Button magnet tutorial

12 May 2012 | Other RSS posts by

I had a deadline that I had to complete by today, so naturally, midstream I had to take a little break and do something else. It really wasn’t my fault. I was a Joann’s, and they had buttons on sale, and they had cute little packs of all blue buttons. A light bulb went off in my head and I knew I needed to squeeze in one more tiny project.

I use magnets to hold up my revolving door calendar to the sheet metal that we attached to my studio door. The magnets I use are



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Pencil Pets Tutorial

02 May 2012 | Other RSS posts by


Here is a project that I have done many times in my life. It is a great activity for your kids' school parties (or any party for that matter), birthday gifts for children's groups (church groups, scout groups...I just made 40 for the children in my church, to celebrate their birthdays), a fun summer project for your kids, or what ever other reason you can come up with to make these cute pencil pets.  Children of all ages love them.


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Category: craft projects, Kids, Pencil Pets, tutorials

I’m Going to Be on (Renee) TV!

23 Apr 2012 | Other RSS posts by

I am excited to announce that I will be on ReneeTV, the live chat feature of ReneePearson.com this Wednesday, April 25, at 9pm Eastern U.S. time, as part of their Meet the Pros series. I’ll be talking about A Field Guide to Fabric Design and about color and digital textile printing, and doing a live tutorial of Illustrator’s Recolor Artwork tool (a tutorial that is in the book). We’d love for you to join us! It’s free and easy, and you can log in as a guest,



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Another tutorial tried and tested….

19 Apr 2012 | Other RSS posts by

One of my readers, Witchylin, has sent me some lovely photos of the quilt top she has made using my tutorial. She even included some of her progress pictures. She seems very organised :-)  Notice the lovely orange leaf cushions on the chairs. She made those too!

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The strip sets are ready to slice.

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Next, cut them up into squares.

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Put the squares together, draw across the diagonal, sew a seam either side of the line and then slice in two.



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Small Ironing Board Cover Tutorial

15 Apr 2012 | Other RSS posts by



I went to my local thrift store yesterday to find some old sheets to cut up for the rag rugs that I am learning how to make.  Amongst the throngs of sheets was this light green print with this really cute band that ran across it with wonky birthday party animals.  It was adorable.



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Category: ironing board cover, tutorials

Pat Sloan Fabric in a new way

13 Apr 2012 | Other RSS posts by
Have you seen these Jersey strips in the craft store in the jewelry section? They are made with tshirt material (FABRIC!!!) and it's a necklace! I bought this one the other day And look.. a video showing all kinds of ways to wear it!! I LOVE it! REMINDER.... Last day to enter to win a copy of Quilt Album HERE... winner picked after dinner! My Latest Newsletter.. incase you missed it.. CLICK HERE



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Pat Sloan – The Learning Center Are you a Piecer?

11 Apr 2012 | Other RSS posts by
At the Learning Center today we have a super post on "Piecing Basics" by Faith Jones of Fresh Lemon quilts Remember I interviewed Faith on Feb 13? (Listen HERE) At the Learning Center this year we are focusing on the Basics.. and most of us start as piecers... well.. I'll let you read the article yourself! CLICK HERE But wait... be sure to come back after you read the article My friends at Quilt Album are giving TWO LUCKY people a copy of the wonderful Quilt tracking software Quilt Album! This software is so easy to use, designed by quilters...



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What every girl needs!

09 Apr 2012 | Other RSS posts by

Thank you for all of your lovely comments and “likes” on this post. You have all encouraged me to open up the shutters of my Esty shop and dust down the shelves :-)

Another handmade sewing case and pattern with photo-tutorial will soon be available.

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This is the back.

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Another tutorial……

04 Apr 2012 | Other RSS posts by

Just a note before we start: My photos, tutorials etc. are all over Pinterest. Now, I’m not a nasty person, and I can be easily flattered, but I do spend a lot of time sharing my own ideas with everyone because I enjoy it and they seem to as well. My gripe is, that no-one has ever asked my permission to take what belongs to me and, to be honest, I’m quite upset about that. They haven’t even left a comment to say they liked what they took. Thank you for respecting my copyright. Please bear in mind that Pinterest



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Tutorial – Needle your thread and tie your knot

30 Mar 2012 | Other RSS posts by

Hey everyone!

As promised, here is a quick video tutorial showing how I prepare my needle and thread for any hand sewing or embroidery I need to do.

To give credit where it’s due:  I learned the needle your thread thing from watching my left handed mom, and I’m pretty sure I learned the quilter’s knot from a blog post from Anna Maria Horner. Thanks ladies!




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