First, Moda offered up collections in fat quarter bundles, then charm squares—a pack of 5” squares of fabrics that lets you get a “taste” of each fabric in a line—and now…Moda is introducing “Jelly Rolls” –and here is Lissa to tell us more! Continue Reading

I thought you would like to know about some of the top selling quilting products of the summer of 2006 from one of the best and busiest quilt shops on line, “The Fat Quarter Shop”. Continue Reading

There are many cute “log cabin-ish” pillows gracing the web pages of a few of you out there in Quilter’s Blogland…I found a great tutorial with photos by Dacia Ray on her site. Continue Reading

Here is a newly written manifesto (who was inspired by Jen at “Red Instead Blog” who's crafter’s manifesto I posted a  few days ago). This quilter's manifesto was written by reader Melinda.I like it. (Especially the last line!)    Thanks... Continue Reading

The art of “Crazy Quilting”-- all the fun stitches that you embroider on your quilt to embellish it –are shown in the fabulous blog of Sharon at “In a Minute Ago”—who by the way has been blogging since 2001! Continue Reading

I just got a email from Denyse and she is getting ready to introduce a new colorway to her line of fabric called, "Flea Market Fancy". Continue Reading

She learned to quilt on Monday.
Her stitches all were very fine.
She forgot to thaw out dinner.
so we went out to dine. Continue Reading

"This year was the 31 annual Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show. This event takes over the very small town of Sisters (Population 947) for the second Saturday of July every year. This year more than 1200 quilts were displayed around town. Continue Reading

I have used a version of this item it at Kinko’s and other copy stores (mostly, when I was making felt sports banners and high school campaign posters) and I always thought it was a great gadget to have…it is a Proportional Scale. And Golden Threads has made one especially for quilters, called the Quilter’s Assistant Proportional Scale. Continue Reading

Here are some of the great thing Sarah and Kathy, of Material Obsession, found while attending, vending and spending at Sydney’s biggest Craft and Quilt Show… Continue Reading

Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Graders from Beaverton Oregon, created a quilt, entered an international contest and received an all-expense paid trip to Berlin, Germany to watch World Cup Soccer and to meet international soccer and rock stars. Continue Reading

Susan from Tutto Bags called me the yesterday to tell me that she is developing a new rolling bag just for you crafty girls who not only own a sewing machine but also have an embroidery sewing machine. They currently have totes that fit most sewing machines and even serger machines, if you are lucky enough to have one of those! Continue Reading

Janet at Quilting@About.com has some great info on how to change the look of a quilt block just by altering its color value… Continue Reading

I had a chance to catch up with Robyn Pandolph while we were attending International Quilt Market last month. She is excited to now be designing for FreeSpirit Fabrics and she has been hard at work finishing up some new lines of fabric for them Continue Reading

I discovered some new quilt patterns that I think speaks to you “modern quilters” or to the seasoned quilter, looking for a refreshing change Continue Reading

Debbie Wiesner from “Out on a Limb ” showcased some great patterns using wool in her primitive type designs for quilts, wearables, and punchneedle. Continue Reading

I found a new friend in Barbara Jones of QuiltSoup. She is the maker and designer  of "hip  and fun" quilt patterns that have great appeal for the young quilter and for the seasoned veteran. Continue Reading

I met with Janet from “BlockButler” while at quilt market and she showed me a great product—a unique design wall system called the BlockButler. It is sticky material that sticks to your wall—no pins or fasteners needed to hold it in place—and your fabric sticks to the front side and allows you to design a way! Continue Reading

Denyse holds workshops where you will have this hands-on opportunity to spend an afternoon learning her intuitive design techniques, while building a foundation for bringing your individual style to quilts or projects from her book, or your own creations. Lots of fun! Continue Reading

We are fortunate to have more inspirational Denyse Schmidt products coming our way ....and even the inspirational Denyse Schmidt herself in person... Denyse is the guest writer today. Continue Reading

I started out just focusing on fat quarters and fat quarter patterns! We then began carrying yardage in most fabric lines so customers can get coordinating fabrics for borders, binding and backing as well. That led to carrying a large assortment of kits that we try to keep fresh, original and unique Continue Reading

Shop owners, quilt product vendors, pattern makers, fabric companies, and notion makers are all getting ready for the “World’s Only Trade Show of the Quilting Industry”—otherwise known as International Quilt Market! Continue Reading

At one of my local quilt shops, Material Possessions in Lake Forest, CA; they posted some interesting facts about Fat Quarters. Continue Reading

Many of us avoid the “A” word. And in the world of quilting, at least, the “A” word is APPLIQUE! There are many different ways to put on an appliqué onto a quilt, but the one that I prefer using in the “Freezer Paper” method. Continue Reading

"Purl patchwork" opened in mid-March and like it’s sister store, "purl"  it is located in a small renovated shop (I am guessing it is about 10 fabric bolts wide!). Continue Reading

Knowing standard mattress sizes will help you design and make a quilt that fits a bed just right. Continue Reading

Ok, Quilter Girls…here is more on that modern quilt guy, Kevin. He allowed us to quilt his very first quilt… Continue Reading

Amy Butler is the guest writer on Quilter's Buzz today--and for the next few days.

How fun is that!  Amy is introducing her line line of fabric called "Belle" in a "sneak peak" just for us! Continue Reading

The first ever national “Quilt Pink Day” is coming…on September 30 of this year. Continue Reading

Just a bit of news…I heard from a fabric representative that Robyn Pandolph is switching over to FreeSpirit Fabrics. Robyn used to design for Moda Fabrics, then South Seas Imports, soon we will be seeing her lines being distributed by FreeSpirit. Continue Reading

Kaffe Fassett now is designing pajamas, dinnerware and cushions! Continue Reading

There is a brand new product on the market for you budding quilt designers! It is called Quilt Design Wizard. Continue Reading

Sue Spargo has a great talent for quilting and working with wool. Continue Reading

We have quilted five quilts on our long arm (it’s a Statler Stitcher by Gammill) quilting machine, Continue Reading

The book is called “Bundles of Fun” Quilts from Fat Quarters. This book features 12 “stylish” ways to use you fat quarter bundles. Continue Reading

Girlfriends is a salute to all the women we love and rely on to remind us of what’s important. These textiles are named for some of the people that have made life more fulfilling and inspiring for Jennifer Paganelli. Continue Reading

Jessica at Seedpod Books and Art is starting a BLOCK SWAP! You can sign up starting today March 1 with the sign-ups ending on March 8. Continue Reading

Hey Denyse Schmidt fans! In case you wanna see it all…You can now see Denyse’s entire line of “Flea Market Fancy” on FreeSpirit Fabrics. Continue Reading

We are going be piecing, quilting for others, and making “quilted comforts” to sell. Continue Reading

What makes a good quality fabric? Quality fabrics have the same number of threads per inch in both directions. They fray less, don’t stretch or shrink unevenly, yield finer appliqué points and curves, and allow hand quilters to achieve more stitches to the inch, so says the March 2006 edition of Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine. Continue Reading

Quilts. Quilts. Quilts. And lots of Gold Medals.I just got back from a dinner held at the home of Olympic champion, Peter Vidmar. His home, if you can imagine, is beautiful. And it holds many beautiful items, including hundreds of... Continue Reading

Amy said in her email, “I have just received the first strike offs and I’m editing as we speak! I love them, they are totally luscious.” Continue Reading

Eliminate the fabric stash! That was one of my New Years Resolutions. And I am working on it. And so is a bunch of bloggers who formed the “Stash Quilts Blog Ring”. Continue Reading

I bought a sewing machine! For me the process was almost like buying a car. For the last several years I have been saving, I shopped and compared,  and I interviewed quilters about what machines to buy. Continue Reading

I had to know more…. so I asked. And Denyse Schmidt was happy to answer all my questions about the new line of fabric coming out this spring called “Flea Market Fancy”. Continue Reading

I never knew you could do so much with a worm! (A worm is a 2 ½” strip of fabric.) I attended a class at the “Road to California Quilt Show” last week and in Debbie Caffrey’s class “Open a Can of Worms,” I was amazed at all the different blocks and quilts you could create using the “worm” and the Omni-grid’s 96L ruler. Continue Reading

Good news for all of us Denyse Schmidt fans. Denyse has designed some fabric just for us…and well, maybe some other people too. She has a new line of fabric coming out this spring…and she let me post a sneak peak on QuiltersBuzz.com. Continue Reading

“You'll also be able to get some advice or help on our Quilting Forum (it's free to join). Continue Reading

I am sad to say goodbye to crafty girl, Susan C. Druding, who has been the Quilting At About.com  guru for the last 9 years. She is moving on and leaving the “Quilting Guide” position.“Thank you for all the support... Continue Reading

I think we all dream the dream of one day actually making an entire quilt or two from our scraps…ones we have been saving maybe for 14 years or more! Continue Reading

I am Gina Halladay and I am a crafty girl. I have the need to create. I quilt, I knit, I embroider, and I have great skills with the hot glue gun, band saw and an 8” belt sander. I like glitter Continue Reading

Hello, quilters from around the world... living in the countries of : Brazil, Netherlands, Germany, Turkey and Syrian Arab Republic! I know there are quilters from these countries because they have visited QuiltersBuzz in the last few days. Continue Reading

In an effort to eliminate some of my fabric stash in 2006…I have signed up for a class at Road to California Quilt Show held later this month. Continue Reading

“The stories of women can be told using quilts as documents,” Continue Reading

Basically, buying fat quarters from a quilt shop is like buying candy at a candy store. Continue Reading

One of my favorite quilt blocks to make in the snowball block. Continue Reading

A couple of other blog sites have given me a “shout out” and referred to my online column. Continue Reading

For quilters, it is all about the food, fabric, denim jumpers and sensible shoes, according to fabric designers Barbara Groves and Mary Jacobson, of Me and My Sister Designs. Continue Reading

“Why Do We Craft?”, was the question asked in an article by Pat Johns, in the October issue of Craftrends magazine. I began to ask myself that question. Continue Reading