and a double-snap closure.

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making perfect circles or other shapes

24 August, 2007

Tutorial/Pattern Included? Yes

Post: Making Perfect Circles or Other Shapes

Main Site: stitch.rip.repeat.

Artist/Author: Beth Howard

Registration Required? No

Free? Yes

Other: Beth says:

I’m always coming up with ideas for quilts that involve curves or otherwise un-patchworkable pieces. This it the best way I know to precisely attach shapes to one another without hand stitching it (which is also rewarding, just not so fast)

Also check out—

Festive Bunting/Banners
Printing Your Own Fabric

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Simple Start Stunning Finish

22 August, 2007

Newbook

Tutorial/Pattern Included? tons of ’em!

Post: New Book!!

Main Site: http://valoriwells.typepad.com/valori_wells/

Artist/Author: Valori Wells

Registration Required? No

Free? retail price $27.95

Other: Woohoo! I won this book at Valori’s blog when she was announcing its publication! It’s absolutely beautiful, and like taking a master class with Valori herself. I can’t wait to do some of the projects from it. And congrats, Valori, on the birth of Violette!

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