Getting Carried Away with Stitchery!

I have completed another three blocks from the Redwork Winter Twitterings Book -  I better get cracking because I already have Crab Apple Hill's Mary, Mary Quite Contrary traced out and ready to go... I was on their website earlier in the week and they have a spectacular Hallowe'en Quilt coming out at Spring Market: 

Calendula Patterdrip's Cottage  !  So much stitching -  so little time!

 

Spring Creative Festival - Free Tickets

The spring Creative Festival is back and better than ever!

Join us on April 15th and 16th at the International Centre (6900 Airport Road) for an interactive experience where shopping, inspiration and creativity flourish.

You can purchase your tickets online using our Promo Code:  139SS to save $1 on each ticket purchased online.   Visit creativfestival.ca for details.

Would you like to win a pair of tickets?  Leave a comment on this post and we will pick one lucky winner at random to receive two tickets!  The ticket drawing will be held on March 22nd.

Wonderful Film From the NFB!

Thanks to the NFB for this treasure!

New On Our Bookshelf

Quilting Line and Color

Discover the elegant simplicity of contemporary quilting. Combining crafter's enthusiasm for Japanese design with the modern quilt movement, Quilting Line + Color brings a new vision to the scene. Explore shapes, colors, stitching, and fabric in more than 30 gorgeous projects.  
 
 

Paper Piecing with Alex Anderson

Machine piecing on paper foundations puts perfection in your quiltmaking. Best-selling author Alex Anderson shows you the basics of block construction and quilt assembly methods in this second edition. 7 projects total - 6 quilts plus a sampler. Full-size paper piecing patterns for 7 blocks.



 

 Oliver & S Little Things to Sew

This is a collection of 20 accessories and other small sewing projects to make for children. A modern style with a classic sensibility, as well for it's detailer, easy to follow instructions. Includes hats, tutu, art smock, back- pack, messenger bag and more. Pull out patterns provided.

Furoshiki

This centuries-old tradition of wrapping objects in a square piece of fabric is being revived with today's eco-friendly movement. Learn the four basic knots and various folding techniques to make handbags, shopping bags, back packs, and bottle bags. Customize with traditional embriodery designs.

March Madness - Fat Quarter Sale

March Madness at Sew Sisters!

All Month Long You can purchase 10 fat quarters for $15.00! We will choose a selection for you from our expansive sale wall! You can even specify what you would like - Modern, Novelty, Traditional or Surprise Me!


Click here to purchase them now: Fat Quarter Sale