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November 24, 2020
Get Cozy Over at Thermoweb from Creatin' in the Sticks

 It's getting colder and colder.

My newest pattern over at Thermoweb will help you to stay cozy. 


I was so happy to play with one of my favorite color combinations in
Art Gallery Fabrics “Merry & Bright” collective by AGF Studio.


To make Cozy you'll need these products from Thermoweb:

HeatnBond EZ Print Lite  iron-on adhesive – no tracing, the pattern is ready to print

StitchnSew Sew-In fleece, High Loft – for a super cushiony pillow

SpraynBond basting adhesive - no pinning 

The free pattern can be found HERE.

I have a quilt pattern coming next week.
 It's the perfect ...

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October 30, 2020
Framed - Island Batik Ambassador October Challenge from Creatin' in the Sticks

 The August Challenge for the Island Batik Ambassadors is

Thread Painting with Aurifl
and
today I am excited to share
Framed.


As Island Batik Ambassadors,
we received Aurifil 50 weight cotton thread in our second ambassador box
to use in this month's challenge.


My decision on what to use was made easy because the threads I received matched
the fabrics from the Island Batik Spring 2020 collection,
William's Garden, designed by Kathy Engle.


These fabrics should be in your favorite local quilt shop now
and the 50 weight Aurifil threads are (left to right)
#2021, #2545, #2692, #1148 ...

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October 16, 2020
Vintage Inspired SCARY CAT Mini Wall Quilt from Creatin' in the Sticks

 Halloween is one of my favorite reasons to decorate the house and porch.

I love stitching Halloween too!

Today I have a free tutorial and pattern to share.


SCARY CAT is a feature over at
today.

I've been so inspired by the vintage Halloween decor I've been seeing
and
wanted to stitch my own.


Scary Cat is 9" x 14" 
and 
is appliqued with


No tracing, the pattern is ready to print.

SCARY CAT
is the perfect complement to the witch stuffy I made last month.


Get the free pattern and tutorial
on ...

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September 24, 2020
Hello Fall - Halloween Friends from Creatin' in the Sticks

 Welcome to Creatin' in the Sticks 
and
my day - the final day for the
Hello Fall Blog Hop.

To all that participated or commented -
Thank you so much!
I enjoy hosting blog hop events so much.

My head is swimming with all kinds of ideas
and I can't wait to get to stitching.

But first, it's my day to show my
"Halloween Friends".


The story is that I have one granddaughter, Lizzy, and when Thermoweb asked me to design a doll earlier this year, I created one with her in mind.

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June 4, 2020
Jelly Roll Fabric Key Chains from Creatin' in the Sticks

Whether you call these key chains or key fobs
I've been having a blast using up jelly roll scraps
by making these.


The Thermoweb Blog is featuring projects with pre-cuts
this week.
 I am thrilled to have this
free tutorial featured on their blog


If you have any jelly roll scraps,
you will love this tutorial.

I used my favorite Tula Pink jelly roll strips.

You only need a few supplies.



Head on over for the tutorial and make yourself a bunch of these.


Have fun making them and giving them!


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May 29, 2020
Celebrating Sunshine with Placemats from Creatin' in the Sticks

We are celebrating the sunshine over on the
today.

I have a free tutorial and pattern to share.



These will brighten any table and bring lots of sunshine too.
In fact, I may just hang them on the wall for sunshine every day.


I made these with yellow Island Batik fabrics which are perfect for sunshine.
Little mini quilts of sunshine!



I used a couple of my favorite HeatnBond products,

HEATnBOND® FUSIBLE Medium Weight Interfacing
and
HeatnBond Fusible Fleece

plus Aurifil 50 wt. thread (#1135).

I just love to dress up a table
and
what's ...

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May 13, 2020
Thank You Teachers!!! from Creatin' in the Sticks

I've heard so many say how grateful we should be to the teachers
for all they do.

These times of "stay at home"
have taught us to appreciate these unsung heroes.

They've stepped up to teach in a new way.


I'm over on the Thermoweb blog today
with a great project to show how much you love
the teacher in your life.

It's great to surprise a teacher with a doorstep gift
and
this tote is perfect to fill with all the presents.

Then it's a tote for all the essentials your hero needs to ...

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April 9, 2020
Sweet Doll Stuffy at Thermoweb from Creatin' in the Sticks

I've been busy with spring crafting for 
that little wee one.
Easter is coming, after all.


This Sweet Doll Stuffy can be a fun way to brighten your day and be a friend for your wee one.  Make it personal with eye, hair, and clothing colors thanks to HeatnBond Lite adhesive.
The free pattern is available today over on the

It doesn't really take many supplies at all to make a 
Sweet Doll Stuffy.


Fabric, Fiberfill, and other things you already have!

She makes me smile and I can ...

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April 3, 2020
Plush Bunny Ears Applique from Creatin' in the Sticks


It's fun to make projects when our wee one is visiting.



Have you tried HeatnBond Soft Stretch Fusible Web Adhesive yet?  It’s a lightweight iron-on web adhesive specially designed to move with your stretch fabric while maintaining a strong bond.  HeatnBond Soft Stretch Fusible Web Adhesive is perfect if you are appliqueing on a tee or knit fabrics. Better yet, these bunny ears can be appliqued with stretchy plush, Minky fabric and still be super soft.


The free pattern to make your own appliqued t-shirt is over at
Thermoweb today.



I think if you stitched some whiskers on ...

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February 25, 2020
Spring Quilted Coasters from Creatin' in the Sticks

Who's ready for spring?
I know I am ready 
and 
to help that happen I'm stitching in spring colors!


Today I have a free pattern and tutorial over at
to make super fun Spring Coasters.


Thermoweb has the best fabric adhesive products
and the coasters use both
and
 HEATNBond® Lite iron-on adhesive.



The coasters make a great gift or can just bring a little spring color to your decor.I hope you will check my post out over at Thermoweb (click here)
 and download the free pattern!


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February 14, 2020
Valentine Snuggle Quilt from Creatin' in the Sticks

Happy Valentine's Day!

Today, I’m happy to be back over on the 
 to share my 
Valentine Snuggle Quilt


Combining patchwork with applique is one of my favorite ways to make quilts. 
When it came time to put the blocks together, I took advantage of the bright colors of the 
Michael Miller Fabrics Garden Pindot collection and made framed blocks.


Did you enjoy the
Thermoweb Valentine Sew-along?


Nothing makes fusible applique easier than
HeatNBond EZ Print Sheets


Check out all the details of the finished projects today at ...

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February 13, 2020
Elephant Parade Pillow for Thermoweb from Creatin' in the Sticks

It's a week of circus fun over on the Thermoweb blog 
and 
I'm so happy to share a fun project over there. 

When I think of a circus the first thing I think of is elephants. 
 I couldn't wait to make my Elephant Parade pillow and I hope you enjoy it too.


All the details and the free pattern and tutorial can be found over at Thermoweb.


Thermoweb has the best fabric adhesive products
and this pillow uses both
and
 HEATNBond® Lite iron-on adhesive



I hope you will check my post out over at ...

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January 30, 2020
Thermoweb Valentine Sew Along - Quilt Blocks from Creatin' in the Sticks

Are you stitching a Valentine?
We are,
over at Thermoweb this week
and
I'm thrilled to have 2 quilt block designs for you.


What fun to be sewing along with my friend 
and
 fellow Thermoweb designer, Carol, from Just Let Me Quilt.  

In the middle of winter, 
Valentines Day comes along to brighten up the days with 
bright and happy decor.   
It’s so fun to create sewing projects with reds, pinks, and whimsical designs. 


There are a total of 4 free Valentine quilt block patterns.

I designed 2 for you:

Hippo Love


and
 Llama Heart


I'm using ...

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January 28, 2020
Thermoweb Valentine Sew Along from Creatin' in the Sticks

Are you stitching a Valentine?

We are over at Thermoweb this week.



Carol from Just Let Me Quilt has 2 free quilt block patterns today over at
Thermoweb
and
tomorrow
I will have 2 for you, too.

I stitched the blocks designed by Carol.

Love Bunny



and 
Love Bird.



I'm using Michael Miller Fabrics, Garden Pindot collection for my blocks
and
nothing makes fusible applique easier than
HeatNBond EZ Print Sheets



The blocks are 8" finished and we will be putting them all together for Valentine's Day projects.

Join us for a fun and free Valentine Sew Along ...

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January 9, 2020
Snow Globe Zipper Pouch from Creatin' in the Sticks

It's a week of winter and snow globes over on the Thermoweb blog 
and 
I'm so happy to share a fun project over there. 

I have the cutest little zipper pouches featuring 
a reverse applique snow globe tutorial to share.


.  Team HeatNBond Lite with a fabric collection like Michael Miller Fabrics' Curiosity by Sandra Clemons to make sweet little fabric snow globes. 



 They make sweet gifts for a snow globe collector or anyone.


All the details and the free pattern and tutorial can be found over at Thermoweb.


I love these so much and these fabrics are too ...

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January 1, 2020
January's A Time For All Seasons Blocks from Sew Incredibly Crazy




Here we are at the very last month of 
our A Time for All Seasons BOM!!
I hope that you have all enjoyed 
the beautiful blocks.

These last two were designed by me.

The first 
My Snowy Friend


Of course, it was completed using applique.
You can find the pattern for it HERE.



The second is 
Winter Trees.


Which you can find the pattern HERE.

If you have missed any of the blocks, 
Here is a recap.

December' s blocks
From Carol of Just Let Me Quilt
Can be found HERE.





November's Blocks
From Joan of Moosestashing Quilting 
Can ...

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December 23, 2019
Make a Coffee Shop Cup Sleeve from Creatin' in the Sticks

Saturday mornings for hubby and I
are for gathering at our local coffee shop
for a hot beverage and time together.


The only thing that could make it better is a new coffee cup sleeve for those paper cups. 
Our coffee shop doesn't offer them.
Now we have even better ones than cardboard. Cute ones.

Today I am over on the Thermoweb blog with a free pattern for you to make your own too.
Let's make a Coffee Shop Cup Sleeve with HeatNBond Fleece. It will protect your hand from a hot cup and is super fun to ...

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December 11, 2019
Holiday Mouse Not Stirring Doorknob Hanger from Creatin' in the Sticks

I'm excited to be on the Thermoweb blog today to share this sweet little doorknob hanger.


 It's perfect for bedroom doors to add a little touch of Christmas to an unexpected place. 

 Thermoweb has all the products
 to make this a super sweet and quick project.


The stitched writing is 
quick and easy with my technique using StitchnSew EZ-Print Quilt Block Sheets.

It's so fun to take over the Thermoweb blog for an afternoon to show
my sweet little mouse.

The free pattern and tutorial
can be downloaded at the Thermoweb Blog.


It's almost time for ...

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December 8, 2019
Fabric Star Ornaments from Creatin' in the Sticks

Today was a fun day for me.

I was invited to demonstrate a quick project at my local quilt shop,

Fabric Star Ornaments fit the bill.


You can't get much quicker than these ornaments.
It's a simple fold over and sew method with HeatNBond Lite.


We made kits for the shop and they were a hit.
If you would like to try the pattern, it's free to you, my readers
for the next week.
Click HERE for the free PDF Pattern ...

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November 5, 2019
Little Fabric Christmas Trees from Creatin' in the Sticks

I just love stitching little things for my Christmas decor.


I don't really entertain much, but the warm feeling of 
Christmas decorations are great for the soul.

Today I am over on the 
with a free pattern and tutorial to make a
Fabric Christmas Tree.


It only takes a few supplies including
and
Christmas fabric.
I used Fairy Frost Metalic by Michael Miller Fabrics.


It's time to start thinking about your Christmas Decor
and maybe
making something new.
This is just the project to get you started.

Be sure to go to the ...

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