tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72674356381134189292024-03-16T03:53:18.610-04:00FreeSpirit FabricFreeSpirit speaks to a new generation; a generation who looks to the designer for inspiration and community. It speaks creativity and playful fun for fashions, home décor, quilting, crafting and more. #iamafreespiritFreeSpirithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634529967911454825noreply@blogger.comBlogger433125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7267435638113418929.post-18646987719725986462018-04-10T10:14:00.001-04:002018-04-10T10:14:42.455-04:00All Stars by Tula Pink Pillow <br />
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Tied with a Ribbon </h3>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Read all pattern
instructions before starting<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">¼ inch seam allowance
included<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Pillow
Size</span></b><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> - 20½in x 20½in<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Requirements</span></b><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> - <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>½yd (45cm) Background fabric (Glacier)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Fat ¼ or 20cm each of 4 Prints<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Fat ¼ or 20cm each of 4 Solids
(Cornflour, Sweet Pea, Taffy, Agean)<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">6in (15cm) Binding
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>24in x 24in of Batting<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>½yd (45cm) Backing fabric<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Machine sewing thread<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Erasable marking pen<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Rotary Cutter, ruler and mat<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>General sewing supplies<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Size 20 Cushion Insert<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Cutting
Fabric<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">From the Background fabric, cut 16 – 3in x 3in
squares and 16 – 3½in x 3½in squares<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">From each Print cut 4 – 3½in x 3½in squares<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">From each Solid fabric colour cut 4 - 3½in x
3½in squares<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">From the Binding fabric cut 2 – 2½in strips for
the binding<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">From the Backing Fabric cut 2 – 16½in x 20½in
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Cut Fabrics as per cutting instructions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">To make 1 Star Block you will need the
following – 4 Background fabric 3in squares, 4 Background fabric 3½in squares,
4 – 3½in fabrics squares from 1 print and 4 – 3½in fabrics from a solid fabric.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">To make the centre pinwheel block - draw a
diagonal line from corner to corner on the wrong side of 2 of the same 3.5in
square prints using your erasable marker. Place a marked square on top of the
solid print with right sides together. Pin to hold<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Sew down each side of the marked line using a ¼in
seam.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cut through the diagonal of the
square on the marked line and press seam towards the darker fabric.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Repeat for the other pair of squares.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Trim these squares to 3in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This will make 4 HST (Half Square Triangles)
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">To make the outside star points – take the 2
remaining squares from print 1, the 2 remaining squares from the solid print
and the 4 – 3½in Background fabric squares.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on each of the fabric prints.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pair each up with a Background fabric square
and pin to hold. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Sew down each side of the marked line using a ¼in
seam.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cut through the diagonal of the
square on the marked line and press seam towards the darker fabric.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Repeat for the other 3 squares.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This will make 8 – HST units in total.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Layout the following fabrics to make the rows<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Row 1 – Background
fabric 3in square, Solid/ Background fabric HST, Background fabric /Print HST,
Background fabric 3in square.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Row 2 – Background
fabric /Print HST, Print/Solid HST, Print/Solid HST, Solid/ Background fabric
HST<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Row 3 - Background
fabric /Solid HST, Solid/Print HST, Solid/Print HST, Print/ Background fabric
HST<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Row 4 - Background
fabric 3in square, Print/ Background fabric HST, Background fabric/Solid HST,
Background fabric 3in square.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Arrange the star so
that the same colour print matches up at the points.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Sew each of the 4 squares in each row together
pressing alternate rows in the opposite direction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This will mean that when you sew up each row
the seams will “nest” and lay nice and flat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Press rows downwards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your block
will measure 10.5in (unfinished)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Repeat steps 2-8 to make a total of 4 star
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squares of your pillow by sewing each of the 2 Blocks together the make a
row.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Press the seams in the same
direction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sew each of the rows together
pressing alternate rows in the same direction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Baste and Quilt your Pillow top – centre the
pillow top over the batting, pin to baste then Machine quilt your pillow
top.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Trim Batting to size<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Envelope Back – take the backing rectangles, fold down the backing fabric ½in
down from the 20½in end.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Press in
place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now turn over and pin this folded
edge down 1in, pin and press in place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Machine stitch down both the folded edges to hold in place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Repeat this for the second backing piece. Take
your completed cushion top and the completed back envelope panels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Place the Front of your cushion down onto the
bench (so you can see the wadding), place your first back panel on top of the
wadding facing you, matching the raw edges of the side of your cushion front
and the raw short edge of your backing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Then lay your second backing piece down along the opposite raw edge also
so that the right side is facing you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Pin around the outside edges and sew these three layers together by
sewing just in from the raw edges to hold in place to make it easier to sew on
your binding.</span><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Meet Miss Mustard Seed; mom, accidental entrepreneur, textile and paint expert and now a FreeSpirit!</h2>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: purple;">Her story is like yours or mine. Young mom, looking to supplement her families income to help cover the cost of diapers and groceries; $200 a month would suffice. </span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple;">What started out as a one-woman-show decorative painting and mural business, evolved into an antiques business that tripped into a blog and blossomed into a entire brand. Now, you can find <a href="https://missmustardseed.com/" target="_blank">Miss Mustard Seed</a> Milk Paint Line in over 300 retail locations in the US, Canada, Europe and Australia. Plus, her followers, over 150,000+ in all Social Media channels, love absorbing her talent, inspiration and joy as she guides you to making your home beautiful all on a DIY budget!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">To add to her DIY and maker reproitoire, you can now partner all this love of </span></span><span style="color: purple; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;">love antiques, decorating on a budget, and giving old pieces of furniture new life </span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;">with beautiful Fr</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: purple; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; text-align: center;">eeSpirit Fabrics. Introducing <a href="http://www.freespiritfabrics.com/coatsb2b/en/Collection/Bunnies%2C-Birds-%26-Blooms-/c/BUNNIES%2C%20BIRDS%20AND%20BLOOMS" target="_blank">FreeSpirit Bunnies, Birds and Blooms! </a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Along the journey, please share the work of these instagrammers using #MissMustardSeedinstagramtour and perhaps you may be chosen to win some of your own Bunnies, Birds and Blooms!!!!!!</span></span></div>
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sharing some fun beginner projects to build new skills for 2018. We love
playing with FreeSpirit Fabrics because of the rich colours, the diversity of
patterns and the amazing designers. We’re going to be showing you the way to
build confidence using bold prints, fussy cutting, and some traditional skills
creating Dresden plates and Yo-yos. So enjoy! These small beginnings will give
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whether you are sewing a curve by machine or hand. We’ve chosen to show you how
to create a wheel using the Dresden plate. We’re a big believer in taking bite
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quarters and a Fat quarter in ‘Blowing Away’</span></span></i></b></div>
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x<a href="http://www.freespiritfabrics.com/coatsb2b/en/Designer/Kaffe-Fassett/Kaffe-Fassett---Shot-Cotton---Granite/p/SC66" target="_blank"> </a></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><a href="http://www.freespiritfabrics.com/coatsb2b/en/Designer/Kaffe-Fassett/Kaffe-Fassett---Shot-Cotton---Granite/p/SC66" target="_blank">Kaffe Fassett - Shot Cotton – Granite</a></span></span></i></b></div>
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kit and familiarise yourself with the materials involved. You need to draw an
outline on the fabric. Take the large sticky back plastic and place it onto
your 50cm long strip of shot cotton fabric. We used our acrylic ruler to help
hold the plastic in place and to measure out the extra needed on the ends. You
will need to allow extra fabric than the kit suggests as it will shrink in
size when you applique onto it. Use a pencil and sketch around the plastic to
create an outline. On one end allow an extra 5 cms. Allow and extra 4 cm top
and bottom. Place a pin to mark out the horizontals. Your plates must not
exceed these pins.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Dresden Plates. Now you can cut your own template, but we use the EZ Quilt
Dresden template. Acrylic templates make life so much easier and we use this
little one all the time. On the template it clearly marks out different
measurements to cut to. For the purposes of this project, we are using the 5”
line. Place over your fat quarter and adjust so that you can highlight a
particular image. Fussy cutting can be so much fun. From the detailed ‘Boab
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cut. We used 3 pieces each from 5 of the fabrics and 10 pieces from one main
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quarter inch seam and sew 9 plates together. Make sure you back stitch at
each end. Once sewn time to press. We chose to press the seams open to help
the fabrics lie as flat as possible to the lampshade. Repeat the process two
more times, but remove one of the Boab Plains templates so there is only 8
plates on each.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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full wheel, just keep sewing more plates until you have the full circle. The
process is the same.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Your lovely half moons need to be pressed. Use a ruler to mark out when you
need to fold too. We love a measuring gauge ruler. Simply set to the quarter
inch and use that as a guide. Using a pencil we’ve marked the back of the
fabric on the seams where the quarter inch falls.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Use this pencil mark as a guide and press
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the centre circle. For the purpose of this project we are going to the use
the brilliant pattern ‘Blowing Away’ because the pattern has larger circles
that are the perfect fit. At this point you have a choice. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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As this is a lampshade and never going to be washed, we chose to use fuseable
interlining and a raw edge for the circle. We will use a decorative zig zag
stitch to join the circle to the plates and to the background fabric.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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we need 3 of the larger circles for the centre pieces. Rough cut outside the
outer line of the circles, approx a 1cm out from the last line. Place fabric
onto the fuseable interlining. The back of the fabric and the glue side
should face each other. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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If you have never used the fuseable kind before, feel both sides. One side
will feel slightly fuzzy and one side will feel a bit bobbly. Those little
bumps are the glue. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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with a hot iron. Make sure there is no steam. You will want to press the circle
itself, the excess fabric will help give your iron a little room so that you
are not gluing the interfacing onto your iron. When pressed, Allow to cool
and cut out the perfect circle, using the pattern as a guide.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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out and pinning time. Lay the three half moons out onto the background
fabric. Ensure you leave at least 3 centimetre gap from the top and bottom.
Pin onto the background fabric. We used about 14 pins on each one to really
make sure it stayed put!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Tip: Place your pins through the fold. Pinning the corners flat and to the
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the plates onto the fabric. Thread choice is up to you depending if you would
like it to disappear or become part of the detail. We chose a soft lilac
which worked with the collection and disappeared slightly into the background
colour. At this point you have a choice how to sew the plates onto the
fabric. You could<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Hand sew using a stitch like
a ‘slip stitch’. Stitching then disappears in the fabric and your plates will
look like they float on the background or<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Machine sew. You can use a
basic top stitch to secure it, or do as we did and choose a zig zag for a bit
of detailing. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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chose to zig zag onto the plates itself and not cross over onto the
background fabric. This helps keep the background fabric flat with no fear of
any bunching underneath. We love the effect and when the light bulb is lit
behind it, the light will show off the stitching. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Tip: Practice your stitching first. Moving from the regular cotton to the
shot cotton, the texture is different, and it took a couple of go’s to be
happy with the stitch length and effect.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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to fix the finished sewn item onto the plastic. Most kits will have
instructions so familiarise yourself with the specific instructions. The best
tip for this next process is to take it slow.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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please remember we had extra fabric. You will use the extra on one end to
turn and form a hem, thereby hiding any raw edge. Line up your pencil outline
to the sticky backed plastic. Cut away excess fabric on the top and bottom
and leave extra on one end. Stick one end to the plastic and slowly remove
the paper backing. Brush out any creases as you go along. It will try to curl
on you, so you may find your acrylic ruler may be of some help to flatten as
you go along. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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the excess fabric on the one end and form a hem. Click the perferated edges
of the plastic and remove the small strips. Do this slowly to minimise
fraying of the fabric. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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the double sided tape provided to stick down. When the fabric has been fully
placed onto the plastic it is fixed, no waiting required.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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the ‘shell’ of the lampshade. Use weights or a ruler to lie it flat as
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the double sided tape provided and stick onto the rings. Remove the backing
of the tap from both rings. This is fiddly and sticky, but perservere! If you
have some that can help you at this point great, but it’s the tape is so
sticky you can do this on your own. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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are going to roll the rings across the plastic and the tape with stick and
carry the plastic along as you go. Start on the end with the raw edge as this
will be covered in the finished product. Both rings should stick on their own
if you have them balanced right. Then slowly roll the rings forward and
adjust both, keeping them close to the edge. When fully rolled. Use more tape
on the vertical edge to secure the hemmed end for a neat finish.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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now have a nice taught drum. Take the lose fabric on the top and bottom and
roll around the rings, tucking the fabric behind the metal ring. When in
place and stuck, you may wish to use some PVA glue to permantly fix and keep
any lose threads in place. A thin bead around the rim, and finger press away
any fraying or lose strands. Leave to dry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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a video tutorial, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>of the lampshade
process, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the Need Craft instructions…</span><span lang="EN-GB"> <a href="https://youtu.be/DBx3Wh9UwAA" target="_blank" title="Share link"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; letter-spacing: 0.75pt;">https://youtu.be/DBx3Wh9UwAA</span></a></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">. <span style="mso-no-proof: yes;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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Wow this title is so appropo . . .we are so happy to be back on our blog, spreading the joy and love of quilting with pretty <a href="http://www.freespiritfabrics.com/" target="_blank">FreeSpirit Fabrics</a>. First, a great big thank you to our soon-to-be owners <a href="http://jaftex.net/" target="_blank">Jaftex</a> for keeping this brand alive and our artists and team together. For that we can all be eternally thankful!</div>
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If you haven't already, visit our Kaffe Mystery Quilt <a href="https://www.facebook.com/freespiritfabrics/app/403834839671843/" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a> and enter the Gallery where you can view the excitement of those participating as well as receive clues as to how this quilt will all come together. If you are a Mystery-maker, post photos of your progress on our Kaffe Mystery Quilt Facebook page and hash tag it #KaffeMysteryQuilt. That # enters you to possibly win fabulous gifts and prizes each month! You have to be in it to win it though, so post, post, post!</div>
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<br />Month One, March, is at your local retailers. It's not too late to see if you can join in the fun. Until next time, they mystery is yours to solve!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As we explore our unique relationship with <a href="https://www.stylelibrary.com/morris&co/" target="_blank">The Original Morris & Co</a>., we are taken aback by the influences in today's quilting by legendary and iconic artisans. Van Gogh, Monet, Maxfield Parrish and more continue to influence today's quilter and fabrics not only in their hand or illustrative painting styles but also their color palettes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Textile and quilt expert Luana Rubin, from <a href="http://equilter.com/">equilter.com</a>, talks about the influences of these iconic artists and how they inspire and influence today's quilting in an episode of <a href="https://www.quiltingcompany.com/quilting-arts-tv-quilting-daily/" target="_blank">Quilting Art</a>, airing now on your local <a href="https://www.createtv.com/search/Quilting+arts" target="_blank">Public Broadcasting Station</a>. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #674ea7;">A lot of William Morris work included applique. Our <a href="http://www.freespiritfabrics.com/coatsb2b/en/Inspirations/True-Morris/p/FS2154WM" target="_blank">FreeSpirit True Morris</a> <br />quilt featuring Kelmscott and Merton collections is true to to the vision <br />of William Morris. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Today, you can find an interpretation of William Morris in fabrics that have been scaled up, scaled down or recolored in more tonal hues or brighter colors. The beauty of the fabrics from FreeSpirit and <a href="http://freespiritfabrics.com/morris-and-co" target="_blank">The Original Morris & Co</a> is the authenticity of his iconic designs like </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Strawberry Theives, Willow, Chrysanthemum, Snakeshead and more in classic color palettes that speak to his original works and are true to his vision. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Iconic William Morris designs including (left to right) Chrysanthemum, Strawberry Theives <br />and Snakeshead authentically reproduced by FreeSpirit</span>.</td></tr>
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Winter blues getting you down? Need a dose of color to
brighten up your days? Odile Bailloeul's <a href="http://www.freespiritfabrics.com/coatsb2b/en/Designer/Odile-Bailloeul/c/ODILE%20BAILLOEUL" target="_blank">Broderie Boheme</a> collection will have
you smiling in no time. Brimming with color and folksy feelings, Odile's
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Today's project focuses on using one special feature of the<a href="http://www.freespiritfabrics.com/coatsb2b/en/Collection/Broderie-Boheme/Odile-Bailloeul-Broderie-Boheme-Fairy-Tale/p/PWOB001.MAJES" target="_blank"> Fairy Tale</a><span id="goog_1462277249"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_1462277250"></span> and <a href="http://www.freespiritfabrics.com/coatsb2b/en/coatsb2b/en/Collection/Broderie-Boheme/Odile-Bailloeul-Broderie-Boheme-Chessboard/p/PWOB002.ONYXX" target="_blank">Chessboard </a>prints from this collection. The stitch details
of these designs provide the perfect guide for a bit of embellishment. With
embroidery thread or pearl cotton you can add dimension and texture to your
projects. Just choose some design elements and get to work. <o:p></o:p></div>
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For these bags, the embroidery embellishment is minimal as
the front will see a lot of use with keys and pens going in and out of the
pocket. Even so, the result is a fun mix of fabric and thread. Pattern is
<a href="http://www.janesassaman.com/store-detail.php?cat=17&ID=0%20)" target="_blank">Pretty Pocket Purse by Jane Sassaman</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The embroidery stitches are basic—seed stitches, french
knots and satin stitches. Three strands were used for the seed stitches and
satin stitches. Two strands of <a href="http://www.makeitcoats.com/us/embroidery1/" target="_blank">Anchor floss</a> were sufficient for the knots. For extra drama, add seed beads to your
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Do your embroidery on the exterior bag pieces of your
choosing before assembling the bag. If you use a hoop when stitching, cut the
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AUTHENTIC STYLE OF WILLIAM MORRIS: </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Access to
the unrivaled archives of The Original Morris & Co.<br /> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">brings to quilters
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FreeSpirit has some very exciting news! We are collaborating with The Original Morris
& Co., based in Denham, England. This unique partnership gives the FreeSpirit brand exclusive access to
fascinating original works and colorations dating back to the establishment of
Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co in 1861.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Movement, William Morris longed for the simple beauty of artisans working
alongside one another in collaboration using the best of natural materials.
Much like quilters, he enjoyed the pure essence of artistic crafts, and then sharing
that enjoyment with all. FreeSpirit is pleased to share the true aesthetics and
authenticity of his art with quilters who are as passionate, using their
talents to create their own masterpieces.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the true aesthetics of William Morris. <a href="http://www.freespiritfabrics.com/coatsb2b/en/search/?text=kelmscott" target="_blank">Kelmscott</a>, inspired by the picturesque Cotswold retreat of William
Morris, celebrates the extraordinary patterns and detail within Morris’ work.
Featuring iconic designs such as Strawberry Thief and Bachelors Button in a
colorful palette, these classic designs beautifully complement a selection of
smaller scale co-ordinates in light and fresh colorways. This collection of 29 enduring designs will
be available in now.</span></div>
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available in March, is where much of William Morris’ design work and production
took place. The collection of 21 timeless fabrics features well-loved Morris
designs such as Snakeshead, Chrysanthemum and Willow Boughs recreated in new,
contemporary color palettes, perfect for quilters to infuse their creativity
with re-imagined, heritage rich designs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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things to watch for to inspire your quilting and your love for these beautiful
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Host Susan Brubaker Knapp (left) and guest Luana Rubin (right) talk about<br />
the influences of William Morris on modern textiles on Quilting Arts airing now on PBS. </td></tr>
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for <a href="https://www.createtv.com/show/quilting-arts" target="_blank">Quilting Arts TV Show</a> featuring a show staring equilter.com owner and
textile expert Luana Rubin. She talks about William Morris and his influence in
textiles and today’s quilting cottons.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stars & Pinwheels designed by Sally Ablett, <br />
in Today's Quilter, issue 32, on sale now. </td></tr>
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Jane Sassaman's newest collection, Folk Tales, is shipping
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easy drama no matter what project you choose. Jane is known for her personality
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">All these designs, so lovingly created through <a href="http://www.freespiritfabrics.com/coatsb2b/en/designers/Tula-Pink" target="_blank">Tula Pink's</a> talented hand and watchful eye, are iconic in the world of fabric and quilting. They are near and dear to Tula's heart, each with their own imaginative tales of adventure and playful spirits, much like Tula. We have all fallen in love with the thought and idea of who Tula has created them to be, line by line, vibrant color after vibrant color, so lovingly placed with intention and vision.</span></div>
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Autumn, my
favorite of all seasons. As I sat down to write this blog post I began to
reminisce about what this beautiful season has meant throughout my life. It has
gifted me wonderful memories.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As a young girl I
would spend hours raking leaves before school with my older brother. Just when
we thought each tree could not shed another, more and more would fall making
the quantities seem endless. Even though a chore it somehow turned into great
fun as we dove into our piles at the end of each day.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In my teens it
represented fall sports, endless hours training soccer on the green grass
fields as the sun set in California and created the most beautiful skies of
pink. Weekends meant watching and playing football in the backyard. Although my
taste is now girly I grew up a bit of a
tomboy never wanting to be left out of the<span style="letter-spacing: .5pt;"> </span>action.<o:p></o:p></div>
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When I got married
autumn meant long runs after work with my husband feeling those crackling
leaves crush under each stride. The air was cool and crisp and so invigorating.
Saturday mornings meant trips to the farmers market picking delicious apples,
pomegranates and squash in endless varieties of color.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Soon came
motherhood and autumn became about a new school year and watching my boys grow.
In the early years that meant walking them to school playing kick the acorn and
scoring goals through a break in the side walk at the end of the street. They
were everywhere as our town is blessed with the most beautiful oak trees. Then trips
to the pumpkin patch where the boys wanted orange and my heart would sing when
I’d see white & blue green cinderella varieties.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Of course no
autumn season would have been complete without long family gatherings full of
laughs and comfort food. Not to mention those special coffee outings with
girlfriends while the boys were still in class. It is the perfect time to
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It is also a time
to express gratitude for all that life brings each year. There is no greater
sentiment as I have been and continue to be incredibly blessed by all those
around me. I am also incredibly thankful for my creativity and the way that I
am able to see the world in its most vivid and subtle beauty. I most definitely
embrace autumn in all the grace it offers.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As I designed Autumn
Grace I had all of these treasured memories and delightful colors in mind. The
collection is peaceful and romantic just the way I see this very special
season. I am currently working on a new appliqué quilt called Forever Fall. The
weather is perfect as I curl up in the comfort of my studio to stitch a while.
With the boys in their teens now my days are
spent with my dog Oliver who finds his autumn fun chasing squirrels in
the backyard. Autumn days are just as wonderful as they have always been and
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I hope that all of
you will find my newest collection Autumn Grace inspiring, I can hardly wait to
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<o:p></o:p>FreeSpirithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634529967911454825noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7267435638113418929.post-50569012920692173682017-10-23T11:04:00.000-04:002017-10-23T11:04:36.984-04:00The Artist UnSEWn Featuring English Garden by Snow Leopard Designs <div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;">
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Collection" from Snow Leopard designs is inspired by my deep love for
English gardens and English garden plants. For the inspiration for the
collection I drew on a number of sources including 19th century botanical
illustrations from my archive, as well as antique seed packets and catalogues
and antique floral fabrics also from my archives.</span></div>
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was directly inspired by antique and vintage seed packets. I have always found
the style of these designs so visually pleasing and I wanted to try to convey
this rich fullness of form, texture and colour directly to fabric.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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collection called "The Floral World". I had bought a whole set of
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strawberry print would transfer to fabric to make a simple and striking design.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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developed from an antique English textile document in my archive that was first
printed in the 1890s. I loved the crisp sharpness of the drawing and the
outline so reminiscent of late Victorian England.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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from a late 19th century textile document in my archive. I have always had a
passion for Pelargoniums and geraniums with their amazingly patterned leaves
and jump at any chance to include them in my designs. I also developed an all
over pelargonium leaf pattern to lie under the different blooms as a background
texture. This pattern was then also produced as a separate semi plain fabric:
"Pelargonium Leaves" where it works as solid colour to co-ordinate
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inspired by a selection of antique woodblock prints in my archive that I put
together to create a dense and lush all over texture of exuberance. I just love
painting up this type of design and the satisfaction I get as each new colour
is added from my paintbrush to the paper is hard to describe.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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lovely little classic English rose print that I found in the late 1980s in a
large old leather bound volume of English fabrics from the 1850s. It`s the sort
of "filler" design that works so well with the larger patterns in
quilts and on it`s own for multiple other uses such as bags and clothing etc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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off I included "Cherry Tomatoes". It is based on a lovely little
woodblock print from the 1920s that I found recently. I thought that it would
work so well in quilts as another texture to both frame and complement the
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">For the colourways. I wanted
fresh and vibrant colours that were also naturalistic and where every design
and colour would work well with every pattern in the collection. I see the
collection being used for a number of craft and furnishing projects including
full blown flamboyant quilts that are literally full of the perfume of English
gardens, to clothing, bags and all manner of household furnishings including
curtains, cushions and bedding. I just hope that you have as much fun working
with them as I did painting them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Achievable and Encouraging – Long Arm Quilting Workbook by
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My job as the Inspiration Manager for FreeSpirit is to take
our beautiful fabric collections and create quilts to inspire shop owners and
quilters to fall in love with our fabrics.
Teresa has quilted for me, always with stunning machine quilting which
I, as a quilter, aspire to and admire.
So when asked to review her new Long Arm Quilting Workbook, I jumped at
the chance.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I have long considered purchasing a long arm machine but always
ask, “Can I do this?” “Would I be able to learn how to create the beautiful
stitches that make a quilt a work of art – stitches that turns quilt tops into quilts?”<o:p></o:p></div>
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For anyone who shares my thoughts when considering a long
arm machine, this book is for you! It is chalk full of everything you need to
consider from batting to marking pens and needles to rulers. She delves into
thread and endorses polyester and poly-wrapped thread which many have
considered taboo. Most importantly, from my perspective, she confirms that your
quilts deserve premium, high quality fabrics.<o:p></o:p><br />
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The book is full of techniques including practical
considerations in selecting the right machine, whether a mid-arm or a long
arm. Teresa encourages you to shop for a
reliable local independent retailer who will teach you how to use your machine
and be there to assist with questions and repairs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Best part, the variety of techniques presented in such
detail allows a complete novice to open the book and start playing. Teresa tells you to practice the techniques
on your home sewing machine before you even consider buying a long arm. From
whole cloth to pieced quilts, she openly shares what she has learned along the
way, encouraging your confidence and making the techniques achievable. <o:p></o:p></div>
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She sprinkles wonderful tips throughout the book such as
doodling in a journal thus teaching yourself to draw and hanging your quilts
with hand sewing needles so as not to disrupt the beauty of your work of
art. Her gallery of quilts speaks to her
outstanding work and expertise, making this truly a coffee table worthy
book. <o:p></o:p></div>
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FreeSpirit is stop one on this blog tour. Follow along and hear what others have to say
as well. I am certain they will find
this book equally as inspirational. In the meantime, comment on our blog and
tell us your long arm aspirations. We
will select one commentator to win a copy of Teresa Silva’s Long Arm Quilting
Workbook . . . your long arm quilt dreams will come true with this book!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Early memories of sewing begin with my
grandfather. During his free time he enjoyed working on projects....from
home additions to sewing clothes. He made the sweetest floral dresses for
me when I was a little girl. Even tiny details like sewing in a tag that said
"made with love" were so special.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">When I was old enough, I was taught
how to sew by hand and then later by machine. In middle school I took
Home Economics and made my first skirt using a pattern. I chose a
beautiful corduroy fabric because it had flowers on it - of course!
I completed a fully pleated skirt, and it turned out to be the heaviest garment
I owned. Needless to say I learned a lot.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">In high school I continued to make
many garments for myself...dresses, pants, tops...but I never used patterns
again. I would just stretch out the fabric on the floor and trace myself!
Somehow it worked and I was able to express my fashion vision through sewing;
if only Project Runway existed back then!</span></span></div>
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to painting and designing patterns for fabric. I love this process. One
aspect that excites me is knowing it doesn't end with the development of the
fabric, but continues on to another creative person....an inspired journey of
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FreeSpirithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634529967911454825noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7267435638113418929.post-18263230804705140532017-09-28T08:29:00.001-04:002017-09-28T08:29:47.575-04:00National Sewing Month Featuring Tina Givens<div style="text-align: center;">
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needle and thread was 12” talking doll. She was beautiful but her clothes were
shockingly ugly to me. So I planned and proceeded to remove her clothes and
remade them in my own ‘style’. I stitched each garment by hand and was
delighted at my work. I started dreaming of the way a needle can magically go
in and out of cloth, and piece parts together. This thrilled me and after
begging my grandmother and mother to let me learn on the machine, they finally
sat me down and taught me the basics. All to happy to provide me with a new
hobby! I was so excited I almost passed out. Once I’d experienced the machine
there was no stopping me. They ensured I had a stock of fabric when I was young
to prevent me from cutting up the curtains, sheets and anything else I could
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FreeSpirithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634529967911454825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7267435638113418929.post-49702651594597639392017-09-25T10:38:00.003-04:002017-09-25T10:39:12.192-04:00National Sewing Month Featuring Amy Butler<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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first sewing project was more of a gluing project, and so began the early
makings of me as a sewist. My grandma would let me paw through her beautiful
scrap bags of fabric for hours in her cozy attic sewing room. I loved being in
that space. G’s house was older with charming dormers that let in just the
right amount of warm light. Every summer I would get time with her just the two
of us, for a whole week. She’d go out of her way to make me feel special;
cutting my toast into triangles, giving me my own little pots of tea and
letting me explore her craft room, art supplies and fabrics. When I turned 7, G
taught me how to sew on one of her rougher machines. I’ll never forget
that first time she let me play in her material. I spent hours making a full
collection of summer clothes for my neighborhood friends by cutting, gluing and
taping together some pretty stylish halter tops. Their clothes fell apart
immediately but they appreciated my efforts, and I’ll always remember that
outpouring of creativity and how good it felt. I created a photo collage here
with 7 year old me and a pretty accurate photo of G from that era. The fabric
scraps in the background are from my Grandfather’s silk ties. G made them into
a gorgeous flying geese quilt after he passed and I’m lucky enough to be the
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FreeSpirithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634529967911454825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7267435638113418929.post-46933850055885094762017-09-22T15:14:00.003-04:002017-09-22T15:14:39.914-04:00National Sewing Month Featuring Verna Mosquera<div style="text-align: center;">
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year with my family. She was always sewing and doing handwork. She let me use
her sewing machine a little. My mom realized I had a true interest in learning
so one summer at the age of 9 she signed me up for a 6 week class at the Singer
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there was a fashion show in the mall in which you would get to wear (show off)
your creation. Well, even as a young girl I was a bit of an over achiever. I
didn’t just make a vest I made a 3 piece suit! A jacket, pants, vest and a
collared shirt. It was just lovely made of tan polyester and calico flowers. I
mean it doesn’t get better than that. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the trophy I had won. First place, no doubt. So funny because I had no
recollection of winning any prize just the memory of proudly wearing that
stunning 70’s creation. Thought it was pretty sweet of my mom to save it. That
class changed my life and I thank my mom Vicky for recognizing my passions
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years....as the wife of a United States Marine and mother to three young
children, I found myself craving a creative - almost therapeutic - outlet to
help get me through deployments, moves and just the day-to-day roller coaster
of being a stay-at-home mom. Despite what might be going on during a particular
day, I challenged myself to pick up a sketch pad daily and so my rhythm as an
artist was born; I still strive to sketch at least ten minutes each day.....I
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">As my collection of sketches grew,
I started to wonder what my work would look like on “product” and realized that
I needed to teach myself some graphic design skills on the computer. I opened
up Adobe Illustrator one day during summer vacation. I made my first
"repeat” that day using one of my sketches and immediately I knew I had
found what my gift of art was meant to be used for. Though fabric was not on my
radar at that moment, my art organically involved into designs that work
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with my FreeSpirit fabrics, I get a similar adrenaline rush from when I made my
first repeat! To look at a particular fabric and reflect upon when I drew the
flower or shape is truly satisfying, and then to share this with others is the
cherry on top! When I saw the quilt that I commissioned to be made using my first
FreeSpirit Fabrics line POSY for my daughter, it was such a beautiful moment
because not only did I get to give the quilt to her, but I got to show her what
her mom could do outside of “mom/wife duties.” It was a powerful moment I will
never forget! And now, I get to see how sewers and quilters use my designs
to create their own beautiful works of art using thread and needle. I am
honored and humbled to play a role in their passion and and I love seeing how
others interpret my designs, and that with their creations they breathe new
life into the art I originally brought to life with my sketchpad!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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my mother let me at the sewing machine at the very young age of 7. This
was after standing next to her and watching her sew my clothes for as far back
as I can remember. I found the sewing machine to be a miracle and a bit
dangerous, so I pleaded until she finally gave in. Prior to that I was
hand sewing dresses for my Barbie Doll, and I've since heard from so many
others that they began the same way. Perhaps Barbie's biggest
contribution to future quilters is it got us thinking in scraps from day one!
So a big thanks to my mom for believing I was capable. I haven't
stopped trying to prove I can do it!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Scout sewing badge flunky! I hated the
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Australia and left behind all of the defining people, places and things in my
life. I met a few friends at my first
son’s playgroup. One of them, Bronwyn
and her daughter Lucy, made me a quilt for my second baby Noah. I remember quite clearly on that day,
standing in the sun in my front yard as she handed me a quilt made with scraps
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</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">It’s all about learning in the moment, experimenting with color, design
and pattern.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The best part is the
community of willing quilters that will happily share what they know.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">My quilting friends quickly became
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an exciting opportunity that simply allowed me to learn faster from my
customers and teachers as well as the groups and guilds I have encountered
along the way.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">It has become my voice
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I had the cheek to send an early tapestry to the Embroiderers Guild for a show
they were mounting. It was sent back to me the next day as they were horrified
that it had stitches running in two different directions and I thought a good
colour arrangement was what was important – a good lesson – I’ve not done it
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stitching by hand is so much more of a meditative motion. The thrill of cutting
up a piece of patterned fabric, mixing it with other colours and standing back
to observe your progress is like the opening of a theatrical production and
it’s your own creation.’ Brandon Mably<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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jackets. It was the first clue that I would not be making my living as a
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purchased 25 blue and white bandanas. I hand sewed them together, 5
across and 5 down to make a large square top. I knew I needed to get
batting and backing and thought the best batting would have to be the fluffiest
so I got that and a several of yards of red pinwale corduroy for the
backing. I pinned these layers together (I wouldn't have
called it pin basting because I didn't know that term yet) and using
a large circular needle and a skein of Red Heart ecru knitting yarn, tied
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FreeSpirithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634529967911454825noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7267435638113418929.post-85747083725227689452017-09-11T15:03:00.002-04:002017-09-11T15:03:13.292-04:00National Sewing Month Featuring Tanya Whelan<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">
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sewing as a kid, just little craft projects, learning the basics. When I was
about 19 and had my first apartment, and very little money, I turned my
mattress into a daybed with a proper box pleat slipcover and giant back pillows
made from inexpensive muslin. I found this so empowering to be able to shape my
world and make it a little bit nicer through sewing. I could not have imagined
then that these experiences would eventually lead me to write two sewing books.
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sewing memory was making clothes for my stuffed animals and discovering that
flat paper doll patterns are not at all the same as sewing for
three-dimensional critters. Discovering that flat sewing patterns need to
accommodate three-dimensional shapes planted the seeds for my love of detail
oriented and creative packaging, which inspired me to be the designer I am
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">In 1970, at the age of 12, I anxiously
awaiting the arrival of my two sisters Shana and Meghan. I was in 5<sup>th</sup> grade at St. Croix
Country Day School. I knew my life as I
knew it was going to change dramatically. It was such an exciting and thrilling
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Mom was committed to bed rest and I remember
visiting her in her bedroom. We played games, thought of baby names and guessed
the sexes. My twin brother Jimmy (yes, you heard that right, my mom had two
sets of twins) threatened to run away if they were both girls. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and I overheard my brothers and sisters grouching that they didn’t fit and the
crouch was down to their knees yada yada. My mother bribed them with candy and
Cracker Jacks to wear them just one night without complaining. I was blissfully unaware and just kept
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">My mom saw promise and sent me to the College
of the Virgin Islands for extended education classes. We would stop at
Woolworths to get the fabrics, thread, etc. – everything I needed. It was the
icing on the cake! After the babies were born, I made matching baby outfits in
class. My mom, being the wonderful mother she was, put them in the front row of
church when they were old enough to wear the dresses and bonnets. I was beaming
with pride…soaking up the love that welcomed the babies in their cherished
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">I grew up with talented seamstresses in my
family. My grandmother, mother and sister all sewed. My grandmother made all of
my mother's school clothes and dance recital costumes. Likewise, my mother
sewed most of me and my sister’s school clothes and doll clothes. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">While growing up, my sister loved to sew
clothes for her Barbie. I was the artist of the family, so instead of sewing
fabrics outfits for my Barbie, I designed paper clothes. I would paint and color designs onto paper,
carefully cutting them to fit, and using clear tape to hold together. I made my
Barbie a beautiful paper wardrobe of dresses, skirts, tops and swimsuits
featuring my bright patterns and floral designs. I guess this was the beginning
of what I do now, creating art on fabric for others to sew. I love what I do
and it is a thrill to see how others bring my fabric to life!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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first sewing project was a dress for my Barbie.
I knew then that this was my calling and I had to continue to put needle
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">I learned to sew from my mother. She was
'doing it all' before it was a thing – she raised four kids, earned two masters
degrees, worked full time and somehow found time to entertain, reupholster
furniture, and make clothes for herself and her kids. My mother learned to sew
from her grandmother, and I remember my mother telling me she made everything,
including underwear! I found out after I started my business that my great
grandmother also made utilitarian quilts – the kind of quilts that I love --
made in a hurry from old clothing and out of necessity.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">When I was a kid, I had a toy sewing machine
that always jammed which was super frustrating. I remember wanting to sew on a
'real' machine early on – I think my mother knew I would be a serious stitcher
at that point! I sewed softies, doll clothes and home accessories for my
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">In my high school Home Economics class, one
of my projects was a linen, double-breasted skirt suit with bound buttonholes
and pockets. I was always pretty ambitious and impatient! My first 'professional' sewing job was
working in the costume shop at the Boston Ballet. Early in the season, I made a
terrible mess of a tutu – sewing yards and yards of delicate silk tulle to
essentially a pair of underpants – but managed to keep my job! The rest is
history!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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