Fun Quilt Block Quiz

All the gals on one of my online quilt guilds are having fun with this quiz. It is a test of your knowledge of quilt blocks! I thought it was very tricky and I got 63% (I guess I need to study harder). Click here to Take the Quiz Now and don't forget to post your results in the comments section!

Itty Bitty Stitchery Kit-ty

I just finished this Little Stitchy project from Bareroots. I came across Bareroots at Quilt Market this spring and was absolutely enamored by the adorable designs that combine, applique, a wee bit of piecing and stitchery. I did this one in flannel to enhance the "homey feel". We have it all kitted up and the Itty Bitty Stitchery Kit-ty is only 9.99. The kit contains all the fabric, the batting and the pattern. We put in some fusible web for the applique but the pieces are so tiny I recommend just cutting them freehand to save a tonne of aggravation (learned that the hard way!). Oh and there are floss kits available seperately if you don't have a floss collection at home!

Here is the link to purchase it online: Itty Bitty Stitchery Kit-ty

Black and White from Loralie & Pansies

We got a terrific assortment of black and white prints from Loralie Designs today. My favourites are the sewing themed prints ... there are sewing machines (that look like featherweights), scissors and Mannequins!

Also a stunning group of English Fabrics from Fabric Freedom UK. The first collection is a small one...but it is stunning: Pansy. There are also some gorgeous tone on tones and blenders, and a William Morris grouping. I'll scan and post more of them later!

Texture Magic

We have a really interesting new interfacing in stock. Texture Magic is a steam activated shrinking fabric. Sew Texture Magic to the back of your fabric, apply steam, & the fabric will magically shrink 30% in all directions, creating a beautiful textured effect. Here are some samples ... when you are in the store be sure to check them out!
The Texture Magic was sewn to the back of the fabric using straight lines stitched about 1/2" apart - presto -once steamed it looks like this:
In the second sample we attached the Texture Magic to the back of the fabric with a fairly dense stipple design - apply steam and ala kazam you have this:
In the last sample we sewed the Texture Magic to the fabric using a 1 inch grid as the stitch pattern. Apply the steam and abracadabra ... this is the wonderful result:Many thanks to Cheryl for making up the samples for us! Wouldn't the textured fabric be a terrific accent on a tote bag? Try it with the brand new Claire Bag from Lazy Girl Designs.



Be warned ... you can't iron it or it will get quite hard! Click here to purchase online: Texture Magic

New Grouping of Batiks

Isn't this a stunning grouping of batiks? They just came in today and are priced at only 12.99/metre.