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wavy border quiltSarah from The Cutting Table Quilt blog made this quilt from a charm pack, making it come together super fast. She says using precut fabrics is a great way to get back to sewing if you find yourself in a slump.…

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Susan branch teapot appliqueIf you want a real tweet, visit Susan Branch’s online shop. Her website is as charming as her offerings. I fell in love with this applique teapot kit. Go here for details. 

Susan branch free patternShe even has a section of free quilt patterns like Vineyard Seasons Red, shown.…

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rick rack turquoiserick rack brownrick rack greenrick rack orangeI found this heavenly velvet rick rack from The Fabric Shoppe online store. the other fabric shoppe

The richly textured colors would give any patchwork project an edge!  

Via Nostalgic Cafe

[tags]velvet, rick rack, trimming, embellishment[/tags]

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wooden ironI found these handmade beauties at Digi Tech Designs online store. Wouldn’t one of these be a unique and thoughtful gift? I know I want one. They are on sale for 5.25 USD a piece thru Nov 3rd. Regular price 6.99. Link to wooden iron.  

Product description: 

The wooden iron,…

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Save the DateMary Elizabeth of The Rabbit’s Lair store had this snippet in her latest newsletter. I cannot wait to hear more about this 2010 event. I’ll keep you posted as more information is available. Link to newsletters.

Link to The Rabbit’s Lair online shop.

[tags]The Rabbit’s…

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Girl Quilt

Boy QuiltThese baby quilts (one boy, one girl) are adorably packaged, ready to gift. Available to purchase at Pearl 25 Shop.

[tags]baby, boy, girl, quilts, boutique, Minky, pirates[/tags]

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Image from G. R. SCRUB

Image from G. R. SCRUB

Denyse Schmidt Quilts online store has a section called Quilt Care where she explains the best way to care for the quilts she sales. To clean them, she said,

We recommend Engleside’s All American Quilt Wash, available through our…

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Image from Dawn Hay Etsy

Image from Dawn Hay Etsy

What a great way to store your iron at home or while traveling to quilting events. Dawn Hay Designs Etsy offers these handmade, one of a kind caddys (you choose your colors, she chooses the fabric) for $45 USD.  

Via…
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qq-buttonOver the Fourth of July weekend, my big sis Robin spied this cute button at her local Farmer’s Market. She snatched it right up and gave it to me. I’ve worn it every day since. On the back I found the seller, Hot Buttons Etsy
[tags]quilting queen,…

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Image from Clover
Images from Clover

bobbin-twoClover has come up with yet another clever tool. How did we make do without their Yo-yo Makers? Like the Yo-yo Maker, serious quilters and sewers will likely want one of these bobbin stackers to keep drawers organized. It’s endorsed by Nancy Zieman, of…

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Image from mysweetiepiepie

Image from mysweetiepiepie

Check out these wonderful pillows from My Sweetie Pie Pie.
Description:
Uncut Vintage 1960’s Sewing Pattern, 4 Flower Petal Pillows for Applique or Trapunto Quilting, Round Square Triangle Cushions…McCall’s 6305
Go here for more info.
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Image from Pattern Stash

Image from Pattern Stash

Check out these adorable applique transfers from Pattern Stash.
Simplicity pattern 6259, dated 1965.
My two favorites are the cat and dog. So cute!
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Image from Wish Upon a Quilt

Image from Wish Upon a Quilt

Wish Upon A Quilt online store is having an inventory sale. You’ll get 10% off sale and regular priced items through May 22, 2009. 

Go here and look for the Sale icon to view fabrics starting at $2.99 a yard (one…

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Image from united notions

Image from united notions

Moda Fabric shares this handy converter.

Example 36 inches = 91 centimeters. Go here to use online tool.

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Image from Craftzine

Image from Craftzine

What a great idea Haptic Lab had making these eco-friendly customized maps of neighborhoods in Brooklyn.

Product description:

Soft-Maps are handmade quilted maps of Brooklyn neighborhoods and parks that represent your unique place in the city. These heirlooms are meant to…

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