Archive for August, 2008
August 18, 2008 at 2:15 pm
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I had been looking for this article and came across it today. The Quilting Loft is a new-ish and really cool store in Seattle.
Most quilting and fabric stores have white walls so they don’t clash with the fabrics that line them, said Angie Andreson, the 30-year-old owner of Ballard’s The Quilting Loft. |
“When I decided to start my store, my husband insisted that I couldn’t have plain white walls,” Andreson said. “So we painted them.” |
The Quilting Loft, which opened in March, offers floral prints, polka dots, stripes and solids alongside roller girls and children’s book characters splashed over square yards of fabric. It also provides quilting services and classes such as skirt making and quilting techniques. |
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August 18, 2008 at 9:17 am
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Ning, another social networking site, provides the opportunity for like-minded people to create groups. Deirdre turned me on to the Fiber Focus group.
For textile addicts who are curious about the world. |
Find common ground and cultural connections through the art of fiber.
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August 14, 2008 at 10:01 am
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I found the Amy Butler tote on the K&C Company website. It looks really nice and has gotten rave reviews from some people who have emailed and commented. I’ll have to think about it before I buy. I still want the pattern so I can try and make it from my own fabric.
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Amy Butler Belle Fabric Scrapbooking Tote Bag
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Hold everything! Our exclusive, Amy-Butler-Designed craft bags are great for creativity on the go!
Made of durable, padded canvas, these versatile creativity bags are divided into: one wide 12×12 pocket, one flat 12×12 pocket, one open compartment with three small, wide pockets on each side, and two exterior side pockets that are perfect for photographs or tech gear like a digital camera, cell phone or mp3 player.
Use to hold an album, 12×12 papers, embellishments, paper cutter, fabric, yarn skein, tools, photographs, projects and so much more!
Shell: EVA Foam-Backed 100% Cotton
Lining: 100% Cotton
SPOT CLEAN ONLY
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August 14, 2008 at 7:56 am
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Fractions on a Roll is another Jelly Roll pattern that I admired at the APNQ show. In addition to diamonds, I have also been admiring rectangles. I actually started a rectangle quilt to comfort my aunt while she was in the hospital. Unfortunately, I didn’t finish it in time and haven’t had the heart to work on it. This design, however may give me the boost I need to work on it.
The layout of the rectangles is different than my original design and may give a UFO new life.
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August 14, 2008 at 7:48 am
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I saw this pattern at the APNQ show, which I promise to write about soon. I seem to be attracted to Jelly Rolls and Jelly Roll patterns lately. Not sure what that is about, but am just going to go with the flow.
I have long admired diamond quilts, but aside from a few 8-pointed stars and a Lone Star center, I haven’t ever made a diamond quilt.
I like the way larger diamonds are made up of smaller diamonds.
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August 4, 2008 at 7:34 pm
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<span style=”font-size:100%;”><span style=”font-family: georgia;”>The Convenzione Zne, a mixed media artists convention will be held </span><span style=”font-size: 18px; font-family: georgia;”>August 22 – August 24, 2008 in Pleasanton, apparently at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Why am I telling you this? Because the event will </span><span style=”font-family: georgia;”>host the 1000 Journals Project</span></span>. It looks like the screening will be on August 22, but it is a little unclear to me. Everyone who attends will receive a free journal. Tickets are $25 if purchased before August 13, but check out the website. I don’t know if I will go or not. I have bad feelings about Pleasanton and don’t want to spend a whole weekend out there, even for the 1000 Journals. Let me know how it is!
See the website at: http://www.znecon.com/page/page/5942610.htm
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