International Quilt Market (Part 2)

Hello, again!

International Quilt Market was quite the experience!  One that I am still processing through and trying to decide which product to share with you next is a challenge in itself!

We visited the McKay Manor Musers booth on Thursday and then again on Saturday!  So many cute and neat ideas for using Shannon Cuddle Fleece!

They had super cute little stuffed animal patterns and amazing slippers for toddlers, teens, and adults. What could be better than soft, fuzzy slippers from Shannon Cuddle 3 or even Shannon Spa Cuddle!

“The Nap Sack” pattern makes a child’s sleeping bag with just 2 yards of Cuddle Fleece!  

But our favorite from McKay Manor was their new quilt patterns that mix different textures of fabric.  She had several beautiful sample quilts; the blocks were cut from either cotton or flannel and then the 2” wide sashing between was cut from Shannon Cuddle Fleece.  The result was a beautiful multi-textured quilt; soft and warm and a little added appliqué gave the quilt character and uniqueness.

  Shannon Fabrics shared great info on easier ways to use their fabrics in more intricate projects.

For some projects, simply ironing a lightweight interfacing to the back to eliminate the stretch will make it easier to sew.  Also Heat n Bond can be ironed to the back of Cuddle Fleece.  Never iron Shannon Cuddle on the front of the fabric; but a little heat on the back will adhere interfacing to stabilize it or heat and bond to appliqué it to another piece of fabric-or using a pressing cloth. I had to try this myself before writing about it be sure it really worked as well as they said. And it was super easy. And now that we know how to do this…oh, so many possibilities!  

So come on in and shop our selection of 36 feet of Shannon Cuddle Fleece!  You can find all the patterns I talked about hanging conveniently right in the midst of all the cuddle fleece.

International Quilt Market

Dear Fellow Quilters!

 

We are super excited to have returned from the 2015 International Quilt Market.  There were over 250 Exhibitors, including companies from all over the world, with all kinds of products from fabric and trims to patterns and tools! Although, we did not visit every booth, we would like to share with you some of the exciting new things we saw and some products we will be selling in the store! 

Leah and Sarah from the Quilt Shop Department

  

One of the things we are excited to tell you about is the

“Six Halves Make a Whole” Program. 

 

 The Quilt Branch company has designed several patterns using the Creative Grids House Ruler and Cottage Ruler. With these tools and patterns you can create some pretty classic or contemporary quilts.  

 

 

House Ruler

 Cottage Ruler (On order, coming soon to Crafts Direct)

 

Individual Patterns and Pattern Books

 

 

You can start with just 6 half yard cuts! To make that initial color decision a little easier we have created bundles of 6 half yard cuts for you. We have a large variety of already bundled fabric collections so there is no stress in finding matching fabrics on your own. For some of the patterns that is all you will need. For others you will need to just add background yardage. 

 

 If you need help with those extra couple yards, please see a Quilt Shop Team Member and we will gladly assist you. Then all you have to do is cut and sew! 

 

Come on in and check out our end cap of new patterns and ½ yard Bundles at the back of aisle 29/30! 

 

 

 As you make projects from the "Six Halves Make a Whole Program," please take a photo, upload it to Instagram, Facebook or Twitter using the hashtag #CraftsDirectDIY in your post.

Your project may be featured on one of our social media platforms or in our store!

Stay tuned for more International Quilt Market excitement!

Project Ideas: Tim Holtz Fabric Projects.

Earlier today I posted information about the Win It Wednesday prize - which is a Fat Eighth of the new Tim Holtz Eclectic Elements fabric. (If you haven't entered to win this awesome prize be sure to click over and enter to win!)

Today I also wanted to share some of fun new projects our team has created using the new Tim Holtz Fabric! You can find links to project supply lists and instructions by clicking on the project names below.

Fabric Covered Three Ring Binder 

Isabella Tote- we created this project using a pattern we sell in-store from Betz White called Isabella Tote.

Apron - We created this project by following a pattern we sell in store - from Vanilla House Designs called Sunday Dinner Apron.

Zippered Bag

Fabric Covered Clipboard

Zipper Pocket Caddy

Fabric Covered Scroll Frame

Fabric Monogram Notebook

Fabric Covered Monogram Letter

Project Ideas: Tea Towels.

Over the next few weeks I'm excited to share with you some new project ideas our team has recently created. Even more exciting is that all of these projects will be using pieces that are currently ON SALE as part of our Anniversary Sale Ad!

Currently our Tea Towels (Dunroven & Indo) are on sale for $1.98 each. They come in a variety of colors and patterns and would be great to use as they come - but of course we also have some fun ways to dress them up to share with you today too.

We have a couple of our new Tea Towel project ideas below (you can click on the project name for a link to project instructions) but we have a bunch of additional project ideas on our website as well. You can find all of the Tea Towel projects we have created HERE.

Give Thanks Tea Towel

Thanksgiving Tea Towel

Turkey Tea Towel

New in Fabrics.

Today I also wanted to share a few new items from our Fabrics Department. The first item is also included in our Day After Thanksgiving ad for the amazing price of $18.88!!

These items would also be great gift ideas if you have a quilter, knitter, or sewer on your list!!

First up, the Loom Kit by Martha Stewart Crafts. A great kit - especially for a beginner and again a great price on this item on Friday!

We also have a bunch of new place mat patterns and the forms for them:

We have a few new patterns from Skip Stone - including a fun little robot and (a very cute!) Guinea Pig Tooth Pillow:

We have a few new supplies and tools that would be a perfect for someone who has everything - a needle sharpening pad will always come in handy, this new spring action shears makes cutting even easier, and of course you can never have too many straight pins (these also come with a built in pin cushion on the lid!):

And finally, we also now have a Wedding Ring Quilt template - anyone that has made a wedding ring quilt knows how helpful a template like this would be!

New in Fabrics.

Hi Everyone!

Today I wanted to share a few of the fun new items we now have available in our Fabrics Department. We actually have so many new items - that if you haven't been in for a while you will definitely want to come in and check them out - but I will also share a few of the things that we are really excited about.

You can find lots of new patterns and kits in aisles 23 and 25 of the store.

Here are some of our favorites:

We just got a bunch of new Christmas items in - I know Christmas in May seems a bit crazy, but if you want the best selection (plus plenty of time to work on your projects) you will want to check them out soon. We have these new Christmas pillow kits:

And also some felt ornament kits:

As well as lot additional embroidery and stitchery kits (stockings, ornaments, wall hangings etc.).


We have a bunch of new cuddle fleece patterns:

In aisle 23 you will also find some new baby embroidery kits - including bibs, wall hangings and blankets:

We have a few styles available of these new bright, fun embroidery kits from Dimensions as well:

The new "Dolly Mamas" embroidery kits are very cute (and very funny!):

Rag quilts continue to be a popular item in our Fabrics Department and to accommodate the demand we have some new patterns for those types of quilts too:

We have some new doll clothes patterns:

Some really fun felt patterns for card table playhouses and puppet theaters:

We have also seen a big increase in patterns of items that correspond with the entire "Go Green" movement- including bike basket and laundry room patterns:

And finally, even though they aren't new items I also wanted to share these Project Kits that are available from our Fabric Deparmtnet. I'm not sure a lot of people know that we carry these kits - but it makes creating a project so much easier when the measuring and cutting have already been done for you. (Please note however that the fabric included in the kits may not  be available for seperate purchase and the kits are sold with the already cut for the kit.)