Round Robin Row Quilt

I am one of the designers for the "Summer Picnic" row quilt project by Patchwork Posse. You can download the patterns for each row here. There is no charge for this fun project. Over the next few weeks, you will see more rows from different designers from across the country. You can make as many rows as you like for this quilt and create your own unique design.

Here is a sneak preview of my row which will be added to the quilt in the next few days.

Christmas Blog Hop: Week #6

Click here to get your copy of my Christmas Memories pattern. This little quilt features a removable photograph, so you can change the picture whenever your like. Hope you enjoy this project! I would love to see pictures of your finished quilts.

Click here for my recipe for Cranberry Relish. This is an old family favourite that I have been using for years. It also makes a great gift!

Christmas Blog Hop: Week #5

Be sure to visit Maria Hrabrovsky's blog to see her Christmas pot holder pattern and recipes for some yummy cookies. Click here for all the details.
Next Sunday I will have a pattern for a Christmas wall quilt that holds a favourite photo. I will also have an easy Cranberry relish recipe that I have been using for years. Be sure to come back on November 20!

Christmas Blog Hop: Week #4

As promised, here is the link to Kathy K. Wylie's Christmas project and recipe. Click here for all the instructions. Enjoy!

Come back again next Sunday for a pattern and recipe from Maria Hrabovsky.

Sneak Preview of This Week's Christmas Blog Hop

This week's designer is Kathy K. Wylie. Her pattern is called Spinning Star – a design that can be used any number of ways.

Appliqué it onto circular coasters:

 Stitch it on your next quilt:

Bead it on a star-shaped ornament:

Kathy is also going to share her recipe for Christmas tourtiere. Be sure to come back on Sunday for the complete pattern and recipe.

Christmas Blog Hop: Week #3

This week's featured Canadian designer is Benita Skinner. Click here to see her pattern for a string-pieced Christmas ornament and her recipe for luscious looking Domino Bars.

Come back again next week for another great Christmas pattern and recipe from Kathy K. Wylie.

Christmas Blog Hop: Week #2

This week's designer is Daphne Greig from Vancouver Island. Click here to see her wonderful free Christmas pattern and recipe. Daphne has kits available for this great table runner!

Be sure to check back again next week for another great Christmas pattern and recipe.

A Canadian Christmas Blog Hop

Here is the ultimate shop hop! You don't even have to leave the comfort of your home. Every Sunday, starting on October 16, you will be able to visit the Blog of a well-known Canadian designer. There you will find a free pattern and a favourite recipe, both with a Christmas theme. It's never too early to start on Christmas gifts for friends and family!

Visit my Blog next Sunday to get the link to the first designer's Blog.

ColorWorks Fabric from Northcott

I just received this shade card with samples of all the new ColorWorks fabrics from Northcott. What a wonderful collection! There are 102 solid colours of their usual high-quality premium cotton. There is a free pattern using these fabrics on the Northcott website. Just click here to have a look!



The Stitchers' Angels Project

You may have noticed this "Stitchers' Angel" button on my Blog. This is a project run by Helen Stubbings from Tasmania, Australia. I first met Helen when I was at the Australian Quilt Market Trade Show a few years ago. We met again at Quilt Market in Houston and Salt Lake City. Helen and her sister, Tracey, were right across the aisle from us at the show.

Here is how the "Stitchers' Angel" project works: There are two ways to take part. You can just visit the site every week beginning Monday 17th August to view and print a free pattern - yes a free pattern from a fantastic designer. There will be seven free patterns, one each week.

You can join in the swap by filling out and emailing the form on Helen's site. You will be allocated a Secret Stitching angel and will be given a Stitcher for you to spoil. Over the seven weeks you need to hand-stitch at least three projects with which to surprise your stitcher. Of course you can make more than three! Each participant will receive at least three lovely surprises in the mail. The theme this year is Roses.

Maybe you would like to join? Click here for more details!

New Pattern #2: Wonky Strips

I published 3 new patterns this week and they are now all available on my web site. Click here for more information.

I am having a special sale of these 3 new patterns: Buy 2 of the new patterns and you get the third one for free! After you place your order, just e-mail me and quote this code FPFEB09 to make sure you get your free pattern.

Wonky Strips (Pattern #229 ) is another Jelly-Roll Friendly pattern. You can also use fat quarters or any of your scraps that can be cut into 2 1/2" strips. This little quilt is quick and easy to make and would make a great gift for a special child if you use a variety of bright fabrics. Instructions for making an 18" pillow are also included in the pattern.

Wonky Strips Quilt 40" x 50" Pattern #229

Wonky Strips Pillow 18" x 18"

New Pattern #1: Wonky Squares

I published 3 new patterns this week and they are now all available on my web site. Click here for more information.

I am having a special sale of these 3 new patterns: Buy 2 of the new patterns and you get the third one for free! After you place your order, just e-mail me and quote this code FPFEB09 to make sure you get your free pattern.

Wonky Squares (#228) is a Jelly Roll - friendly pattern. (Jelly Rolls are those wonderful 2 1/2" x 40" strips of fabric that are distributed by several fabric companies.) You can also use fat quarters or any of your scraps that can be cut into 2 1/2" strips.

Instructions are given for 2 different versions of this design. The centre square in each block is perfect for fussy-cutting a special fabric or using a photo printed on fabric. I used the Kaleidoscope Kreator program to design the centre squares in this quilt.

The second version has an extra row of blocks to make a quilt that is 39" x 58" - a perfect size for a lap quilt or a child's bed. I used rick-rack to frame the outer borders. Have you noticed how cotton rick-rack is becoming popular again? It comes in many colours and widths and adds a new interest to our projects.

Free Patterns

I have just put a "Summertime Special" on my website. You will receive 1 free pattern (my choice) for every pattern that you order from the website from July 10 - July 31, 2008. After you place your order on the website, just e-mail me and quote this code: SSFP01

Free Quilt Pattern

We have just put a free quilt pattern up on our website. This quick and easy quilt was designed by Christine Baker and Nellie Holmes. You can find the pattern by clicking on the "Free Pattern" link on my home page.

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