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Pixelated Quilt - The Tenth

KristyDaum, member | May 17th, 2013

For the unfamiliar, this is a pixelated quilt titled THE TENTH, that I made of David Tennant as the 10th Doctor from BBC's Doctor Who. I had seen some pixelated quilts previously and knew that one...

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Quilted place mats and table runner

SewMusical, member | March 22nd, 20131 comment

I'm not a quilter. However, I was helping in the sewing classes at the high school a lot and they were sewing quilts. I decided to use some of my scraps to make quilt blocks - made some between...

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Upcycled Cargo Pants, Quilted Front

Erica_M, member | March 19th, 2013

Upcycled Cargo Pants and Corte or Tipical Guatemalan material (very sturdy) was quilted into a medium size tote bag. It is fully lined using recycled lining from a dress. The back of the bag has a...

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Wine theme table topper

mariska, member | February 3rd, 2013

This was my second quilt being a christmas present for my mom in the Netherlands.

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Primitive Patchwork Table- Runner

SmilingCatDesigns, member | January 14th, 2013

One thing that all people who sew have in common is fabric scraps! I'm always looking for projects that put them to good use. Which is why I love patchwork, there are so many possiblities. I...

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Shop Hop Quilt

jakofalltrades, member | December 31st, 20121 comment

My mother and I attended a shop hop in Central Illinois several years ago where I picked up these homespun quilt blocks. Since my mother has been my mentor and sewing inspiration I finally finished...

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Fall Iris Jacket

CarolSewsAZ, member | October 17th, 2012

Carol's jacket was made with Cherrywood fabrics that were cut small and applied to muslin pattern, then stitched down using decorative stitches of Sulky threads. The individual pieceswere...

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Fall Iris

CarolSewsAZ, member | October 15th, 2012

All 3 of these pieces were made using Cherrywood dyed to match fabrics with original designs by Carol Chelette Miller. The jacket was made applying fabrics to a base and stitching down with rayon...

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Free Motion Quilted Tote Bag

CarrGrand, member | July 5th, 20122 comments

This was my first attempt at free motion quilting, which I applided to all of the pattern on the fabric. The fabric pieces are home dec remnants. Once again I used thermo fleece as the batting...

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Quilt Your Stash Contest

CarrGrand, member | July 3rd, 2012

Thanks to all who voted for my quilted coat!

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All about Blues and Purples

fabricpieces, member | June 5th, 20121 comment

I have established a large stash of blues and purples to make table runners. Thus, was thrilled to try my hand at using some of my stash to make this jacket. The jacket is from the Figure Flattering...

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Lines in the landscape

ModifiedByEbc, member | June 5th, 2012

Placemats made out of scraps/old garment, very fun to make, not so fun to do the back and edges, only the two on top is all finished. Inspiration came from a serie of fotos showing lines in the...

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The hen bag

ModifiedByEbc, member | June 5th, 20121 comment

This bag made entirely from scaps old garment and curtains, I made last year just before easter. I had attended a course in free form quilting by Hanne Wellendorph. The bag is lined (an old summer...

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String-pieced Scrappy Purse

SilviaMuller, member | June 4th, 2012

Scraps are the best thing about sewing for me - the fabric store I go to has a wonderful barrel that I go dig around in whenever I need some fresh ideas! This project is a good example of that...

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Improvisational Pieced Table Topper

SilviaMuller, member | June 4th, 2012

Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr's quilting books have always inspired awe in me. In one of their books they described an improvisational piecing process which looked pretty fun and simple. I had a bunch...

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Dressing Gown made from old silk shirts

CathyNacov, member | June 4th, 20122 comments

The Quilt My Stash contest gave me inspiration (and motivation) to do something with my collection of old silk shirts. They were out of fashion and well worn but I couldn't bring myself to get rid of...

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Landon's Quilt

diamondgirlz, member | June 4th, 2012

This quilt will be going to my grand-nephew, due to be born this September! I designed this quilt around the frog fabric. I thought it made a better statement by leaving it a large piece. I wanted to...

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Single Girl PIllow

VeronicaMade, member | June 4th, 2012

As soon as I saw the Single Girl pattern by Denyse Schmidt, I knew I had to make the quilt (which I've started). But I knew it was going to take a long time for me to finish the quilt, so I also...

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Whirligig Pillow

VeronicaMade, member | June 4th, 2012

This is a pillow I made for my mother-in-law last Christmas. She likes really bright colors, so I thought the batiks would be perfect for this project. I used the Lil' Twister acrylic template to cut...

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Grace + Jason Pillow

VeronicaMade, member | June 4th, 2012

A pillow I made for my sister and her husband as a wedding gift. I used a lapped zipper on the back. The quilting alphabet is by Denyse Schmidt.

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Cross Pillow

VeronicaMade, member | June 4th, 2012

I made this pillow for a pillow swap my local Modern Quilt Guild had. Amazingly, I used mostly fabrics that I already had in my stash. I've always been wanting to make a cross pillow and I'm happy...

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White Patchwork Flowergirl Dress

HeavenlyPrincess, member | June 4th, 20122 comments

There is a little orphan girl named Nissa who lives halfway around the world from me. I am nearing the final design stages of a pattern inspired by her, named The Nissa Dress, and this white...

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bags from scraps

SueB54, member | June 2nd, 20121 comment

I found myself with a sewing room full of scraps and looked for something to do with them all. I started making bags and totes as gifts. The black and white is of my own design, with just stitich in...

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My First Quilt

PinkerPaws, member | May 31st, 2012

I made this quilt for my latest grandchild, Teddy. It was planned before we knew we were having a little boy, but my daughter was okay with Jemima Puddle Duck and the pink! The embroidery designs are...

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Black Star Vest

QuiltFactory, member | May 30th, 2012

This is the second vest I made to wear. It also has snap closures and could be worn as a top.

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Cowboy Vest

QuiltFactory, member | May 30th, 2012

After making quilts for a number of years, I decided I needed to 'wear' my quilts. I made 2 vests - this blue one and a black one from pieces from my stash. I used snaps for closure.

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Crazy Quilt Purse

MaryJanuary, member | May 29th, 2012

I made this purse in college as a clothing design student- it was my final project in a textile design course. The shape of the purse was inspired by the popular Fendi baguette bags. I crazy...

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Quilted Jacket

TheJan, member | May 27th, 2012

This jacket was made from upholstery fabric samples that I had in my stash. For the quilting, I just meandered on each individual piece before putting the jacket together. The seams were covered...

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My M2 Jacket

salt6creek, member | May 27th, 20121 comment

My version of this jacket began with the M2Again jacket pattern by Elaine Waldschmitt, which seemed the perfect scrappy stash jacket. I used many many different fabrics both batik and quilting cotton...

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Tantalizing Tote

salt6creek, member | May 27th, 2012

This tote bag was inspired by seeing a photo of a guild hand quilting a project for a charitable raffle. I loved the block they were using and set out to find it. A similar block is pictured in the...

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Bentley's Quilt

tremmerz, member | May 23rd, 2012

This is my first quilt. I made it for my grandson. I think it turned out pretty good, anyway he likes it. lol

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Scrappy Table Runner

diamondgirlz, member | May 17th, 2012

This is a table runner made from scraps of a wedding quilt made for my niece, Karly. I wanted to feature the fabric with the moth (or butterfly) motif, so I used that as a middle strip. I had lots...

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Alexis's wedding quilt

diamondgirlz, member | May 16th, 2012

I'm trying to use up my fabric stash, and suddenly needed to make quilts for 2 weddings, and 2 babies. This quilt (and pillow) is for my niece Alexis and her soon-to-be husband, Jason. Their wedding...

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Crazy Necktie Quilt

Salu, member | May 16th, 2012

Quilt was made to honor the life of a husband and father by using his ties to make a colorful decorator quilt. Ties were stabilized, pieced and embellished with decorative machine stitches.

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Embroidered-Jig Saw-Name-Circle Quilts

linpat, member | May 15th, 2012

Embroidery family names on a quilt in a jig saw puzzle style. I usually use discarded blue jeans. Cut 8in. circles from two different fabrics & batting. Then embroidery circles of one fabric, serge...

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Quilt and Quilt Jacket

Kendal21, member | May 5th, 2012

My first quilted project ever was an autumn quilt made with flannels and brushed cottons. I had made this as a gift for a man who could not find a suitable autumn bed cover in stores. A friend of...

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Blue and Brown Birdhouse Purse

Penimarie, member | May 1st, 2012

This purse was made of scrap pieces of fabric from a jelly roll. I used belt loops around the top for the closure. This makes the bag fun to use there are optional straps to put on the bag so it can...

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Quilted Jacket

AnnSewItGoes, member | April 26th, 20123 comments

This is a Jacket I created for Spring to bring on a tour to Italy. I made it reversable without batting so it is light and cool and complimented several outfits. I started with a great jacket pattern...

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Laptop Bag

BeckyD, member | April 24th, 2012

I made this laptop bag from scrap fabric that was given to me. The white sections of the fabric are quilted in a small stippling pattern, giving the bag great texture and dimension. I have used it as...

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For Quilt Your Stast, My Cancer Quilt

JWHuey, member | April 21st, 2012

Eleven months ago, I finished breast cancer chemotherapy. My 90 year old grandmother encouraged me to piece a quilt during the chemo treatments when I complained of not having the energy to do...

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