Have a quilting bee with your friends or work on that future heirloom by yourself. Old-fashioned quilt frames are difficult to find but we came across a local Amish family that still makes them. Sturdy, unfinished legs (29-1/2"H x 29"W) support three rollers Takes up much less room than traditional square frames Rollers lift off legs for practical storage Made of poplar USA made Note: Must ship to a physical address (no P.O. boxes). Cannot ship to AK, HI, or internationally.
Today is the day to reveal my Quilt Archaeology project called Old Fashioned Christmas! This is going to be a long post, so grab your favorite beverage (Iced Tea for me) and settle in for some fun! Here's the old quilt we will replicate. I love it and it was the perfect quilt to make for this busy holiday season. One block, one background, one green and three reds....done! Here is my replica of Old Fashioned Christmas. I chose a sweet little shirting print in red and green to give the background a touch of color. There are three reds and one green in my quilt....exactly like the antique version. If you like the way my quilt looks....I have great news for you! How would you like a kit for this quilt absolutely free???!! (That's 3/4 yd of fabric ready to cut, piece, enjoy! Red & green fabrics may be substituted...shirting will be the same, but are all fabrics I have designed.) Beginning right now and through Sunday, November 17th, place an order of $35 (shipping not included) or more on my website for anything you'd like, and you will receive a kit for Old Fashioned Christmas free, free, free!! I'll get back to my free offer in a moment. If you'd like to make the quilt from your own fabrics, here are the fabric requirements: Light Fabric: 10" x WOF Green Fabric: 8" x WOF includes binding Red #1: 4 1/2" x WOF Red #2: 3 1/2" x 22" Red #3: 3 1/2" x 22" I highly recommend preparing your fabric with spray starch or sizing as this helps immensely with cutting, piecing and pressing. The half square triangles will be made larger and trimmed to size. I used a Bloc-Loc ruler which you can find here. I also used the seam align glue which was a huge help with the light triangles which you can find here. I'll post our first block instructions Friday, November 22nd right here on my blog. No need to sign up for anything....just visit the blog every Friday. (The easiest way to receive the instructions is via email and you can read how to do that here.) The last post will be December 13th so you'll have plenty of time to sew the blocks together. I'll post more about quilt finishing that week as well. Time to go shopping! Here's what's new.... Village Square Quilt Pattern & Kit My Village Square quilt kits are now ready to ship and you can order here! This quilt features all of the fabrics in my new collection called New Circa Essentials & Shirtings. If you'd like to order the Village Square pattern, you can do so here. I also have Fat Quarter Bundles of my New Circa Essentials & Shirtings collection ready to ship. A whole new collection of 12 new shirtings..... ...and 18 brand new dark prints. Lots of small prints and some real beauties for borders, too! Click here to order the New Circa Fat Quarter bundles. There are tons of quilt patterns, kits, 10" precuts, fabric by the yard, notions and loads of bundles! There are lots of color bank Fat Quarter bundles, too! It will be easy to qualify for your free Old Fashioned Christmas kit! I will have your orders processed and packed up to ship to you next week. I am so excited to begin our first Quilt Archaeology sew-along on November 22nd! I hope you are as well. I want to thank each and every one of you for supporting my little business making it possible for me to offer fun things like this. I know you have many choices for quilting goodies, and I appreciate each and every order I receive, as well as the fabrics you buy at your local quilt shop. So...let's get ready to have some fun!
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Let's get started! Read all my hints and tips below before cutting. From your light print: Cut (9) 2 7/8" squares. Cross cut them once diagonally. Also cut (14) 2" squares From red print #1: Cut (7) 2 7/8" squares. Cross cut them twice diagonally. Also cut (14) 2" squares. We have only one block to make for our little quilt. It's a pieced Flying Geese unit, and as with all Flying Geese, the accuracy of the block will depend on accurately cut and sewn pieces. The angles will make or break your block. So...I'll walk you through all my hints to make those blocks the best they can be. Before you begin cutting and sewing, I highly recommend that you starch or size your fabric yardage!!! The benefits are many for the time you invest. You can read all about how and why I spray my yardage with sizing before beginning every project. Click here to read my blog post all about starching/sizing fabric. Our first task....making Half Square Triangles. We're making them larger so they will be trimmed to the perfect size. I do this for each and every HST I make and have been for more than 15 years. You can't beat the results! This is my favorite way to make HST's. If you prefer another method, go with it! Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of the (14) light print 2" squares. Match each with a red print 2" square. Sew 1/4" on both sides of the drawn line. Cut apart; press to the red print. You'll have (28) HST. Trim your Half Square Triangles to 1 3/8" square. (Photo is before trimming) My preferred method of trimming HST down is with a Bloc-Loc ruler. The cut-out channel in the ruler accommodates your seam allowance so the ruler "locks" on to the seam to keep everything tight and the ruler does not rock back and forth. It's easy to read and makes trimming super fast. You can read more about them and order one here. Accurately crosscutting squares diagonally once or twice is far more important than you may think. This applies to any task where you crosscut squares like setting and corner triangles. It is VERY important that you cut perfect pieces. The Creative Grids ruler above, which is one of my all time favorites (3.5 x 12.5), is my go-to ruler for crosscutting. In the photo above, note the black arrows pointing to the 1/2 inch gritty area on the ruler. That 1/2 inch of grip really holds the fabric in place so you get a very accurate cut. The 1/2 inch grit is on almost all of the newer Creative Grid rulers, so while you may not have this particular size, look to see if you have a square ruler with this wide grip. Anything you can do to keep the ruler in place while you cut is important. Position the ruler so it's on the very point of the square. These are the angles I referred to earlier that are so important for success with your block. Be certain that you cut the 2 7/8" square to a perfect 2 7/8" square. Position the ruler on the very tip of the points. Press down on the grit of the ruler to hold the fabric in place and cut. (Press hard on whatever ruler you're using.) I can't emphasize this enough...crosscutting has to be perfect!!! Personally, I never stack fabric when I crosscut afraid things will move underneath. If you'd like my favorite Creative Grid 3.5 x 12.5 non-slip ruler for yourself, you can order one here. If your ruler moved and you have a tiny 'squared' tip (see arrow above) - my advice....do not use any piece from this square. The angles of all of the triangles are not correct and your block will likely be imperfect. This is the main reason for trouble with pieced Flying Geese. Arrange (3) Half Square Triangles and (3) red print triangles as shown above. Piece the units into rows; press. I pin my pieces with my Fine Patchwork pins to keep those pieces in perfect alignment. Because I treated my fabric yardage with sizing before cutting, I can spray starch or sizing anytime in the piecing process. I do this as I press each unit and block. Stiff fabric/units/blocks give much better control which is always welcome, but even more so with these small pieces. I use Best Press with the fine mist pump while piecing. Read more about it here. Sew the units together; press. Take good care and crosscut the light print 2 7/8" square once diagonally. Sew (2) light print triangles to the previous unit; press to the light triangle. This is where the Seam Align Glue and Fine Patchwork Pins really help a lot. Just add a tiny dab of Seam Align Glue to both the light and red triangle points to keep them together as you sew! (See white arrow in photo above.) It will help to sew slowly and take your time. Sew a nice, straight perfect 1/4 inch seam. You will be rewarded for your effort! Repeat these steps to make a total of (9) red print #1 blocks measuring 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" unfinished. Done until next week! So....did you pick up some helpful tips? Taking the time to starch/size your fabrics, cut them accurately, check and double check measurements, and use all the tricks you can will help you not only with this pieced Flying Geese, but with everything you do. You can find a lot more of my favorite tips, tricks and hints in my Hints Book. Read all about it here. I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for your support and for your business throughout the year. Now that I won't be traveling as much, I have more time to do fun things with you! Sounds good to me.
Express Urgent Upgrade at Checkout only for Domestic Uk Pre Christmas Deliveries applicable for Mainland only until Friday 12 Noon .Smart,Stylish Patchwork Jacket Coat with pockets . Pls note this is Handpatched ( not printed ) and the sewn into jackets , the product you will receive will be very similar but not exactly same. Each piece is very unique but in the same colour family theme . Matching piping detail all over to add definition on the reverse side . Each Piece is handcrafted with utmost attention to detail. This Piece is reversible. (Remove size tag with scissors ) Style : ONE SIZE Relaxed fit ( Ideal size UK 10 to 14 (Smart Open Coat UK 16) OVERSIZE look UK 8 to 10) Length : 27" inch approx Chest : 46" inch approx Sleeve length : 22" approx ( Designed for rolled up Sleeves ) Sleeve width : 7.5" approx Fabric : 100% cotton ( handmade in India ) We take photos in Natural DayLight to be as close to the original colour however images may appear different based on your screen resolution. Wash: Cold Delicate Wash separately/Dry clean Only
Quilted-in integrity mixed with old-school ingenuity - our Audie Trousers are where imagination meets the hard work of what your soul loves most. Cotton Twill Adjustable Mixed-Button Waist Adjustable Cinch Belt at Back Hand-Distressing, Patching & Mending Pockets Each Magnolia Pearl item is cut "One Size Fits Most". Please contact our Creative Team for measurements.
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Thread weights can vary greatly these days and the bobbin tension will need adjusted accordingly, so even if your sweet mama always said to never, ever, ever touch your bobbin tension, this easy-to-use Bobbin Tension Meter will allow you to do so with confidence. Can you guess how many grams the tension requires? If you guessed 23 grams, you would be correct! By pulling on the thread using the Bobbin Tension Meter you can measure and gauge the tension, making adjustments as needed. It's that easy! Now you won't have to wonder or guess and, yes, you actually can touch your bobbin tension with confidence because you will set it right each and every time, no matter what weight of thread you use. Just like Carmon teaches at our Featherweight Maintenance Workshop, you can watch his video tutorial to learn how to use it!
While I was researching last week’s post about slow fashion, I found so many beautiful examples of sashiko (Japanese quilting)-inspired mending and boro, the traditional Japanese practise of …
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"With our MAY vest, the women and fashion of India take center stage! Part of our exclusive ""Women are Fundamental"" capsule collection, this quilted cotton vest is made using ""kantha"" in celebration of the traditional embroidery technique practiced by the women of Rajasthan. Cropped, this ba&sh vest features string ties, a V-neckline, and bias trim along the edges. We love its mandala print, designed with multicolored threads and rich jade hues highlighted by splashes of purple and fuchsia. Pair this unique vest with its matching long dress! - Vest- Quilted mandala print- String ties- Capsule collection"
Grab a handful of men's ties because these creative projects are so inspiring, easy to make and super fashionable to use over and over again!
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I probably have a dozen photos of quilts made in this pattern from the 1930s and '40s. It was quite popular despite its set-in Y seams. I never know where to file it because it's so miscellaneous. But it has a number in the BlockBase Miscellaneous category. BlockBase #4052 The earliest publication I've found was in the Rural New Yorker farm newspaper in 1933. They called it Bride's Bouquet or Nose Gay Quilt. The Laura Wheeler/Alice Brooks company syndicated a pattern--maybe a year or two later. And in 1937 when the Kansas City Star was asking readers to send in their favorites Anna A. Threlkeld of Waynesville, Missouri sent The Nosegays. You could set it by rotating the blocks, which several quilters did. Pat Sloan found this pastel delight on eBay. Here's a variation. Cockcomb attributed to H. H. VerMehren's mail order business in the 1930s. An 8" finished pattern from BlockBase See Tim Quilts for a post. I am not surprised he has a top in the pattern. It's just the kind of thing he likes. https://timquilts.com/tag/brides-bouquet-quilt-block/
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Remember a father, husband or loved one with a pillow handcrafted from old ties. A heart-felt and personal gift to remember your loved one is perfect for Christmas or a birthday. I started making these pillows after my own father passed and was trying to figure out what to do with his gazillion ties. I played around with them and developed the pinwheel design. The response was so great that I decided to open my own Etsy shop. ****Buyer to supply 8 - 16 ties per pillow. If you have less than 8 ties, contact me so that I can go over design options to still make it work. Dinkymouse Designs will supply the pillow insert and labor. I will send you a message with my address once an order has been placed. Please let me know if you have any questions, and be sure to check out my reviews! For pictures of clients pillows that I have made, please visit my Instagram page: www.Instagram.com/dinkymouse_designs/ It will be my honor to create a memory pillow for you and your family to cherish.
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A SINGER Attachments Set, featured in a wrinkle-finished black metal SINGER case - all original. Attachments are Featherweight 221 and 222 compatible. This is one of the most coveted and desirable sets to own for Singer Featherweight Attachment Collections. Scarce to find, especially complete and in such nice condition. The attachments in this specialty Singer box fit and work perfectly on the Featherweight 221 and 222 - the Narrow Hemmer, Adjustable Hemmer, Ruffler, Binder, Quilter, Underbraider, Tucker, Seam Guide along with three bobbins, thumb screw, pack of needles, and two original Singer screwdrivers. The perfect set to keep handy! Each attachment is formally held in place by metal clips, making it easy to return each attachment and tool to its proper place when not in use. Take note of the Underbraider attachment. As you can see from this link, the Underbraider allows for that "certain something special" on a fashionable garment or craft project. Would be fun to use it to embellish a quilt block or handbag. Paying close attention, you will see that the underbraider guides the braid through while the quilter foot (without the bar) feeds and sews on the backside of the fabric - making the braid appear as if it is "floating" on the front surface. I took extreme close-up photos so you could see that the thread is hardly even noticeable, so be sure to look at all the photographs. Your purchase includes the following: SINGER Metal Boxed Attachments Case Ruffler Tucker Binder Underbraider Narrow Hemmer Adjustable Hemmer Quilter Seam Guide & Thumb Screw Large & Small Screwdriver Set Original Singer pack of needles (3) Featherweight Bobbins Replica Leaflet with Attachment Placement
Origami is the art of paper folding. I made this brooch by folding denim from old jeans instead of paper. I used the origami scheme for folding a dove.
