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What’s the best quilting advice you can have in your pocket?
Sep
It’s spring in Australia! Our crops are thriving right now with great anticipation of a good harvest in another 2 months time.
I don’t know about you, but when the sun comes out and warm fresh air is present to help everything grow (and dry clothes outside) then I really want to create something new. One of my most recent finishes is this Dragon panel that I recently purchased on a trip to Bunbury, WA and as soon as I saw it I just KNEW that my eldest daughter would love this for when my first grandchild was born. I chose to display it overlaid on this gorgeous wheat crop with all the vivid colours just making me feel happy and light and hopeful for the future.
Here is a closer look at some of the thread painting I created using the amazing Tutti variegated Wonderfil Specialty Threads (all in stock) 
My new grand daughter is now 2 weeks old and has more quilts gifted as well. I’ll tell you all about those next time… I can see she will be my inspiration moving forward!
Whilst all this has been happening in my life, I’ve also received some great little books that I want to share with you. These are all ‘pocket guides’ and are small in size but pack a real punch with fantastic information that will certainly assist you when choosing quilting tools and notions to get the results you desire when designing and making your own beautiful quilts.
As a longarm machine quilter in business serving customers we can present a professional approach by truly understanding the benefits and features of all the types of batting available. When to use what and how they will present inside a quilt. This little Pocket guide will help you immensely and is quick to absorb and refer to.
Know Your Battings: Carry-along Reference Guide for Quilters and Sewers
Choose appropriate batting, know how to use it correctly, and avoid common mistakes with this resourceful pocket-sized guide,
Know Your Battings. Containing over 50 pages of terminology definitions and charts listing retailer batting names, finishes, roll widths, stitch spaces, recommended quilting comments, and so much more, you won’t want to start another project without this guide.
Take it with you to the store so you get the right batting every time, resulting in a quilt you’ll love!
Pocket Guide to Quilting Tips and Tricks
The ultimate pocket guide to quilting, this book is packed with expert tips and tricks on equipment, short cuts, organization, color, patterns, machine quilting, and more! Providing 101 great tips for beginning quilters but also filled with new information for experienced quilters, there’s something for everyone to try! Written by a nationally-known quilting trade speaker, columnist, and consultant, author Penny Haren shares her expert knowledge and teaches you all the tricks of the trade in this convenient and compact pocket guide!
Pocket Guide to Sewing Notions
Don’t begin another project without this resourceful and compact pocket guide! Learn everything you need to know about every kind of notion, how to use them properly, and how to care for and store them! From understanding the difference between permanent and wash-away adhesives, what size rotary cutter you need, the proper way to store needles, bobbins, and scissors, and so much more, this guide is perfect for keeping with all of your craft supplies and taking with you to the store when deciding which notion you need next. Also included are helpful, unbiased reviews of each product. Author, owner of Sue O’Very Designs, and Aurifil thread designer, Sue O’Very is also a columnist for Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine and owns an online store that specializes in machine embroidery patterns.
Know Your Needles
Liz Kettle offers insight into 30 of today’s most commonly used hand and domestic machine sewing needles while answering the question, “which needle should I use?” Learn the characteristics of each needle and which tasks they are designed to perform whether it is applique, quilting or repair work. Hand or machine work. Discover how to determine which size needle is right for the job, how needles are sized and when to use them.
This small pocket guide answers many of the most frequently asked questions about choosing hand and domestic machine needles. A complete, concise sewing needle resource for all your fabric
Pocket Guide to Stabilizers
The best and most convenient guide to stabilizers you’ll ever have, Pocket Guide to Stabilizers will help you fully understand all the options for the many different types of stabilizers and which ones to use on every kind of fabric. From tear away and cut away stabilizers to working with woven, sheer, knit, and napped fabrics, you won’t want to start another project without this must-have pocket guide. Take it with you to the store so you get the right stabilizer every time, resulting in finished products you’ll love! Author, owner of Sue O’Very Designs, and Aurifil thread designer, Sue O’Very is also a columnist for Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine and owns an online store that specializes in machine embroidery patterns.
Pocket Guide To Mixing Colors
The perfect companion for the color wheel. Features clear color illustrations and definitions. Folds into a compact 3in x 5in carrying case.
- Use: Color Wheel
- Size: 3in x 5in
- Included: Color Wheel and carrying case
Another fantastic new product on the website is this amazing little pretty thread cutter! We have it in 3 different versions and are just perfect as a gift to yourself or your sewing friends.
Thread Cutterz Ring
is a ring worn on the finger that cuts thread! Perfect for all your crafting needs, this sleek, adjustable ring has a double-sided blade perfect for quick and efficient cutting. Great for all types of crafting including sewing, jewelry making, quilting, knitting and cross stitching. Hook and Loop adjustable strap to fit all size fingers.
TSA allowed. Bring your ring when you fly, travel.
We have these in both pink and black to suit everyone.
I wish I had these when I used to fly all the time! Can’t see that happening for a bit longer yet either. You can watch a great video on this product here
I’m most impressed with their story and how they started and grew as a business with the assistance of Shark Tank.
So the next thing I’m working on is preparing lots of educational videos to share during the upcoming Great International Craft Show online. Come and join in – it’s FREE and so much fun! Constantine Quilts will have FREE SHIPPING for all orders over $75 for the duration of the show – so start checking out what we have in stock & create your wish list to take advantage of this.
