June 2010

This is a terrific post. Ever wondered what those double needles were for? I did. Sally clears it up for us over at the Bolt blog. Link to post.

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I love this bulls eye afghan quite similar to the circles in a square afghan – the bright circles on the grey are speaking to me.

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A great gift idea for all parents. Link to tutorial.

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WOW Love the charts for this one, a stag and strawberry toe! Link to pattern. It’s also in Ravelry for those Rav users.

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Kristen shared this video on how to join up those granny squares!

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Yay – the blog tour has started and Craftzine is kicking it off with a guest post from me all about quilting tools + hop on over for a great chance to win one of three Whip Up Mini Quilts Mini Quilt books.

the rest of the blog tour so far…
June 1 - Craftzine – essential quilting tools
June 2 - Crafty Pod – book review & giveaway
June 3 - Chronicle Books – Behind the making of the book
June 4 – Indie Fixx – Designing your own mini-quilts
June 7 – Craft Sanity – Piped binding tutorial
June 8 – Hand Made by Alissa
June 9 – My Love for You Background on Mini Quilts
June 10 - Film in the Fridge
June 11 - The Haystack Needle Decorating with mini quilts
June 12 – West Coast Crafty

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Do away with plastic wrap and sew your own reusable bowl covers. Such a nifty idea. Link to tutorial.

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Oh I love these. Link to post.

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Such an excellent idea. Link to tutorial.

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feeling blue? get some inspiration at the whipup flickr pool

1. Babushka Blues, 2. WIP Moody Blues Felted Pouch, 3. blue-footed booby close-up, 4. Yes, hold your racket like this., 5. blue like the sea and the sky circle, 6. Blue Owl, 7. Hexillow, 8. sock hop socks, 9. organising scraps, 10. yummy, 11. tote, 12. melancholy monsters, 13. Cowl + Hat, 14. the tardis – finally finished!, 15. Untitled, 16. 1930′s 9-patch quilt, 17. I want candy necklace, 18. Madras Plaid Decorative Wren, 19. stitchy detail, 20. razor shell scarf, 21. Beryl the Owl Hot Water Bottle Cosy, 22. french press slippers, 23. squares baby quilt 1, 24. Shades of Blue Baby Blanket

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