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Starting Jan 3, 2009 for:

Our Monthly Quote, Project, & Blog

 

Februray's Quote of the Month:                                 

 "There is no remedy  for love than to love more - Henry David Thoreau

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Project of the Week:

Ring of Hearts 

Try out this simple block called Ring of Hearts . Makes for a great Valentines wall hanging, pillow, or make many blocks to make a quilt. So precious and simple. We like simple! I love that is makes that star in the middle. Hope You all enjoy this one.

 

Click here for this weeks projects: http://www.mccallsquilting.com/qb/mccallsquilting/pattern_102/index.html

 

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Blog: Leimomi Beaudet

So i found these tips i though these are really great! Many of them you probably already knew but reminders are always good! and other might be new, and hopefully come useful to you.

 

FABRIC CHOICE AND PREPARATION

1. Don't be afraid to use color in your quilts.
2. Pick a print that grabs your attention. Coordinate colors around that print.
3. Always pick a fabric that is a little different from the others to add interest.
4. Choose fabrics from the same collection. They usually blend well and have a variety of lights, mediums, and darks, as well as different scales.
5. Purchase extra fabric (1/4 yd. or more). You might make a mistake or need an extra strip or two. Plans for quilts change!
6. When shopping for fabrics, take the pattern. Also, tack fabric samples to a 3" x 6" index card so you can find just the right fabric by comparing it to what you already have.
7. Wash and press fabric before cutting.
8. When prewashing fabrics, clip the corner of each piece to prevent a big, tangled, spider web mess when the machine stops!
9. To straighten fabric after washing, in preparation for cutting, fold across the bias and pull. Get a friend to help. Pull at the fold and every few inches out to the points.

QUALITY COUNTS

10. Get the right tools
11. Use high-quality, 100% cotton fabrics

ACCURACY MATTERS

12. Press as you go.
13. Be sure to cut accurate templates.
14. Cut accurately when using the rotary cutter.
15. Do whatever is necessary to achieve accurate 1/4" seams. You'll have fewer headaches!
16. Learn to sew accurate strip sets.
17. Be sure to square up each block before stitching them together. Square up your quilt top before adding borders.
18. "From my dad, a master cabinetmaker, MEASURE TWICE, CUT ONCE."

 

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Store Specials, Sales, & Up Coming Events

New Classes

Coming Soon for

March & April

February SALE

All Red, Pink, White Fabric

25% off Feb 1 - 15, 2010

2nd Annual Big Island Shop Hop

Feb 13 - Feb 27, 2010

Come and Shop during our Shop Hop this month sale Happening every day

for two weeks dont miss out on this amazing deals!

Check out our Calendar page for Our Sales.

 End of the Month End of the Bolt Sale

25% of every end of the Bolt you buy

Sat. Feb 27th, 2010

 


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