Jun
16
There are some new appliqué books coming out that look fantastic.
Wool looks big over at C&T Publishing.
Plus a new Baltimore Album themed book!
Martingale continues the delightful Kim Diehl series.
I’ve added all of these to the Appliqué Bookshop.
Until next time,
Kay
By Kay Mackenzie
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Jul
1
Backyard Birds
Filed Under Patterns, Prizes | 45 Comments
I love everything from the Piece O’ Cake gals Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins. This month, with many thanks to C&T Publishing, we have their cheery collection of 12 bird blocks presented in an expanded pattern format, Backyard Birds.
You can mix and match these blocks, sew four of them into a 39″ x 39″ project, or put them all together for a 52″ x 65″ quilt with appliqué borders. The packet includes full-size patterns and a 16-page booklet with complete instructions.
I myself employ a patched background on occasion, but these designers are fearless masters at it. Add their delightful sense of color, you’ve got winners every time IMO.
If you’d like to win this expanded pattern, please enter the drawing by leaving a comment here on this blog post before 7:00 p.m. California time on Saturday, July 5. Open to U.S. mailing addresses only, and replies to an email subscription won’t enter.
Good luck everyone!
Chirp!
Kay
By Kay Mackenzie
Sep
1
A Piece o’ Cake classic
Filed Under Books, Embellishment, Holiday, Prizes | 53 Comments
Guess what came out in 1997 and is still in print?
The fabulous Welcome to the North Pole from Piece o’ Cake!
This is one of my personal favorite books. I got it when it first came out and it sits on my bookshelf to this day. Back when I first got it, I made a little project for my friend’s parents, and loved every minute.
For Tess's folks, by Kay Mackenzie
I jumped at the chance to get an additional review copy from Martingale / That Patchwork Place. The scenes in this book, which is subtitled Santa’s Village in Appliqué, are just utterly whimsical and charming. Here are a couple of the vignettes from Santa’s Village.
The book includes notes on fabric selection and preparation, information on the Piece o’ Cake gals’ hand appliqué methods, adding embellishments, and finishing your festive little quilts.
If you’d like a chance to win Welcome to the North Pole, leave a comment here on this post by 7:00 p.m. California time on Sunday, September 4.
Drawing open to U.S. and Canada addresses only. Remember that if you’re subscribed by email, you’ll need to click on the title and come over to the blog itself to leave your comment.
Cheers,
Kay
By Kay Mackenzie
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