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We've
decided that each month we would give you a notion,
book and pattern that we think is a super buy! Whether
it is a good price or just a good value for what
it offers to you as a quilter, it has stood out,
in our estimation, to warrant mention. So here are
picks for this month!
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Book
- Quilts in My Cubicle by Barbara Holtzman
$22.95
If
you go by the title of this new book, you might
just pass it over. But don't judge this book
by its cover even though it's very cute!). Quilts
in My Cubicle has 12 great projects that are
small, do-able and don't necessarily need to
go in a cubicle. There is some paper piecing,
but none of the projects are bigger than 14",
so it really won't take long for you to get
it finished and up on the wall. |
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Pattern
- Bali Bags $9.00
There have been other patterns on the market
that have used the clothesline, wrapped it in
fabric and made bowls and bags. This new designer
has developed a pattern that doesn't leave raw
edges, and uses 2 ½" strips - so
jelly rolls work perfectly! We've made the bag,
but the same designer has a pattern for boxes
and bowls also. We've also found the cutest
buttons to embellish the handles and add just
a bit of panache to the bag! |
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Notion
- Sewline Fabric Pencils $13.00
Now don't panic at the price of this marking
pencil - it's refillable. We liked these pencils
because they mark a nice, fine line on your
fabric, have many options of lead colors and
wash out with water. I will admit that the first
time I used them, I spritzed my piece and expected
the marks to magically disappear (even though
the directions say to dab with a damp cloth).
After I brushed the lines with the damp cloth,
they still didn't disappear - but after it dried
the lines were in fact gone! Panic at first,
but the end result is fabulous. The pencil has
refills in green, yellow, white, grey and pink.
The pencil also comes with a fabric eraser if
you want to change lines while marking |
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Book
- My Autumn by Disa Designs
We
came across this book a couple of weeks ago and when
it came in, we were struck with how many projects
it had. They are small, quick projects which seem
to appeal this time of the year - anything from small
wall quilts to runners. There's one wall quilt that
is just screaming to be made into a valance. Who knows,
maybe we'll have them hanging in the shop before too
long. Book cost - $16.
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Pattern
- It's Fast, It's Easy Tablerunner
This
pattern has moved in the top position of "I can
make oodles of these for gifts in zip-quick time."
This is the perfect pattern for 2008 gift giving!
You only need 3 fabrics and you can get a top done
in less than 1/2 hour!!! It is very versatile - just
pick a theme fabric, and go from there! Pattern cost
- $9.00.
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Notion
- Backporch Press Curved Piecing Templates
Curves
are no longer to be feared when using templates from
Elisa's Backporch. These templates allow you to rotary
cut multiple layers with ease. They come in a variety
of sizes and one of the best things about them is
they are designed to be compatible with each other;
i.e., there are 7" and 3-1/2" templates.
Now that the cutting is so easy, the design possibilities
are endless!!
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3-1/2"
template - $10.95
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4"
template - $11.95
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7"
template - $14.95
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8"
Rainbow template (includes lollipop template)
- $21.95
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MATERIAL
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