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 The Quilters Ultimate Visual Guide: From A to Z– Hundreds of Tips and Techniques for Successful QuiltmakingThis is a wonderful book! Just picked one up today and I HIGHLY recommend it. If you are anything like me and really need visuals to learn then this book is for you! It covers everything from A to Z by top notch teachers. I see this sitting by my sewing machine and not on the shelf. If you are new, intermediate, or even an advanced quilter this book is still going to be very useful! Pick one up inexpensive on Ebay! From the Back Cover Everything you ever wanted to know about quilting! You’ve hit the jackpot with this quilter’s ultimate answer book. From A to Z you’ll find combined wisdom from a star-studded cast of 60 expert quilters. Lavishly illustrated, this fun “look-and-learn” reference book covers every aspect of quiltmaking: * Basic quiltmaking techniques “This comprehensive book will delight quiltmakers. Don’t even file it on the bookshelf– keep it out somewhere handy because you’ll want to reach for it again and again.”–Pepper Cory, author, designer, and internationally known quilting teacher “Reading this impressive encyclopedic reference for quilt lovers is like taking classes from 60 top-notch teachers, each offering different areas of expertise. The excellent illustrations make it remarkably easy to understand the many quiltmaking techniques described. The book is an invaluable resource for every quiltmaker!”–Bonnie Leman, founder of Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine and Quiltmaker magazine About the Author
 If you love making yo yo’s this is a must quilting gadget to get. I love it and am addicted to making these. With the yo yo maker I can now make a little over 30 yo yo’s an hour while watching TV or sitting outside. What I love most is now all of my yo yo’s actually come out the same size for the first time ever! Even if you are a novice this is such an easy tool to use!
I have all of the yo yo templates and the jumbo size yo yo maker is probaby my favorite one as I am hoping to eventually do a complete king size quilt. and the larger yoyos will help me accomplish that quicker. Here is a complete product description and dont forget to try and find one on Ebay as that is where you will more then likely find the best price! Product Description If you like making yoyo dolls, pillows, quilts, or any other yoyo craft this is a must.
I just came from her house and have to say this machine is anything but cheap! It has over 60 stitches and the machine is computerized-which is definitely a must have for me! It is wonderful machine. Wish I had some extra money this month to pick one up. I give this machine a thumbs up! Here is some info I found about the machine online:
Equipped with an LCD display for easy stitch selection, this computerized free-arm sewing machine features 60 built-in stitches including utility stitches for mending and garment construction, decorative stitches, heirloom stitches, and quilting stitches, as well as seven styles of one-step auto-sizing buttonholes. Programmable 7mm stitch width and length, as well as an adjustable dial control for thread tension, deliver enhanced sewing flexibility. Operate the machine with the foot control or without, using the built-in one-touch start/stop and reverse functions. Its automatic needle threader, built-in thread cutter, and quick-set drop-in bobbin system offer added convenience. Accessories are included for zipper insertion, darning, twin-needle stitching, and quilting, plus the unit features quick-change snap-on presser feet that include a buttonhole foot, zipper foot, button-fitting foot, blind-stitch foot, over-casting foot, monogramming foot, zigzag foot, walking foot, and a quilt guide. The walking foot ensures accurate stitching of slippery fabrics or multiple layers, and the quilt guide delivers precise, evenly spaced quilt lines. A drop feed allows for creating free-form or traditional quilt patterns. Other highlights include preset presser-foot height adjustment and pressure, electronic speed adjustment, variable needle positions, built-in storage space, and a hard cover to protect the machine when not in use. Lightweight and portable, the sewing machine measures 9-3/5 by 9-3/4 by 12-1/2 inches and carries a 25-year limited warranty. Product Description
I think the collection really captures an old fashion Christmas style with these beautiful soft colors and 3 Sisters throwing in their Shabby twist. The minute I saw this I immediately thought of the turning twenty quilt patterns. They are of course offering the jelly rolls, charm packs, turnovers, and pre-cut goods with this line. Therefore the possibilities are endless. As of yet Moda has not added a free pattern to their website but when they do l will be sure to come back and update this post. Happy Quilting, Jen
I have had a few people email and ask me how I opened my quilt shop and where do I start, what is it like…ect? I personally used Chuck Smiths guide to open our shop and highly recomend it. Chuck Smiths guide to opening a quilt shop it is the best money you can spend in learning how to operate a quilting business. I still refrence it to this day! What is it like? Well, plan on putting many hours in. When my husband and I first started we were easily putting in over 12 hour days for the first 6 months. Not an easy task when you have small children! Should I do Internet? Most definately, internet became over 60 percent of our sales. It is very time consuming at first but once you get the hang of it, it is well worth it! Is now a good time to open a shop? Well let me say that the recession has hurt our sales by about 15% and I am sure other shops are suffering too- but all in all fabric is a strong business! Thought I would share some of my favorite quilting quotes with everyone: I am a quilter and my house is in pieces. Quilters affect eternity; they can never tell where their influence stops. I am a material girl. Wanna see my fabric collection? Before Prozac, there was quilting. Blankets wrap you in warmth, quilts wrap you in love. Ask not what your fabric can do for you, but what you can do for your fabric. Good friends are like Quilts. They age with you, yet never lose their warmth. Quilting is cheap therapy. Happy Quilting,
Happy Quilting, Jen
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Well it is a cloudy Sunday here on the Outer Banks and with most of my work caught up on I decided to try the Amy Butler birdie Sling Tote. I have had the pattern sitting around for awhile and it took me seeing someone carrying a finished one at the grocery store to give me the push I needed. First of all this bag is huge! I love huge bags, finished product is 28″ tall by 18″ high. This size tote is perfect for me with having three kids in tow I usually need to carry all the stuff they bring with them and decide they do not want to carry anymore 
Just a quick post this Friday. I just bought this product, the stack n store bobbin tower because I am terrible with bobbins! I just change them out and toss them into my sewing box and before you know it the string monster is everywhere in there. Well I just organized all my bobbins by color and level in this gizmo. So far I give it a A plus, I like the fact it is compact enough I can let it sit by the machine…now lets just see if I keep up with it. 
A good quilting friend of mine wanted to buy a so called “cheap machine” to tote around on her quilting retreats and to quilt classes and ordered this one. When she told me it cost $180.00 with free shipping I could not believe it!
I have always loved 3 Sisters designs but boy did they do it again. Glace is a holiday collection with beautiful tones of 
While browsing my favorite website to shop for fabric, I came across the new Clementine collection by Me and My Sister Designs(Moda) It is so fun and whimsical…I have ordered some and anxiously await the arrival. While browsing I found the free quilt pattern on their website 
While browsing around for a fun pattern and trying to find something to do with my growing collection of charm packs, I came across this Two-Hour Reversible Apron pattern by Susan Loland. It is so adorable and easy. Actually Took me 3 hours but I recommend ordering this pattern. Great little idea for quick and easy gifts.