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

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

Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Mirrington of Bloom blog.

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.

Handmade With Love - Gift Ideas For The Holidays - Ideas #21, #22, #23, #24, and #25

If you support handmade and love to give gifts from the heart then you're going to love our "Handmade With Love - Gift Ideas For The Holidays" series of posts.

The handmade ideas are taken from all the wonderful free Christmas articles, e-patterns, tutorials, graphics, stitcheries, craft projects and more that The Best Free Craft Articles blog contributors have to offer.

Here's ideas #21, #22, #23, #24, and #25:

Idea #21 - Create a journal and journal cover for your favorite writer, blogger, traveler, adventurer, and more.

Journal Cover Tutorial - long post!

Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Vikki Stewart of Sew Useful Designs blog.

Idea #22- How about a sketchbook cover for your favorite artist or doodler?

Tutorial: Sketchbook Cover

Copyright © 2007-2009 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Carina Envoldsen-Harris ofCarina's Craftblog blog.

Idea #23 - Photo block ornaments make a great gift!

dec. daily {no. 22} photo ornament tutorial

Copyright © 2009 - Written By Jessica Kesterson of Living the Swell Life.

Idea #24 - Fabric Boxes make a wonderful gift.

Fabric boxes

Copyright © 2010 -  Written By Geta Grama of Romanian Quilt Studio.

Idea #25 - Handmade Holiday boxes filled with home cooked cookies and treats always makes a wonderful gift.

How-To: Holiday Treat Box

Copyright © 2008-2009 - All Rights Reserved - Cheryl Bosarge of Bayou Bags and Lenny DaVinci blog.

Please respect each artist or crafters Terms Of Use for their free article.

I hope you are inspired to create handmade gifts of your own for the holidays.

Stay tuned for Ideas  #26, #27, #28, #29 and #30.

Orphaned Blocks Part 1-6 Tutorial by Sylvia of Pieces From My Scrapbag

If you LOVE to quilt and LOVE to see pictures of astonishing quilts then you should visit Sylvia's  Pieces From My Scrapbag blog.  You see, Sylvia is a master at quilting who has been quilting all sorts of items for over 30 years. So, if you love learning from a master you'll want to pay Sylvia's blog a visit.

Plus, if you've been looking to make a quilt out of orphan squares you'll be happy to know that Sylvia has a 6-part tutorial on her Pieces From My Scrapbag blog showing you how to make one. Have fun with your orphan block quilts.

Orphan Blocks...Part 6

Orphan blocks...Part 5

Orphan blocks...Part 4

Orphan Blocks...Part 3

Orphan blocks...Part 2

Orphan blocks....Part 1

If you'd like to see more pictures of Sylvia's astonishing orphan block quilt creations please CLICK HERE.

Copyright © 2008-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Sylvia of Pieces From My Scrapbag blog.

Sylvia is an experienced quilter who has been quilting for over 30 years.

Please visit Sylvia's Pieces From My Scrapbag blog at http://www.finnleah.blogspot.com/ .

Photo Ornament Free Tutorial by Jessica Kesterson of Living The Swell Life

Are you looking for an idea for an adorable babies 1st Christmas ornament?  If you are then you'll be happy to know that Jessica Kesterson has a wonderful tutorial on her Living the Swell Life blog showing you how to make a darling photo ornament!  What a great gift.

dec. daily {no. 22} photo ornament tutorial

Copyright © 2009 - Written By Jessica Kesterson of Living the Swell Life.

Here's what Jessica had to say about her tutorial:  Time for the second annual handmade ornament tutorial + grand finale of my December dailies. (Am bugging out early, I know!) This year, I made a big batch of these baby block ornaments to give as gifts to all of Graham's doting grand and great-grandparents and saved one for our little family. These make perfect baby's 1st Christmas ornaments, but of course you could decorate yours with absolutely any theme.


Please respect Jessica's TERMS OF USE:  Living the Swell Life is a creative & lifestyle blog, sharing the photography, stories, inspiration, and crafts of Jessica Kesterson.  The photos and tutorials are her creative property, so please be nice and do not use or reproduce these images or words without express, written permission.  swell.life(at)gmail.com

Happy Crafting!

Copyright © 2009-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Jessica Kesterson of Living the Swell Life.

Please visit her Living the Swell Life blog @ http://livingtheswelllife.blogspot.com/.

Easy Blocks Free Tutorial by Geta Grama of Romanian Quilt Studio

Ever wonder how to make some really easy quilting blocks? If you have then you'll be happy to know that Geta Grama of Romanian Quilt Studio has a wonderful tutorial on her Geta's Quilting Studio blog showing you how to make easy quilting blocks. Have fun!

Easy blocks

Copyright © 2010 -  Written By Geta Grama of Romanian Quilt Studio.

Here's what Geta had to say about her tutorial:  I will have a busy summer and there is not a chance to finish the quilt for my husband.  I want to make two pillows to complement the quilt, I am happy that I made their center! I need bigger blocks so that I will add some strips to them

Please respect Geta's TERMS OF USE:  I am more than happy to share my tutorials with you. You can use them to make projects for yourself, friends or family. Do not use my tutorials to mass-produce items for sale. If you post your work online, please link to my tutorials on my Geta's Quilting Studio blog at http://cadouri-din-inima.blogspot.com/.

Copyright © 2008-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Geta Grama of  Romanian Quilt Studio. Geta is  a passionate quilter living in Romania.

Please visit her Romanian Quilt Studio at http://romanianquiltstudio.com/ , her Geta's Quilting Studio blog at http://cadouri-din-inima.blogspot.com/, and her Geta's Quilting Studio Etsy Shoppe at http://www.etsy.com/shop/getagrama .