One-Yard Fabric Exchange and Challenge

One-Yard Fabric Exchange - “Fold It – Snip It – Rip It – Drop It – Pass It” This is a great quilt guild challenge idea or just something fun to do among quilting friends. I have heard of this done with just any cotton color of one yard of fabric you want to bring, but [...]

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Pocket Purses by Anita Goodesign

Can you believe these zippered purses are completely embroidered? Don’t believe us? Join us for our Cupcake Pocket Purse Workshop and make one for only $20! Don’t own an embroidery machine? We will provide one for you! See below for all the details. Pocket Purses from Anita Goodesign are fast accessories that come in a [...]

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Quick Easy Border Mitering Tool

Have you ever wanted to miter a quilt border but just didn’t feel confident in your skills? You just didn’t have the right tool. Using the Quick Easy Border Mitering Tool for any mitering project might just be the trick. Whether your borders are a single color, multiple strips sewn together, or a fantastic printed [...]

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The Chelsea Bag with Tucks

This is a great bag to experiment with fabric texture. These faux-smocked folded tucks (sometimes called Mexican tucks) add a whole new level of class to the outside of this bag. Follow the step by step instructions and precision illustrations to expertly complete your very own designer bag. Watch the video to see how these high-class [...]

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Mariners Compass Embroidery Designs

Would you believe these quilts are completely embroidered? BELIEVE IT! This new embroidery collection from Anita Goodesign will be available May 1, 2013. Pre-Order by May 1, 2013 for only $79.95 (After May 1 – Regular Price will be $99.95)   Want to get this Mariner’s Compass collection for FREE? Join any one of the [...]

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Grandmothers Flower Garden by Machine

To complete the classic Grandmothers Flower Garden quilt on a sewing machine there is a bit of learning to do. But following this technique devised by Heirloom Creations, you will feel so smart when you are done. For this technique refer to the illustrations on the next page to mark the bed of your sewing [...]

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Big Hairy Thread Problems

Big Hairy Thread Problems

Do you wonder why this happens? You are sewing along and the sewing machine just doesn’t sound as smooth as it normally does. You pull out the fabric, flip it over and see huge, hairy loops of thread. If you are using the same color of thread in your needle and bobbin, it is hard [...]

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Hex N More Ruler by Jaybird Quilts

The Hex N More ruler will cut for different shapes in four different sizes: Hexagons 60° triangles Half hexagons Jewels All lines are marked with the size of the fabric strip width that needs to be cut for a particular size. The directions that come with the ruler are full-color and offer charts to advise [...]

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Sausalito Tote Sample - Pink & Purple

Bag of the Month – Sausalito Tote

From the 6-Pack collection, the Sausalito tote requires only six fat quarters. With two inside pockets and full lining, it is a perfect carry-on or carry-all. Finished size: 11” x 18” x 3”. Kits are available from Heirloom Creations in the shown bag pictures. Patterns can also be purchased separately. Heirloom Creations will be offering [...]

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A Quilter’s Dream … Once Upon a Time

Once upon a time there was a quilter who took over the dining room table. Dinner was served around scraps of fabrics, pins and scissors. Then she went to Heirloom Creations and found the perfect companion. Her new sewing cabinet will be just want she (and her family) needed. No more sore shoulders, no more [...]

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