Monthly Archives: March 2011

Fat Quarter Tuesday Weekly Giveaway – Kaffe Fassett Spring 2011 + Bella Solids (oh yeah baby, all 20 new colors!)

I think I’ve told this story before but it’s been long enough that since I can’t remember if I’ve shared it or not it won’t hurt to tell it again. And even if I have told it before I’ll probably tell it a little differently because I seem to enjoy certain parts of the story…

One Yard Wonders Sew Along – Week 13 Projects + Fabrics

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Welcome to Week 13 of the One Yard Wonders Sew Along! Week 13 – Project 32 Origami Organizer – designed by Katherine Donaldson page 88 Kathy selected My Folklore Posies Violet + Blue. Highlights of Materials Needed: 1 1/4 yard of 30″ -wide medium or heavy weight fusible interfacing 1 skein coordinating embroidery floss Week…

Inspired by Tradition by Kay Mackenzie – Book Review + Giveaway

My goodness, how time flies. I swear I reviewed Kay’s book Easy Applique Blocks five seconds ago. It’s been a full two years (almost to the date!) I’m very excited that Kay’s written Inspired by Tradition. I’m a traditional block kind of gal. That may surprise you just a bit. Most of the fabric I…

One Yard Wonders Sew Along – Week 12 Finished Projects

Welcome to Week 12 of the One Yard Wonders Sew Along! Week 12 – Project 28 Hanging Wall Pocket – designed by Kevin Kosbab page 79 Carrie chose Moda Fabrics Sahara Cloth Linen and various fabrics from her stash including prints from Sandi Henderson Meadowsweet. Highlights of Materials Needed: 5/8 yard of 3/8″twill tape Alphabet…

Fat Quarter Tuesday Weekly Giveaway – Downloadable Patterns!

Pink Chalk Fabrics is welcoming Spring with fresh patterns and LOTS of new fabric. This week I decided to highlight some of our downloadable pattern designers. We carry 229 designs that are available for instant download. Everything from simple bags to stylish clothing designs complete with full scale pattern sheets. Sis Boom patterns by Jennifer…

One Yard Wonders Sew Along – Week 12 Projects + Fabrics

Welcome to Week 12 of the One Yard Wonders Sew Along! Week 12 – Project 28 Hanging Wall Pocket – designed by Kevin Kosbab page 79 Carrie chose Moda Fabrics Sahara Cloth Linen and various fabrics from her stash including prints from Sandi Henderson Meadowsweet. Highlights of Materials Needed: 5/8 yard of 3/8″ twill tape…

One Yard Wonders Sew Along – Week 11 Finished Projects

Welcome to Week 11 of the One Yard Wonders Sew Along! Week 11 – Project 26 Obi-Inspired Hot & Cold Pack– designed by Jessica Roberts page 73 Melissa chose Jay McCarroll Habitat Birch Blue. Highlights of Materials Needed: 2 cups of whole flaxseeds or rice and a funnel Melissa’s Tips and Thoughts This project was…

Fat Quarter Tuesday Weekly Giveaway – Desert Bloom by Jane Dixon

Desert Bloom by Jane Dixon for Andover Fabrics is a wonderfully complex group of modern Southwest inspired prints. Stylistic shapes in rich colors inspired a pairing with solids to make the group dance. I’m seriously considering hoarding Pod Stripe Aqua! So many great colors we had to do it again. Last Week’s Fat Quarter Set…

One Yard Wonders Sew Along – Week 11 Projects + Fabrics

Welcome to Week 11 of the One Yard Wonders Sew Along! Week 11 – Project 26 Obi-Inspired Hot & Cold Pack– designed by Jessica Roberts page 73 Melissa chose Jay McCarroll Habitat Birch Blue. Highlights of Materials Needed: 2 cups of whole flaxseeds or rice and a funnel Week 11 – Project 27 All-You-Need Sewing…

One Yard Wonders Sew Along – Week 10 Finished Projects

Week 10 – Project 23 Tea Cozy – designed by Sarah Hunter page 69 Cindy selected My Folklore Dala Horse Black & My Folklore Medallion Ochre. Cindy’s Tips and Thoughts The Tea Cozy was an easy pattern to follow. It took less than an hour from start to finish. When placing the Tea Cozy on…