Quilty Box ~ February 2018

Disclaimer:  The contents of this box were given to me by Quilty Box.

 Spring has arrived in my little corner of the world. Along with the first daffodils of the year, the February Quilty Box arrived, too.

 This month's box features Julie Herman of Jaybird Quilts. Awesome!  When I think of Julie Herman, I think "Modern", "Hexagons", and "Solid Colors".

 Julie's Sidekick ruler was inside this month's box.  As you will see later in my post, I tried this ruler, and it is both amazing and easy to use.  You can easily cut diamonds, 60 degree triangles, and half triangles with this ruler.  The resulting shapes fit together for piecing perfectly.

 Also inside this month's box is this gorgeous bundle of Kona solids!  Ten different colors, including  large cuts of black and white.  

 Julie's Rock Candy table topper pattern!  Super cute.  Enough fabric is included to make both this pattern and a second table topper pattern, the Nova, inside the Bundles of Inspiration booklet.

 A small spool of Aurifil thread in versatile gray.  Perfect for piecing or quilting just about anything.

 I decided to make the Nova table topper, so I could try out the Sidekick ruler.  Here I am cutting diamonds.  See how nicely the fabric lines up?

 Here I am cutting the half triangles.  Notice how the annoying triangle point is non-existent?  This really helps to fit the pieces together just right.

 I sewed pairs of gray and white half triangles together.  The seams were pressed open.  Aren't they cute?

 Two pairs of diamonds, sewn together.  See how nicely they line up and fit together, too?  Easiest diamonds I've ever sewn!

This is my progress to date on the Nova Table Topper.  I'm lovin' it!  I still need to sew a white border around the edges and quilt it, but you can see the whole design.  This will look fabulous on my kitchen table, as my table and chairs are the exact medium shade of green in the table topper.  I hope I have some time to finish it this week.

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Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today.

Jennifer Thomas

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Mini Love ~ Modern Mini Star Quilt

Disclosure:  The materials for this quilt were given to me by Island Batik.

Today I'm showing my Modern Mini Star Quilt.  This is my second project as an Island Batik Ambassador.  Our challenge was to make a mini quilt, smaller than 24" x 24".  My finished quilt measures 20" x 20".

 I used fabrics from a few different Island Batik collections.  The blue is from Sunflower Serenade.  The Pink came from my Galentine's Day package.  The Navy is one of my 5" x WOF strips.  The balance of the fabrics are Silverado, Bubble Hole Tin, and Cantaloupe, from my Batik Foundations Bundle.  I love the fun fabric names.

 Here is a closeup shot of the Blue fabric ~ so gorgeous!

I used this Aurifil thread for both the piecing and the quilting.  It's a taupe color.

 Pieces and parts of the Modern Mini Star quilt on my design wall during the piecing process.

 The completed quilt top before quilting.

I used the Hobbs Cotton Batting for this quilt. I quilted diagonal straight lines across the quilt with my walking foot.

 This is the very petite center star.  I cut and pieced this, rather than paper piecing.  

It was challenging to work with such tiny pieces, but I'm not a fan of paper piecing, and I'm happy with the results.

This is another photo of my completed Modern Mini Star quilt.  A pattern for this quilt is in the works and will be available soon.  Sign up for my newsletter below to be the first to know when it is released.  

Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today!

Jennifer Thomas

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Oh Kitty ~ Sew Pretty!

 I have to show off my sewing machine today!  I've prettied it up with a "touch of Hawaii" flower from my Mom, and a cute quilty cat sticker from Felice Regina.  Oh Kitty!  I love it!

 I discovered Felice Regina in a recent Quilty Box.  I just love her Caturday fabric line.  I'm planning another Quilt Block Classic tutorial featuring these fabrics.

This quilty cat pin designed by Felice was also included in that month's box.  I think these were in December's Box.  Although I received the Quilty Box for free because I am promoting them, I was so in love with the Caturday line that I visited Felice Regina's Etsy shop here:  I am Luna Sol and purchased the sticker, too.  

Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today.

Jennifer Thomas

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New in the Curlicue Creations Shop ~ Week of February 22, 2018

Kit Kat Cat Mat Pattern

The Kit Kat Cat Mat Quilt Pattern sews an 8" x 10" finished size quilt, perfect for your pet's bed, a mug rug, or a best friend gift. This pattern is sewn using easy straight piecing and fusible applique directions. This pattern includes full color step by step diagrams. 

The Kit Kat Cat Mat Quilt is a sweet mat for your furry friend or favorite cat lover. Customize with fabrics to match your pet.

Stitch up this cute kitty quilt quickly for your next gift, or home decor project. This small sized quilt is perfect for any room of your home. Add a little zip of color to any area with the Kit Kat Cat Mat quilt pattern.

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Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today.

Jennifer Thomas

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The Rainbow Connection Update

Here's the latest on The Rainbow Connection.  I'm still sewing away, slowly, but continuously.  Soon it will be one big hexagon.  I'm not sure where I'll go from there.  Should I finish it as a hexagon, or square it up?  Opinions?  Please leave a comment below.

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Jennifer Thomas

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Happy Galentine's Day!

Kit Kat Cat Mat

Happy Galentine's Day!  This is my first project as an Island Batik Ambassador.  It's the Kit Kat Cat Mat.

Galentine's Day is a special day to celebrate your gal friends.  It falls on February 13th, the day before Valentine's Day.

I spent some time thinking about the different "gals" in my life.  Family, friends, mentors, but when it comes down to it, my best gal is Kit Kat.  She's been with me for seventeen years, through all the good and bad that life throws at you.  I wanted to make something to commemorate her love and loyalty.

These are some of the fabrics that were given to me by Island Batik  through the Ambassador program.  The top three fabrics were included in my Galentine's Day bundle.  The bottom three fabrics came out of my 5" x WOF bundles.

I used one of my favorite techniques for this project, fusible applique.  Here you can see all my pieces cut out and ready to press.

I used this gorgeous Aurifil thread (also given to me in my Island Batik goody box) for my piecing and the zigzag stitching around the heart.  I just love this color.  It reminds me of a hot tomato.

I pieced together this simple framed background.

And pressed my applique pieces into place.  I think it would be a pretty cute mat just like this, even without the eyes and nose.  

The two different colored eyes really give this tiny quilt a big personality.

Next, I zigzag stitched around all the applique pieces with matching thread.  I set my machine on 2 for width, and 1.5 for length and stitch slowly, lifting the foot with the needle in the down position occasionally to adjust the angle.

I ran into a problem when it was time to quilt.  My quilting foot had somehow snapped into two pieces, and I didn't have an extra foot that would fit my domestic machine.  I didn't want to go footless, because I like my fingers, so I tried this experiment.  I used a clear presser foot and adjusted my machine so that it just lightly floated over the quilt.  It actually worked pretty well.

I tried a small bit of the Hobbs Cotton Batting (given to me in my Island Batik Ambassador box).

Because of my quilting dilemma, I only outline quilted the heart, the cat, and the edge of the background.

I used this fabric for the backing and the binding.  It's the same fabric as I used for the border.

Sewing on the border.

This is the finished project.  Pretty cute!  The finished size of my project is 8" x 10".  This would make a great gift for your furry friend, best gal, Valentine....or yourself.

This pattern is for sale as a PDF instant download on Craftsy here:  Kit Kat Cat Mat PDF

A print version is for sale in my Etsy shop here:  Kit Kat Cat Mat Paper Pattern

Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today.

Jennifer Thomas

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New Dress Patterns in the Curlicue Creations Shop ~ Week of February 11, 2018

Vogue 2187 Bill Blass American Designer Pattern

This pattern produces a lovely misses jacket and pants combination by popular designer Bill Blass. The a-line style jacket features a collar, shoulder pads, pockets, side panels, and long two piece sleeves with a button vent. Pants are lined with a contour waist, side pockets, and back zipper closure.

Wear this timeless, classic outfit for a good look every day. 

This pattern is in like new, factory folded, uncut condition. The envelope is a little worn. Misses Sizes 6, 8 and 10. Vintage 1998.

Bust 30-1/2, 31-1/2, 32-1/2
Waist 23, 24, 25
Hip 32-1/2, 33-1/2, 34-1/2

Burda 8996 Pants Pattern

I love this versatile pants pattern in three views! It's loaded with personality. These pants are constructed with five simple pieces and can be sewn in three different lengths. Pants are close fitting and feature a zipper closure.

This pattern is in factory folded uncut condition.

Sizes 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, and 20.

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Jennifer Thomas

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