Supernova Quilt Top

 Here it is!  The Supernova quilt top, enjoying a little sunshine on my clothesline.  I love the simplicity and naturalness of clothesline quilt photos.  See the little bit of wind on the lower right hand corner of the quilt?  This quilt is breathing!  It's alive!

 I chose this red striped fabric for the backing.  

Currently the Supernova quilt and it's backing are rolled up on the quilting frame, all ready to quilt.  I'm piecing together a batting from some batting scraps today, as I can't wait to get started.  Did you know you could piece two smaller pieces of batting together by butting the edges and securing with a large zigzag stitch?  It's a great way to use your large sized batting leftovers.  

Here's the top again.  I hope to get started on the quilting today.  I've not decided on a thread color yet.  Any suggestions would be welcome!  Please leave a comment below.

Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today!

Jennifer Thomas

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The Rainbow Connection Hexagon Quilt Update

It's been a while since my last update on The Rainbow Connection.  Here it is, laid out on my patio.  Funny how hard it is to hang a star shaped top up to get a photo.  That just wasn't working out.  As you can see, all the star arms are completed.  I'm filling in the corners with stripes of black and more rainbow.

Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today!

Jennifer Thomas

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New in the Curlicue Creations Shop - July 13, 2016

Michael's Create! Magazine, May 2002 Issue

Michaels Create! Magazine, May 2002 issue. This magazine features Fresh Decor Ideas for Spring, Celebrate Favors, Cards, and Decorations for Special Occasions, For the Bride - Headpieces and More You Can Make, Fashion Flair, and more.

This fabulous issue of Michaels Create! magazine is in used, but very good condition. 106 pages of great ideas for crafting.

Granny Squares Magazine, Issue 7

Woman's Day Super Special Granny Squares Magazine, issue No. 7. This magazine features Heirloom Section - Great Grannies from Our Past, On-the-Go Crochet: Simple Squares & Lacy Motifs, Bold & Bright: Afghans, Rugs, Pillows & Table Decor, Super Sweaters for the Family!, and more!

This fabulous issue of Woman's Day Super Special Granny Squares magazine is in used, but very good condition. 96 pages of great ideas for crochet.

Country Quilts Colorpoint Paintstitching Book

Country Quilts Colorpoint Paintstitching Book, by Donna Gallagher. Very Good condition. 18 pages. Soft cover. Copyright 1993 

This beautiful decorative painting booklet includes 11 charming projects, 8 pages of transfer patterns, general instructions, troubleshooting & helpful hints, practice makes perfect, and caring for colorpoint projects. Designs are all shown in full color and include detailed painting instructions. Designs include Hearts & Flowers, Decorative Pillow, and more.

This Pot's For You...Plus More Decorative Painting Book

This Pot's For You...Plus More Decorative Painting Book, by Margaret Gay, CDA & Kim Gay. Very Good condition. 31 pages. Soft cover. Copyright 1994 

This beautiful decorative painting booklet includes 16 charming projects, General Information, Painting Set-Up, and Painting Techniques. Designs are all shown in full color and include detailed painting instructions. Designs include Standing Bunny, Bunny on Chambray, Easter Clay Pots, Floral Floor cloth, Bear Floor cloth, Bear Cookie Jar Lid, Cheese boxes, and Clay Pots, Tulips & May Flowers, Teacher and School Clay Pots, Watermelon & Artist Clay Pots, Sailboats, Kites and Fish Pots, Baby Clay Pots, Over the Hill Pots, Sports Clay Pots, Chunky Pumpkins, Halloween Clay Pots, Santa in Chimney, and Santa on Chambray.

Quick and Easy Plastic Canvas Magazine

Quick and Easy Plastic Canvas Magazine, issue No. 7. This magazine features 30 Hot New Patterns, Warm Up to Southwest Designs, Quick Back-to-School Projects, and more.

This fabulous issue of Quick and Easy Plastic Canvas magazine is in used, but very good condition. 31 pages of great ideas for stitching.

This week's additions include all these and more - a nice variety of crafting inspiration.  Get Creative!  Click here to visit the Curlicue Creations Shop.

Have a super day!

Jennifer Schifano Thomas

Do-Si-Do Quilt

Today I'm presenting my Do-Si-Do quilt.  The pattern for this quilt is available in the new issue of Fons and Porter's Love of Quilting magazine, the May/June 2016 issue.  

Quilt Stats:

Size:  64-1/2" x 81-1/2"

Block Size:  12"

Fabric:  Lorraine by American Jane For Moda

Batting:  Warm and Natural by the Warm Company

Thread:  King Tut by Superior

This is the floral applique block.  I made six of these for the quilt.  They are sewn using the fusible applique method.  They look a little plain, all by themselves, but they come alive when paired with the alternate pieced blocks.

The flower petals are laid over the background fabric to form a slightly wonky six pointed star center.

The alternate blocks are mostly pieced.  The center section of the block features a little curvy applique to give these blocks a unique look that pairs well with the floral blocks.

I made twelve of these blocks for the quilt.

This is a pic of the back of the quilt.  The quilting design really shows up well on the dark blue backing fabric.

  The Do-Si-Do quilt is gracing the cover of Love of Quilting.  I'm a Cover Girl!  This issue should be available in your local quilt shop soon, or you can purchase a digital issue online from Fons and Porter here:  Love of Quilting Digital Download May/June 2016.  If you only want to purchase the Do-Si-Do pattern, you can get it here:  Do-Si-Do Quilt Pattern.  And, if you want to sew your quilt with the same gorgeous Lorraine fabric line, a kit is available here:  Do-Si-Do Quilt Kit.

If you do sew a quilt from one of my patterns, please share a pic.  I would love to see it!

Have a wonderful day,

Jennifer Schifano Thomas

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Cookies without Calories (Sneaky-Peeky!)

The Cookie Exchange is an upcoming fabric line by Sweetwater for Moda.  Aren't these yummy?  I spent a couple of days cutting them up for a big Christmas quilt I'm sewing this Spring.  

Love this true red.  Red doesn't get any redder than this!

This white on white print features a cross-hatching design.  It's super pretty.  I also have some of this in red and light blue.

The snowflake print is fun, too.  I love this green.  The snowflakes really look like they are falling over this print.

Here is the same fabric with red snowflakes on a white background.  Wouldn't this look terrific in a red and white quilt?

There is also a light blue with different Christmas carols and sayings in white.  "Merry Christmas", "Joy", "Believe, and my favorite, "Peace".  I have these cut into triangles, labelled and bagged.  How do you organize your pieces when you are sewing?  Leave a comment below.

Have a wonderful day!

Jennifer Schifano Thomas

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New in the Curlicue Creations Shop - April 5, 2016

Greetings - The Little Quilt Collection Pattern & Metal Hanger

The Greetings - The Little Quilt Collection Pattern features a nice variety of small quilt patterns, and includes a metal hearts quilt hanger to display your finished project. 

The pattern includes instructions to sew the finished quilts and pillows pictured on the front, plus a bonus metal hearts quilt hanger. 

Kats and Kitties Table Rug and Pillows Pattern

Can you say "Oh Kitty"?

The Kats and Kitties Table Rug and Pillows Pattern features cute kitties, leaves, and flowers frolicking across a table rug and two small pillows. 

The pattern includes instructions to sew the finished table rug and pillows, designed for felt fabrics. 

These small pillows and table rug will add a "purr"fect touch to your home. 

Have a wonderful day!

Jennifer Schifano Thomas