Projects and ideas 2017

Use up your fabric scraps and make this monster applique quilt! It's easier than it looks, and make a super fun quilt for kids.

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Welcome back for the final day of the Merry and Bright Quilt-along! Today we're going to talk about finishing touches and, drum roll pl...

We woke up to more snow today and now my path to my patch of ice is all blown in. Guess I have a bit of shoveling to do but I’ll wait until the snow stops falling. Glad Tim and I took our bush walk yesterday as the snow was already pretty deep to be trudging though. It was only –5’c so no more excuses that it was too cold, we needed to get outside for some exercise. And was it ever a work out!! First we have to make our way across a small opening from the road to the bush, the snow was thigh…

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Look what's on the cover of Quilty magazine's latest issue! Yes, it's Not Orange Peel! (cunningly re-named 'Summer Leaf' by Quilty magazine). I was so excited when I pulled this out of its envelope - and inside, there are instructions for how to make your own version of this quilt, including full-size templates for the block pieces, fabric requirements and construction steps. (Edited to add: I had an email from someone who was making this, who noticed that the instructions are slightly wrong…

Quilty Arrows Quilt pattern is a fat quarter friendly quilt pattern. This is a new twist on modern arrow quilts or chevron quilt designs. Beginner friendly!

Use <a href="http://www.favequilts.com/tag/Fat-Quarter-Patterns" target="_blank">fat quarters</a>, scraps, and even mini charm packs to create this lovable Sweetheart Mini Quilt Pattern. When it comes to <a href="http://www.favequilts.com/tag/ValentinesDay" target="_blank">free quilting patterns for Valentine's Day</a>, this project is a quick and easy undertaking that can be finished in a weekend.Use your favorite materials or leftover scraps to make this cute and cuddly creation. This…

I had the opportunity to stitch up this springy tulip quilt for Cloud 9 Fabrics to hang in their booth at Quilt Market. It's called the Am...

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Finished sizes: Pillow - 16" x 26" Small - 45" x 60" Large - 73" x 76"

Sewing is relaxing, fun, creative and a useful and rewarding skill. Sewing is an easy craft to learn. Even though you are unfamiliar with how sewing machines works, you can still learn to sew. Sewing your own projects can be so much fun and save you much money. Several hours spending on sewing can come […]

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I have a super fun new sewing tutorial for you, A Crayon Tote bag! This is a very simple project, beginner friendly and I show you how to do all the steps. This past weekend I had 2 little girls birthday parties to go to. I have been wanting to make this bag for awhile, so this gave me a good reason do to so! I have other crayon wallets, but my goal was to make Mom's life easier with this project.

You'll know how to reinforce a buttonhole, sew a pillowcase, and learn other handy stitches.