Monthly Archives: September 2011

One Yard Wonders Sew Along – Week 39 Finished Projects

messenger bag finished

Welcome to Week 39 of the One Yard Wonders Sew Along! Week 39 – Project 84 Child’s Messenger Bag – designed by Lindsie Blair page 234 Alicia selected Robert Kaufman’s A Pirate’s Life For Me Jolly Roger Black and A Pirate’s Life For Me Treasure Map Sand. Materials Needed: 2 pieces of Velcro, each 1″…

Fat Quarter Tuesday Giveaway – London by Dena Designs + Apple Cider Solids Stack

London by Dena Designs

London is the newest arrival from Dena Designs. It features a palette of soft blues, rich chocolate, and just the right amount of chartreuse and pink to make it all pop. The painted brush strokes give the collection a dreamy, delicate visual texture. Lovely. Diana pulled some solids to match: Kona Cotton Dusty Blue, Kona Cotton…

One Yard Wonders Sew Along – Week 39 Projects + Fabrics

Child

Welcome to Week 39 of the One Yard Wonders Sew Along! Week 39 – Project 84 Child’s Messenger Bag – designed by Lindsie Blair page 234 Alicia selected Robert Kaufman’s A Pirate’s Life For Me Jolly Roger Black and A Pirate’s Life For Me Treasure Map Sand. Materials Needed: 2 pieces of Velcro, each 1″…

One Yard Wonders Sew Along – Week 38 Finished Projects

Festive Banner

Welcome to Week 38 of the One Yard Wonders Sew Along! Week 38 – Project 82 Festive Flag Banners – designed by Sue Ainsley page 230 Diana chose to use a Sweetwater Countdown to Christmas charm pack as the main fabrics for her banner. Materials Needed: 1 package of 1/2″ double-fold bias tape (3 1/2…

Fat Quarter Tuesday Giveaway – Little Apples by Aneela Hoey

Little Apples is Aneela Hoey’s second collection for Moda Fabrics. A vibrant color palette combined with sweet images of children at play in autumn. This is a picture I took at Spring Quilt market where Aneela displayed her embroidery work along with projects made up with Little Apples. Quilt pattern available for free from Moda….

One Yard Wonders Sew Along – Week 38 Projects + Fabrics

Festive Flag Banner

Welcome to Week 38 of the One Yard Wonders Sew Along! Week 38 – Project 82 Festive Flag Banners – designed by Sue Ainsley page 230 Diana chose to use a Sweetwater Countdown to Christmas charm pack as the main fabrics for her banner. Materials Needed: 1 package of 1/2″ double-fold bias tape (3 1/2…

Card Making with Little Apples

There was quite a bit of excited anticipation about the arrival of Little Apples within the shop. Carrie in particular marked the days. As soon as it popped out of the box her brain was whirling with creative ideas for the Outfits print. One evening, a half yard of fabric, Wonder Under, and an extensive…

One Yard Wonders Sew Along – Week 37 Finished Projects

Welcome to Week 37 of the One Yard Wonders Sew Along! Week 37 – Project 80 Mitered Square Blankie – designed by Patricia Hoskins page 226 Cindy selected Jennifer Paganelli Poodle Siobhan Blue. Materials Needed: 27″ x 33″ piece of flannel for receiving blanket 1/4″ sewing-machine presser foot (optional) or masking tape to mark 1/4″…

Sewing for Boys Giveaway Winners

Sewing for Boys Book Giveaway Winners: Karen (51), Christa (61), and Salley (160). Congratulations and Happy Sewing! (I sent you each an e-mail this morning) pink chalk fabrics ~*~ new arrivals ~*~ free patterns ~*~ on sale

Fat Quarter Tuesday Giveaway – Curio by Basic Grey + Cross Town for Boys

Curio by Basic Grey features antique store inspiration including classic lace doilies, vintage collectables, and old handwritten script. Colors range from soft pink and cameo blue to antique mahogany and bittersweet. The Basic Grey quilt market booth displayed fabric used in fresh and unique ways. A simple block is elevated to framed art! Wouldn’t it…