Desire/Acquire: Modern Plaid Quilt


Updated 11/01/10 8:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cheaper Alternative to Apc The Quilt Project Quilt

I'm a big qulit fan, so when BellaSugar introduced me to Jessica Ogden and Jean Touitou's The Quilt Project, I eagerly pored over the seven quilt designs, which hit Apc stores last week. Hand-stitched in India in runs of 30 quilts per design, they use a patchwork of material used in past collections from Apc. I especially like the look of Quilt Q5A ($995), with its punchy use of plaids and Read more

Get the Look: Eclipse-Inspired T-Shirt Blanket


Updated 07/15/10 11:59 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 5 comments

Photo of Bella's Quilt in Twilight's Eclipse

High school tees, Greek life shirts, gym rat tanks, and other sentimental fabrics have a way of overstaying their welcome in some dresser drawers. When the stains and holes are too much to bear or your age has outgrown the maturity level of your well-loved rags, it's time to consider retiring the old threads. To some that may mean donating or cutting up for cleaning purposes, but to others, like Read more

Ask Casa: A Cheap Quilt Alternative?


Updated 06/24/09 6:03 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 11 comments

Ask Casa: A Cheap Quilt Alternative?

Hi Casa, I was hoping you could help me with my dilemma. I fell in love with this quilt from Urban Outfitters. I'm a college student, and in a month I'm moving into a house that I'm renting myself, so money is really tight and I was hoping to find something inexpensive. I found this amazing quilt for $79, but by the time I really decided to get it, they ran out of it in twin size. My room is Read more

Ask Casa: Taylor Swift's Duvet Cover


Updated 12/09/09 11:08 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 7 comments

Ask Casa: Taylor Swift's Duvet Cover

Dear Casa, I know how much you love Moroccan-themed décor. I was watching a Dateline special Sunday night featuring Taylor Swift, and they showed her Moroccan-themed bedroom. Do you know where she bought her comforter/duvet cover (or where I could get a similar one)? I've been dying to find a bedspread for a Moroccan bedroom. Thanks so much! khameel To hear my suggestions, read more Read more

Ask Casa: Find My Dream Bedding!


Updated 04/15/09 9:18 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 5 comments

Ask Casa: Find My Dream Bedding!

Dear Casa, I am an apartment dweller in desperate need of new bedding. My bedroom has an accent wall painted a rich blue, with the remaining walls entirely white. The furniture includes a white, shabby-chic bed with foot board, and silver and mirrored night stands and a chest of drawers. The majority of the accents in the room (wall decor, rug, etc.) are also blue. The curtains have a blue and Read more

Nice and New: Amy Butler's New Organic Quilt Line


Updated 02/25/09 11:06 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 2 comments

Nice and New: Amy Butler's New Organic Quilt Line

One of my favorite textile designers, Amy Butler, has teamed up with Welspun textiles to create a new organic home textiles line. Don't hold your breath quite yet, since you still have a few months before you can snap up the full line: the quilts will be available starting in June through Bed, Bath & Beyond. The quilts range in price from $99.99 for a twin size to $179 for a king, making Read more

Steal of the Day: Pottery Barn Velvet Linen Quilt and Sham


Updated 12/03/08 10:00 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 1 comment

Steal of the Day: Pottery Barn Velvet Linen Quilt and Sham

I’m not even in the market for new bedding, but there’s something about an exceptional piece of velvet that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside (i.e. want to shop). Pottery Barn knows what I’m talking about: the retailer’s new Velvet Linen Quilts and Shams (originally $39-$299, on sale for $24-$179) have that soft, weighty, and wintry texture and elegant diamond hand-quilting that Read more

Ask Casa: Advice For a Beginning Quilter?


Updated 12/30/09 4:59 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 5 comments

Ask Casa: Advice For a Beginning Quilter?

Hi Casa, I have this awesome idea to make a quilt out of sari fabric. I found a couple listings on eBay for lots of sari fabric. Problem is, I don't know how to make a quilt. Do you have any suggestions for websites or books I may be able to use to help me? Thanks! Valova82 To see my suggestion, read more Read more

I Want One!


Updated 11/10/08 5:00 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

I Want One!

This is one of the cutest things I've ever seen: a Muppet quilt! I cannot imagine how long this took, but, giving the amazing outcome, I bet the brilliant chick that did this had a blast. Click here to see close-ups. I bet she's gonna be offered big bucks for this, but who could ever part with it? Read more

DIY: The Lotus Brick Path Quilt


Updated 12/27/08 12:39 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 7 comments

DIY:  The Lotus Brick Path Quilt

Craftster member Lizap just finished this beautiful quilt. She says, "I finally finished my first quilt. The pattern is Amy Butler's Lotus Brick Path and I used mostly scrap fabrics from my stash. I'm really pleased with how it came out." I can't think of much anything that's cozier than a handmade quilt, which makes this project perfect for house warming month. Want to find out how to make Read more