Author: Mishka
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Here’s a fabulous collection of videos on making various hand-embroidery stitches.
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Here’s a fantastic way to use up charm squares, Charm Square Quilt. You start with a basic nine patch of charms, then cut them down the middle and re-arrange with gorgeous results. The finished piece looks more complicated than it really is, just don’t tell any of your non-quilting friends and they’ll never know the…
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From Quiltmaker, 24 free foundation pieced patterns. Each pattern given creates an 8-inch block, but you can re-size as needed. Excellent instructions, full-sized patterns, and samples if you decide to repeat one block. My favourite block is Hosannah, as it looks like tulips, which are one of my favourite flowers. What’s yours?
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Here’s a very cute Needlecase Tutorial. I could sure use one myself and it would make a nice gift.
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Here’s a beautiful looking quilt, with very detailed instructions, Sloppy Stars. I love how the stars jump out at you. A great colour combination. This would look fabulous with a black background and bright multi-coloured stars, or even as a scrappy quilt. Oh the combinations!!
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Here’s a cute Kitty Quillow project from McCall’s Quick Quilts.
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Imagine the creativity and fun that can be had with this free pattern, Kitties with 3-D Tails. I have lots of ribbons and cording that would make great Kitty Tails.
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Here’s a fun lap quilt project from McCall’s Quick Quilts, Crazy Anne. I think if I stared at this long enough, I just might get dizzy. Would look stunning with a black background and bright coloured fabrics. It’s paper-pieced which I love for accuracy.
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The past couple of days, I’ve read about a Pay It Forward Exchange. It’s based on the concept of the movie Pay it Forward, where acts or deeds of kindness are done without expecting something in return, just passing it on, with hope that the recipients of the acts of kindness will continue to pass…
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Here’s a cute little project with ric-rac, a yo yo and a button! Nifty Needle Case