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Mothering Sunday Make - The Garden Tidy Tote Tutorial and Bag and Baggage - The Oil Cloth Tutorial By Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog

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I can never have enough totes and use them for just about everything - even gardening. So, I was happy to see that Ros Coffey had two tutorials on her RosMadeMe Blog blog showing you how to make a delightful garden tote and a really useful oil cloth tote. Two terrific ideas.

Mothering Sunday Make - The Garden Tidy Tote Tutorial

Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.

Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial: I know that this may be freaking out my readers in the Americas but here in the UK, Mothering Sunday is next week, the third Sunday in Lent so I thought it might be nice to make something that does not confine your mum to the kitchen. My mother had very green thumbs and loved to be out in the garden and when I moved to my house it was my mum who cleared the borders and collected copious bags of snails to boot!

So I thought a great gift would be a gardening tidy tote to carry round all those bits and pieces that you need to be with you when you are wrestling with mother nature.

Bag and Baggage - The Oil Cloth Tutorial

Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.

Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial: This week we are going to make a boot bag or shopping tote from oil cloth, it uses many of the techniques we used last week in the garden tote. This bag will be great for all those April showers next month, for carrying your boot in a chic bag to Festivals, for holding the kids' sopping wet swimming costumes and for feeling as though you are saving the planet at the supermarket. So let's get this on the table (no pun intended) oil cloth hates you, it is personal and it will fight you every step of the way but we are going to tame it and win!

Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.

Copyright © 2010 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog .

Please visit her RosMadeMe blog at http://rosmademe.blogspot.com .

Aster Manor Quilt Tutorial By Ros Mirrington of Bloom Blog

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If you like really PRETTY linens like I do then you're going to love the Aster Manor Quilt pillowcase tutorial that Ros Mirrington has on her Bloom blog. Isn't that pretty? I just LOVE it.

Aster Manor Quilt TutorialFree projects from Bloom @ Moda Bakeshop

Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial: The muted prettiness of 'Aster Manor' by 3 Sisters combined simply with linen, pearl buttons and ric-rac make up this dreamy little pillow. Finished size: approximately 12" x 20"

Ros's Terms of Use: I have had the wonderful privilege of having some of my designs posted by Moda Bakeshop. These designs are free. Please link back to my designs if you use them and feel free to add photos to my 'Made with Bloom' Flickr group. Please do not use these tutorials for commercial purposes.

Ros's Blog Bio - A friend recently asked me which I could give up more easily, gardening or stitching. An impossible question. Of course, the suggestion that I could give up either is preposterous! If you are similarly enamored with blooms, whether they be real or stitched, welcome to my blog!

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Mirrington of Bloom blog. Ros is an avid gardener, crafter, photographer, quilter, handbag designer, embroiderer, stitcher, crazy quilter, and seamstress.

Please visit her Bloom blog and her Bloom and Blossom Flickr photostream.

How To Cut Dresden Plate Wedges From 5" Charm Squares Tutorial By Ros Mirrington of Bloom Blog

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I just love Dresden Plate quilt designs and love seeing them. Whether it's on a large quilt, art quilt, or even table runners or place mats I think they're all fabulous. If you've ever wanted to try making a Dresden Plate quilt, but don't know how then you'll be pleased to know that Ros Mirrington of Bloom blog has a wonderful tips & techniques tutorial showing you how to cut Dresden Plate wedges from a 5" charm square. Enjoy the tip!

How To Cut Dresden Plate Wedges From 5" Charm Squares

Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial: You may remember my Mum's table runner that she has been working on? The pattern is called 'Plates for your Table' by Kim Walus at bitty bits & pieces. I said that we had modified Kim's instructions to suit two charm packs, instead of using fat quarters. This was followed closely by a query from a reader who 'couldn't for the life of her' work out how we had done that!

Ros's Terms of Use: These designs are free. Please link back to my designs if you use them and feel free to add photos to my 'Made with Bloom' Flickr group. Please do not use these tutorials for commercial purposes.

Ros's Blog Bio - A friend recently asked me which I could give up more easily, gardening or stitching. An impossible question. Of course, the suggestion that I could give up either is preposterous! If you are similarly enamored with blooms, whether they be real or stitched, welcome to my blog!

Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Mirrington of Bloom blog. Ros is an avid gardener, crafter, photographer, quilter, handbag designer, embroiderer, stitcher, crazy quilter, and seamstress.

Please visit her Bloom blog and her Bloom and Blossom Flickr photostream.

Cookies and Milk Snack Mat Tutorial By Amy of nanaCompany

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I can hear my mother asking, "Who wants cookies and milk?" Me, me! Especially if it's served on an adorable snack mat like the one Amy has on her nanaCompany blog. I hope you enjoy Amy's tutorial.

:: cookies and milk ~ snack mat tutorial

Here's what Amy had to say about her tutorial: Cookies and milk. Mmmm. We use these snack mats every night just before bed. And as I've said... cuter than paper plates, reusable, washable, and handmade with love. Let's do it!

Amy's Bio - Hi, my name is Amy. I live in a small house near the ocean in Los Angeles with my three children and my awesome husband. We are a lively family but we live very quietly ~ I can honestly say that all five of us are homebodies, looking forward to returning home whenever we go out. But the fun thing I've discovered while looking through my camera these past years, is that there is a lot of beauty in our "everyday." And I'm looking forward to sharing with you my life as I create and explore new ways to find that beauty.

Completely self-taught in everything, I am a "see it- do it" kind of girl. And I love trying new things. Maybe someday I'll have a real style, but for now I love vintage and modern, girly and clean, and everything in between.

Copyright © 2011-2012- All Rights Reserved - Amy of nanaCompany.

Please visit Amy's nanaCompany blog at http://nanacompany.typepad.com, her nanaCompany Etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/nanacompany, and her Flickr stream at http://www.flickr.com/photos/nanacompany/

Tutorial - Fitting Appliquéd Text To A Quilt Block By Ros Mirrington of Bloom Blog

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I just love quilting and sewing tips, especially when they come from masters of their trade. And, Ros Mirrington Bloom blog is a master at quilting. So, I was happy to see that she had a wonderful tips & techniques tutorial on her Bloom blog showing you how to fit appliqued text to a quilt block. Enjoy the tip!

Tutorial - Fitting Appliquéd Text To A Quilt Block

Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial: I am working on a small quilt at the moment that I am hoping to be able to show you very soon. Occasionally, I have the need to appliqué text on a quilt or other project. I have put together a tutorial, as much for my own reference as anybody's, but perhaps you will find it useful. I am using Microsoft Word on a Mac, but the commands should be much the same for PC.

Ros's Terms of Use: These designs are free. Please link back to my designs if you use them and feel free to add photos to my 'Made with Bloom' Flickr group. Please do not use these tutorials for commercial purposes.

Ros's Blog Bio - A friend recently asked me which I could give up more easily, gardening or stitching. An impossible question. Of course, the suggestion that I could give up either is preposterous! If you are similarly enamored with blooms, whether they be real or stitched, welcome to my blog!

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Mirrington of Bloom blog. Ros is an avid gardener, crafter, photographer, quilter, handbag designer, embroiderer, stitcher, crazy quilter, and seamstress.

Please visit her Bloom blog and her Bloom and Blossom Flickr photostream.

Love to Cook - Rumer's Cookery Book Tutorial By Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog

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Are you looking for the perfect gift to make your favorite cook, your Mum, your daughters or granddaughters who LOVE to cook? If you are then you'll be pleased to know that Ros Coffey has a wonderful tutorial on her RosMadeMe Blog blog showing you how to make a bag to store all those handwritten family recipes. What a wonderful idea for gifts this holiday season. Thanks, Ros.

Love to Cook - Rumer's Cookery Book Tutorial

Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.

Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial: I have a friend called Rumer, she likes to cook, mind you she also likes to knit, sew and play on her DS, which is not a bad thing considering her mum runs our local yarn shop. When I saw her today, she said she wanted to make lemon drizzle cake and then we started talking about her granny's amazing chicken soup and I thought now is the time for her to start collecting her family recipes in her own cook book which is why we are going to make her very own book to gather up the recipes. I wonder if like me and my mum you have recipes books filled with hand written little scraps of paper with your beloved family recipes, if you do then this is the perfect project for you start on.

Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.

Copyright © 2010 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog .

Please visit her RosMadeMe blog at http://rosmademe.blogspot.com .

Simply-a-bloom Quilt Tutorial By Ros Mirrington of Bloom Blog

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I just LOVE quilt designs and making quilts. If you are a beginner quilter and want to learn how to make a simple block quilt with appliqued figures then you'll be pleased to know that Ros Mirrington of Bloom blog has a wonderful tutorial on making a "simply-a-bloom" quilt. I hope you enjoy Ros's tutorial.

Simply-a-bloom Quilt TutorialFree projects from Bloom @ Moda Bakeshop

Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial: This quilt is perfect for a new quilter as it uses the simplest of block construction & appliqué techniques. It is made with Bonnie & Camille's gorgeous new line, 'Simple Abundance'.

Ros's Terms of Use: I have had the wonderful privilege of having some of my designs posted by Moda Bakeshop. These designs are free. Please link back to my designs if you use them and feel free to add photos to my 'Made with Bloom' Flickr group. Please do not use these tutorials for commercial purposes.

Ros's Blog Bio - A friend recently asked me which I could give up more easily, gardening or stitching. An impossible question. Of course, the suggestion that I could give up either is preposterous! If you are similarly enamored with blooms, whether they be real or stitched, welcome to my blog!

Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Mirrington of Bloom blog. Ros is an avid gardener, crafter, photographer, quilter, handbag designer, embroiderer, stitcher, crazy quilter, and seamstress.

Please visit her Bloom blog and her Bloom and Blossom Flickr photostream.

Needlebook Tutorial By Amy of nanaCompany

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Who can resist an absolutely adorable needle-book. Especially when it's bright and cheery and has a birthday cake on the cover. I know that I can't. It's just so adorable I'm going to make a few as gifts. If you'd like to know what I'm talking about it's the needle-book tutorial that Amy has on her nanaCompany blog. I hope you enjoy Amy's tutorial.

needlebook tutorial by nanaCompany

Here's what Amy had to say about her tutorial: Yay! Here's a little tutorial on how I make my needlebooks. They're super easy, fast, and fun... so let's get started.

Amy's Bio - Hi, my name is Amy. I live in a small house near the ocean in Los Angeles with my three children and my awesome husband. We are a lively family but we live very quietly ~ I can honestly say that all five of us are homebodies, looking forward to returning home whenever we go out. But the fun thing I've discovered while looking through my camera these past years, is that there is a lot of beauty in our "everyday." And I'm looking forward to sharing with you my life as I create and explore new ways to find that beauty.

Completely self-taught in everything, I am a "see it- do it" kind of girl. And I love trying new things. Maybe someday I'll have a real style, but for now I love vintage and modern, girly and clean, and everything in between.

Copyright © 2011-2012- All Rights Reserved - Amy of nanaCompany.

Please visit Amy's nanaCompany blog at http://nanacompany.typepad.com, her nanaCompany Etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/nanacompany, and her Flickr stream at http://www.flickr.com/photos/nanacompany/

Making a Spectacle - Glasses Case Tutorial By Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog

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Is your reading glass case getting a little worn? Are you looking to make another one? If so, then you'll be pleased to know that Ros Coffey has a tutorial on her RosMadeMe Blog blog showing you how to make a cheery eyeglass case.

Making a Spectacle - Glasses Case Tutorial

Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.

Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial: I found some fabulous bias binding in my local shop and just had to have it... floral bias binding is the future! Then what could I make from it... well, the answer was in my handbag, my reading glasses case was looking a little the worse for wear, also it was black and I could never find it in the bottom of my handbag to say nothing of the suitcase which held my sunglasses which was almost as big as my handbag... so I was off an running. What I need is a simple quilted speccy case!

Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.

Copyright © 2010 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog .

Please visit her RosMadeMe blog at http://rosmademe.blogspot.com .

Flying Scarecrow Pillow Free E-Pattern By Kaaren Johnston of The Painted Quilt

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Who can resist a scarecrow - especially a flying one? Not me. Sounds like a perfect Fall decoration to me. So, I was happy to see that Kaaren Johnston had a wonderful e-pattern on her The Painted Quilt blog showing you how to make a flying scarecrow pillow. This is definitely going on my Fall decorating "to do" list.

First Friday Freebie #26 - Flying Scarecrow

Here's what Kaaren had to say about her pattern: It’s the First Friday of the month, time to release my 26th FFF design for you to make and enjoy.

I’m not quite sure whether I’m too early or too late with this design for us here in the Northern Hemisphere…but for our friends in the Southern Hemisphere who are just starting their autumn season, this one’s for you gals! For the rest of us, it’s never too early to get an early start on making things to add to our fall decorating stuff…right?

This month’s design is called Flying Scarecrow.

Please respect Kaaren's TERMS OF USE: The use of my pattern/design and tutorials is limited to individual and personal use only. Distributing or selling my pattern or tutorials in any form is not permitted. They may not be used for commercial purposes unless written permission is granted. Credit for my pattern and tutorials should be included if displayed in any manner. Individual users may enlarge or reduce the size of the drawings for their personal use but may not alter them in any other way.

Kaaren's Bio: I am an artist and have recently retired from actively designing, publishing and travel teaching in the decorative painting industry. A short while later, in December of 2010, we moved from Eastern Ontario to the beautiful Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. Quilting, stitching, applique and most recently rug hooking have become my new passions. Oh, and did I mention that I love to make and collect pincushions and needlecases! Join me on the First Friday of every month when I release a new Freebie design for you to make and enjoy.

Copyright © 2009 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Kaaren Johnston of The Painted Quilt.

Please visit her The Painted Quilt blog at http://thepaintedquilt.blogspot.com/ and her The Painted Quilt Etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/kaarenjohnston.

Ode To Halloween Wall Quilt Free E-Pattern By Kaaren Johnston of The Painted Quilt

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If you are looking to make an adorable Halloween wall hanging then you'll be happy to know that Kaaren Johnston had a wonderful e-pattern on her The Painted Quilt blog showing you how to make an adorable "Ode To Halloween" wall quilt. This is definitely going on my extensive "to do" list.

First Friday Freebie #14 - Ode To Halloween

Here's what Kaaren had to say about her pattern: If you guessed that this month’s First Friday Freebie would have a Halloween theme, you would be right! What better month than October to have a Halloween project to work on? October’s FFF is called “Ode to Halloween”.

Please respect Kaaren's TERMS OF USE: The use of my pattern/design and tutorials is limited to individual and personal use only. Distributing or selling my pattern or tutorials in any form is not permitted. They may not be used for commercial purposes unless written permission is granted. Credit for my pattern and tutorials should be included if displayed in any manner. Individual users may enlarge or reduce the size of the drawings for their personal use but may not alter them in any other way.

Kaaren's Bio: I am an artist and have recently retired from actively designing, publishing and travel teaching in the decorative painting industry. A short while later, in December of 2010, we moved from Eastern Ontario to the beautiful Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. Quilting, stitching, applique and most recently rug hooking have become my new passions. Oh, and did I mention that I love to make and collect pincushions and needlecases! Join me on the First Friday of every month when I release a new Freebie design for you to make and enjoy.

An Autumn Sampler Free Quilt Pattern By Kaaren Johnston of The Painted Quilt

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I can never get enough of wall quilts - especially those for the Fall season. So, I was delighted to see that Kaaren Johnston had a wonderful pattern on her The Painted Quilt blog showing you how to make an autumn sampler. Given my love of Fall this is definitely going on my "to do" list.

First Friday Freebie #22 - An Autumn Sampler

Here's what Kaaren had to say about her pattern: After four days of rain and an unseasonal ‘nor-easter thrown in for good measure, we have our fingers crossed for blue skies and sunshine today. Although yesterday dawned bright and cool, we had to fire up our furnace and build a fire in the wood stove for the first time this season. We even had a few wet flurries of the white stuff. Yikes! I think that autumn has officially arrived!

To celebrate the season, this month’s First Friday Freebie was designed to showcase the fading days of summer and the start of autumn…my favorite season! Watermelon, sunflowers, crows, wasps, pumpkins, birdhouses, flowers and of course the alphabet are included in this sampler.

Please respect Kaaren's TERMS OF USE: The use of my pattern/design and tutorials is limited to individual and personal use only. Distributing or selling my pattern or tutorials in any form is not permitted. They may not be used for commercial purposes unless written permission is granted. Credit for my pattern and tutorials should be included if displayed in any manner. Individual users may enlarge or reduce the size of the drawings for their personal use but may not alter them in any other way.

Kaaren's Bio: I am an artist and have recently retired from actively designing, publishing and travel teaching in the decorative painting industry. A short while later, in December of 2010, we moved from Eastern Ontario to the beautiful Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. Quilting, stitching, applique and most recently rug hooking have become my new passions. Oh, and did I mention that I love to make and collect pincushions and needlecases! Join me on the First Friday of every month when I release a new Freebie design for you to make and enjoy.

Pearls Of Wisdom : How To Applique Free Tutorial By Amy of nanaCompany

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Have you always wanted to learn how to applique? Well, now you can because Amy has a wonderful tutorial showing you how on her nanaCompany blog. Have fun!

: pearls of wisdom : how to applique

Here's what Amy had to say about her tutorial: Oh yes I did write that title just to grab you but, sorry, I don't have any real pearls or wisdom at all. I'm hoping I'll acquire some of both a little further down the road, but right now I'm simply going to share with you how I applique. It's easy peasy. Yesterday I made this appliqued and embroidered fabric tag for a friend's baby...

Amy's Bio - Hi, my name is Amy. I live in a small house near the ocean in Los Angeles with my three children and my awesome husband. We are a lively family but we live very quietly ~ I can honestly say that all five of us are homebodies, looking forward to returning home whenever we go out. But the fun thing I've discovered while looking through my camera these past years, is that there is a lot of beauty in our "everyday." And I'm looking forward to sharing with you my life as I create and explore new ways to find that beauty.

Completely self-taught in everything, I am a "see it- do it" kind of girl. And I love trying new things. Maybe someday I'll have a real style, but for now I love vintage and modern, girly and clean, and everything in between.

Copyright © 2011-2012- All Rights Reserved - Amy of nanaCompany.

Please visit Amy's nanaCompany blog at http://nanacompany.typepad.com, her nanaCompany Etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/nanacompany, and her Flickr stream at http://www.flickr.com/photos/nanacompany/

Lighthouse Penny Rug Free E-Pattern By Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

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I just LOVE everything and anything created with wool felt. Especially if it's a penny rug. So, I was thrilled to see that Sue Allemand had a terrific e-pattern on her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog for making the cutest lighthouse penny rug. Enjoy!

LIGHTHOUSE PENNY RUG

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: NEW Free Pattern! Lighthouse Penny Rug. Fun and summery - this is a great pattern for hanging on the wall or as a mat on the table! You'll learn everything you need to know about making penny rugs in this quick and easy pattern by Sue Allemand! e credit to the me whenever possible. Thank you!

Copyright © 1999-2012- All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives. Sue is a professional artist and designer.

Please visit Sue's Palette Primitives website at http://paletteprimitives.com, her Palette Primitives "Get Your Prim On" blog at http://www.paletteprimitives.blogspot.com, her Free Paintin' Patterns blog at http://freepaintinpatterns.blogspot.com and her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog at http://freestitchinpatterns.blogspot.com.

The Gift Quilt, The Keepsakes Quilt, and Zig Zag Scraps Quilt Free Tutorial By Vicki Welsh of Field Trips In Fiber

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Do you love to make quilts? If you do then you'll be happy to know that Vicki Welsh of Field Trips In Fiber has several wonderful tutorials on her blog showing you how to make several different kinds of quilts. I hope you enjoy Vicki's tutorials.

The Gift Quilt

Here's what Vicki had to say about her gift quilt tutorial: Several years ago my friend and I decided that we wanted to have a pattern for a fast and easy quilt that we could use for making gift quilts. This is what we came up with and we've made dozens of them!

The Keepsakes Quilt

Here's what Vicki had to say about her keepsakes quilt tutorial: This quilt was designed to use large scale prints and for making t-shirt quilts. The first quilts I made used these large florals. Then I made 2 t-shirt quilts using the same process.

Zig Zag Scraps Quilt

Here's what Vicki had to say about her zig zag scraps quilt tutorial: Someone asked for the instructions for making the navy scrap quilt so I thought I'd share them on the blog for anyone else. These instructions are going to be quite abbreviated because this quilt is so simple. All you really need are a few basic figures.

Please respect Vicki's Terms of Use: Tutorial, text & images are the property of Vicki Welsh. Please do not copy or distribute in any form for any reason without my permission!

Vicki's Bio - I am 51, married 23 years and no kids (by choice). I live near Richmond, VA and am obsessed with anything to do with fabric and thread! I sew quilts, dye fabric, longarm quilting and just make lots of things. I started this blog as a way to chronicle my sewing goals and adventures and retired recently to become a full time fabric dyer.

Copyright © 2006-2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Vicki Welsh of Field Trips In Fiber - Adventures in quilting, hand dyed fabric and fiber art. Vicki is a fiber artist and fiber dyer. Please visit her "Vicki Welsh - Hand Dyed Fabrics" Etsy Shop.

Mosaic Collage Free Tutorial By Terri Stegmiller of StegArt

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If you're looking for an art quilting technique involving decoupage, quilting, mosaics, and collage you'll be thrilled to know that Terri Stegmiller has a wonderful tutorial on her Terri Stegmiller website for creating a mosaic collage quilt that I hope you will enjoy.

Mosaic Collage

Here's what Terri had to say about her mosaic collage tutorial: I really enjoy the look of art that is called decoupage. Where small pieces of papers are adhered to an object, usually covering that object entirely. The end result reminds me of glass mosaics and collages. That’s where the idea came for the name of this technique. I had wondered for some time how I could create this look, or something close to this look, in fabric. I’m not positive how long it took me to work through the process in my brain, perhaps maybe a few months, but I was quite pleased with my results.

Please respect Terri's Terms of Use: Tutorial, text & images are the property of Terri Stegmiller. Do not copy or distribute in any form for any reason without my permission!

Terri's Bio - After a lifetime of experimenting with all types of crafts, Terri began exploring quilting in the early 1990’s. She discovered pretty quickly that traditional and bed-sized quilts were not quite her style and began experimenting with mixed media and creating her own designs. Known for her innovative combination's of color and pattern she is inspired by nature, cats and the female face and enjoys creating artwork that incorporate these elements. When she is not creating art, Terri also enjoys web site design and graphic design work. Terri is the author of Creative Paper Quilts, co-author of Creative Ways with Fiber and Stitch, sells her art through her website at www.terristegmiller.com/.

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Terri Stegmiller of Terri Stegmiller .

Please visit Terri's Terri Stegmiller website, her StegArt Etsy Shoppe, and her Terri Stegmiller blog.

Flower Vase Quilt Free Tutorial By Terri Stegmiller of StegArt

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I just love everything and anything to do with florals. Whether it's silk floral arrangements, fresh flower arrangements, floral pictures, even floral quilts - I love them all. If you're like me you'll be happy to know that Terri Stegmiller has a wonderful tutorial on her Terri Stegmiller website for creating a flower vase quilt that I hope you will enjoy.

Flower Vase Quilt

Here's what Terri had to say about her flower vase tutorial: I love flowers! I tend to create many pieces of art that use a flower motif. I don’t, however, always create realistic flowers. Many times I’ll just draw out a flower that I would picture in a fantasy garden and the flowers in this quilt are in a shape that I often refer to as fried egg flowers.

Please respect Terri's Terms of Use: Tutorial, text & images are the property of Terri Stegmiller. Do not copy or distribute in any form for any reason without my permission!

Terri's Bio - After a lifetime of experimenting with all types of crafts, Terri began exploring quilting in the early 1990’s. She discovered pretty quickly that traditional and bed-sized quilts were not quite her style and began experimenting with mixed media and creating her own designs. Known for her innovative combination's of color and pattern she is inspired by nature, cats and the female face and enjoys creating artwork that incorporate these elements. When she is not creating art, Terri also enjoys web site design and graphic design work. Terri is the author of Creative Paper Quilts, co-author of Creative Ways with Fiber and Stitch, sells her art through her website at www.terristegmiller.com/.

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Terri Stegmiller of Terri Stegmiller .

Please visit Terri's Terri Stegmiller website, her StegArt Etsy Shoppe, and her Terri Stegmiller blog.

Easy Eyeglass Case Free Tutorial By Terri Stegmiller

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I'm always looking for new eyeglasses cases I can make. If you're like me you'll be happy to know that Terri Stegmiller has a wonderful tutorial on her Terri Stegmiller website for creating a quick, easy and very festive eyeglass case that I hope you will enjoy.

Easy Eyeglass Case
Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Terri Stegmiller

Here's what Terri had to say about her easy eyeglass case tutorial: Most of the time when you purchase new eyeglasses you get a nice, shiny new case to go along with them. Most of the time this case is a little on the blah side of fashion. Then there are times when you purchase a pair of sunglasses or magnified reading glasses and perhaps they didn't come with a case to put them in.

The instructions below show how I created a simple, easy-to-make eyeglass case, using mostly scraps.

Please respect Terri's Terms of Use: Tutorial, text & images are the property of Terri Stegmiller. Do not copy or distribute in any form for any reason without my permission!

Terri's Bio - After a lifetime of experimenting with all types of crafts, Terri began exploring quilting in the early 1990’s. She discovered pretty quickly that traditional and bed-sized quilts were not quite her style and began experimenting with mixed media and creating her own designs. Known for her innovative combination's of color and pattern she is inspired by nature, cats and the female face and enjoys creating artwork that incorporate these elements. When she is not creating art, Terri also enjoys web site design and graphic design work. Terri is the author of Creative Paper Quilts, co-author of Creative Ways with Fiber and Stitch, sells her art through her website at www.terristegmiller.com/.

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Big Tote Free Tutorial By Terri Stegmiller of StegArt

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Do you love totes and carry-all's as much as I do? If you do then you'll be happy to know that Terri Stegmiller has a wonderful tutorial on her Terri Stegmiller website for creating a big tote that I hope you will enjoy.

Big Tote

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Here's what Terri had to say about her big tote tutorial: There have been times when I was in need of an extra large tote bag. I have smaller or average sized bags, but nothing very large. So I ended up packing my carry along items into a large plastic bag I had gotten at a local store.This was not the ideal bag for me. I wanted something
handmade and much more sturdy and fashionable. So I set out to make myself a large tote bag

Please respect Terri's Terms of Use: Tutorial, text & images are the property of Terri Stegmiller. Do not copy or distribute in any form for any reason without my permission!

Terri's Bio - After a lifetime of experimenting with all types of crafts, Terri began exploring quilting in the early 1990’s. She discovered pretty quickly that traditional and bed-sized quilts were not quite her style and began experimenting with mixed media and creating her own designs. Known for her innovative combination's of color and pattern she is inspired by nature, cats and the female face and enjoys creating artwork that incorporate these elements. When she is not creating art, Terri also enjoys web site design and graphic design work. Terri is the author of Creative Paper Quilts, co-author of Creative Ways with Fiber and Stitch, sells her art through her website at www.terristegmiller.com/.

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Terri Stegmiller of Terri Stegmiller .

Please visit Terri's Terri Stegmiller website, her StegArt Etsy Shoppe, and her Terri Stegmiller blog.

Snowflake Holiday Postcards, Framed Shells Postcard, Easy Christmas Tree Postcard, and The Silver Tree Postcard Free Tutorial By Vicki Welsh of Field Trips In Fiber

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Do you like to make ATC's and postcards? Do you like to give them as gifts? If you do then you'll be happy to know that Vicki Welsh of Field Trips In Fiber has several wonderful tutorials on her blog showing you how to make postcards and ATC's. I hope you enjoy Vicki's tutorials.

Snowflake Holiday Postcards
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Here's what Vicki had to say about her snowflake holiday tutorial: I have been making my Christmas postcards for several years now. I make between 60 and 80 of them which means that they can't be too involved! I usually have 3 designs and make multiples of each. My first set of cards for this season are snowflake cards and they were fast and easy to make!

Easy Christmas Tree Postcard
Copyright © 2008- All Rights Reserved - Written By Vicki Welsh of Field Trips In Fiber.

Here's what Vicki had to say about her easy Christmas tree postcard tutorial: This is going to be a really long post for a very simple card but I wanted to post photos of every step. Here's the finished card, ready to be mailed.

"The Silver Tree" Postcard
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Here's what Vicki had to say about her "The Silver Tree" postcard tutorial: Are you old enough to remember the aluminum tree with the 4-color light wheel? Both of my Grandparents had them at one time or another. I still love them and I've been trying to come up with a way to represent the aluminum tree in a postcard. It all came to me last week when Kim gave me some scraps of silver silk from her holiday dress. I thought that others might want to create an aluminum tree memory so here's a little tutorial.

Framed Shells Postcard
Copyright © 2009- All Rights Reserved - Written By Vicki Welsh of Field Trips In Fiber.

Here's what Vicki had to say about her framed shells postcard tutorial: I designed this card for my Mom's birthday but it will also go to all of the other July birthdays.

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Vicki's Bio - I am 51, married 23 years and no kids (by choice). I live near Richmond, VA and am obsessed with anything to do with fabric and thread! I sew quilts, dye fabric, longarm quilting and just make lots of things. I started this blog as a way to chronicle my sewing goals and adventures and retired recently to become a full time fabric dyer.

Copyright © 2006-2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Vicki Welsh of Field Trips In Fiber - Adventures in quilting, hand dyed fabric and fiber art. Vicki is a fiber artist and fiber dyer. Please visit her "Vicki Welsh - Hand Dyed Fabrics" Etsy Shop.

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