Author Archives: Allison

New Release! Embroidered & Embellished … and a Giveaway!

By Allison | Published: June 11, 2013

Christen Brown, author of our latest stitching book, Embroidered & Embellished, has been creating with fiber and fabric since childhood. Her ribbonwork (note: she is also the author of the fabulous Ribbonwork Gardens) has been featured worldwide in galleries, fashion shows, and magazines such as Martha Stewart Weddings. Showcasing 85 stitches using thread, floss, ribbon, [...]

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New Release! Kim Schaefer’s Calendar Runners … and a Giveaway!

By Allison | Published: June 4, 2013

Kim Schaefer is back with Kim Schaefer’s Calendar Runners . Her ever popular style and take on the calendar, this time in table runner format, also includes bonus placemat and napkin designs! The pattern pack  features full-size patterns and an instruction booklet. Fast, fusbile applique makes it easy to show off a new table setting every [...]

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New Release! The Best Ever Applique Sampler from Piece O’ Cake Designs … And a Giveaway!

By Allison | Published: May 31, 2013

Today’s new release post is written by none other than Becky Goldsmith herself! ”Linda and I both have been told by scores of quilters that they learned how to applique from our Applique Sampler books. We are so happy when we hear that! But even though the last book was wonderful, we did learn a [...]

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New Release! A Quilting Life – Creating a Handmade Home … And a Giveaway!

By Allison | Published: May 28, 2013

Sherri McConnell, author of the book A Quilting Life and a blog by the same name began her quilting journey in the early 1990s, inspired and taught by her grandmother. She takes you through projects for each part of your home and lifestyle. From carry-alls pretty enough for hallway display to table runners and front porch [...]

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kraft•tex(tm) Project

By Allison | Published: May 23, 2013

Whoops! In our effort to provide a free pattern for use with our kraft•tex(tm) – we put the wrong URL on the product packaging! Please find the instructions here: kraft•tex(TM) Project Instructions and the templates here: kraft•tex(TM) Project Templates Enjoy!

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