This is a really cute FREE printable calendar from Hello Cuteness. Click the calendar image to be taken to her blog where you can print.
Hmm, it looks like little ladybug thinks Marcie Duck’s rainboots are her family!
My little world of Sewing, Crafting and making Custom Pillow Covers & Minky Blankets.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Fat Quarter Friends Swap (April 2013) - 12 Signed Up! - Are you In?
Hey Fellow Fabric Lovers!
I'm excited to announce that so far we have 12
signed up for the 1st Fat Quarter Friends Swap! YAY! You still have time if
you want to participate. Tomorrow the 31st is the last day to sign up (midnight Pacific time).
WHO'S READY TO SWAP!?
Friday, March 29, 2013
New Craftsy Online Quilting Class - Mastering Foundation Paper Piecing
I just LOVE Craftsy! I have taken
several of their classes and would
highly recommend them to anyone. I love how I can watch the lessons
over and over, that I can ask the instructor questions & that my
access never expires. Craftsy has revolutionized how we take
sewing/quilting classes! Click either image to learn more about Craftsy
or
the class.
If you make something look simple, it's for me. The intro video for this class says that 4 different quilt blocks will be done in the class. Carol seems to be funny too. When the instructors are funny it makes the classes more fun.
Paper-piecing expert Carol Doak teaches you how to get sharp points and precise seams as she takes you step by step through four foundation-based quilt projects.
What You'll Learn- Foundation paper basics
- Tips on organizing fabric
- Properly trim and join your pieces
- Troubleshoot piecing mistakes
Monday, March 25, 2013
9 Signed up for the Fat Quarter Friends Swap for April!
I am so excited that so far we have 9 signed up for the 1st Fat Quarter Friends Swap! You still have time if you want to participate, 7 more days!
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Saturday, March 23, 2013
FREE - Craftsy Video Block of the Month Series 2013
This is the 2nd year that Craftsy has offered their Block of the Month Series video classes and they are FREE! Doesn't get any better than that! Click any of the images below to take the courses.
IF YOU MISSED THE 2012 BLOCK OF THE MONTH SERIES, CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW
Craftsy has 100+ FREE Quilt Block Patterns
I've been taking classes online at Craftsy for several months now and love them. I happened to be looking through the patterns for sale section and found that 100+ of them are absolutely FREE!
These are the ones that were my favorites so I downloaded them to my account. Click any of the images below to get the FREE pattern & to browse the other FREE ones.
FLOATING COLORS
SPECTRUM SPINNER 6" PAPER PIECED
MODERN MOVEMENT
MARCH BLOCK OF THE MONTH: SCRAP HAPPY
FREE UNTIL THE LAST DAY OF MARCH 2013
SCATTERED RAINBOW
CUPCAKE PAPER PIECED (8", 10" & 12")
INDIAN SUMMER (6" & 12")
FREE UNTIL THE LAST DAY OF MARCH 2013
New Craftsy Online Quilting Class - Pre Cut Piecing Made Simple
I just LOVE Craftsy! I have taken several of their classes and would
highly recommend them to anyone. I love how I can watch the lessons
over and over, that I can ask the instructor questions & that my
access never expires. Craftsy has revolutionized how we take sewing/quilting classes! Click either image to learn more about Craftsy or
the class.
I'm all about simple and if the end result is elegant, nice looking then I'm all for it. After looking at the intro video to this class I know I want to take it.
Camille Roskelley teaches her tricks for a quick start to quilting success. Even brand new quilters will see immediate results using pre-cut fabrics.
What You’ll Learn- How to use pre-cut fabrics
- How to play with half-square triangles to create an unlimited number of patterns
- How to measure, cut and attach borders and binding
- Basting and free-motion quilting finishing techniques
- Piece of Cake 3 - 63” x 74” quilt
- Hashtag - 65” x 76” quilt
- Half-Square Triangle quilt - size of your choice
- Swoon - 80” x 80” quilt
New Craftsy Online Quilting Class - Pieced Hexies: Beyond English Paper Piecing
I just LOVE Craftsy! I have taken several of their classes and would
highly recommend them to anyone. I love how I can watch the lessons
over and over, that I can ask the instructor questions & that my
access never expires. Click either image to learn more about Craftsy or
the class.
I've been intimidated by Hexies for a long time now and think that I will take this class to help me get over the fear.
Join Mickey Depre for a contemporary twist on English paper piecing. Learn to create a myriad of dimensional quilt designs from one simple hexagon.
What You’ll Learn- How to piece hexies
- How to assemble completed hexies into rosettes
- How to arrange rosettes into different designs
- Choosing the best fabrics for your pieced hexies
Friday, March 22, 2013
7 Simple Quilt Blocks & Projects Using Circle Rulers + 6 Applique Tips + 1 Free Quilt Pattern
The YouTube Channel for Riley Blake Designs just uploaded a really great video. It shows 7 projects with fabric circles, how to make half circle scallops for quilt edges, several applique tips, etc.
In this video, plastic circle rulers/templates are used but you can use other circles like plates or use the Olfa circle cutter that cuts many different sizes of circles.
APPLIQUE TIPS:
TIP #1 (3:10) - Sew non-fusible interfacing to the pretty side of the fabric all the way around, (5:10) cut a slit through the interfacing, turn the circle right side out, gently push out the seams to make a perfect circle, press, then machine or hand applique.TIP #2 (4:09) - Trim circles using pinking shears so that the edges curve easier.
TIP #3 (5:00) - For small blocks, if you don't have enough interfacing, use a dryer sheet! I would have never thought of that!
TIP #4 (11:33)- For turn applique, use a cardboard template 1/4"+ smaller than your cut shape, spray starch your fabric, iron your fabric around the template, let cool, then pop the cardboard out. Fabric piece is ready to machine or hand applique.
TIP #5 (15:53 & 19:35) - Cut out the bottom layer behind the appliqued piece and use that fabric for another project.
TIP #6 (17:27) - How to cut our circles with your rotary cutter! I've never seen this before.
THESE TIPS CAN BE USED FOR OTHER SHAPES AS WELL!
What Does the Easter Bunny Eat? - Fabric Carrots!
Easter is right around the corner and this is a great project that is super simple and uses up your scraps. This project is brought to us by our lovely & funny Jenny of Missouri Star Quilt Company's YouTube Channel
My twin thought this would be a cute project for Catnip Toys and made in larger sizes for Accent Pillows & a Table Centerpiece.
WHAT OTHER PROJECTS CAN YOU THINK OF??
Monday, March 18, 2013
Simple & Visual Guide for 11 Quilt Sizes
I'm all about the simple. I am a visual person so this chart caught my attention and makes it super easy to see the sizes. It includes 11 sizes so you are completely covered! You might need to make it bigger if you want to print for your binder/folder.
Just wanted to share!
Sunday, March 17, 2013
What is Spoonflower?
Many of you have heard of Spoonflower, many of you haven't. For those that haven't........Spoonflower is a company based in Durham, NC that allows people to upload their own fabric designs for printing. They recently added the options to have Wallpaper and Wall decals printed as well. How cool is that!? I am not affiliated with Spoonflower but do have an account for looking at fabrics to see what interests me and adding them to my favorites.
Many licensed fabric designers are discovered at Spoonflower!
Registration is totally FREE and there are no fees except for when you place an order. Yards of fabric start at $17.50, Fat Quarters start at $10.50 and 8x8 swatches are $5.
THESE ARE THE FABRIC OPTIONS:
Basic Combed Cotton $17.50 yd / $10.50 FQ
Kona Cotton $18 yd / $11 FQ
Cotton Poplin $20 yd / $12 FQ
Cotton Voile $24 yd / $13 FQ
Cotton Silk $27 yd / $14 FQ
Line Cotton Canvas $27 yd / $14 FQ
Organic Cotton Knit $27 yd / $14 FQ
Organic Cotton Sateen $27 yd / $14 FQ
Heavy Cotton Twill $32 yd / $17 FQ
Silk Crepe de Chine $38 yd / $19 FQ
THESE ARE THE WALLPAPER OPTIONS:
24IN X 12FT (61CM X 3.6M) ROLLS FOR $60
$5 PER LINEAR FOOT FOR CUSTOM LENGTHS
THESE ARE THE WALL DECAL OPTIONS:
SMALL: 5"X5" $5
MEDIUM: 15"X15" $15
LARGE: 30"X30" $30
YOU CAN EVEN ORDER A SMALL SWATCH BOOK OF EACH FABRIC UNPRINTED FOR $1 (FREE S/H!)
Each swatch book contains a 4" x 4" unprinted swatch of each of our ten fabrics plus samples of wallpaper and decals. The price is a nominal $1.00 for the booklet, and shipping is free.http://www.spoonflower.com/spoonflower_fabrics
SO GET YOUR CREATIVE JUICES FLOWING AND SEE WHAT DESIGNS YOU CREATE! YOU CAN ADD YOUR DESIGNS TO YOUR ACCOUNT TO SELL & WHEN PEOPLE ORDER THEM, YOU GET 10% IN "SPOON DOLLARS" TO BE REDEEMED ON FUTURE PURCHASES OR YOU CAN HAVE THE AMOUNT SENT TO YOUR PAYPAL ACCOUNT.
Michael Miller Fabric Designer - Patty Sloniger - Member of the Houston Modern Quilt Guild
Little did I know...........the Houston Modern Quilt Guild has a fabric designer that is licensed with Michael Miller! Her name is Patty Sloniger and she is the talent behind BECK & LUNDY. I had seen the name and one of her collections before but it just didn't click at yesterday's monthly quild meeting! I was just looking through the past blog posts for the Houston Modern Quilt Guild and there she was at Quilt Market 2011 & 2012! CHECK OUR HER BLOG HERE
Patty loves to sew, especially for her bundle of joy on the way. She is an Illustrator & designs stationery also! She us super talented. Her blog has tutorials and downloads
BOOTH FOR QUILT MARKET 2012 - SHOWING HER NEW LINE "LES AMIS"
CLICK THE BOOTH IMAGE ABOVE TO SEE MORE PICTURES & READ THE BLOG POST
DAWN COLORWAY - CLICK IMAGE FOR MORE PICTURES
DUSK COLORWAY - CLICK IMAGE FOR MORE PICTURES
LOOK HOW BEAUTIFUL THESE FABRICS ARE! - CLICK IMAGE FOR MORE PICTURES
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THIS IS PATTY AT YESTERDAY'S MONTHLY QUILD MEETING. SO FAR SHE HAS 3 AWESOME FABRIC COLLECTIONS!
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BOOTH FOR QUILT MARKET 2011 - SHOWING HER FIRST COLLECTIONS "BELLA BUTTERFLY" & "BACKYARD BABY"
CLICK THE BOOTH IMAGE ABOVE TO SEE MORE PICTURES & READ THE BLOG POST
CLICK ANY OF THESE 3 IMAGES FOR MORE PICTURES OF THESE FAB FABRICS!
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Patty has many of her 100+ (non licensed) designs on Spoonflower too! CLICK THE FLOWER TO CHECK THEM OUT!
I HOPE YOU ENJOYED MY POST. LOOK FOR PATTY'S COLLECTIONS AT YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL/ONLINE QUILT SHOPPE! IF YOU'VE USED HER FABRICS BEFORE, PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW. I'M SURE SHE WOULD BE THRILLED!
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