Karen S., Author at Fabric Editions Blog

Garden Trellis | QuiltBlocks May 2015

Posted on July 23, 2015
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Welcome to Quilt Blocks Garden Trellis! The new block of the month style program at JoAnn stores started in June! The fabrics - beautiful florals, crisp white, trendy navy and mint, accents of pink and purple. The design - columns of blocks set on point,…

Fun Projects

Denim State Pride Pillow

Posted on July 21, 2015
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Show your state pride - with our denim and faux suede fat quarter pillows. If you're traveling, make one for all the states you enjoyed on your trip! At only 12" square, it's a small pillow to keep in the car or rv, or stacked…

Tips & Tricks

Quilt Blocks Tips for Finishing: Binding

Posted on July 8, 2015
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The binding on your quilt needs to be a hard working accent, not just a pretty picture frame. The binding will get a lot of tugging and rubbing over the years, so let's make it to last. We like the French-fold binding, or double-fold French…

Tips & Tricks

Quilt Blocks Tips for Finishing: Backing

Posted on June 30, 2015
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Traditionally, quilt backing is a print used in the quilt top, a simple muslin, or a 108" extra-wide fabric. Today, fun novelties or pieced backs are common. Here are some ways to narrow down your choices. Hand quilting is usually quilted with cream, natural color…

Inspiration

Quilt Blocks Tips for Finishing: Batting

Posted on June 17, 2015
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Once you’ve decided how you will quilt, you can choose a batting. Know the size of your quilt and add 3”-4” all around. Here are some tips and choices for you to think about. Low loft, cotton, unbleached, is commonly sold on the bolt and…

Giveaways

Giveaway: Quilt Blocks Garden Trellis

Posted on June 15, 2015
by Karen S.
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The new Quilt Block of the Month, “Garden Trellis” has arrived! This beautiful quilt is designed with twelve on-point blocks in vertical row format. The crisp white background, a bold stripe and floral borders make this a beautiful full-size, 86” x 90” quilt. The trendy…

Tips & Tricks

Quilt Blocks Tips for Finishing: Quilting

Posted on June 9, 2015
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You have invested time and expense to create a work of art – a quilt. The decisions you make now will reflect your skill and how the quilt will wear. If you used our QuiltBlocks program, read through the Quilt Blocks Setting Kit instructions.…

Tips & Tricks

Quilt Tips: Sewing Strips to a Block

Posted on March 17, 2015
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Hello Quilters! Many times a patchwork block needs a frame or two in a quilt design. A narrow strip can introduce a bold accent color. A wide strip in a tonal or solid will separate your prints from other prints. Use two borders to pull…

No-Sew Projects

Fabric Covered Potted Plants and Plates | DIY Tablescape

Posted on March 16, 2015
by Karen S.
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Here at Fabric Editions, we seem to have the best green fabrics. I'm always inspired to make something with the freshest, newest green as soon as I see it. With Spring in the air and St. Patrick's day on the way, Fabric Loft inspired this…

Fun Projects

Fabric Palette Easter Treat Bags

Posted on March 12, 2015
by Karen S.
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These tiny, 3" tall Easter candy sacks started with 5" x 7" cuts from a fat quarter. A Fabric Palette Flutterby collection bundle was on hand and had the perfect Spring colors I was looking for. Simple seams and boxed corners worked up so…