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I started sewing the little patchwork panel for this shopping bag in June last year. Why did it take me so long to finish?
The handle features a traditional patchwork star.
All was going swimmingly, but as I was about to sew closed the turning opening in the rectangular panel that makes up the handle, I did a test fold and discovered that it was too small to wrap around the bag, no matter how tightly I folded or rolled the bag. I realised that I would have to unpick the handle and make the background panel larger. It was ...
read moreWelcome to the 13th week post of the 52 weeks of hot pads / quilted pot holders.
Here are the list of past week’s posts in this 52 Weeks of Hot Pads Challenge:
Hey hobbyists and crafters! We’re back with a new episode sharing our thoughts of blending multiple crafts to complete a project. Did we miss any? Let us know in the comments below or on our Instagram! Mother’s Day is coming up soon and if you have a crafty momma in your life, check out our … Continue reading Blending Episode #101
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I have fallen in LOVE with quilt from my good friend Sandy of American Jane!
There is the kit, pattern and her wonderful fabric line
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The Christmas Fig Book is Required
After this block there are 3 more to do in my Christmas Fig Sew Along! I have another winter theme book sew along coming up, stay tuned for details
For each block I've got tips with Something Blue Fabric as I make a 2nd quilt
TIPS for Making the Blue version
Today I have My purple tulip top with a tip on auditioning the stripe, and a Fantastic Site Wide 20% off coupon, if you were thinking of a die cut machine, this is the time to do it! Let's get started...
I'm so excited to have this special offer of 20% off everything at Crafter's Companion with code PSLOAN at checkout!
It is for the next 4 days, ends at midnight (eastern time) on Monday. If you have wanted the Gemini Die cut machine and dies this is the time to do it.
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Cactus and succulents have been trending for awhile, and they are STILL hot, hot, hot (no pun intended!) If you a looking for a decorative pillow, some quirky cute embroidery hoop art, or a quilt featuring cactus and succulents, you are in the right place! We have gathered 20 Free Succulent & Cactus Patterns to Embroider, Sew, Quilt & Craft. There's a little something for everyone here!
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This quick and easy hot pad tutorial is great for using those leftover scraps from other projects. Make something useful out of leftovers!
The other day I decided to use up a few scraps from the scrap bin….well bag really. It’s getting a little out of control and I thought it would be a fun idea to make it a little challenge- use what I had!!
I was looking to make some hot pads- they are super simple and so useful and who doesn’t love a new hot pad in the kitchen!
Materials Needed:
fabric scraps – anything ...
Guests Denniele Bohannon, Sharon Wasteney, Julia Wentzell and Amy Smart join Pat for a chat!
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It is so fun to contact someone for the show and find out they took a workshop from me years ago! Denniele Bohannon of Louanna Mary Quilt Design made my day when she told me that! She has a wonderful design sense and I love the stories behind ...
Double the fun on the 15th, Aurifil day and Charity block day, So Let's get to it!
My Aurifil designer this month is the dynamic duo of Kristy Wolf and her daughter Shayla Wolf of Sassafras Lane!.
Did you make and enter your block yet this year? You should! this is the perfect one to start with and you might win a box of thread!
My Interview and block are At the Aurifil Website, read and come back!
I always select a different color group to make my blocks in and this year I'm having a blast with ...
Happy Friday, Makers -
Hope you all had a fabulous week!
We were super busy here at AGF Studio, putting the final touches on our latest lookbook for our latest collection, SISU! This bold, bright collection is so so soooo cute and was made just for kids and their imagination. While designing this collection, we collected a lot of inspiration from our own childhood with primary shapes, colors, and memories! We love putting our own little personal stories into our designs, and this time around, one of the prints that feature a little dog flying on a glider is based on ...
Let's make TulipFest blocks this week!
But FIRST
I have fallen in LOVE with this quilt from my good friend Sandy of American Jane! My kit arrived, I'm thinking I need to make the flag first.. or...maybe get one of the basket made as a "May Day" basket.. mmm. decisions decisions...
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I've made my 4 purple tulip blocks. I still think I'll do this one with just the 4, but I could change my mind, we quilters are like that!
This Weeks Assignment
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| interior zipper pocket |
It's Springtime here! The weather is warm and sunny, and we look forward to longer days, bees buzzing and butterflies flitting around the garden. This Springtime Butterfly Free Embroidery Pattern would be lovely on a tea towel, or make several blocks in different pretty pastel colors and create a table runner to welcome Spring. You could also try printing or tracing it onto cardstock, and coloring with colored pencils or markers, to make a nice thank you or birthday card. Get creative- how many ideas can you think of??
Click here to download the free PDF pattern.
Getting creative ...
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Hit the Road with the American Patchwork & Quilting Staff
This is the time of year where the weather’s getting nicer and everyone starts planning their summer vacations! Whether you’re planning a big getaway with the whole family or just want to fit in some smaller day trips with your girlfriends, we have some suggestions for how to fit sewing ...
Butterfly Garden fabric in my SpoonflowerShop.
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read moreLet's make TulipFest blocks this week!
I'm going for a 4 block purple quilt. So this week I'll get at least another block done. I really do love the yellow and gingham so I'm keeping that to think on what to do!
I have tips on Sew and Flip and HST this week.
If making the full quilt make 6 blocks this week. ...or start.. or do the table runner.. or the placemats.
For the sew and flip I want to share with you how the amazing Frixon pen line will iron away. These pens are ...
