Karen S., Author at Fabric Editions Blog

Pocket Hand Warmers

Posted on December 12, 2014
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Warm hands, warm heart. That old saying always makes me smile. These little pocket hand warmers sew up quickly. Heated in the microwave, they are ready in 20 seconds. You‘ll need four 5” squares of Fabric Palette flannel or cotton, and a cup of rice…

Tips & Tricks

Flannel Quilt Tips

Posted on December 10, 2014
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The Recycled Denim & Flannel Quilt is one of our most popular projects ever! The design has no intersections to match, is a nice 64” x 72” size, and best of all – is made with two 5-piece fat quarter flannel bundles and denim from…

No-Sew Projects

Numbered Row Markers

Posted on December 3, 2014
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Today’s post is a free project and tip in one – Numbered Row Markers. All you need are hat pins, or corsage pins found in the wedding supply aisle, pretty beads, a pack of numbered beads, and a little Gem Tac or Mod Podge glue.…

No-Sew Projects

Pin Cushion Jars

Posted on December 3, 2014
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Yesterday we shared the latest QuiltBlocks quilt, did you see? There are so many beautiful fabrics use in the quilt, we wanted to see what other projects we could make with the fabric. Keeping with our handmade holidays theme, today we're using Indigo Square’s fabrics…

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QuiltBlocks Indigo Square | December 2014

Posted on December 2, 2014
by Karen S.
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Indigo Square – JoAnn’s new Quilt Block of the Month is on line! The stores should have it in place this week, so you can see the beautiful fabrics in person. The twelve block kits have precut pieces, in beautiful cool blues. The Setting Kit…

Fun Projects

Fabric Central Gift Card Holders

Posted on November 26, 2014
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Gift cards are great for teens and those that may be a little hard to buy for. Know anyone like that?? Sometimes handmade gifts don't get finished in time, so if you can, keep a variety of cards on hand. To get over your gift-card…

Fun Projects

Land of Whimzie Baby Mittens

Posted on November 21, 2014
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Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow … so many of you are already snow covered. I hope you were ready with some projects and fabric! Here’s a quick baby mitten project to keep on hand [!!] for gifts or an unexpected chilly…

Fun Projects

Dog Bow Ties

Posted on November 13, 2014
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Here’s a gift for your special pups. The bow tie slips on the collar with a little elastic so an additional collar isn't needed. Fabric Palette’s Cassovia looks great, doesn't it? You’ll need a 5” square, 2 ½” x 5” rectangle, 5” square of Pellon…

Fun Projects

Burlap Table Runner and Jars

Posted on November 7, 2014
by Karen S.
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The cold wind blew for three days, stirring up all kinds of mischief. Somehow, quickly and not-so-quietly, a beautiful blue sky, warm October day became Halloween/Thanksgiving/and what-are-you-doing-for Christmas. Did you notice, too? Shopping panic caused traffic jams, long lines at fabric counters and Starbucks. Well,…

Inspiration

Quilt Retreats

Posted on October 24, 2014
by Karen S.
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The quilt retreat experience is all about fabric and friends. Usually, I have the opportunity to join in three or four a year, with 6 friends at a home, 30 at a small summer camp, and 300 at a conference center-hotel complex. If you haven’t…