Thursday, August 27, 2020

New in the Curlicue Creations Shop ~ Week of 08/27/2020

A beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Black and White Checkerboard quilt fabric. Fat quarter cut of 100 percent cotton. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

This is a vintage destash fabric, not a new, off the bolt cut. This fabric may or may not have been pre-washed.

The design on this fabric features a black and white checkerboard pattern. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

A beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Black and White Stripe quilt fabric. Fat quarter cut of 100 percent cotton. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

This is a vintage destash fabric, not a new, off the bolt cut. This fabric may or may not have been pre-washed.

The design on this fabric features black and white stripes. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

A beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Black Solid quilt fabric. Fat quarter cut of 100 percent cotton. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

This is a vintage destash fabric, not a new, off the bolt cut. This fabric may or may not have been pre-washed.

The design on this fabric is a solid black. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

A beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Between the Lines quilt fabric, DeLeon Design Group, Alexander Henry. Fat quarter cut of 100 percent cotton. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

This is a destash fabric, not a new, off the bolt cut. This fabric may or may not have been pre-washed.

The design on this fabric features a black and white stripe skull design. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

This pattern produces a variety of lovely wardrobe combinations in five views. Mix and match for maximum looks. Shirt is loose fit, long in back, with shirt tail hem, extended shoulders, long sleeves, collar on band, back pleated yoke, and pleated pockets with flaps. Tank top has scoop neck. Pants and skirt are pull on style with side seam pockets. Optional directions are included for sewing with a serger.

This pattern is in like new, factory folded, uncut condition. The envelope is a little worn. Misses sizes 8, 10, 12, and 14. Copyright 1987.

Bust 31-1/2, 32-1/2, 34, 36
Waist 24, 25, 26-1/2, 28
Hip 33-1/2, 34-1/2, 36, 38
Back-neck to waist 15-3/4, 16, 16-1/4, 16-1/2

A beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Blue Dream quilt fabric. Fat quarter cut of 100 percent cotton. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

This is a vintage destash fabric, not a new, off the bolt cut. This fabric may or may not have been pre-washed.

The design on this fabric features blue clouds, wolves, horses, Native Americans, and more. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

A beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Purple Star Swirl quilt fabric, by Robert Kaufman. Fat quarter cut of 100 percent cotton. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

This is a vintage destash fabric, not a new, off the bolt cut. This fabric may or may not have been pre-washed.

The design on this fabric features swirls and gold glitter stars over a purple background. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

A beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Brown Basic Ralities quilt fabric, by Jinny Beyer, for RJR Fashion Fabrics. Fat quarter cut of 100 percent cotton. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

This is a vintage destash fabric, not a new, off the bolt cut. This fabric may or may not have been pre-washed.

The design on this fabric features brown roses over a brown background. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

This counted cross stitch kit sews up one adorable Christmas Angel choir angel doll ornament. Quick and easy to sew. Doll is approximately 3-3/4" x 3-3/4". Unopened kit includes metallic thread, die cut wings, lace, clothespin, 18 ct. white Aida, DMC floss, #24 tapestry needle, graphed design, and easy instructions.

Get a head start on this year's holiday gifts and decor for your home with the Counted Cross Stitch Angel Doll Ornament kit. Vintage unopened kit.

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Try a Tool with Studio 180 Design ~ The Snowflake Quilt

 Snowflake is my August Island Batik Ambassador project.

Disclaimer:  The materials used to make this quilt were given to me by Island Batik and industry partners.
 This month's challenge is Try a Tool.  Each one of the ambassadors received a Studio 180 Ruler as the new "tool".  The guidelines were to make a quilt using at least 16 of the units with the new ruler.

 I received the Corner Pop ruler.  This ruler helps you to make blocks with pieced corners with very little wasted fabric.  You can sew blocks in 22 different sizes with this ruler.  There's a helpful video demonstration available, too.  You can view the video here:  Corner Pop Ruler Video

 I used the Prairie Skies collection by Kathy Engle for my project, plus a large cut of Island Batik solid white fabric.

 The instructions for the ruler show you how to cut the corners the correct size for your block.  Then, instead of sewing on a corner square and cutting away the extra triangle as waste, the square is cut in half and used to make two corner triangles with very little waste.  The chart showed me I needed to cut 4-1/4" squares for my blocks.  I cut 4-1/2" squares instead, so I could use my Accuquilt Go to cut them out super fast.

 As you can see, even cutting the squares 1/4" larger than called for, there was very little waste to trim off.  Using the Corner Pop ruler is a two step process.  First you use one set of markings to cut away the background corner.  Then you use the other set of markings (as shown) to trim up the newly sewn corner.

 I made 8 three corner blocks and 8 four corner (snowball type) blocks for the Snowflake quilt.

 This is one of the four corner blocks, more commonly known as a Snowball block.

I tried Hobbs Heirloom Fusible Cotton Batting for this project.  It was easy to press the quilt sandwich together, and the fusible part of the batting is quite forgiving.  If you make a mistake and press in a wrinkle, you can simply re-separate the fabric from the batting, smooth it out, and re-press.

 I quilted in diagonal straight lines out from the center with white Aurifil thread and Schmetz needles.  It was easy to quilt this small size project on my Janome Memory Craft sewing machine.

 Lovely folds on my front porch rocking chair.

 I chose to use Island Batik solid gray fabric for the backing.  It blends nicely with the cool blue and snow white on the quilt top.

I used this blue Aurifil thread for the piecing and to sew on the binding.  

 I used two fabrics from the Prairie Skies collection to make the binding.

 Fun folds.

The Snowflake Quilt

Quilt Stats:
Finished Quilt Size:  37" x 37"
Finished Block Size:  8" x 8"
Fabric:  Prairie Skies by Kathy Engle for Island Batik
Batting:  Hobbs Fusible Cotton
Thread:  Aurifil
Ruler:  Corner Pop by Studio 180

Be sure to visit the other Island Batik Ambassadors to see what they're making here:
Carolina Asmussen ~Carolina Asmussen
Megan Best ~ Best Quilter
PamelaBoatright ~ PamelaQuilts
JenniferFulton ~ Inquiring Quilter
Vasudha Govindan ~ Storied Quilts
Joanne Hart ~ Unicorn Harts
Mania Hatziioannidi~ Mania for Quilts
CarlaHenton ~ Create in the Sticks
ConnieKauffman ~ Kauffman Designs
EmilyLeachman ~ The Darling Dogwood
DeniseLooney ~For the Love of Geese
LeahMalasky~Quilted Delights
SallyManke ~Sally Manke
Maryellen McAuliffe ~Mary Mack's Blog
Kathleen McCormick~Kathleen McMusing
CarolMoellers ~Carol Moellers Designs
Gail Renna ~ Quilt Haven Threads
Sharon Riley ~ Sew Riley Designs
MichelleRoberts ~Creative Blonde
Gail Sheppard ~Quilting Gail
Jennifer Strauser~Dizzy Quilter
JenniferThomas ~Curlicue Creations
AlisonVermilya ~Little Bunny Quilts
SandraWalker ~mmm! quilts
JanetYamamoto ~Whispers of Yore

Be creative ~ Sew something beautiful today.

Jennifer Thomas

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Friday, August 21, 2020

New in the Curlicue Creations Shop ~ Week of 08/21/2020

A beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Fairy Frost quilt fabric, by Michael Miller Fabrics. Fat quarter cut of 100 percent cotton. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

This is a vintage destash fabric, not a new, off the bolt cut. This fabric may or may not have been pre-washed.

The design on this fabric features silver glitter over a white background. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

A beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Black Spiderweb quilt fabric. Fat quarter cut of 100 percent cotton. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

This is a vintage destash fabric, not a new, off the bolt cut. This fabric may or may not have been pre-washed.

The design on this fabric features an allover black spiderweb and spiders design. Scary! Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

A beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Black and White Gingham Stripe quilt fabric. Fat quarter cut of 100 percent cotton. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

This is a vintage destash fabric, not a new, off the bolt cut. This fabric may or may not have been pre-washed.

The design on this fabric features a small black and white gingham stripe design. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

A beautiful cut of quilting fabric,Love Birds quilt fabric. Fat quarter cut of 100 percent cotton. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

This is a vintage destash fabric, not a new, off the bolt cut. This fabric may or may not have been pre-washed.

The design on this fabric features pink hearts, birds, and birdhouses over a black background. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

A beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Black and White Snakeskin quilt fabric. Fat quarter cut of 100 percent cotton. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

This is a vintage destash fabric, not a new, off the bolt cut. This fabric may or may not have been pre-washed.

The design on this fabric features a black and white snakeskin pattern. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

A beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Black Star quilt fabric. Fat quarter cut of 100 percent cotton. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

This is a vintage destash fabric, not a new, off the bolt cut. This fabric may or may not have been pre-washed.

The design on this fabric features gold stars over a black background. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

A beautiful cut of quilting fabric, Beige Romantic Rose quilt fabric. Fat quarter cut of 100 percent cotton. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

This is a vintage destash fabric, not a new, off the bolt cut. This fabric may or may not have been pre-washed.

The design on this fabric features large pale pink roses over a beige with hints of yellow and green background. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

This beautiful piece of cotton has been individually hand dyed by Island Batik fabric artists in the garden village of Sanur, Bali. 100 percent cotton fabric. Easy care, machine wash cold water, delicate dry cycle, cool iron.

The design on this fabric features an abstract deep pink/purple color. This fabric is perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative! Fat Quarter Cut.

Black Beauty Quilt Fabric, 10" squares precuts, for Island Batik, 100 percent cotton. Black quilting cotton.

This package of gorgeous Island Batik fabric contains 42 pieces, with 20 different fabric designs cut into 10" squares. This fabric is 100 percent cotton, hand dyed batik, from the garden village of Sanur, Bali.

Inkwell Black Quilt Fabric, 2-1/2" strip pack, precuts, by Island Batik, 100 percent cotton. Jelly Roll Solid Black Cotton Fabric

This package of gorgeous Island Batik fabric contains 40 pieces of Island Batik's solid black 2-1/2" by width of fabric strips. This fabric is 100 percent cotton, hand dyed batik, from the garden village of Sanur, Bali.

All strips are solid black. Ready to coordinate with any quilt project.

Simply White Quilt Fabric, 2-1/2" strip pack, precuts, by Island Batik, 100 percent cotton. Jelly Roll Solid White Cotton Fabric

This package of gorgeous Island Batik fabric contains 40 pieces of Island Batik's solid white 2-1/2" by width of fabric strips. This fabric is 100 percent cotton, hand dyed batik, from the garden village of Sanur, Bali.

All strips are solid white. Ready to coordinate with any quilt project.

Punch Quilt Fabric, 2-1/2" strip pack, precuts, by Island Batik, 100 percent cotton. Jelly Roll Rainbow

This package of gorgeous Island Batik fabric contains 40 pieces, with 20 different fabric designs cut into 2-1/2" by width of fabric strips. This fabric is 100 percent cotton, hand dyed batik, from the garden village of Sanur, Bali.

Color range includes red, orange, green, and blue.

This beautiful piece of cotton has been individually hand dyed by Island Batik fabric artists in the garden village of Sanur, Bali. 100 percent cotton fabric. Easy care, machine wash cold water, delicate dry cycle, cool iron.

The design on this fabric features an abstract deep pink/purple color. This fabric is perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

Select the yardage you need by clicking on the quantity button. Your fabric will be cut as one continuous piece, straight off the bolt.

Paint Along with Jerry Yarnell, Acrylic Painting Basics Book, Volume One. Used but good condition. (Small paint drip on one page, see photo 10) 128 pages. Soft cover. Copyright 2000.

This beautiful acrylic painting how to book includes 10 painting projects, in Introduction, a Painting Terms and Techniques Section, and a Getting Started Section. Designs are all shown in full color and include detailed painting instructions. Designs include Church in the Wildwood, High Country Majesty, Evening Flight, Winter Delight, Autumn Memories, The Shrimper, The Pathway, Evening Shade, Desert Glory, and Flying High.

Yarn Surprise Box, lightweight cotton yarn, suitable for weaving, tapestry, jewelry making, crochet, primitive stitching, and more.

This listing is for one yarn surprise box of cotton yarn. Yarn has a matte finish. Weights, colors, and sizes of yarn balls may vary from photo. I will fill a USPS Large Flat Rate box (5-1/2" h x 12" w) with as many balls as fit.

Primitive Cotton Warp Thread Set suitable for weaving, tapestry, jewelry making, primitive stitching, and more.

This listing is for one set of 10 primitive cotton threads. Thread has a matte finish. Weights may vary. 10 yards of each color, for a total of 100 yards.

This counted cross stitch kit makes an inspirational St. Francis and Friends picture with saying. Multi Color chart for easy stitching. Finished design size is 10" x 16". Unopened kit includes 14 count Aida cloth, cotton embroidery floss, needle, and easy to follow instructions.

Get a head start on this year's holiday gifts and decor for your home with the Counted Cross Stitch St. Francis and Friends Kit. Vintage 1994 unopened kit.

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