Lighthouse by the Sea

The Lighthouse block is all paper foundation pieced.  It has a few funky angles that were well suited to paper piecing.

I attached each side by pinning and sewing to the angle in two separate seams.

I approached the top in the same way.  Then I attached the sandy strip to the bottom to complete the block.  

All the blocks for the Home by the Sea quilt are finished.  It's time to sew the top together.

Have a super day!

Jennifer Schifano Thomas

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New in the Curlicue Creations Shop - August 19, 2016

Broken Blooms Quilt Pattern

The Broken Blooms pattern makes a 79" x 83" quilt. The quilt is sewn using a focus fabric for the panel sections.

This quilt is a lovely size for a lap throw, single bed, or wall hanging. 

Copyright 2008, designed by Lain Stowe.

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Have a super day!

Jennifer Schifano Thomas

Cotton Club Quilt

 Introducing my Cotton Club quilt.  The pattern for this quilt is available in the new issue of Quilter's World magazine, Autumn 2016.

This issue is filled with lots of gorgeous Fall projects - Yum!

Quilt Stats:

Size:  84" x 96"

Block Size:  12"

Fabric:  Tonga Batiks Salsa by Timeless Treasures

Batting:  Warm and White by the Warm Company

Thread:  King Tut by Superior

The quilt top is made from one block in two different color variations,  This block...

...and this block.  I made my quilt in Fall colors, for the Autumn issue, but it would look lovely in any number of color schemes.  Just remember to keep the color values the same to achieve a pleasing design.

I quilted this in a simple loopy meander all-over design with a nice blendy gray thread by Superior, King Tut - my favorite thread for quilting.

This photo shows the complete quilt top, and gives you a nice sense of how the design makes your eyes move across the quilt.  

 The Cotton Club quilt is in the Autumn 2016 issue of Quilter's World magazine.   This issue should be available in your local quilt shop soon, or you can purchase a digital issue online from Quilter's World here:  Quilter's World Autumn 2016 Digital Issue.

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

McDowell County, North Carolina Quilt Trail

 I was editing some pictures from a summer trip this morning and came across these quilt blocks from the McDowell County, North Carolina quilt trail, so I'm sharing them today.

This first one was out in the countryside, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

 Another shot from the country drive, guardrail included.  

 These blocks are on the side of a brick building in downtown Marion, North Carolina.

 Quilt blocks are everywhere in Marion.  I'm assuming this was on some kind of government building.

 Another drive by photo - a little blurry, but too pretty to leave out!

Really cool!  Birds, mountains, and a sunrise or sunset.

I hope you enjoyed it!

Have a wonderful day,

Jennifer Schifano Thomas

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Tucking in Thread Ends - Aura Hexagon Quilt

 Here's a look at the Aura quilt without tangled thread ends all over it.

 I had enough time yesterday to weave in just over half of the thread ends.

I'm liking the results.

Not long now!

Have a colorful day,

Jennifer Schifano Thomas

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The Rainbow Connection - Update #4

Where's William?

 Where's my kitty, William?  Can you see him in my quilt cabinet?  He nosed his way in there while I was eating my lunch and watching a Craftsy class.  

There he is!  I love it.  He just wanted to cuddle up with a quilt for nap time.  Oh kitty!

Hope you are having a wonderful day!

Jennifer Schifano Thomas

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New in the Curlicue Creations Shop - February 8, 2016

Poly-Patterns Samantha Doll Pattern

This pattern sews up an adorable dress up doll and three outfits. Dolls are approximately 13" long. 

Get a head start on this year's holiday gifts and decor for your home with the 13" Samantha Doll dress up outfits pattern. Vintage 1990's.

Christmas - The Little Quilt Collection

The Christmas - The Little Quilt Collection Pattern features a nice variety of small quilt patterns. 

The pattern includes instructions to sew the finished quilts, pillows, and hearts, pictured on the front, plus a bonus Country Angel doll scrap quilt (see photo 2). 

Golf Print Cotton Fabric

A beautiful cut of high quality quilting fabric, Golf Print Cotton Fabric, by Alexander Henry Fabrics. It is 1 yard of 100 percent cotton, 44" wide. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

The design on this fabric is a golfing landscape. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. This fabric can also be used to sew one of a kind clothing. So unique - be creative!

For these wonderful finds, plus 344 other project inspiring items, visit the Curlicue Creations Shop.

Have a wonderful day!

Jennifer Schifano Thomas

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Cutting Log Cabin Strips

I like the way this Log Cabin block came out so much, that I'm making some more.  

First, I had an ironing board disaster.  The metal part of my ironing board was so old that it actually snapped in half.  I was pretty surprised - I didn't know that could happen.  My husband offered to weld it, but I opted to just get a new one.  The new one has a bright blue and white chevron pattern on the cover (see above).  That is quite a change from my old stained and torn muslin cover.  I wonder how long it will look this pretty.

I had just enough time to cut strips for four more blocks.  I sorted them by size and value into little zip lock baggies. This should help to keep them from getting mixed up.  I have a few other projects in the works, so it could be a while before I find time to sew the blocks. 

Here's one of the fabrics, cut into a strip.  Isn't it an interesting pattern?  These fabrics all came from a jelly roll, so they coordinate nicely.  I hope to finish writing the tutorial for this block and post it soon.

Have you sewn any Log Cabin quilts?  Leave a comment below.

Have a wonderful day!

Jennifer Schifano Thomas

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New in the Curlicue Creations Shop - January 9, 2016

A Perfect Union of Patchwork and Applique Quilting Book

A Perfect Union of Patchwork & Applique, is a wonderful quilting pattern book to add to your library. This book is filled with informative text, diagrams, and full color photos, and includes patterns for both appliqued and pieced blocks to practice your quilting and learn new skills.

This book is softcover, in excellent condition. Color photos throughout. 112 pages. 

This book will help you plan and sew your own unique quilt using setting suggestions and block patterns included throughout the book. This book also includes chapters on fabric selection, applique, patchwork, sashing, borders, hand quilting, finishing your quilt, and a handy index.

Prize Country Quilts Book

Prize Country Quilts, is a wonderful vintage quilting pattern book to add to your library. This book is filled with informative text, diagrams, and full color photos, and includes designs, patterns, and projects to practice your quilting and learn new skills.

This book is hardcover, in good condition. There are a few tears in the dust jacket. Color photos throughout. 230 pages. 

This book will help you plan and sew your own unique quilt using setting suggestions and block patterns included throughout the book. This book also includes chapters on designing, color, quilting techniques, applique & reverse applique, borders and bindings, embroidery, fabrics, patchwork, patterns and templates, quilting, settings, trapunto, tufting, prize winning quilt patterns, winners in the Progressive Farmer Quilt Block Contest, a bibliography, and a handy index.

For these and many more quilting titles for your home library, please visit the Curlicue Creations Shop.

Have a lovely day!

Jennifer Schifano Thomas

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Guess the Quilt Block

Yesterday, I cut out these pieces to sew a quilt block today.  Can you guess what it is?  Leave a comment below.  

It's time to sew!

Have a lovely day,

Jennifer Schifano Thomas

The Rainbow Connection - A Beginning

I am so in love with the process of making hexie quilts.  Here's my start to the next one, The Rainbow Connection.  As with Aura, I'll try to do a weekly update.  I hope you enjoy watching it all come together.

Have a lovely day,

Jennifer Schifano Thomas

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Aura Quilt Update

After a three month break, I am back to work on my Aura hexagon quilt.  The top is nearly finished.  I'm just filling in the last two corners - so excited!

I'm not sure how to quilt it.  Any suggestions would be welcome.  Please leave me a comment below with your ideas.  Thanks!

Have a lovely day,

Jennifer Schifano Thomas

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Black Friday Craftsy Sneeky-Peeky!

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I've taken loads of classes about machine quilting, uses for different sewing machine feet, and even one class about pizza making.  It's free to sign up for a Craftsy membership, and you can even take a few free mini-classes to start. 

To view the early bird Black Friday Craftsy class sale, click here:  Class Sneaky-Peek Sale

Did you know Craftsy also sells terrific high quality supplies for all your crafting needs, too? I've taken advantage of a few sales myself, and been quite pleased with the results.  I especially enjoy the "surprise" fat quarter fabric boxes.  What is more fun than getting a fabric goody package in your mailbox?

To view the early bird Black Friday Craftsy supplies sale, click here: Supplies Sneaky-Peek Sale 

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 Have you taken any Craftsy classes?  I'd love to hear about your experience.  Leave me a comment below.

Have fun cyber shopping!

Jennifer Schifano Thomas

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New in the Curlicue Creations Shop - November 20, 2015

Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks, Volume 12

Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks, Volume 12 in the popular 100 Blocks Series of special issues from Quiltmaker Magazine. This magazine features 100 blocks from today's top designers, and how to make them, plus some great quilts featuring these blocks. 

This issue includes my block, #1160, Pinwheel Flowers. The other 99 blocks are all enchanting, must sew blocks, as usual. There is such an unbelievable variety of designs and quilting techniques in each issue of the 100 Blocks series.

Sew News 6226 One or Two Piece Dress Pattern

Sew News 6226 from McCall's Misses One or Two Piece Dress pattern, sizes 16, 18, and 20.

Adorn your self in this classic style dress in four variations. From the Fashion Collection, this pattern is Petite-Able, and includes optional directions for overlock serger sewing. All dresses feature darts, long sleeves, shoulder pads, and top stitched facings. Options include corded piping, front and neckbands, skirt with back zipper, and skirt with fabric band at lower edge. 

Picture yourself wearing this cute little ensemble to the office, church, or on a dinner date. This outfit will inspire you to be confident, plus, you can say you made it yourself!

This pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. The envelope is a little worn. Vintage 1992. 

Bust 38, 40, 42
Waist 30, 32, 34
Hip 40, 42, 44
Back waist length 16-3/4, 17, 17-1/4

 Simplicity 7501 Unisex Jams Pattern

Simplicity 7501, Misses, Men's, and Teen Boys Jams pattern, size medium.

Adorn your self in these classic beach style shorts and pants in three lengths. Easy to sew, this unisex pattern features side seam pockets, and elastic and cording drawstring waists. Bermuda and short length versions also feature back patch pockets. An additional version (4) can be sewn with two contrasting fabrics. 

Picture yourself wearing this cute little shorts to a picnic at the lake, out shopping, or even just enjoying your home. This piece will inspire you to be confident, plus, you can say you made it yourself!

This pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. The envelope is a little worn. Vintage 1986. 

Waist 28-30

McCall's 5399 Misses Top and Wall Caddy Pattern

McCall's 5399, misses top and wall caddy pattern, sizes 10, and 12.

Adorn your self in this classic style blouse. This pattern features elastic neckline, bow, and raglan sleeves. Can also be sewn with elastic waistline option. Bonus craft pattern included to sew a hanging wall caddy featuring contrast pockets with elastic casings. 

Picture yourself wearing this cute little top to a picnic at the lake, out shopping, or even just enjoying your home. This piece will inspire you to be confident, plus, you can say you made it yourself!

This pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. The envelope is a little worn. Vintage 1976. 

Bust 32-1/2, 34
Waist 25, 26-1/2
Hip 34-1/2, 36
Back-neck to waist 16, 16-1/4

For all this and other amazing sewing finds and quilting fabrics, please visit the Curlicue Creations Shop.

Have a lovely day,

Jennifer Schifano Thomas

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