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Show & Tell Quilt “Sweet Rose”

Quilter Sue made this quilt!  WOW – Sue, it’s beautiful!

Fabrics used in the quilt are from Clothworks Sweet Rose  Collection and the pattern is from Quilt Book D&C Layer Cake, Jelly Roll, and Charm Quilts by Pam & Nicky Lintott.  She adapted the pattern to use a Fat Quarter bundle!
If you would like to make this quilt you can email me at: linda@abbimays.com

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Posted by granny on Jul 1st 2010 | Filed in Fabric & Pattern Reviews, Projects, Show & Tell! | Comments (0)

Moda Candy Bars

Moda Bake Shop Dark Chocolate Candy Bars

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The box includes four packs of 40 – 2 1/2″ x 5″ fabric rectangles.  The Dark Chocolate Moda Candy Bars Box contains a pack of the following collections: Clermont Farms, Collection for a Cause -n Hope, Remembrance, and Luna Notte.  A six project instruction booklet is also included and can make a wall hanging with one bar or a quilt that uses all 4 bars with additional yardage.

 

 

 

 

 

Moda Bake Shop Milk Chocolate Candy Bars
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The box includes four packs of 40 – 2 1/2″ x 5″ fabric rectangles.  The Light Chocolate Moda Candy Bars Box contains a pack of the following collections: Bliss, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, City Weekend and Fandango..  A six project instruction booklet is also included and can make a wall hanging with one bar or a quilt that uses all 4 bars with additional yardage.

Posted by granny on Jun 23rd 2010 | Filed in Fabric & Pattern Reviews, Projects | Comments (0)

Fabric & Pattern Review: Summer Wind Pattern and Quilt

rqc54By Miss Rosie’s Quilt Co.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Finished Size: 76″ x 76″
Center Medallion: 26″ x 26″

Summer Wind is an older pattern (2004) I  forgot I had until one of my team members (Sue) saw it and wanted to test it.   

Here is a cute story about how Miss Rosie named this quilt pattern.  She designed and pieced the quilt in the summer.  She was also a baseball fan and was finishing her quilt while listening to the games.  One of the “priceless” MasterCard commericals is about going to a baseball game, and “Summer Wind” by Frank Sinatra was the background music!

The quilt is just one big star and with row after row of pieced borders.  The quilt can be made smaller/larger by subtracting/adding rows or borders to the quilt top.

Sue had the perfect fabric collection in mind:
April Cornell’s Nature Notebook.

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Sue said the pattern was easy to follow with lots of pictures and written instructions.

 

Center Medallion
Center Medallion

 
Miss Rosie’s fabrics requirements are enough to make the “Summer Wind” pattern pictured above. 
Sue had enough scrap fabrics left over to add our own extra inner border (French Braid) at the top and bottom to make this quilt finished size: 76″ x 88″.  

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**You can purchase this kit here: *Summer Wind
Included in kit:
Pattern: Summer Wind
32 fat quarters (each 18″ x 22″)
1 Yard Binding
Not included: Backing 4 1/2 yards

 

 Our quilt was beautifully quilted by Judith Kraker’s Quilting
Long Arm Services offering loads of designs Phone: 231.282.7011

*You can choose your own colorways from our site and we will kit it for you – email linda@abbimays.com
**Fabrics may differ slightly from photo.

Posted by granny on Jun 9th 2010 | Filed in Fabric & Pattern Reviews, Projects | Comments (0)

Pattern & Fabric Review: Wintergraphix 3

 WINTERGRAPHIX III 
From In The Beginning Fabrics by Jason Yentor.

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There are new prints with this collection that coordinate with all Wintergraphix fabrics! Creating things for the holidays is a funny business. He started designing the projects for this year and the fabrics line, Wintergraphix 3 in August of 2009. He worked on it through fall, and though winter and finished it this spring. Sometimes it was hard for him to get motivated when the sun was shining brightly and beautiful flowers were everywhere. But the winter spirit pushed through, and he was very excited about the quilt projects in this book Holiday Project Book 2 and the fabrics they are made from. He tried to give each project a contemporary look, but with a traditional base that will still look good many years from now. He hopes you enjoy making these projects and that you love how they look in your home.

 
Here are the new projects from his new book:
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Peppermint Stars
Red, white and green combine in a flurry of stars, stripes, and checks. This would make a nice quilt to snuggle under while drinking peppermint hot chocolate and watching the snow fall. The patter also works well as a wall hanging by using just nice of the large green starts.
Finished size: 67 1/2″ X 67 1/2″
Skill level: Intermediate
Finished Block: 6″ x 6″
 
 
 
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Wintergraphix III STARS of WINTERThe dramatic points on these large stars make this quilt a show-stopper.  This quilt would be beautiful hanging in your dining room with a matching  Stars of Winter table runner decorating your table and wowing your guests.
 Finished Size: 63″ x 63″
Skil Level: Intermediate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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This stunning quilt looks like a lot of work, but with fusible applique it’s a breeze!  All the different globes are a perfect way to use scraps of your favorite holiday fabrics – you could even use scraps from clothing or holiday tablecloths that bring back special memories.  Photo transfer some of your most cherished pictures onto a few of the globes to truly make this quilt a keepsake for generations.
 Finished size: 55 1/2″ x 64″
Skill level: Easy
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It’s fun, easy, fast and the most of all, you end up with a beautiful project when you are done.  Get creative with the ornaments.  With fusible appliques – it’s easy!
Finished size: 41″ x 41″
Skill level: Intermediate Beginner

Posted by granny on Jun 4th 2010 | Filed in 2010 Holiday Projects & Fabrics, Fabric & Pattern Reviews, Projects | Comments (0)

Happy!

I am so excited to show you a sneak preview of the new fabric collection from Me & My Sister and Moda called: HAPPY!
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22130-11 Happy

 

Moda Happy Jelly Roll

Moda Happy Jelly Rolls

Are these cute or what!  I have always loved their fabrics and can’t wait to get this one!
There are four new patterns too!
Quilt Pattern Happy Dance

Quilt Pattern Happy Dance

Quilt Pattern Table Talk

Quilt Pattern Table Talk

Quilt Pattern Easy As 456

Quilt Pattern Easy As 456

Posted by granny on May 17th 2010 | Filed in Fabric & Pattern Reviews | Comments (0)

Fabric & Pattern Review: Quilt Book A BAKERS DOZEN

A Baker’s Dozen from A Patchwork Place

13 Quilts from Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes, and More From the Staff at That Patchwork Place®
Pages: 80, full color, softcover

Purchase your book here: A Bakers Dozen

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The wonderful staff of That Patchwork Place have outdone themselves with this collection of thirteen quilts made from pre-cut fabrics — jelly rolls, layer cakes, honey buns, charm squares, and fat quarters.
Baker's Dozen template 1b (Large)
Don’t have pre-cut fabrics? No problem. You can use your own fabrics if you refer to the “Stash Option” box provided for each project
Baker's Dozen template 2b (Large)
Aren’t the quilts beautiful?  The directions are straightforward and easy to follow, and include tips for working with pre-cut fabrics, using fusible web, machine blanket stitching, freezer-paper applique’, pieced binding, and pinked edges.
Baker's Dozen template 3 (Large)
I love the applique’ designs on the quilts.  The applique’ is a nice touch, and yet you won’t need to spend a lot of time to achieve the magic that applique’ can work on your quilt. 
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Nice, easy designs.  No sharp points or drastic curves!
Baker's Dozen template 4 (Large)

Posted by granny on May 9th 2010 | Filed in Fabric & Pattern Reviews | Comments (0)

Fabric Review: America

America
A nostalgic blend of Americana with a fresh new take. 
Based after Leere’ Aldrich’s scrapbooking designs,
the America collection is a mix of deep red, blue, and golden hues, vintage snippets, and rich textures.
 

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Quilt Kit + Free Pattern

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Posted by granny on May 5th 2010 | Filed in Fabric & Pattern Reviews, Projects | Comments (0)

Fabric Review: Sun Kissed

From Clothworks by Diane Knott

Sun Kissed!

“Rain, rain, go away, come again some other day.”

 The best part of a rain shower is when the sun and a bit of blue sky peek out from behind a cloud making the whole world look bright and “Sun Kissed”!  Picture a happy, colorful quilt made from these prints and maybe curtain or a child’s backpack or a tote for mom to carry to the store or quilting class.  Diane’s new collection is her way of saying that no matter the weather or trouble, the sun always does eventually come out!
So smile at the rain, enjoy how everything looks more vibrant when it’s wet and go out and jump in a puddle! Life’s too short not too!

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Sun Kissed Quilt Kit

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Posted by granny on Mar 29th 2010 | Filed in Fabric & Pattern Reviews | Comments (0)

Quilt Kit SPRING FEVER!

What a cutie this quilt is and it’s super easy to do!
Finished size: 40”x 54 ½”

 The quilt is a perfect size for babies, cribs, and little girls!

Purchase your kits here:  Spring Fever Quilt Kit Top

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These bright cheery colors from Moda’s Spring Fever Collections by
Me and My Sister Designs
will be one of your all time favorites!
Click here to view these fabrics: Spring Fever

 Our kit includes:
Pattern: Easy As 123  by Me & My Sister Designs
Fabrics for top:  precut 3 1/2″ strips!
Fabric for binding : 1/2 yard (green screen print)

It’s all packaged in this cute canvas bag:

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Posted by granny on Feb 4th 2010 | Filed in Fabric & Pattern Reviews, Projects | Comments (0)

Quilt Pattern Review: Star Cakes!

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Star Cakes

 

 

Designed by: Audrey Wright & Stephanie Wright
Finished size is 85″ x 85″.
Skill Level: EASY!

Fabric Requirements: 
1- Moda  Layer Cake  
(10″ Squares)
2 1/4 yards background
1 5/8 yards outer border
5/8 binding

Just add a background plus outer border and this beautiful quilt will come alive. Great out of any fabric line.

Posted by granny on Jan 11th 2010 | Filed in Fabric & Pattern Reviews | Comments (0)

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