12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

Sharyn Cole
12 Designers of Christmas

I have to admit that this was on my list of projects to make since Spring but had to delay due to my health problems.  But I plan on making one next year! Sharyn is the original Tuffet lady!

You can order the pattern with the foundation pattern only or get a complete kit so that you don’t have to run around to find the foam, feet and all the other little things you need to make a fabulous tuffet.

 

 

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

I spoke of the Free-Motion Quilting Workbook yesterday but I have to say that I used it with THIS BOOK!  I love how Christina explained free-motion quilting in this book and it has helped many of my students.

So if you plan on adding Learning free-motion quilting to your list of things to do in 2017: you need this book under the Christmas tree.

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

This book is an absolute must have for anyone that really wants to free-motion quilt!  I have had several quilters confess that they have several quilting books at home but are still afraid to do it!  This book is the best as it actually gets you to try out on paper before going over to your sewing machine.  It’s that one small step that was missing in all the other books.  
So thank you Angela for this fantastic book!  I have had mine for some time now and truly enjoy it.

 

 

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

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I met these ladies over a year ago and was really impressed by their beautiful quilts and the fact that they are three sisters and a mom working together!  Their demos really convinced me that their rulers make curve piecing easy.  But the fact that they are working together in designing, quilting and creating patterns!  WOW! AWESOME!

I came back home and told my mom and sister how I was inspired by these ladies… they both looked at me and said: “You won’t get us quilting!”… Yap… my family really doesn’t get it!

But I digress, Sew Kind of Wonderful‘s rulers and patterns are absolute must haves for Christmas.  I have mine already picked out and will be my holiday treat!  I plan on making a table runner during my free time.

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

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To find out more about  Deborah Miller, you can read my Meet the Designer article in Quilter’s World Spring 2016 issue.

I feel so blessed to count her as a friend.  Deborah has developed lots of patterns that are very easy to make.  SERIOUSLY!  They come with templates that guide you along every stitch.  Thanks to her, I can make a hot pad in less than 15 minutes.  My personal favorite is the Hot Pad Table Runner and my project is nicely featured on my ironing board which I use as a side table when writing my blogs.

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

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I have had the pleasure of meeting Amanda on several occasions and she is very passionate about her work.  She has written several books and designed many wonderful fabric collections with Benartex Fabrics.

So you can choose to ask for a fat quarter bundle of her latest sewing room fabric collection or her latest book to help you improve your quilting.  But the MUST HAVE item is surely the Free-Motion Quilting Idea App by C&T Publishing.

 

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

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To find out more about  Deborah Kemball, you can read my Meet the Designer article in Quilter’s World summer 2016 issue.  She is just an awesome and talented person.

Her latest book Euphoria Tapestry Quilt is eye candy! Her work is all needle turning appliqué, but she’s the first to say that many of her students have made beautiful projects using raw edge appliqué.  I have also seen her designs transformed into very modern pillows with minimal quilting.

I love her book and just have to get the new eco tote … Can someone PLEASE tell my sister?

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Katja is such an inspiration!  She is a Designer and Quilt Shop owner in BC (Canada) and she has published her second book this summer.  You can quilt along with her here  and share in the progress of your blocks.

I believe the perpetual calendar was just released at Fall Quilt Market and is the perfect stocking stuffer.  Can someone PLEASE tell my husband 🙂

12 DESIGNERS OF CHRISTMAS

claire-noelThe holiday season is fast approaching and I am sure many husbands, kids and friends are wondering what to get their favorite quilter for Christmas!

Lindsey Rhodes truly inspired me last May when she launched May is for Makers.  I loved how people connected and started committing to purchasing a pattern a week and making the project.  It got me thinking that we should have a month dedicated to showcasing designers so we could find new projects.

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