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New Release! Embroidered & Embellished … and a Giveaway!

Embroidered & Embellished - 85 Stitches Using Thread, Floss, Ribbon, Beads & More by Christen Brown for C&T Publishing

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!

Kim Schaefer

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!

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 variety of new things since it was written. Our new book really is the Best-Ever Applique Sampler!  This book is mostly filled with detailed written instructions and close-up how-to photos. We wanted the projects to be small so that they could be finished more quickly. All the blocks are the same 14” x 14” size so that they can be mixed and matched. Linda plans to hang her nine small quilts together on three bamboo poles. <insert the photo of the 9 quilts together here>.  I was more interested in making projects from multiple blocks. I am especially fond of the Blowin’ In The Wind quilt. Maybe that’s because I used one of my favorite (and expensive!) Japanese fabrics from my stash in the background. <insert Blowin’ in the Wind>   You may not know it, but when you look at the photos in the book, those are my hands! In the weeks before the photo shoot, I took good care of them – using lots of lotion. <insert photo from page 34, left side here>   During the 4-day photo shoot, I sat amidst many lights with my hands over a table. I would position the fabric just so in my hands, and then freeze. Then I’d lean my head and body out of the way so that Diane Pederson could lean over me and take the photo.  Once the photo was taken, Diane would bring it up on screen to be sure it was perfect. It was at that point that we cropped the image. <insert photo from page 36, top left photo here> These are closer crops than you often see in a book. From a purely design aspect, a longer shot is often prettier – but a closer crop allows you to really see what was going on.  I hope you enjoy reading this book and making the quilts!   Happy stitching,  Becky

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!

A Quilting Life by Sherri McConnell for C&T Publishing

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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New Release! Diamond Traditions … and a Giveaway!

Diamond Traditions by Monique Dillard for C&T Publishing

Monique Dillard, from Open Gate Quilts, is the author of our newest release! She is guest posting today to tell you all about her latest title, Diamond Traditions. ”This is the week of the release of my latest book with C&T Publishing, Diamond Traditions. The cover is SO cool and I am just thrilled with [...]

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