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New Fabric: Basic Grey & Sandy Gervais

I started this post back on Dec. 16th and for some reason it never got published. Never mind, it is still gorgeous new fabric. ENJOY!
(Oh and tomorrow and Saturday it will be 20% off along with all my other new and hot fabrics!)

Basic Grey Urban Couture by Moda 
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Urban Couture by Basic Grey

Sandy Gervais' Tranquility by Moda 
Tranquility by Sandy Gervais

Sandy Gervais' Tranquility by Moda 
Bird Panel from Tranquility.
I love the deep rich colors in this panel and the versatility. Each bird panel is 12×12 inches square. One yard has nine total squares plus a narrow border of matching quilt labels. There are a variety of ways this can be used. Each panel can be cut apart and used as individual quilt blocks, pillow tops or small decorative wall quilts. It can be used as straight yardage for home dec projects like a shower curtain or use a yard as a cheater fabric to make a quick and easy lap quilt.

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My handmade holiday

I didn’t make as many gifts this year as I have in some years past but I did manage to get a few things done.

Hostess Gifts 

I haven’t managed to post about Steve’s wine making attempt this fall. Someday I’ll try to get him to sit down and help me type up a post about the process. He inherited his Italian grandfather’s grape press and it has been in our garden gazebo serving as an interesting conversation piece for a few years now. This year everything came together where he had the time, the motivation and the resources to make his own wine in the tradition of his Grandpa Vito.

A couple weekends ago it went from cask to bottle and last Saturday I helped him print up labels. Last night was our annual neighborhood Christmas Walk/Party. I made Holiday Tea Towels and used them to wrap bottles of wine to give as hostess gifts.

After the jump I’ll show you what I made for my Mom and my mother-in-law….

DON’T PEAK MOM!
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Do the Wooly Boolly!

Wool Felt Fat Quarters 
If I had to list my Top Ten craft materials wool felt would definitely be in the Top 5. (Hmmm, maybe I will think on this and actually make a top ten list…)
There is just so much to love about real 100% wool felt (or the 80/20 stuff if you just can’t find or afford the 100% stuff).

  • The rich colors - no neon-not-found-nature-colors here!
  • Ease of use - no fraying edges to be concerned with, just cut and sew.
  • Tactile qualities - It just feels so real and warm.
  • Versatility - I’ve made dolls, quilts, ornaments, coin purses, embellishments and more with it. Definitely wins the “favorite surface to embroider on” award.
  • Sustainability - The “green factor” can’t be denied. It comes from a natural, renewable source. If you can find natural, plant-dyed felt you are really full of win. (And if you find a wholesale supplier of such please let me know. I’ve been looking and can’t find one!)
  • Felt Charm Packs 
    Last week my shipment of wool felt packs arrived. The fat quarter bundle (7-22″x18″ cuts) is $41.99 and the Charm Pack (36-5×5″ squares) is $21.99.

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