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Studio, Zach’s Quilt, Patterns (entry 82)

Hi Everyone, today I have some great news, the carpet is going into my new studio this morning YAY, I’m so excited to be getting so close to the move, which will be full of un-packing more boxes (hmm could be another un-boxing video coming up), stacking shelves, purring of my sewing machine (as I’m behind on a few things), cutting kits, and more…stay tuned.

I’m just finishing the label for Zach’s quilt (I should have done a Kite label to keep with the theme and maybe I will, but his theme for the baby shower was ducks so this is still suiting), it seems like I’ve been working on this for a while but hey it’s one of the first quilts I designed from top to bottom, I really LOVE the colours and I’m a bit sad to see this one come to an end….good thing I’m finishing up the pattern and it will be kitted soon enough 🙂

Speaking of patterns, I just finished my Chenille Scissor Keeper pattern and I’ve also made up some kits. The tutorial on making the chenille is here if you missed it in my past blog posting…

 

Besides painting, painting and more painting, I haven’t done much sewing but I did finish the embroidery on A Kittens Tale Block of the Month (One) and I’m planning to launch this one in a couple of weeks sooo if you are still debating starting a cute and easy wall hanging quilt come and join us here. Two options full kit (dupioni silks, embroidery needles, silk pins, silk flosses, yo-yo maker, sewing machine needles, private blog posting with step by step instructions and more $25/month) and also a Pattern only option $15…

Their cute little faces, and I LOVE working with the silk floss, they glide through so beautifully…

Before I forget to mention, these are my new 3 favourite things:

the 3.5″ x 18.5″ Gingher Ruler, this little baby I’ve been using so much lately, it’s the perfect length and width, also the copper topped embroidery needles, love these AND this thread holder you see is made by and excellent craftsman, custom made for Pastimes Online..will be for sale shortly.

This thread keeper, is so perfect for applique and doing binding, keeps your needle in the right place (magnet on side) and your thread always at the “ready” position.

I’ll be at my Lakdside Quilters Guild “Quilt til You Wilt” day on Saturday which is always full of fun and interesting projects, stories and more 🙂 Can’t wait!!!

Until next time, have a happy and creative weekend,

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Quilt Canada 2010 (entry 12)

Hi Everyone, thought I would post a message from Quilt Canada representative Hanne. If interested in attending please do as this is not to be missed.

Also, for those of you Calgarians: if interested in volunteering, please see email address below.

 

April 28 – May 1, 2010: Quilt Canada 2010
Telus Convention Centre, Calgary, Alberta

The Canadian Quilters’ Association is holding its National Juried Show and Exhibition in Calgary from April 26 – May 1, 2010.  Quilt Canada: Winds of Inspiration includes workshops with stellar international and Canadian facilitators.  There will be 11 additional exhibits, showcasing everything from vintage quilts to appliqué and art quilts.  Exhibitors include the Heritage Park Quilters of Distinction, Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA), The Appliqué Society (TAS) Canadian chapters, the Fibre Arts Network (FAN), Articulation, the Fabricators, Bow River Quilters (Silver Anniversary), the Girl Guides of Canada (100 Years of Guiding reflected in quilts) and the annual Trend-Tex Challenge.  For more information, e-mail QC2010@shaw.ca or visithttp://www.canadianquilter.com.

Lectures, Quilt shows and Merchant Mall open to the public April 28-May 1; 10AM-6PM, 10AM-9PM on Thursday
Admission: $15, multi-day pass $25. Group rates available.

 

Thanks Ladies

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Around the Net: The Quilting Blog (entry 81)

Hi Everyone, today I would like to announce a site we’ve been working on for a while now called The Quilting Blog, it’s the ultimate one-stop-reading destination for quilters and sewers. So grab a cup of Quilters Tea and enjoy spending the day here together.

 

I initially came up with this idea because I read so many blogs by a boring RSS feed and I wanted a better and more enjoyable way to review and read them in a pretty layout with a glimpse of each entry and a way to get back to the main blog to leave a comment (isn’t that the best part?)

I love the colour yellow and for those of you who follow me on a regular basis have seen pictures of my new studio which was inspired by the colours of The Quilting Blog.

There is already a pretty good rolling list of blogs in there which are being updated and added to all the time including some of my favourites and they are being seen by thousands of monthly readers.

When you submit your blog please take a copy of our button to add to your own blog, that would be sew great to spread the word and collect as many blogs as we can!!  


Thank you to all of my wonderful followers for joining in!! Please also visit The Quilting blog on Facebook and Twitter.

Until next time….