January 22nd, 2010 01:51pm
kbrown
Caron Carlson of Valley Quilt Studio offers quilt patterns with multiple settings and multiple sizes. Color layouts are provided to help you with construction. Patterns for the “confident beginner” are easy enough to make and yet still provide design opportunities and interest for a more experienced quilter. Are you a beginner but not confident? You can be! Just a step at a time gets it done!
One Block Wonder is made with four fabrics, only one block and endless settings. You’ll be amazed at all the different looks you can achieve. Instructions are included for two sizes… 80″ x 100″ and 53″ x 73″. You’ll also get fabric selection tips and full color layout charts.
Shooting Starz is easier than it looks. That complicated looking border is really part of the blocks. Easy piecy as they say in quilt land. You will need to be organized with this one but, still, easy! All these lovely stars will finish the quilt at 69″ x 87″.
Stars Over The Prairie is the perfect patterns to showcase a favorite fabric that you don’t want to cut too small. Use it for the large square alternating blocks, and repeat it in the border if you like! Pull the colors from that fabric for your stars. A nice solid - or tone on tone that reads solid – for the “block surrounds” will give a sense of motion. Instructions are included for both a Twin size (58″ x 81″) Queen (82″ x 106″).
So choose one (or more!) and build a quilt along with some confidence! Happy quilting!
January 18th, 2010 04:55pm
kbrown
New year, new projects. I know, we all have UFOs and we pull them out and work a bit and sometimes we finish one but starting a new project is always fun. Block of the Month quilt patterns are great because you get to start something new without the guilt of having another UFO …. if you keep up and make your block each month it’ll be a finished project! Here’s two new BOMs.
Sunflower Hill is a country village of five Sunflower themed houses along with Sunflower and Crow applique blocks and a picket fence border. The instructions are for machine piecing and fusible applique. Quilt finishes at 70″ x 70″. If you like country charm this is it!
Lovebird Lane is just too cute! (I’m currently working on two BOMs but I’m so very tempted to start this one also – I don’t think I’ll be able to hold out much longer!) The pretty blue lovebirds go about their day busy with gardening, special deliveries, tea, and quilting. The blocks and the pretty tulip border are easy piecing with no templates. This one finishes at 72″ X 62″.
Both of these are six month projects. Start now and you’ll be finished by Summer.
Do you want to be kept busy a little longer?
Playtime is a nine month project…..
and Stars Around The Garden is also a nine month project.
Crazy about stars? Star Light, Star Bright will have you starry eyed for 12 months.
And that’s not all - there are eleven more! Check them out.
January 11th, 2010 04:17pm
kbrown
As we put away our holiday fabrics for a while, we look for new projects and different fabrics to use. Here are a few suggestions…
Hopscotch by Red Rooster has light pink flowers on a bright pink background accented with green leaves in different shades. Paired with fabrics of multi-colored circles and a wavy green design from the same collection, you have just the right combination for a little girls quilt or a nice lap sized quilt to toss over a wicker love seat in a sun room.
Vine Creek by Kansas Troubles includes three different tone-on-tone almond / caramel / beige fabrics.
And two simple large red floral prints, one with an almond background and the same floral print with a black background. And smaller red accent prints… one with red berries and one with tiny red flowers. 
This collection of subtle fabrics with a punch of red would make a great lap quilt for a family room.
Romantic, delicate blooms in pink with an occassional light blue bud on a light background and a large light blue flowers paired with pink daisy-like flowers on a black background are both a part of the Tuscan Wildflower collection.
These can be paired with the Fusions Blues and Pink and would make a pretty table topper for tea or a beautiful bed quilt for a guest bedroom.
December 30th, 2009 01:20pm
kbrown
With all the hustle and bustle of the holidays you may have missed these new bag patterns that became available the last several weeks. Now that all your sewing for gifts is finished you may want to take some time to make something just for you. And we all love bags and purses, don’t we?!
Jennifer’s Bag is the basic hobo bag only better! It’s still a casual, comfy bag to carry. It still holds lots of stuff. It’s still great for everyday. But now you won’t lose all your stuff at the bottom of the bag. This designs boasts four finished exterior pockets. Plus interior compartments that you can adjust to the size and number that you want. You’ll be so organized. You’ll know right where to find everything.
Nicki’s Bag has two roomy side pockets and a softly gathered look so you get pretty and practical all in one. The plentiful interior pockets are totally customizable. And the construction is just a bit different so you’ll learn something new!
You’ll have fun choosing fabrics for this Sweet and Simple Purse-O-Nality. You can let those trim pieces blend in with the rest as they do the work of gentle shaping the bag or pick something to really contrast and stand out. There are two pockets on the back and two more inside.
Kiki’s Bag has lots of options. You can choose the style of handle: a standard two handle design or a single shoulder strap. You can choose either two or four outside pockets. And you can customize the interior compartments.
All of these bags are by Purse-O-Nalities so there are clear instructions with lots of easy, time-saving techniques. So make something just for you, have fun doing it and learn something new. Enjoy!
You can check out the rest of their Purse-O-Nalities patterns and then browse the quilt patterns so you’ll have something else to make when your purse is finished!
And don’t forget about Thimbleberries 2010. There are only a couple days left to sign up! Don’t miss it!
December 17th, 2009 11:38am
kbrown
If you are looking for a great gift for a special person, a Fabric Club will give all year. Or suggest it to your spouse to give to you – he’ll love it as there’s no roaming the mall and it’ll be a gift you’ll love over and over again – every month!
There are several from which to choose . . .
…and several more. The clubs offers a choice of the fabric cut: fat quarters, half yard cuts, yard cuts. Each club gives 5 cuts of the size you choose, with the exception of the Marble Club which is 4 pieces. Every month you will receive your choice cuts about the same time of the month and every attempt will be made to not duplicate a piece of fabric in a twelve month period. Your stash will grow and grow . . . unless of course, you sew and sew!
Then there is the Ugly Duckling Fabric Club. For only $13.49 you will receive 3 yards of fabric in various sizes: quarter yards, half yards, fat quarters. All fabrics are quality 100% cotton and will include florals, prints, solids, and designer fabrics. All fabrics that have been sold in the store – so you know they are not really ugly! Good fabrics, a surprise and all for less than half price – what a deal!
So if you know a certain someone who hasn’t shopped for you yet, copy and paste this link: http://www.quilterswarehouse.com/s-57-mcfc.aspx in an e-mail to them… hint, hint.
Or, treat yourself!
December 13th, 2009 10:36am
kbrown
Yes, that’s right. All Christmas patterns and all Christmas fabric is on sale. 10% off when you use the code: 10CMAS at checkout. But hurry, this offer ends December 15. You have just a few days left!
Unless you are speed-sewer and have all your other Christmas work finished, you probably don’t have time to make too many more Christmas gifts. But you can take this opportunity to replenish your stash of Christmas fabric.
You’ll find subtle prints . . .
And bold prints. . .
And eveything in between.
And, while you have your Christmas decorations on display, this would be a good time to select a few Christmas patterns that would complement what you already have. There are patterns for tree skirts, stockings, and ornaments.
There are also wall hangings, dolls, table toppers, penny rugs and quilts all with Christmas themes.
So head on over to QuiltersWarehouse and don’t miss out!
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