I Like It!

ISSUE 30 :: I Like It! :: WHAT'S UP :: WORTH A READ :: ROUND-UP :: TUTORIALS & STUFF :: OFF TOPIC

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Welcome to the issue without a theme, other than just sharing what I like! Hope you enjoy the random round-up of quilts - all beautiful makes from gifted makers!

WHAT'S UP

The Crosscut Quilt-Along
TODAY! Each day this week I'll post a prompt on Instagram for one step in the process. Check out DAY ONE's post if you want to join in!

WORTH A READ

Katy/The Littlest Thistle is still going strong with the round-ups, the latest being a Bag Making Hardware Glossary, where so far, she's extensively covered Straps and Handles and Closure Hardware.
Don't shy away from exploring Brown: A Colour Blog Series from Michelle/Factotum of Arts.
There's a new Substrate Series from Cotton + Steel where they've started with Double Gauze and Linen Canvas.
After the announcement that Quilter's Newsletter Magazine, with over 45 years as an industry leader, is ending its run, Generation Q asks the obvious - Quilt Magazines - Relevant or Not?
For those of you, who like me, still enjoys blogging, Mary Fons/PaperGirl shares 5 Blogging Essentials.
Sarah/xoSarah's 2 minute, 5 minute, 10 minute, 30 minute blog building action plan is full of good tips!
Sandi/Crafty Planner explores The Dirty Words: Advertising/Sponsorship.
It's true. Robert Kaufman has gone and recreated the Kona Printed Color Chart for us!

ROUND-UP

I've returned to Katie/Sew Katie Did's Heart Strings Quilt again and again, it's just so striking! Lucky us, she's posted a tutorial using four unique string blocks. [sewkatiedid]

Just a little tweak to a familiar design gave Susan/Canadian Abroad's Offset Plus a fresh new look! [canadianabroad]

Triad from M-R/Quilt Matters, wowed me from the first glance. Check out her post for amazing close-ups! [quiltmatters]

Gotta love a Log Cabin, and when it comes to Allison/
[quiltdesignatelier]'s Modern Solid Log Cabin, I really, really do!

There's so much to love about the improv fan quilt from Ara Jane/you know what i love? and her #dgslovecircle. The use of value in Ara Jane's block placement, as well as those contrasting bits of color just make it for me. [arajane]

And then there's Raw I by
Jayne/Twiggy and Opal. Can I just say I was thrilled to see the 'I' after the name of this 18" x 20" quilt? Because there's detail after detail to examine in version one, and I can't wait to see the next. It all began when Jayne decided to weave her fabric trimmings!
Serious! [twiggyandopal]

TUTORIALS & SUCH

Back in Issue 20, string quilts were featured, and I shared half a dozen tutorials. When I saw Katie's Heart Strings Quilt, it got me thinking of strings again, and along the way I discovered a couple more resources I couldn't resist sharing.

First, a BOM by Wisconsin Fritz provided not only a String Scraps tutorial, but an extensive Cutting & Yardage chart, and an amazing array of layout options.

And then I happened upon a free Liberated String Medallion tutorial by Gwen Marston on AQS OnPoint. Oh yeah.

OFF TOPIC

Oh goodness! When I saw Nicole/Mama Love Quilts' recent post on How to Make a Mini Log Cabin Quilt Block, I loved the tiny 3" log cabin block she'd made with its scant 1/4" logs. But then! She went and made one into a pincushion, and isn't it the cutest?! I'd keep an eye on her, as I heard a rumor another tutorial might be in the works... Not that I could wait!

P.S. Did you miss my 6 Tips for Making Zipper Pouches Easier and Neater? I think my favorite is #4. Hmm. Or #5.

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