Stitchin' Post in Sisters

Fully stocked!

Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show 2011
is almost here and we are fully stocked!
(and stoked!)

I thought I would share some eye candy today:

New samples on loan from Sue Spargo~

Lots of colorful notions~

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Books~

A little bit "kitchy"~

Fun for fall~

  

Christmas just around the corner~

"Prince Charming" from Tula Pink~

"Polka Dot Garden" from Jennifer Jangles~

And of course, "Wrenly" from Valori Wells~

I could go on and on...

but really, you just need to be here!

Charmer #5

Continued confessions of a charm pack junkie~

Here is my latest "charmer"  and I believe...my new favorite wall hanging!

 

I used the 2011 Quilt Show Panel by Kathy Deggendorfer:

 

And one of our Stitchin' Post Custom Cut Charm Packs:

Of course, I had to use one of the

Creative Grids Charming 5 Square Templates!

This time, it was the very basic 5 Square Template. 

It is THE PERFECT tool for fussy cutting the animal squares from each side of the main panel.  I also used the 5 Square Template for cutting the charm square fabrics into strips and squares, to go around the focal blocks with little animals.  

 

 

 

 

Now...if this wasn't cute enough already,

I put a surprise on the backside...

YES!  It's fully reversible!

(Thank you Sally B. for quilting a design that works well on both sides!)

Lawry is writing up pattern instructions,

so you too can make this sweet two-sided charmer!

Enjoy~ Tamra

 

 

 

 

Little Charmer #4

Continued confessions of a charm pack junkie~

Here is my latest charm pack accomplishment.  This time I used Creative Grids Charming 5 Square Template #5 (Set On Point Square).  (Have I mentioned that I love these templates?) I used the pattern that is included with the template and one charm pack of "Fa La La La La" by French General.  To complete the tablerunner, you will need 1/2 yd of fabric for backing and 1/4 yd for binding. 

 

 

I did not do a traditional binding.  I used Jean's method of making a Frame Facing, which makes the table runner very "reversible."

 

   

 

 

 

 

  I was feeling pretty lazy at the time, and didn't want to hand sew the facing to the back.  What I did instead:  I used my sewing machine's blanket stitch and was very careful to keep the facing straight.  I like the added touch this detail gives to the French General look.

Another Notion to Keep you Organized

This just in...

Stack 'n Stitch Thread Tower with Nancy Zieman by Clover

• Holds up to 30 spools of thread
• Can be used with a variety of spool styles
• Guides thread directly to the sewing machine

 

Really now, what more could a thread diva want...besides a second tower?

One of a Kind!

More new merchandise in TWIGS!

These beautiful journals and photo books are covered in fabric designed by our very own Valori Wells.  Each book is handmade, featuring the best aspects of Val's new line of fabric~ Wrenly.

 

 

 

Now available on our website!  "Tweet" yourself to one of these beauties before they "fly" out the door!

Sue Spargo Ribbon just arrived today!

Brand new from Sue Spargo~ This is unbelievably cute stuff! As soon as I took the picture, I had to cut a few yards of ribbon for myself.  (I see a new Decorative Ribbon Pillow in my future!  You could make one too, if you take a class with me this fall...anyone interested?)

Pretty Perfect Pocket Purse

Dawn just finished making this super cute "Pretty Perfect Pocket Purse."  The pattern is from Jane Sassaman; Dawn used fabrics from Jane's newest collection "Garden Divas."

 

Charmer #3

Continued confessions of a charm pack junkie~

 

Spring has finally arrived!  This sweet quilt is the perfect place to share a book with a special little person in your life, as you enjoy a sunny afternoon together.

    

 

This time, I used Creative Grids Charming 5 Square Whirligig Template #4 and two charm packs of "Central Park" by Kate Spain.  Terri K. of Sisters, Oregon did the machine quilting.  Here is the full view of my quilt...

 

I don't think I mentioned it before, but every template comes with a pattern for a table topper.  The "Bow Tie" runner below is the pattern that comes with the Whirligig Template.  I used charm squares left over from the quilt above.   

Currently, we have a Suduko Quilt Kit by Moda that's perfect for making both the quilt and the table runner!  (You could always use the "Suduko" pattern for another line of fabric!)

Time to take the plunge, break open those charm packs, and start using them! ~Tamra

Another Charmer!

Continued confessions of a charm pack junkie...

As promised...here is charmer #2.  The quarter-square blocks were made from our "Contemporary" Custom Cut Charm Pack.  (2 each of 20 different hand-selected fabrics, cut into 5" squares.) 

I used Creative Grids Half-Square/Quarter-Square Template #6. 

Having the right tools and the right charm pack makes this little quilt "Easy Breezy!"   

Charmer #3 is on the way~ Tamra

 

Do you love 5" charm squares?

"Hello, my name is Tamra...and I am a charm pack junkie!" 

Lucky for me, Jackie has been creating Stitchin' Post Custom Cut Charm Packs.  Each charm pack has forty 5" squares (2 each of 20 different, hand-selected fabrics.)

Look for this table topper and it's matching Custom Cut Charm Packs while you are Shop Hopping this weekend!  The table topper was sewn from a charm pack made with this year's Shop Hop theme fabric "13 Going on 30" by Maywood Studios.  The hatchet block was made using  Creative Grids Charming 5 Square Hatchet Template #3.  (Pattern included in template instructions.) 

I have other samples (made from the Whirligig Template #4 and the Half Square/Quarter Square Template #6) to show you, but they aren't quite ready yet. 

Stay tuned for more...