This cartoon cracked me up, and I had to share it with you.
Catherine from France has made her first selvage project, a pretty basket that she uses to hold spools of thread. The buttons are a nice touch, and I really like the selvage that looks like a red tape measure! I'd like to see more of that pineapple quilt under the basket too. Nice job, Catherine!
Nikki from Melbourne, Australia is giving away her selvage stash. She used to supply Jodie (the famous Australian selvage genius), but now that Jodie has selvages out of her system for the moment, Nikki is spreading them around. Take a look at her blog called "You Sew, Girl!" http://www.nicolemdesign.blogspot.com/.
Cynde of Hip Chic Designs in Alabama made this very cutting edge fashion hairband. Isn't that flower a nice touch? It looks so good with her Free Spirit selvages. Nice work, Cynde!
Wanda from Texas made this neat little selvage wallet using a free pattern by StudioKat. I like those selvages. Nice job! 
I want to heartily recommend this book to you. It is a great story, and so well told. It takes place in Jackson, Mississippi in the early 1960's. The story is told by three women. This is historic fiction about the dynamics of whites and their black maids at the beginning of the civil rights era. Funny, sad, satisfying ending, I loved it.
These are deceptively realistic garage door stickers that will stop traffic in front of your house!
"Sarah-Jane Down the Lane" from England has a delightful blog full of beautiful and interesting photos of gardens, textiles, books, china, quaint buildings, and more. Find out what she bought on a recent trip to a charming village in England. http://www.sarah-janedownthelane.blogspot.com/.
This pretty skirt was made by Linda Baxter Lasco of Paducah, KY. If her name sounds familiar, that's because she is a senior editor at AQS and has authored three of the "New Quilts from an Old Favorite" series: the Sawtooth, Burgoyne Surrounded and Rose of Sharon books. She also helped me with my AQS book "Quilts from the Selvage Edge."
Gretchen Thompson of Spicewood, Texas made this beautiful Selvage Tumbler Quilt. She says: "It's wild, I know, but I love it." 
P.S. Gretchen recently had a Sew-In to celebrate her birthday. Now that's a great idea!
Jacquie of Kansas City just finished this wonderful selvage spider quilt top. She's about to quilt it, but I couldn't wait to show you this amazing quilt. Isn't it beautiful? The "background" solid color is just perfect too! Each "pie" has 8 wedges. I love the big polka dots. And look at all those selvages she packed into each slice. I could enjoy studying this quilt for a long time!
Darlee Byron of Surrey, British Columbia, Canada is reviewing a quilting book each month, and making a quilt inspired by the book. This month she reviewed "Quilts from the Selvage Edge," and this is the quilt she made. Isn't it a beauty? Those green corner squares are perfect.
I hope you have a delightful Valentine's Day. Here are some roses for you, and a pretty little cake (blog cakes don't have any calories). 
As you know, we are in the process of building a house. Pretty soon I'll have to buy a washer and dryer and I need to decide between a snazzy front-load or a traditional top-load washer. Either one is okay for clothes, but I want to know which is best for washing quilts. (The photos are just for illustration.) 
Sometimes holiday theme fabrics really grab my attention, and that was the case with these. The fabric above was designed by Edelen Willie for Marcus Brothers. Below, see "Baby Toiles" by Jone Hallmark for Free Spirit. That would look nice in a baby quilt.
Don't you love it that we have a nearly infinite selection of quilting fabrics? And with the Internet, it doesn't matter where you live. Buying fabrics online is so easy. If the UPS guy can find your house, you're all set! If you have a favorite online quilt fabric shop, tell me in the Comments section below.
I saw this ad today and it made me laugh. My book, "Quilts from the Selvage Edge" is on sale (only $10.49 and free shipping) at www.createforless.com. This is what the ad copy says:"...Quilts from the Selvage Edge book - As a
dedicated quilter, do some of your family and friends sometimes think that
you've skated a little too close to the edge and fallen off into the deep end?
With this new book you can make them sure of that fact."
Kimbuktu of http://www.fabricfascination.blogspot.com/ made this selvage fabric (a large selvage block) which will be used for a skirt for her youngest grand-daughter who she says is a real girly-girl. Good idea. I hope we get to see the finished skirt!
Carla Barrett of Feathered Fibers made this stunning selvage quilt, a log cabin barn-raising design. Take a look at that gorgeous machine quilting!! I am in awe! Visit her blog at: http://www.featheredfibers.wordpress.com/. You can see her Red Zinger there also.
I found a wonderful new blog today: http://www.thequiltedfish.typepad.com/. Amanda Herring has been writing about color lately: blue, yellow, black and pink. Take a look, you'll enjoy this! You may have seen Amanda's work on the Moda Bake Shop site.
As Valentine's Day approaches I have some delightful selvage treats for you. This is Lynn's first selvage project. It took just one hour to make and she said it was easy and fun.
This beautiful quilt was made by Gena Flatley of Michigan. She likes abstract geometric designs, and she designs as she goes. I like the soft colors. Visit her site at: http://www.genaflatley.com/.
Have you been to Jackie's online quilt shop lately? She has lots of new delicious colors. Her blog is a feast of inspiration. Be sure to see the amazing Hunter's Star quilt. Visit Jackie's blog at: http://www.cvquiltworks.blogspot.com/ and her website at: http://www.cvquiltworks.com/. Have fun.
You can visit this charming quilt shop online at: http://www.trinityquilts.com/. Or you can go in person if you're near Troutville, VA. The online store is full of interesting books (some I've never seen before), fabrics, and other goodies.
Darlene Sforza of O'Fallon, MO made this Purple Zinger quilt. Isn't it a beauty? The selvages look like jewels set on a purple background, if you squint a little. I like the bits of lime green, blue and red that sparkle. The lighter purple inner border is nice too. And the fancy feather quilting...she's had her longarm for only 3 months! There's a lot to like about this quilt! Great job, Darlene!
We haven't had a neighborhood photo in a while and this is such a pretty one. This is the view from Mandy's bedroom in the UK. She is a teacher, quilter, knitter, gardener, and a musician. You will enjoy her blog: http://www.crazydaisytime.blogspot.com/.
Mandy awarded the Sunshine Award to the Selvage Blog for sunny inspiration. Thank you all for sending me your selvage project photos. I love it that we can share our passion for fiber art with friends all over the world on the Internet. The sun never sets on selvage quilting. 
What a great idea: a toaster with insulated transparent glass sides from Magimix. Duh!
