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Irish β Chain Quilt Tutorials + 25% off my Most Popular Quilt Pattern
Irish β Chain Quilt Tutorials + 25% off my Most Popular Quilt PatternHello friends! I hope this week finds you well! First off, official business: Happy National Quilting Day! You are officially authorized by me (and whoever created this holiday) to celebrate however you like best whether it's some quality time at your sewing machine or supporting your favorite local quilt shop. It's the National Quilting Day thing to do. And I've got more celebratory items below! But first, new version of my most popular quilt pattern! While spring is still struggling to find it's footing in my neck of the woods, here's a spring-filled quilt to bring some cheer! The Craftsman quilt pattern is my most popular quilt pattern of all time. And it's the pattern of the month - meaning this week it's on sale for 25% off in my shop! Click below to read more about this brand new version of the quilt, featuring the new Riley Blake fabric collection, Floral Charms that I used to make this one.
New Tutorial: Make a Custom Quilted Stadium Seat CushionKnow anyone getting ready for lots of spring sports ahead? Guest contributor Jessica Steele walks you through the step by step process to make your own portable stadium cushion. Plus, it's got a pocket! Plus, you can customize it for your favorite sports team. You can support your team and do it in style, and most importantly, in comfort all at the same time!
Fun Finds on the Web: Irish Chain Quilt Tutorials + InspirationSince it's also officially St. Patrick's Day on Monday, it's the perfect time to celebrate all things Irish. π And therefore, it's only appropriate to highlight one of my all time favorite quilt designs: the Irish Chain. Have you ever made an Irish Chain quilt? They're so much fun - AND faster than they look, thanks to strip-piecing tips and tricks. Here are a few Irish Chain quilts, patterns and tutorials to get you inspired and started! Click on the title to go directly to the pattern/post!
More Ways to Celebrate National Quilting Day (aka SALES)A bunch of fabric shops are having sales this weekend in honor of National Quilting Day. βConnecting Threads has 25% off site wide!β βMissouri Star Quilt Company has lots of deals (including BOGO 50% off on selected precuts) + free shipping to any new customers βThe Fat Quarter Shop has up to 50% off Fat Quarter Bundles on over 100 Fat Quarter Bundles. Get 15% off CutterPillar tools and notions with code AMYSMART at check out. Sales at AccuQuilt plus free shipping with code QUILTSHIP I'm also giving away a 60 mm rotary cutter from Missouri Star over on Instagram if you want to enter! And I couldnβt have St. Patrickβs Day post with out sharing my Irish Flags quilt I made for a special baby boy. If you're new here, you can read the story behind this one here. It's a bittersweet story, but sentimental to me. I can't believe it's been 16 years since I made this quilt! For those who do remember that story, here's a happy update. A year ago we randomly ran into that boy and his family (who also live in Utah now) at a basketball game! It always makes my heart happy to see those Irish eyes and every time I do, I want to squeeze this kid as hard as I can and tell him how much he reminds me of his spunky mom. March is being March over here. Which some days means "spring is here!" But also means, "just kidding! It's going to snow and be 32 degrees outside today!" like it was at our house this weekend. (I know it's been even worse in some parts of the US this weekend. I hope this finds you all safe!) Still, hope for warmer temperatures is on the horizon. I hope you have fun celebrating whatever excites you most this weekend, whether it's National Quilting Day, wearin' a little green πon Monday, or just more daylight hours. Woohoo! As always, thanks so much for stopping by. xo, AmyIf you would like to stop receiving this content, please click unsubscribe below. No hard feelings. This newsletter occasionally contains affiliate links. If you click on the link and make a purchase, I receive a small commission. This does not affect the price you pay and helps support Diary of a Quilter. Thank you for using my links! β€ βVisit my Pattern Shopβ |
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Economy Blocks Tutorial + Printable Quilt Size Chart Hello friends! I hope this email finds you well. Lots of good quilting fun and inspiration to share this week! First of all apologies to anyone who had trouble clicking on links last week - there were technical issues with my website. Good news - they are resolved! π But I'm sorry for anyone who was frustrated. Thanks for your patience with me! Man, technical issues are not my strength. Let's get back to talking about something I feel more...
Spring & π£ Easter Sewing Inspiration + Sewing For a Cause Hello friends! Happy Spring! March's uneven temperament continues to display itself as most evident by the snow falling on the yellow buds of my forsythia bush this past week. But I'm okay with the fits and starts of spring as evenings are starting to stay lighter, longer and the world is slowly getting greener. I think real Spring is really on it's way. Fun Finds on the Web: Spring + Easter Inspiration All of this has put me in the...
Free Mini Quilt Pattern + Tips for Finding Time + What's New Hello friends! Happy March! I hope you're feeling some of the effects of spring sun and hope wherever you are! (Well, if you're in the Northern Hemisphere that is.) Did you know March is also National Quilting Month? Apparently, it's a thing. Any excuse to celebrate quilting and I'm all in! In honor of the occasion I'm re-sharing the free Mini Quilt pattern called Bright Star with all of you. Click below to find the post to download...