Quilters - and crafters of any nature, really - are naturally social (or should I say sew-cial?). It's not nearly as much fun to create your latest block by yourself as it is surrounded by friends, having great conversation, and sharing a glass of wine. One challenge I've run into is what to do ... Read More about Tutorial: How to Make a Portable Design Wall for Quilt Blocks / Quilt Block Binder
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TGIFF: Creative Quilting
Welcome to TGIFF at Faith and Fabric! It's always nice to finish something, isn't it? Of course, any finished project is more than welcome. If you're new to my site, take a look around. I'm a Christian quilter and pattern writer, and love sharing my faith through fabric and crafts. I also just ... Read More about TGIFF: Creative Quilting
Tutorial: How to Reupholster a Chair – with a Patchwork Quilt!
There comes a time when you may want to reupholster a chair or two in your home; our kitchen chairs have definitely seen better days. They are the original Ethan Allen chairs that came with a hand-me-down table, and - though the frames are in excellent shape - the cushions are sinking in, the board ... Read More about Tutorial: How to Reupholster a Chair – with a Patchwork Quilt!
Swarm Blocks: Magic 8 Ball
I'm super excited to join in on Blossom Heart Quilt's Bee Hive for 2016! One of the goals I have for 2016 is to continue working on my piecing techniques, so adding the Bee Hive to the ongoing Farmer's Wife blocks is a great fit. The block for January was selected by Lisa, and she chose the Magic ... Read More about Swarm Blocks: Magic 8 Ball
Shades of Gray: Farmer’s Wife Block 46 Jewel
Block Completed: 01/03/15 Fabrics Used: on-hand stash Am I overwhelming you with gray blocks this week? It's felt really good to get through so many blocks for the Farmer's Wife quilt. I'm still behind (as in way way way behind) but getting three done so far this week has felt great. I ... Read More about Shades of Gray: Farmer’s Wife Block 46 Jewel