When I was young my mother uses to add rick rack trim to everything, dresses, skirts and curtains. This pattern reminds me of those zigzags! Children grow up so quickly, it’s handy to have a quick pattern to knit up. I used Red Heart Gumdrop yarn, a plush and soft acrylic perfect for children. Gumdrop […]
Monthly Archives: March 2019
With a life long passion for all things creative, and way too many creative outlets to list, I have always returned to sewing and quilting. As a previous quilt shop owner, I know the lure of beautiful fabrics, fresh designs and inspiring projects that so many of us can never resist, and nor would we […]
This adorable triangle bag whips up in no-time. The beauty is in the ‘playground’ in which to combine piecing, embroidery, free motion quilting or other embellishments. Perfect time to explore assorted stitches, accessories, and techniques. Get creative and make it special, make it yours! Read more in our Issue 49. Download the PDF pattern now. […]
This quilt was inspired by my daughter’s high school prom theme of enchanted forest. The beautiful Banyan Batiks set the stage to create a magical evening forest canopy for the butterflies to shine in – much like I hoped the prom did for my graduate! The pattern is for 3 butterflies of each set on […]
I wanted to do something different, be able to use my embroidery machine, and create a quilt that one could snuggle under on a rainy day. I decided to make a giant word search puzzle with the theme Rainy Day Fun. There are several word search puzzle generators on the internet and I started by […]
An I spy quilt is the perfect project for beginner quilters. This particular quilt has the ‘around the world’ pattern to it for extra visual interest! Get the easy to follow cutting instructions and diagram. Read more in our Issue 49. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Elaine Theriault crazyquilteronabike.blogspot.ca
On a rainy day you may be sitting in your sewing room and see your jar full of buttons and decide to create a button art project. In this project I’ll show you how you can sew buttons on easily using your sewing machine to create an image. Some HUSQVARNA VIKING® sewing machine models have […]
I live in Vancouver, British Columbia and it rains here a lot! So one could either whine about it or go splash in puddles! This art quilt wallhanging represents my approach to rainy days. My best advice on rainy days is ‘Go play outside!’ The bright colours of the umbrella and gum boots bring a […]
Chenille is a fun technique to highlight fabric with large prints using texture. It can be used for projects such as oven mitts, trivets and floor mats. What better way to make sunshine on a rainy day! Read more in our Issue 49. Download the PDF pattern now. Designed by Clodagh Coker The Quilt Store […]
Board and card games are making a comeback! A great family activity is made a lot more fun with this easy dominoes game tablecloth. Use your time to play games with your family and skip stitching around each of the dots on the dominoes by using the NEW no sew HeatnBond Soft Stretch Ultra. Read […]