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Our Natural Inspiration Leaf Bowls pattern has only been out for a few months, with rave reviews! So, I thought I’d bing it, to see what quilt shops have created with this pattern. I found that Capital Quilts in Gaithersburg, MD is running a few classes on the Leaf Bowl. Here are their cool samples:

Don’t you just love the the Kaffe’d Palm Leaf? Love the blue birch also!

These leaves are simple to make, you can also enlarge the pattern to any size! Take the leaf pattern page to any copy shop and let them enlarge it for you. How striking on your table!

If you are in the Gaithersburg area, classes are Sat., Jan. 14  or Sat., Mar. 17, 2012.

Have fun! -Kris

Hello out there! What’s new this week? Thought I’d show everyone a sample bag I just sent off to Exclusively Quilters from their Let the Sunshine In line! This line just screams modern baby so  I made the Mom‘s Messenger Bag from my Ready Set Go, Baby Necessities to Sew book – and it just came out so cute!

We made some changes that I would like to share! First of all, we used Inn Control Plus from Innovative Craft Products! This really gave our bag some “oomph”! It is so stable – you can stand this baby on the table and fill it up (no slumpy bag with this product!)! We quilted the flap only…then we took advantage of the fusible and just fused the front, back and sides of the bag. It really saves time!

We also added swivel hooks and D-Rings to the Strap – I am planning a separate post on that! 

We used PUL for the lining of the Mom’s Messenger  - in case she puts anything messy in the diaper bag! (That never happens….)  The PUL is the white fabric shown in the lower photo. By now, you probably know what this is but, let’s talk about it anyway! PUL is a Polyurethane Laminated fabric – it’s soft, flexible, and waterproof! You’ll find it being used in everything from lunchboxes, re-useable diapers, and more! I purchased mine from Nancy’s Notions  and really liked the quality.

I really found this product easy to use  – here are my notes from using it:

• Cutting – I cut in single layer because I found it was slippery.
• Use a Microtex sharp 80/12 needle.
• Pin in the seam allowances, so that you don’t create holes.
• I did not use any special presser foot  – just what I would normally use.

I hope you’ll give PUL a try on the next project that you might like to have a waterproof lining! It’s easy to use and it looks great!

-Kris

I am so pleased to tell you that I have a new project featured in the latest issue of Asian Fabric magazine! The project is called the Taipei Tech Tote and it is pictured at right! This picture shows some of the other projects in the magazine – they all look great!

Taipei Tech Tote features an adjustable shoulder strap as well as handles insuring that you always have a good hold on your laptop!Soft and Stable gives your laptop the padded protection that it needs and the top zipper ensures that your equipment is secure!

I used beautiful Kona Bay Fabrics, which have a wonderful hand. I used the Burgundy from the Orimono Collection II and Sand from the Nobu Fujiyama Cherish Collection – all of the scrap rectangles were also from the Cherish Collection.

A side note – New Hampshire is well represented in this magazine! Cary Flanagan of Something Sew Fine  has a quilt in the magazine called Dreaming of Lilies!

So, if you are interested in a new laptop bag (an you don’t mind making it yourself), please comment below and you might just win yourself a copy of  Asian Fabric!!

Hello all! What’s new at Poorhouse Quilt Designs? We have a new pattern in the works… here’s a sneak peak!  (Think pretty pillow..) More Tea Leaves for you! With a twist… here we show Tea Leaves with Red Work! This Red Work is from the Flowers of Hope pattern by Candlelite Designs, featuring a N0-Hoop Technique!

This design, featuring a quick method for producing modified cathedral windows, will be released at Quilt Market at the end of October! Stop by for more sneak peaks in the following weeks!

In the meantime – let’s visit Candlelite Quilts, where I found this Red Work pattern! You can find this cute shop in Chelmsford Square in Chelmsford, MA! I am teaching the Tea Leaves there on Saturday, September 17th from 10:30 to 2:30 and we will be using a great product (Lapel Stick) that will speed the Tea Leaf process up and leave you with time to make matching placemats…. The sample at Candlelite Quilts is shown below (see square at the left). Isn’t this a great display? Hope you can stop by to see Cathy and her wonderful shop!

-Kris 

It’s Giveaway time!!

I have 5 fat quarters from Blank Quilting’s Yolanda Fundora. These FQs are in goregeous tones of magenta, red, turquoise, purple and bright green! They are from a “blender” line called Tessuto! I used some Tessuto in my coffee break placemats.

Blenders – they are the workhorse of your fabric collection. They make fast friends of fabric that might not normally get along well together. They can stretch your stash! They can add pizzazz or add calm.

OK – how do you get your free FQs? Just comment and we’ll pick a winner on Friday August 5th! Good luck!

-Kris

I can’t thank Hoodie enough for bringing Poorhouse Quilt Designs to Spring Quilt Market!  Here is a picture of Timeless Treasure’s booth with our bags:

These bags for Quilt Market made with Hoodie’s NEW lines for Timeless Treasures! There is Fruit A La Carte and All That Jazz plus cute basics mixed in! See each bag below for a closer look!

First the Friday Bag (left) - isn’t that the most adorable print on the center panel – Fruit Cocktail! This is my favorite of all of the fabrics – though it is hard to pick a favorite! The center bag is the Monday Messenger - WOW – the main red fabric with all of the instuments is great…retro! I especially love the drum set on this fabric – it is near and dear to my heart since I have to listen to our drum set every day! (If you have teenage boys you know what I mean!!) The last bag on the right below is Hoodie’s favorite – the On Tour with apples with a gorgeous purple lining (nettie dots)! You can read about her inspiration for this fabric here on her site, Hoodie’s Land. 

Click here for Friday Bag Fabric List, Monday Messenger Bag Fabric List, and On Tour Bag Fabric List!

Enjoy the eye candy! (Thanks again, Hoodie!!)  -Kris

Thanks to everyone for commenting on the Knitter’s bag and the beautiful fabrics from Timeless Treasures!  The winner of this week’s giveaway is Cathy! (If you didn’t win – keep checking back here - we have more giveaways planned!)

Have a happy Easter everyone!

Spring is definitely here with April Showers!!

-Kris

Timeless Treasure’s “Do Ewe Knit?” collection is the inspiration behind this Fiesta Bag  – perfect for your knitting projects!

I started with the Do Ewe Knit fabric with black ground (Knit-C 7588) and added Black and White Dots (Dot-C 7600) , Black and White Strips (Fun-C 7292) and Red Marble Mania (pat-1006-red).

If you’d like 4 fat quarters of the fabrics listed above, just comment below and we’ll give them away on Friday April 22!

Now I just need to learn how to knit!

Happy Quilting! -Kris

PS All of these fun yarns and more can be found at Stitched in Stone in Kingston NH!

The winner of the Green with Envy FQ bundle is Robin! Congratulations!  -Kris

This is a nod to all of the students who take a class and finish the project! Good for you!

This is a picture of the On Tour bag made by Beth L. – she took my class Jan. 22nd at Sew Creative in Beverly, MA. She finished the beautiful bag the next day for her sister! Great job, Beth!

Sew On, Girl!

Thanks for sharing! -Kris