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Victory Rolls
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This is my latest quilt. I have been inspired by all the many hairstyle images on Pinterest. I love the 1940s fashions and hairstyles and there have been plenty of pictures of "victory rolls" and various pin curls and I wanted to do a quilt representing these ideas. When I went to Florida in January I found the large scale print, the dress print, the red wavy stripe and the purple tone on tone dot fabric and suddenly became inspired because I love flowers and I loved the "weird" yellowy lime green. So between the fabrics and my love of the 1940s this is what I came up with. The hair is my favorite part of the quilt and the most challenging. I was looking at images of curls and how the light reflects in certain areas and the shadows are in the depth of the hair and the pin curls. But how to translate that into fabric. I thought if I was doing this as a painting how would I approach it?? I began with the tone on tone dot fabric and had one big piece the size of the entire hair. then I visually sectioned off the highlighted (lighter) areas, the darker areas and the shadows or deepest and farthest away areas. I assigned 3 fabrics to each area and layered and fused them to the base purple fabric. I used a purple fabric marker to define the lines and then when I quilted it I defined it some more and I was satisfied with the victory rolls-it has definition and movement. I could have used fabric paint as a last resort if I wasn't getting the results from the fabric alone but I didn't need it. I have a paper doll book of 1940s fashions which helps me select the right clothing for my lady in the quilt. I didn't go nuts with jewelry just a simple earring make from a flower button and a few beads. The flowers in her hair are cut from leftovers from the large scale border fabric. Fortunately they were mirror images and I fused them back to back, tacked them down and glued a rhinestone to the center. There are a few red rhinestones in the background and a bit of fabric paint on her face for details on the eyes and mouth. She ended up looking a little like Lisa Marie Presley or Bette Midler isn the 1970s!. I did contrasting quilting in certain areas-the striped background got circular quilting and the curvey floral of the outside border got striped stitching. I will enter it in upcoming quilt shows.
The second photo is a close up and a follow up of my last post to show the progression of the face as I begin the drawing, the fused applique, the quilting and the details.
This is my latest quilt. I have been inspired by all the many hairstyle images on Pinterest. I love the 1940s fashions and hairstyles and there have been plenty of pictures of "victory rolls" and various pin curls and I wanted to do a quilt representing these ideas. When I went to Florida in January I found the large scale print, the dress print, the red wavy stripe and the purple tone on tone dot fabric and suddenly became inspired because I love flowers and I loved the "weird" yellowy lime green. So between the fabrics and my love of the 1940s this is what I came up with. The hair is my favorite part of the quilt and the most challenging. I was looking at images of curls and how the light reflects in certain areas and the shadows are in the depth of the hair and the pin curls. But how to translate that into fabric. I thought if I was doing this as a painting how would I approach it?? I began with the tone on tone dot fabric and had one big piece the size of the entire hair. then I visually sectioned off the highlighted (lighter) areas, the darker areas and the shadows or deepest and farthest away areas. I assigned 3 fabrics to each area and layered and fused them to the base purple fabric. I used a purple fabric marker to define the lines and then when I quilted it I defined it some more and I was satisfied with the victory rolls-it has definition and movement. I could have used fabric paint as a last resort if I wasn't getting the results from the fabric alone but I didn't need it. I have a paper doll book of 1940s fashions which helps me select the right clothing for my lady in the quilt. I didn't go nuts with jewelry just a simple earring make from a flower button and a few beads. The flowers in her hair are cut from leftovers from the large scale border fabric. Fortunately they were mirror images and I fused them back to back, tacked them down and glued a rhinestone to the center. There are a few red rhinestones in the background and a bit of fabric paint on her face for details on the eyes and mouth. She ended up looking a little like Lisa Marie Presley or Bette Midler isn the 1970s!. I did contrasting quilting in certain areas-the striped background got circular quilting and the curvey floral of the outside border got striped stitching. I will enter it in upcoming quilt shows.The second photo is a close up and a follow up of my last post to show the progression of the face as I begin the drawing, the fused applique, the quilting and the details.
SAQA "I'm Not Crazy" Exhibit Entry
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Studio Art Quilters Association is having an exhibit titled "I'm Not Crazy" which explores mental health issues. I think the title is offensive but whatever. It is the perspective or someone with mental illness, a caretaker or friend or family member of someone with mental illness. I have a very close friend who is Bipolar and is medicated to have balance in her life. This quilt is my interpretation of being bipolar-one minute she is happy, hyper bouncing off the wall and the next sad, depressed and angered. I used muted sad, dull colors to represent being depressed and, of course, the frustrated facial expression. I used bright colored fabrics with lots of chaos for the manic side's clothing, make up and jewelry. Her hair is out of control and her facial expression shouts "manic." I used lots of desciptive words on both sides of the personality in a subtle way in the background. I purposely went subtle because in society we don't want to talk about mental health issues and they are subtle and quiet in our discussions. I found there is a two sided smiley face which symbolizes Bipolar Disorder and I added it to the quilt in the lower center of the quilt.
This photo is a closeup of the depressed personality.
And this is a photo of the manic personality. She's kind of "out there!" Her expression deminds me of Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland!!
Cloeup of the Bipolar symbol and a few of the background words.I embellished the manic side with hand made Sculpey clay beads, a beaded earring, rhinestones for pierced earrings, orange lame' in the hair to symbolize being wired, and some fabric paint. The intent was for excess and chaos in hair, make up, clothing and jewelry. The depressed side has a necklace made to buttons made from leather (pretty cool from a quilt show!), a few beads for the necklace and a rhinestone for the nose piercing. Both have a little fabric paint for details.
The exhibit aplication is online at SAQA's website the month of May and during the summer we find out if we made the cut then the selected quilts will travel for 2 years to the various Mancuso Quilt Shows.
This quilt is not meant to represent beauty but a social issue. I was thinking of entering it in the local community art show at my library which runs through the summer but I'm not sure if the social issue would offend people. I guess art can do that sometimes...
Studio Art Quilters Association is having an exhibit titled "I'm Not Crazy" which explores mental health issues. I think the title is offensive but whatever. It is the perspective or someone with mental illness, a caretaker or friend or family member of someone with mental illness. I have a very close friend who is Bipolar and is medicated to have balance in her life. This quilt is my interpretation of being bipolar-one minute she is happy, hyper bouncing off the wall and the next sad, depressed and angered. I used muted sad, dull colors to represent being depressed and, of course, the frustrated facial expression. I used bright colored fabrics with lots of chaos for the manic side's clothing, make up and jewelry. Her hair is out of control and her facial expression shouts "manic." I used lots of desciptive words on both sides of the personality in a subtle way in the background. I purposely went subtle because in society we don't want to talk about mental health issues and they are subtle and quiet in our discussions. I found there is a two sided smiley face which symbolizes Bipolar Disorder and I added it to the quilt in the lower center of the quilt.This photo is a closeup of the depressed personality.And this is a photo of the manic personality. She's kind of "out there!" Her expression deminds me of Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland!!Cloeup of the Bipolar symbol and a few of the background words.I embellished the manic side with hand made Sculpey clay beads, a beaded earring, rhinestones for pierced earrings, orange lame' in the hair to symbolize being wired, and some fabric paint. The intent was for excess and chaos in hair, make up, clothing and jewelry. The depressed side has a necklace made to buttons made from leather (pretty cool from a quilt show!), a few beads for the necklace and a rhinestone for the nose piercing. Both have a little fabric paint for details.The exhibit aplication is online at SAQA's website the month of May and during the summer we find out if we made the cut then the selected quilts will travel for 2 years to the various Mancuso Quilt Shows.
This quilt is not meant to represent beauty but a social issue. I was thinking of entering it in the local community art show at my library which runs through the summer but I'm not sure if the social issue would offend people. I guess art can do that sometimes...
Bella Gialla
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This project began with me purchasing some Timeless Treasure Tonga batik Treat Squares in Gelato-it is this manufacturer's version of charm squares. The colors of purple, pinks, yellows and a few neutrals intrigued me. The second photo is an image which is part of a large advertising postcard from a local beauty supply. The ad was not interesting but I loved the image of the woman-I loved the hair and the large eye with the eyeshadow. I then combined the two ideas. I added a row of my own batiks to make the quilt square and added a complete face witha nose, mouth and hair covering the other eye. When I draw this out I gridded 1" on the postcard and 4.5" finished. (The charm squares are 5" minus the 1/4" seam allowance.) I use my judgement to create the lines and eliminate others, like near the shoulder area, until I am happy with it. I raw edged fused appliqued in a dark burgandy batik. It is easy to apply the applique because I just follow the squares in my drawing for placement accuaracy. 
The third photo is a close up of the face. I added a machine quilted flower and stem on one cheek and a sun on the other and a modified ying/yang on the chin. I named the quilt "Bella Gialla" because I wanted to use a color name and I like Italian words-it means "pretty yellow." I added some yellow rhinestones in the background and one pink rhinestone near the nose. I found these fun flower beads at Hobby Lobby and I used 5 different colors and hand beaded around the outside binding to repeat the flower theme. I added some gold glitter for eyeshadow-I thought I wanted purple glitter but then realized there would be no contrast and yellow would repeat the yellow theme and it really sets off the eye. Also I decided to add some white batik and a pale purple batik to define the eye better since the eye was the focal point of the quilt. I'm glad I did that and love this little quilt (22.5' x 22.5".) The small amount of background was quilted with yellow/gold thread in a traditional diagonal grid design to balance the curves lines in the hair and face. It was easy to do since the squares were already there as a guide for marking.
I am happy with the balanced amount of yellow in this quilt without overkill which can happen. I will use this pattern again in another colorway in the future.
This project began with me purchasing some Timeless Treasure Tonga batik Treat Squares in Gelato-it is this manufacturer's version of charm squares. The colors of purple, pinks, yellows and a few neutrals intrigued me. The second photo is an image which is part of a large advertising postcard from a local beauty supply. The ad was not interesting but I loved the image of the woman-I loved the hair and the large eye with the eyeshadow. I then combined the two ideas. I added a row of my own batiks to make the quilt square and added a complete face witha nose, mouth and hair covering the other eye. When I draw this out I gridded 1" on the postcard and 4.5" finished. (The charm squares are 5" minus the 1/4" seam allowance.) I use my judgement to create the lines and eliminate others, like near the shoulder area, until I am happy with it. I raw edged fused appliqued in a dark burgandy batik. It is easy to apply the applique because I just follow the squares in my drawing for placement accuaracy. The third photo is a close up of the face. I added a machine quilted flower and stem on one cheek and a sun on the other and a modified ying/yang on the chin. I named the quilt "Bella Gialla" because I wanted to use a color name and I like Italian words-it means "pretty yellow." I added some yellow rhinestones in the background and one pink rhinestone near the nose. I found these fun flower beads at Hobby Lobby and I used 5 different colors and hand beaded around the outside binding to repeat the flower theme. I added some gold glitter for eyeshadow-I thought I wanted purple glitter but then realized there would be no contrast and yellow would repeat the yellow theme and it really sets off the eye. Also I decided to add some white batik and a pale purple batik to define the eye better since the eye was the focal point of the quilt. I'm glad I did that and love this little quilt (22.5' x 22.5".) The small amount of background was quilted with yellow/gold thread in a traditional diagonal grid design to balance the curves lines in the hair and face. It was easy to do since the squares were already there as a guide for marking.I am happy with the balanced amount of yellow in this quilt without overkill which can happen. I will use this pattern again in another colorway in the future.
Bella Rosa
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I was making the last quilt I posted about and was having such a great time and I decided to make one in pinks with dark brown fused applique. Very similar but with a brown iris of the eye. I have glitter on the eyelid, glitter nail polish on the lips, rhinestones in the background and beads on the binding. The beads I chose didn't look right on the outer edge so I stitched them to the front edge. I did the same facial applique of the flower, sun and ying/yang and it shows up better on this quilt. I am making items for the Appleton WI Art Around The Park on Sunday July 29th in which I am vending. Appleton is my hometown and I know plenty of people in hopes of them coming to the art show to see my work. I'm going to put this pattern to rest for the time being.
I was making the last quilt I posted about and was having such a great time and I decided to make one in pinks with dark brown fused applique. Very similar but with a brown iris of the eye. I have glitter on the eyelid, glitter nail polish on the lips, rhinestones in the background and beads on the binding. The beads I chose didn't look right on the outer edge so I stitched them to the front edge. I did the same facial applique of the flower, sun and ying/yang and it shows up better on this quilt. I am making items for the Appleton WI Art Around The Park on Sunday July 29th in which I am vending. Appleton is my hometown and I know plenty of people in hopes of them coming to the art show to see my work. I'm going to put this pattern to rest for the time being.
Quilting Arts Magazine's Reader Challenge Reject!!
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Well I am having a month of rejections!! I applied for an article in Quilting Arts Magazine and was rejected earlier in June. My piece for the "I'm Not Crazy" for SAQA was not selected. They had 128 entries and only chose 20. I'm very bummed about this one because this subject is very personal to me and I put alot of emotion into that piece. Then I entered the Quilting Arts Magazine's Reader Challenge on Signature Color and there were over 150 entries and only 15 were chosen. I had a blast on this little 8" x 8" project including the beading around the binding. This will be a cute addition to my studio and it makes me smile. I'm just a bit unsure if I want to participate in these things for a while. It seems abstract art is trendy at the moment and representational art is on the back burner. I still love to made art and will continue.
Well I am having a month of rejections!! I applied for an article in Quilting Arts Magazine and was rejected earlier in June. My piece for the "I'm Not Crazy" for SAQA was not selected. They had 128 entries and only chose 20. I'm very bummed about this one because this subject is very personal to me and I put alot of emotion into that piece. Then I entered the Quilting Arts Magazine's Reader Challenge on Signature Color and there were over 150 entries and only 15 were chosen. I had a blast on this little 8" x 8" project including the beading around the binding. This will be a cute addition to my studio and it makes me smile. I'm just a bit unsure if I want to participate in these things for a while. It seems abstract art is trendy at the moment and representational art is on the back burner. I still love to made art and will continue.
8 Temmuz 2012 Pazar
Day 1 Recap: National Volunteer Week 2012
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It's National Volunteer Week! Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores corporate employees are headed out for volunteer opportunities this week. Check out the photos in the slideshow above from our volunteer sites, or visit our Flickr page!
Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank
Hattie Larlham
Replay for Kids
Habitat for Humanity
The Salvation Army
Summit County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Ohio & Erie Canalway
The Holden Arboretum
Mobile Meals
Conkerr Cancer
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It's National Volunteer Week! Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores corporate employees are headed out for volunteer opportunities this week. Check out the photos in the slideshow above from our volunteer sites, or visit our Flickr page!
Jo-Ann has 59% of corporate employees donating a total of 2,259 hoursWith the help of BVU: the Center of Non-Profit Excellence, Jo-Ann team members will be working with organizations near Jo-Ann corporate headquarters in Hudson, Ohio, including:
Akron-Canton Regional Food BankHattie Larlham
Replay for Kids
Habitat for Humanity
The Salvation Army
Summit County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Ohio & Erie Canalway
The Holden Arboretum
Mobile Meals
Conkerr Cancer
For press inquiries, please contact public.relations@joann.com or follow @JoAnnStores_PR.
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| Photo by Joe Adams |
Volunteer Week 2012 Update
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Thanks to all of the Jo-Ann corporate team members who have taken the time to volunteer this week! Check out a few photos from some of the amazing volunteer sites we've visited -- and stay tuned for more photos tomorrow!
Team Members have:
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| Habitat for Humanity |
Team Members have:
- Packaged over 8,000 pounds of meat and cheese at the Akron Foodbank
- Sewed nearly 400 pillow cases for ConKerr Cancer
- Crafted over 100 greeting cards for Hattie Larlham
- Helped clean numerous flower beds at the Summit County Development Disability Centers
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| The Holden Arboretum. Photo by Robin Ott |
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| Volunteering at the Salvation Army |
April Grand Openings!
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We have some new stores opening this month -- check to see if we're coming to your area.
Stop by April 26-28 to the stores below for giveaways, demos, make it-take its, hot offers, and an education open house! Click on the cities below to find out more information about your new store!
Osage Beach, MO: Prewitt Point, 3958 Jr. Prewitt Pkwy
Rocky Mount, NC: Sutters Creek Plaza, 572 Sutters Creek Blvd.
Charlottesville, VA: Rio Hill Shopping Center 1774 Rio Hill Ctr
Vero Beach, FL: Century Town Center, 5921 20th St.
Reading, PA: 1075 Woodland Rd., Wyomissing
Champaign, IL: Town Center, 722 W Town Center Blvd.
The Woodlands, TX: Woodlands Home Center, 25415 I-45, South Spring
Centerville, UT: Centerville Marketplace, 302 N Market Place Dr.
North Little Rock, AR: Lakewood Village, 2637 Lakewood Village Dr.
Toledo, OH: 4948 Monroe St.
We have some new stores opening this month -- check to see if we're coming to your area.Stop by April 26-28 to the stores below for giveaways, demos, make it-take its, hot offers, and an education open house! Click on the cities below to find out more information about your new store!
Osage Beach, MO: Prewitt Point, 3958 Jr. Prewitt Pkwy
Rocky Mount, NC: Sutters Creek Plaza, 572 Sutters Creek Blvd.
Charlottesville, VA: Rio Hill Shopping Center 1774 Rio Hill Ctr
Vero Beach, FL: Century Town Center, 5921 20th St.
Reading, PA: 1075 Woodland Rd., Wyomissing
Champaign, IL: Town Center, 722 W Town Center Blvd.
The Woodlands, TX: Woodlands Home Center, 25415 I-45, South Spring
Centerville, UT: Centerville Marketplace, 302 N Market Place Dr.
North Little Rock, AR: Lakewood Village, 2637 Lakewood Village Dr.
Toledo, OH: 4948 Monroe St.
Craft: Wall Letters for Your Nursery
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How would you embellish these paper mache letters? You can use scrapbooking paper and Mod Podge. Or select initials of a bridal party, paint them white and have guests sign them for a fun keepsake. Find instructions below for a nursery theme, but you can let your imagination run wild with the possibilities! Share your tips with us in the comments below.
SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
How would you embellish these paper mache letters? You can use scrapbooking paper and Mod Podge. Or select initials of a bridal party, paint them white and have guests sign them for a fun keepsake. Find instructions below for a nursery theme, but you can let your imagination run wild with the possibilities! Share your tips with us in the comments below.SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Paper mache letters (A, B, C)
- Pastel paints: light blue, yellow, pink, white
- Paintbrushes: 1/2" flat, small round
- Ribbon: pink, blue
- Buttons: 2-3 for each letter
- Embroidery floss and needle in coordinating colors
- Tacky glue
- Ruler
- Hangers
- Base coat each letter a different pastel paint color. Apply as many coats as necessary for good coverage. Let dry between coats.
- Paint a 1/2" wide white vertical stripe down the middle of the first letter with the 1/2" flat paintbrush. Using the small round paintbrush, paint a narrow white stripe on either side of it. Repeat to the left and right of the first stripe. Paint stripes on the remaining letters, spacing as desired. Let dry.
- Tie a bow around each letter with pink and blue ribbon.
- Sew embroidery floss onto each button and tie off. Glue the buttons to the letters around the ribbons.
- Hang letters.
Simply for Baby Nursery Video Contest!
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We want to see your handmade nursery! Find out more below.
CREATE
Create a YouTube video tour of your nursery, showcasing your original baby-themed crafts, created for your child, age two or younger. Read the Official Rules here.
Video tips:
The contest runs between June 1 to June 30 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET. Fill out our entry form (below), including the link for your YouTube video. We'll review the video, and share on our Pinterest board, beginning at 9 a.m. on June 1!
A winner will be chosen for nursery theme, originality and workmanship by a team of crafting experts from Jo-Ann. Read the Official Rules here.
ENJOY
See all the videos on the Jo-Ann Pinterest Simply for Baby Contest Board. Like & repin your favorites -- including your own!
#simplyforbaby
We want to see your handmade nursery! Find out more below.
CREATE
Create a YouTube video tour of your nursery, showcasing your original baby-themed crafts, created for your child, age two or younger. Read the Official Rules here.
Video tips:
- Provide commentary during the video, explaining the theme, if any, and what elements or items in the nursery were handcrafted.
- You can talk from behind the camera, or appear in the video (it's your choice!).
- Include wide views of the nursery as a whole and also closer views of the specific handcrafted elements. Try to keep your video under 2 minutes, please.
- Oh, and please do not include your child in the video.
- Make sure the video is public, so we can review and share it!
The contest runs between June 1 to June 30 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET. Fill out our entry form (below), including the link for your YouTube video. We'll review the video, and share on our Pinterest board, beginning at 9 a.m. on June 1!
A winner will be chosen for nursery theme, originality and workmanship by a team of crafting experts from Jo-Ann. Read the Official Rules here.
ENJOY
See all the videos on the Jo-Ann Pinterest Simply for Baby Contest Board. Like & repin your favorites -- including your own!
#simplyforbaby
7 Temmuz 2012 Cumartesi
Conair Compact Fabric Steamer
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What are you making this weekend? Check out this pennant banner quilt -- you can use remnant fabric for the banner triangles! Find a printable version here (with the banner template).Supplies & Tools (.pdf here):
NOTE: 1/4" seam allowance used throughout. WOF = width of fabric.
Finished size of Quilt: 62"x76"
What are you making this weekend? Check out this pennant banner quilt -- you can use remnant fabric for the banner triangles! Find a printable version here (with the banner template).Supplies & Tools (.pdf here):- 1/2 yd of 5 coordinating fabrics for banners
- 3½ yds fabric for background
- 1 yd fabric for “hanging” strips
- 1/2 yd fabric for inner border
- 3/4 yd fabric for outer border
- 3/4 yd fabric for binding
- 4½ yds fabric for backing
- 70"x82" rectangle of batting
- Basic sewing/quilting supplies
- Iron & ironing surface
- Sewing machine
NOTE: 1/4" seam allowance used throughout. WOF = width of fabric.
- From background fabric, cut and piece a 54½"x68" rectangle.
- Enlarge banner pattern as needed. Cut ten banners, as desired, from the five coordinating fabrics.
- Using the photo as reference, applique banners to the background piece. Note: For banners shown, fold the long edges of each banner with a 1/4" seam allowance and topstitch the banners in place.
- Cut 4" wide bias strips from the “hanging” strip fabric. Total measurement needed is approximately 170". Note: Total length needed will vary depending on banner placement. Stitch short edges together as needed. With wrong sides together and long edges even, press. Open up strip. Fold raw edges to the center pressed line. Press and refold with raw edges enclosed by the fold. Place on appliqued top as desired. Pin. Topstitch to appliqued top being sure to cover top raw edges of each banner.
- From inner border fabric, cut six 1½" WOF pieces. Stitch short ends together. Measure across center of appliqued piece. Cut two pieces to that measurement and stitch to the top and bottom edges. Repeat for side inner borders.
- From outer border fabric, cut seven 3½" WOF strips. Repeat stitching short ends, measuring and stitching as for inner borders.
- Piece backing as needed to make a 70"x82" rectangle.
- Layer appliqued top, batting and backing rectangle. Quilt as desired.
- Cut seven 2½" WOF strips. Stitch short ends together. With wrong sides together and long edges even, press.
Finished size of Quilt: 62"x76"
Need Some Craft Motivation?
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You've probably reached that point before, where you need a crafting boost. So, I asked our crafting experts (meaning, those sitting closest to me), and they've provided their favorite songs to get you ready to craft!
What gets you motivated to do craft magic?
Our pumped-up & ready-to-craft playlist (add to our playlist! Share your songs in the comments):
It's true, you are the best crafter around :)
-Kim @ Jo-Ann
What gets you motivated to do craft magic?
Our pumped-up & ready-to-craft playlist (add to our playlist! Share your songs in the comments):
- Samantha: "Fighter," by Christina Aguilera
- Kim: "Eye of the Tiger," by Survivor
- Colleen: "Yeah," Usher, "I'm a survivor," Beyonce
- Seth: "Lose Yourself," Eminem, or Jock Jams
- Joe: "I Will Survive," Gloria Gaynor
- Mike: "I Will Follow Him" (specifically, the rendition from Sister Act)
- Darren: "The Final Countdown," by Europe.
- Darren (again): "You're the Best Around," by Joe Esposito
It's true, you are the best crafter around :)
-Kim @ Jo-Ann
2011 Quilt Contest Winners
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Congratulations to Deborah Beatty, the Quilt your Colors Quilt Contest 2011
The Jo-Ann quilt contest had more than 850 entries, with three rounds of judging. Thanks to everyone who participated, our sponsors and to all of our judges, including Susan Winget & Denyse Schmidt!
National Grand Prize Winner: Deborah Beatty, San Jose, CaliforniaShe won $5,000, plus a prize package including: a Singer Confidence Quilter 7469Q Sewing Machine, Pellon Nature's Touch Cotton Batting, OttLite Alexander Combo, AccuQuilt GO! Baby Fabric Cutter, Susan Winget fabrics, Simplicity Deluxe SideWinder, June Tailor Pintastic, Fairfield Soft N Crafty Packaged Batting, Tulip Fabric Markers, and felting supplies from Clover.
Second Place: Kristin Vierra, Lincoln, NebraskaShe won $2,500, plus a prize package including: AccuQuilt GO! Fabric Cutter, OttLite 3-in-1, Simplicity Deluxe Felting Machine, Denyse Schmidt fabric, Rowenta Pressure Iron & Steamer, June Tailor Pintastic, Fairfield Soft N Crafty Packaged Batting, Tulip Fabric Markers, and felting supplies from Clover.
Third Place:Carolyn Rider, Portsmouth, OhioShe won $1,000 cash, and a prize package that included: a Simplicity Deluxe Rotary Cutter, Gutermann Thread Cabinet, Simplicity Deluxe Bias Tape Maker & Piping Machine,AccuQuilt GO! Baby Fabric Cutter, Rowenta ProMaster Iron, OttLite Clip/Desk Combo
The top 20 contestants also received a product basket, including June Tailor Pintastic and Fairfield Soft N Crafty Packaged Batting.
Congratulations to Deborah Beatty, the Quilt your Colors Quilt Contest 2011
National Grand Prize Winner!
The Jo-Ann quilt contest had more than 850 entries, with three rounds of judging. Thanks to everyone who participated, our sponsors and to all of our judges, including Susan Winget & Denyse Schmidt!National Grand Prize Winner: Deborah Beatty, San Jose, CaliforniaShe won $5,000, plus a prize package including: a Singer Confidence Quilter 7469Q Sewing Machine, Pellon Nature's Touch Cotton Batting, OttLite Alexander Combo, AccuQuilt GO! Baby Fabric Cutter, Susan Winget fabrics, Simplicity Deluxe SideWinder, June Tailor Pintastic, Fairfield Soft N Crafty Packaged Batting, Tulip Fabric Markers, and felting supplies from Clover.
Second Place: Kristin Vierra, Lincoln, NebraskaShe won $2,500, plus a prize package including: AccuQuilt GO! Fabric Cutter, OttLite 3-in-1, Simplicity Deluxe Felting Machine, Denyse Schmidt fabric, Rowenta Pressure Iron & Steamer, June Tailor Pintastic, Fairfield Soft N Crafty Packaged Batting, Tulip Fabric Markers, and felting supplies from Clover.Third Place:Carolyn Rider, Portsmouth, OhioShe won $1,000 cash, and a prize package that included: a Simplicity Deluxe Rotary Cutter, Gutermann Thread Cabinet, Simplicity Deluxe Bias Tape Maker & Piping Machine,AccuQuilt GO! Baby Fabric Cutter, Rowenta ProMaster Iron, OttLite Clip/Desk ComboThe top 20 contestants also received a product basket, including June Tailor Pintastic and Fairfield Soft N Crafty Packaged Batting.
5 Temmuz 2012 Perşembe
Our Nursery Contest Starts Soon!
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We want to see your handmade nursery -- it all begins June 1! Find out more & enter here.
CREATE
Create a YouTube video tour of your nursery, showcasing your original baby-themed crafts, created for your child, age two or younger. Read the Official Rules here.
Video tips:
The contest runs between June 1 to June 30 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET. Fill out our entry form, including the link for your YouTube video. We'll review the video, and share on our Pinterest board, beginning at 9 a.m. on June 1!
A winner will be chosen for nursery theme, originality and workmanship by a team of crafting experts from Jo-Ann. Read the Official Rules here.
ENJOY
See all the videos on the Jo-Ann Pinterest Simply for Baby Contest Board. Like & repin your favorites -- including your own!
#simplyforbaby
We want to see your handmade nursery -- it all begins June 1! Find out more & enter here.
CREATE
Create a YouTube video tour of your nursery, showcasing your original baby-themed crafts, created for your child, age two or younger. Read the Official Rules here.
Video tips:
- Provide commentary during the video, explaining the theme, if any, and what elements or items in the nursery were handcrafted.
- You can talk from behind the camera, or appear in the video (it's your choice!).
- Include wide views of the nursery as a whole and also closer views of the specific handcrafted elements. Try to keep your video under 2 minutes, please.
- Oh, and please do not include your child in the video.
- Make sure the video is public, so we can review and share it!
The contest runs between June 1 to June 30 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET. Fill out our entry form, including the link for your YouTube video. We'll review the video, and share on our Pinterest board, beginning at 9 a.m. on June 1!
A winner will be chosen for nursery theme, originality and workmanship by a team of crafting experts from Jo-Ann. Read the Official Rules here.
ENJOY
See all the videos on the Jo-Ann Pinterest Simply for Baby Contest Board. Like & repin your favorites -- including your own!
#simplyforbaby
May Grand Openings!
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We have some new stores opening this month -- check to see if we're coming to your area.
Stop by May 31-June 2 to the stores below for giveaways, demos, make it-take its, hot offers, and an education open house! Click on the cities below to find out more information about your new store!
Mayfield Heights, OH Golden Gate, 1533 Golden Gate Plaza
Queen Creek, AZ Queen Creek Marketplace, 21238 S. Ellsworth Loop Rd.
Shakopee, MN Dean Lakes, 4120 Dean Lakes Blvd.
Asheville, NC Overlook Village, 80 S. Tunnel Rd.
Schaumburg, IL Schaumburg Plaza, 301 S Barrington Rd.
Stillwater, OK Bradford Plaza, 519 N. Main St.
Rochester, NH Rochester Crossing, 160 Washington St.
We have some new stores opening this month -- check to see if we're coming to your area.Stop by May 31-June 2 to the stores below for giveaways, demos, make it-take its, hot offers, and an education open house! Click on the cities below to find out more information about your new store!
Mayfield Heights, OH Golden Gate, 1533 Golden Gate Plaza
Queen Creek, AZ Queen Creek Marketplace, 21238 S. Ellsworth Loop Rd.
Shakopee, MN Dean Lakes, 4120 Dean Lakes Blvd.
Asheville, NC Overlook Village, 80 S. Tunnel Rd.
Schaumburg, IL Schaumburg Plaza, 301 S Barrington Rd.
Stillwater, OK Bradford Plaza, 519 N. Main St.
Rochester, NH Rochester Crossing, 160 Washington St.
Contest Time :)
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It's time! Enter to win a $500 gift card from Jo-Ann by showcasing your baby's handmade nursery :)
It's time! Enter to win a $500 gift card from Jo-Ann by showcasing your baby's handmade nursery :)- Find out more about the Contest here.
Create a YouTube video tour of your nursery, showcasing your original baby-themed crafts, created for your child, age two or younger. Read the Official Rules here.
Video tips:- Provide commentary during the video, explaining the theme, if any, and what elements or items in the nursery were handcrafted.
- You can talk from behind the camera, or appear in the video (it's your choice!).
- Include wide views of the nursery as a whole and also closer views of the specific handcrafted elements. Try to keep your video under 2 minutes, please.
- Oh, and please do not include your child in the video.
- Make sure the video is public, so we can review and share it!
- Check out the entries on Pinterest here.
- Enter here: Thank you so much for your entry! Contest submissions are no longer being accepted, as of June 30, 2012. We'll post the winner, soon!
Become a Jo-Ann Instructor!
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Remember that someone who taught you basic sewing or crafting skills? Now you can be the teacher!
Jo-Ann Instructors are savvy sewing enthusiasts and experienced crafters with proven skills who enjoy teaching others. Find out more about our classes here:
And with new stores opening, we have new classrooms – and we need a lot of talented people to teach our classes, and get paid for it!
The remodeled stores below will open June 22. Stop in to the stores listed below to meet our Education Coordinators. Please bring a few examples of your work.
Middleton Market Place, 232A S. Main St., Middleton, MAMidway Crossing Plaza, 1589 W. River Rd. N., Elyria, OH
Summit Towne Center, 7200 Peach St., Erie, PA
Federal Way Plaza, 3275 S. Federal Way, Boise, ID
The Landings, 4934 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
4700 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, FL
Bosque Plaza, 3912 Bosque Blvd., Waco, TX
Copperfield Crossing, 15520 FM 529 Rd., Houston, TX
Find out if your local store offers classes here.
Remember that someone who taught you basic sewing or crafting skills? Now you can be the teacher!
Jo-Ann Instructors are savvy sewing enthusiasts and experienced crafters with proven skills who enjoy teaching others. Find out more about our classes here:
And with new stores opening, we have new classrooms – and we need a lot of talented people to teach our classes, and get paid for it!
The remodeled stores below will open June 22. Stop in to the stores listed below to meet our Education Coordinators. Please bring a few examples of your work.
Middleton Market Place, 232A S. Main St., Middleton, MAMidway Crossing Plaza, 1589 W. River Rd. N., Elyria, OH
Summit Towne Center, 7200 Peach St., Erie, PA
Federal Way Plaza, 3275 S. Federal Way, Boise, ID
The Landings, 4934 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
4700 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, FL
Bosque Plaza, 3912 Bosque Blvd., Waco, TX
Copperfield Crossing, 15520 FM 529 Rd., Houston, TX
Enter to Win with Your Handmade Nursery :)
To contact us Click HERE
We love all of the amazing nurseries that have been submitted! You can enter to win a $500 gift card from Jo-Ann by showcasing your baby's handmade nursery :)
We love all of the amazing nurseries that have been submitted! You can enter to win a $500 gift card from Jo-Ann by showcasing your baby's handmade nursery :)- Find out more about the Contest here.
Create a YouTube video tour of your nursery, showcasing your original baby-themed crafts, created for your child, age two or younger. Read the Official Rules here.
Video tips:- Provide commentary during the video, explaining the theme, if any, and what elements or items in the nursery were handcrafted.
- You can talk from behind the camera, or appear in the video (it's your choice!).
- Include wide views of the nursery as a whole and also closer views of the specific handcrafted elements. Try to keep your video under 2 minutes, please.
- Oh, and please do not include your child in the video.
- Make sure the video is public, so we can review and share it!
- Check out the entries on Pinterest here.
- Enter here: Thank you so much for your entry! Contest submissions are no longer being accepted, as of June 30, 2012. We'll post the winner, soon!
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