Die-Cut Applique Shapes

I now have these cute die-cut applique shapes for sale on my web site. The fusible web has already been added to the shapes, so you just iron them in place and stitch around the edges. Each cupcake is approximately 3" x 2.75". Click here for more information. I used the cupcake shapes for my "Calorie-Free Cupcakes" pattern but you can use the shapes in many different quilt, craft and scrapbooking projects.

I also have some ice cream cone shapes for sale and am working on a new design for them called "How Sweet It Is!" (Pictures and more information coming soon)

Make Your Own Cards with Kaleidoscope Kreator

Here is another way to use the Kaleidoscope Kreator programme. You can make designer cards in just a few minutes using your own photographs. The designs can be printed on photo paper, other specialty papers or fabric and then used to create a unique card. You can add beads, sequins, glitter etc. to make your cards even more special. Have a look at these cards to see some of the possibilities. They were all created using just one photograph and the Kaleidoscope Kreator software.

Introducing Kaleidoscope Kreator

Now you can create beautiful, one-of-a-kind kaleidoscope designs from your own photos with just a few clicks of your mouse! This is a great software package that is perfect for both quilters and scrapbookers and is very easy to use. I will be introducing this programme at my booth (#250) at the CreativFestival in Toronto next week. Have a look at the website to see some of the wonderful projects you can create with this software.

Here are a few samples that I created in just a few minutes using my October 11 daily photo shown below.

All of these designs were created using the picture above. They can be printed on fabric or paper in any size you wish. The resulting prints can then be used in scrapbooking or quilting projects.

You can also create a frame design which can be printed on either fabric or paper.

You could also add another picture within the frame and print that as well for scrapbooking, card making or quilting. All of these examples were done in about 20 minutes using the Kaleidoscope Kreator programme! The possibilities are endless.

Hang Ups

I have a large collection of old photographs which I enjoy using in my quilts. I have collected these pictures over the years at flea markets and antique shows. Friends have given me pictures of long forgotten relatives as well. I refer to this collection as my "instant ancestors" because I have no idea who any of these people are either!

When I published the "Hang Ups" series of patterns last fall, I used many of these photographs by printing them on fabric (EQ Printables is my favourite product to use) and then incorporating them into the design. I decided that there should be information about the picture on the back of each little quilt, and so I had a wonderful time making up stories of my instant ancestors. The story labels were printed on fabric, just as the pictures were.

For the "More Hang Ups" pattern, I made a little pocket on the back of the quilt, printed the story on fabric, and then made a separate little "postcard" to slip in the pocket.


Hang Ups Pattern #327


Even More Hang Ups Pattern #329


More Hang Ups Pattern #328