Saturday, November 14, 2020

New in the Curlicue Creations Shop ~ Week of 11/14/2020

                                         Grow Garden Grow Decorative Painting Book

Grow Garden Grow Farmers Market decorative painting book. Good condition. Soft cover. 46 pages. Vintage 1994.

This beautiful book includes a General Instructions section, and patterns to make all of the projects shown. Pattern sections include: Horse on Chalkboard, Apple Barrel, Crisp Apple Apron, Jonathan Apple Planter, Apple Bucket, Kitty's Kitty Money Bank, Thomas Farmer Clock, Bloom Where Planted Bag, An Apple A Day Clock, Henry and Hams Tote Bag, Apple Pencil Holder and Shelf, Crunchy Carrot Bucket, Grandpa's Farm, Garden Carrots Watering Can, Herb Garden Tin, I Love Horses, Kitty-Kitty Kiddie Stool, Flower Seeds Plaque, Watermelon Book Ends, Small Vegetable Bucket, Garden Seeds Small Muslin Bags, and more.

                                                    Tole World Magazine April 1994

Tole World Magazine, April 1994 issue - Decorative Painting Creative Ideas. This magazine has 79 full color pages and is in good condition. Includes pull out section.

This issue includes Lace Glove Box, Make Lemonade, Spring into these Projects: Yellow Roses of Texas, Rambling Ribbon and Roses, and more.

                                        Butterick 5290 Waverly Window Shades Pattern

Butterick 5290 Waverly window shades pattern.

Adorn your windows in these cute and stylish shades by Waverly. Patterns and directions to sew four different window treatments are included to fit windows 36", 42", and 48" wide by 60" long. All views are lined.

Picture your home wearing these beautiful window shades. A great way to really personalize your home. You will be sure to get many hours of enjoyment with this variety of patterns to fit every room in your dwelling.

This pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. Copyright 2001.

                                             McCall's 4497 Misses Two Piece Dress Pattern
Adorn your self in a variety of cute and stylish outfits with this Fashion Basics Collection dress pattern. Tops have long sleeves, shoulder pads, and back buttoned neck opening. Variations include necklines, lower side slits, and gathered lower band. Skirts have elastic waist and gathered front and back yokes. Variation is for border print fabric.

Picture yourself wearing this fabulous ensemble to the office, out to dinner, or just out shopping. This pattern will inspire you to be confident, plus, you can say you made it yourself!

This pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. Copyright 1989.

Bust 34, 36, 38
Waist 26-1/2, 38, 30
Hips 36, 38, 40
Back - neck to waist 16-1/4, 16-1/2, 16-3/4

                                                                    Piper Dress Pattern
Piper Dress Pattern, by Violette Field Threads, Sizes 2T, 3T, 4T, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9/10.

This charmer of a pattern makes an adorable girls dress in two views with ruffled leggings - mix and match for multiple looks. Dresses feature box pleat, boat neckline, peter pan collar, scoop neck back, back ruffled bow and short or long sleeve option.

Picture your child wearing this outfit to a playdate, visiting Grandparents, or relaxing at home. This dress pattern will inspire her to be confident, plus, you can say you made it yourself!

This pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition.

                                          See and Sew Butterick B6115 Girls Dress Pattern
See and Sew Butterick B6115 Childrens Dresses Pattern, Sizes 3, 4, 5, and 6.

This charmer of a pattern makes adorable girls dresses in two views - mix and match for multiple looks. Very easy. Dresses are pullover style with bodice, raised waist, narrow hem, and ribbon belt. Variations include neckband and stitched hem on sleeves.

Picture your child wearing this outfit to a playdate, visiting Grandparents, or relaxing at home. This dress pattern will inspire her to be confident, plus, you can say you made it yourself!

This pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. Pattern copyright 2014.

Chest 22, 23, 24, 25
Waist 20-1/2, 21, 21-1/2, 22
Hip 24, 25, 26

                                  McCall's M6017 Girls Tops Dresses Shorts Pattern
McCall's M6017 Toddlers and Children's Tops, Dresses, Shorts, and Pants Pattern, Sizes 4, 5, and 6.

This charmer of a pattern makes an adorable child's outfit in seven views - mix and match for multiple looks. Tops and dresses are pullover style. Dresses have raised waist and shoulder strap, contrast, and skirt variations. Shorts and pants are pull on style with elastic waist.

Picture your child wearing this outfit to a summer picnic, at school, or on a play date with her friends. This wardrobe pattern will inspire her to be confident, plus, you can say you made it yourself!

This pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. Pattern copyright 2010.

Breast 23, 24, 25
Waist 21, 21-1/2, 22
Hip 24, 25, 26
Back Waist Length 9-1/2, 10, 10-1/2

                                    Tole Yellow Two Decorative Painting Book
Tole Yellow Two decorative painting book. Very good condition. Pull out pattern section still intact. Soft cover. 22 pages. Vintage 1985.

This beautiful book includes a Tole Tools Needed section, and patterns to make all of the projects shown. Pattern sections include: Country Corner Designs, Holiday Memories, Speaking of Gifts, Quickie for Fun and Profit, That's My Heritage, and Tole Blue II Announcement.

                                                                The Quilting Bible
The Quilting Bible is an outstanding quilting technique and pattern book. This book is filled with techniques and tips to create your own patchwork quilts, plus patterns to sew.

This book is softcover, in good condition. Color photos and diagrams throughout. 320 pages. Copyright 2010.

This book includes an Introduction, Quilt Basics, Block-Pieced Quilts, Sampler Quilt and Related Projects, Alternate Piecing Methods, Embellished Quilts, a handy Index, and more.

                                                    Flower Pounding Quilts Book
Flower Pounding is an outstanding quilting technique and pattern book, by Ann Frischkorn and Amy Sandrin, for C&T Publishing. This book is filled with techniques and tips to create your own flower pounding quilt, plus nine patterns to sew.

This book is softcover, in very good condition. Color photos and black and white diagrams throughout. 80 pages. Vintage 2000.

This book includes a Tools and Supplies section, Fabric Selection and Preparation, Selecting and Pounding Flowers, Getting Kids Involved, Kids Projects: Catching Air, Undersea Adventure, Gallery, Projects, Substitution Blues, Cup o' Joe, Good Chi, Rose Bud, Melody of Spring, Country Christmas, Cool Treats, Finishing the Quilt, and more.

                                                             Colourwash Quilts Book
Colourwash Quilts is an outstanding quilting technique and pattern book, by Deirdre Amsden, for That Patchwork Place. This book is filled with techniques and tips to create your own colourwash quilt, plus seven patterns to sew.

This book is softcover, in very good condition. Color photos and black and white diagrams throughout. 147 pages. Vintage 1994.

This book includes a Preface, How to Use this Book, Introduction: The Story of Colourwash, Design and Planning, Technique and Construction, Projects, General Instructions, and more.

                                                                Watercolor Quilts Book
Watercolor Quilts is an outstanding quilting technique and pattern book, by Pat Maixner Magaret & Donna Ingram Slusser, for That Patchwork Place. This book is filled with techniques and tips to create your own watercolor quilt, plus six patterns to sew.

This book is softcover, in good condition. Color photos and black and white diagrams throughout. 111 pages. Vintage 1993.

This book includes an Introduction, What's Ahead, Tools of the Trade, Fabric Selection and Preparation, Cutting and Sorting Fabric Squares, Planning and Creating Your Quilt, Today, I Sew, A Fine Finish, Watercolor Quilt Plans, Gallery of Quilts, and Basic Quiltmaking Techniques.

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Friday, November 6, 2020

What's Inside the October 2020 Quilty Box? Hint: Island Batik!!!

What's that hiding in the chrysanthemums?  It's the October Quilty Box!  I've been eagerly antipicating this one because it features my fellow Island Batik Ambassador, Jackie Kunkel.

Here's a peek at the treasures inside:

Jackie's newest Island Batik fabric line, Mandala Magic.  I've been eyeing these fabrics for a while.  I didn't receive any in my ambassador box, and the colors and designs are so vibrant and fun.  

Nine cuts of the Mandala Magic fabrics are included in the Quilty Box.  I just love it!  I'm not sure if I'm going to sew Jackie's included Starburst pattern with these, or just play.  

The Starburst quilt is shown on the cover of Bundles of Inspiration.  There's a terrific interview with Jackie where she talks about her inspiration for fabric design, how she became interested in quilting, and more.

This 4-1/2" square up ruler is also included.  I know this will be handy.  I sew so many 4-1/2" square units in my projects.  

New sewing scissors.  Always a treat. 
 
A decadent purple shade of WonderFil thread.  

And a packet of Soak for hand washing.

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If you want to try Quilty Box out for yourself, simply click on the above ad to visit their website.  They have a variety of plans to fit every budget.  

Mark your calendars for Monday.  It's the beginning of a new Island Batik Blog Hop.  The theme of this hop is Inspired by Nature.  Every day you can view new Island Batik collections sewn into quilts by the Island Batik Ambassador team.  Plus there will be opportunities to win beautiful new Island Batik fabrics.  My hop day isn't until November 16th.  I hope you'll join me then.  I don't see the hop posted on the Island Batik blog yet, but it should be up sometime today.  Here's the link: Island Batik Blog

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Monday, November 2, 2020

Windy Mills Sewing Blocks

Did you see my post yesterday about cutting out the pieces for this quilt?  If you missed it, you can read it right here:  Cutting Windy Mills.  Moving right along, the first thing to sew on this project is these Flying Geese units.

More progress shows lots of Flying Geese units, plus some of the next step, sewing the units to white strips.

This is my first finished block!  So pretty.  I like it.  What do you think?

I completed nine of the Windy Mills blocks in one sewing session.  I like the way they look set together in this straight setting arrangement.  Time to sew some more.  What are you working on today?

Be creative ~ Sew something beautiful today.

Jennifer Thomas

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Sunday, November 1, 2020

Windy Mills Cutting

I'm cutting out a new quilt for my Etsy shop.  This one will feature a Windmill looking block, so I'm tentatively calling it Windy Mills, but the name could change.

I'm using fabric from Guicy Guice's new collection, plus some coordinates from my stash.  Isn't this one groovy?

All the pieces for this quilt are being cut with my Accuquilt Go and 8" Qube Set.

This is a hand-dyed fabric from my stash.  Super pretty.  I love the way the colors flow together.

 This fabric also came out of my stash.  Here you can see it cut into strips, prepping to run it through the Accuquilt Go die cutter.  I'm excited to see how this quilt progresses. Scrappy stash busters are always fun as every block is a surprise.  What are you creating today?  Leave me a comment below.

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