Ho Ho HOOOO! Look what Santa brought! It's the November 2019 Quilty Box. Let's take a peek inside, shall we?
Disclaimer: The contents of this subscription box were given to me by Quilty Box at no cost to me.
First up is the Far Far Away II fabric bundle by Heather Ross for Windham Fabrics.
When I opened this package, the first thing I saw was Rapunzel! How adorable is that?
And then Sleeping Beauty, my favorite fairy tale.
The Owl and the Pussycat, I believe? I don't know this story very well, but it has a kitty in it so it must be good. Oh kitty!
These fabrics are enchanting. Here they are all fanned out. Do you see the paper hats?
Inside this month's Bundles of Inspiration magazine you can read an interview with Heather Ross, and make four different quilt patterns. How to choose???
Every month, they have a Subscriber Spotlight feature. Look, it's me! Thanks, Quilty Box. That was fun.
This month you also get a new pair of snips by Tim Holtz. I can always use more scissors.
A package of beautiful Clover Golden Eye embroidery needles.
And a spool of Aurifil thread in a hot pink color. Maybe this thread will keep me warm on a chilly day?
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Turned on to Country Decorative Painting Booklet. Folk Art Light Switch Covers. Fair condition. Name handwritten in ink on top left corner of cover (see photo 10) 23 pages. Soft cover. Copyright 1988.
This beautiful decorative painting booklet includes a variety of light switch painting projects, a Basic Supplies section, and a General Instructions section. Designs are all shown in full color and include detailed painting instructions. Designs include There's No Place Like Home, Kittie Kat, Country at Heart, Hunny Bunny, Addie The Folk Doll, Lammie Pie, Anna and Abe - Country Kids, Country Bumpkins, Friends Forever, and Ms. Lucy Goose.
This beautiful decorative painting booklet includes a variety of painting projects, and a General Instructions section. Designs are all shown in full color and include detailed painting instructions. Designs include Alfalfa (the calf), Alfalfa's Accessories, Alfalfa Bookends, Alfalfa on a Creamer, Alfalfa Switch plate, Alfalfa's Sliding Door Security Guard, Miss Butterfly's Melon, Miss Butterfly's Accessories, Napkin Holder and Cookie Jar Lid, Window Security, Paper Towel Holder and Utensil Rack, Miss Butterfly's Watermelon Sliding Door Security Guard, My Favorite Eyes, The Duck Crossing, Duck Crossing Accessories, Napkin Holder, Utility Hanger, and Towel Holder, Cookie Jar Lid, Duck Crossing Sliding Door Security Guard, Funny Faces Bookends, Patches Window Security, and more.
Antiqued Country Volume 1 Decorative Painting Booklet. Very good condition. 30 pages. Soft cover. Copyright 1994.
This beautiful decorative painting booklet includes a variety of painting projects, and a General Instructions section. Designs are all shown in full color and include detailed painting instructions. Designs include Ms. Chick and Her Chickadees, Feed and Seed Farmer, Hearts Tied Together Tin, Barn and Silo Clock, Country Makins' Doll Garland, Down Home Pig, Jack, Homestead Welcome, Garden Watering Can, Lamb, Memory Clock, Potted Sunflower, Quilt Clock, Love Grows with Kindness, and Watermelon Cow.
Harvest Home Decorative Painting Booklet. Very good condition. 40 pages. Soft cover. Copyright 1995.
This beautiful decorative painting booklet includes a variety of painting projects, a Technique Section, and a General Instructions section. Designs are all shown in full color and include detailed painting instructions. Designs include Spool Pumpkins, Dimensional Pumpkins, Tall Paper Mache Pumpkins, Harvest Moon, Treats Bag, Apple Bag, Hiding Witch, Garden Sara Crow, Three Apples a Day, Harvest Home, Old Crow, Lacey Witch and Friends, M.T. Tomb, Apple-Pumpkin-Cat-Ghost Wire-Ups, Crow on Twigs, Paper Mache Ornaments and Boxes, Oh Spare Me, John and Lydia, Stacked Welcome, Pumpkin Birdhouse and Cat, and Dimensional Turkey.
Do-Dads Plaques and Dolls Volume Two Decorative Painting Booklet. Good condition. 14 pages. Soft cover. Copyright 1995.
This beautiful decorative painting booklet includes a variety of painting projects, and a General Instructions section. Designs are all shown in full color and include detailed painting instructions. Designs include Humpty Dumpty Welcome, Heart I Love You, First Class Teacher, Sunflower Plaque, Primitive Heart Quilt Welcome, Fresh Strawberries, Best Friends, Quilter's Welcome, This Kitchen is Seasoned with Love, and I Love Bears.
The Knit Mittens knitting pattern book - "15 Cool Patterns to Keep You Warm", by Robin Hansen. This book is filled with wonderful knitting designs, plus lots of helpful info about getting started, yarn, needles, tension, and more.
This cute mitten shaped book is hardcover, used, in very good condition. 128 pages. Copyright 2002.
This book is packed with all the valuable information you'll ever need to make each knitted mitten, adding that special touch here and there. Patterns, diagrams, and detailed instructions are included to help you make 15 different designs.
Lingerie Sewing Book, Easy Elegance from the Ann Person Collection is an outstanding sewing resource book. This book is filled with techniques and tips regarding all aspects of lingerie sewing.
This book is softcover, spiral bound, in used, but good condition. Black and white diagrams. 119 pages. Copyright 1982. Small handwritten notes on two pages (see photos)
This book includes chapters such as, About the Author, Introduction, Techniques and Shortcuts, Slips and Camisoles, Panties, Girdles, and Bras, Sleepwear, Robes, Boutique, Fabric Facts, Index, Stretch and Sew Patterns, and Other Books from the Ann Person Collection.
Crafts Magazine, February 1995 issue. This magazine has 102 full color pages and is in very good condition. Includes pull out pattern section.
This issue includes Beary Special Angels, Love Bug Candy Pouches, 36 Valentine How-to's, Heart to Heart Ideas, Beaded Necklace, Stenciled Heart, Cross Stitch Sachet, Stitched Photo Cube, Replique Easy Paper Cutting, Scent Sational Cinnamon Basket, and more.
This is the project I made for the last Island Batik Ambassador challenge of 2019, Diamond pillow.
Note: The fabrics for this project were generously given to me by Island Batik at no cost to me.
This month's challenge was to make something 3D. It could be a quilt with a 3D look, or a 3D object. It should be fun to see what everyone comes up with. Originally, I planned on making a backpack purse, but I changed my plan when the cost of all the zippers and other bag making supplies totaled over $50! It did not fit into my current budget. Then I designed a really amazing and involved 3D quilt design. I also discarded that based on the time factor involved. Perhaps another day for that idea. The Diamond pillow was perfect. I had everything I needed on hand and I made the entire project in just one day.
I chose to use the Quiet Shades collection to make the diamond. Aren't these colors so soft and peaceful? They remind me of a misty morning sunrise.
I drew the diamond block in EQ8, and printed it out as a paper piecing pattern.
I used these two Aurifil threads for piecing. They are colors 2026 and 2568 in 50wt.
Piecing the top part of the diamond.
Piecing the bottom part of the diamond.
The purple background fabric is Dandelion Jelly.
I added a 1" border in the same purple fabric around the diamond block to make it look like it is floating.
If I were to make this project again, I would make the border around the block wider to get a better 3D diamond effect.
I'm still ecstatically happy over my Diamond pillow. It's going to live on my sewing chair in the quilt studio.
I took a few photos in different locations. This is on my front porch glider.
Here it is on my lawn with some Oak leaves. It's time to begin Fall cleanup.
This was my final project for the 2019 Island Batik Ambassadors, and I don't yet know if I will be continuing into 2020. It's been another amazing year. I love the inspiration of the monthly challenges, and getting to create with the gorgeous line of vibrant Island Batik fabrics. It's been an honor to be part of such a talented group of designers.
The winner of the Island Batik Tweet charms is: Barb! She commented, "Those fabrics are just awesome, love the quilt in the woods". Thank you so much, Barb. Congratulations! I hope you enjoy these brilliant fabrics. To go back and see what I made with the Tweet collection, click here: Wild Tuba Party in the Woods. Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today. Jennifer Thomas Click here to visit the Curlicue Creations shop.
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