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This is the perfect set for any quilter at any skill level. Comes complete with Kaye's Starmakers 5,6, and 8, which are made of clear acrylic, suitable for rotary cutting, the design concept book, which will show you all the different things you can do using your tools, and a concepts video with Kaye herself showing you how to do it! Using Kaye's Starmakers you can cut angles in over 140 different designs! Make any size piece and insure the accuracy of your angles using no math and no wasted fabric! Some of her techniques include; tumbling blocks, y-seams kaleidoscopes, flying geese and many, many more! This set can be yours for $60 plus s/h, which is a savings of 29% off the individual purchase price of these items. Plus, don't forget, you get the Strip Quilting Projects 10 FREE, when you purchase this set! Order today!
Yours free when you purchase SMMT!
Serger Patchwork Projects book free with any order over $25.
One of Kaye's newest, fun and fast View & Do Patterns. This Hearts In Bloom pattern uses Kaye's View & Do Heart Shape. Sizes for Twin, Double, Queen and King. 
2 hours later, it was this... 
This template allows you to view fabric in a multitude of different sizes and shapes. Great for fussy cutting, scrapbooking and lots of other crafts, it has 4 removable template pieces so you can make hearts in 2, 4, 6 and 8 inches. Made of hard plastic, suitable for rotary cutting, it also has the trademark teardrop shape that allows the rotary cutter to come into the inside point! 
Hearts in Bloom pattern half price when you buy the View & Do Heart!
Serger Patchwork Projects book free with any order over $25.
Hey everyone, a very Happy St. Patrick's Day to one and all. I know we're a day early, but I thought I'd give you a little reminder so that you all wear your green tomorrow! Unless you like getting pinched that is! In the true spirit of the holiday, here is a little Irish blessing for you. 
Kaye's new pattern, Heart In Bloom, is fast becoming a favorite in her new line of patterns! In honor of this new pattern, for the next week, when you order Kaye's trademark, View & Do Heart Shape, you will get her Heart In Bloom pattern for 1/2 off the regular price! This pattern comes with instructions for twin, double, queen or king size quilts! Yours half price when you order the heart shape! They go together, hand in hand, so you might as well order while you can save some money! This is the last week though, so order today!
This template allows you to view fabric in a multitude of different sizes and shapes. Great for fussy cutting, scrap booking and lots of other crafts, it has 4 removable template pieces so you can make hearts in 2, 4, 6 and 8 inches. Made of hard plastic, suitable for rotary cutting, it also has the trademark teardrop shape that allows the rotary cutter to come into the inside point!
Hey everyone, how is your week going? If it's anything like mine, it's somewhat focused on the upcoming Easter holiday! I'm a tad bit behind this year and the bad thing (or the good thing depending on how you look at it) is that I'm not really all that concerned about it! I used to be one of those people that would spend days to make my house immaculate. All my decorations had to be in just the right place, I had to make every ones favorite dish for the big family dinner, etc., etc. It took probably 2 years before my friends/co-workers, finally convinced me, it doesn't have to be that way. That people come to spend time with you, not to judge if you've cleaned your floor on your hands and knees! Since that has finally sunk in, my holidays are sooo much less stressful! I enjoy them much more and my family really likes this Joyce a lot better, then the one that freaked out because somebody messed the house I spent 6 days to clean! Thus, my decorations are still sitting in tubs, I haven't even looked for one cobweb and I'm alright with that! I'm pretty confident that Easter will take place whether my bunny statues are out or not and I'm almost positive my family will show regardless. So take it from me, relax more, stress less and enjoy your family while they are there. Happy Easter everyone! 
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Serger Patchwork Projects book FREE with any order over $25.
Junk Jeans Books available. 
This pattern FREE with the purchase of any above patterns or books.
Serger Patchwork Projects book FREE with any order over $25.
2 of the projects from Serger Patchworks. 
Well, it's official. I'm convinced spring has arrived here in Michigan. The snow has melted, the ice is gone and I finally saw robins in my yard this weekend! The skies have been a beauuutiful blue and it's great to see flocks of ducks and geese heading north again. All of these signs are good indicators but I was truly convinced, when I drove by a field this morning and there peeking through the dead, brown foilage, was the prettiest color of green I've seen in a long time! I had to swipe my eyes twice but I wasn't seeing things, it was actual grass peeking out! Now, before you know it my daffodils will be blooming and the sweet scent of lilacs and apple blossoms will be filling the air! Ahhh spring! It comes too late and ends too soon, so enjoy it while you can!
Kaye's View & Do Circle Shape is the must have tool for anyone who does fussy cutting, scrap booking or any kind of craft. Made of hard plastic, which makes it suitable for rotary cutting, it has 4 removable pieces that make it easy for you to make circles of 2, 4, 6 and 8 inches. They nest inside each other, so you don't ever have to worry about losing one. View your fabric in a totally new way depending on which size you choose. This shape can be yours for $15 plus s/h.
This book will have you hitting the target....right in the bull's-eye as a matter of fact. By our own Kaye Wood, we bring you Circles Made Simple, featuring bull's-eyes made from circles. This book is packed with information and 17 different projects to choose from. Kaye also has 3 applique techniques, fray away edges, faced edges, turned under edges and 2 cutting choices. Try the hot new fray away edging for a unique look to your quilt or lined circles for borders. The best thing is you can get this great book for half price when you purchase the View and Do Circle Shape. That's a savings of $5 to you, so order today!
I don't know about you, but I love to get something free. I call on TV offers, shop on buy 1 get 1 free days, free is fun! So to put a little fun into your month, we're going to give you something free. When you make a purchase of $10 or more, we will send you a View-A-Strip for absolutely FREE! No additional cost, no additional shipping will be added to your order. Now, this is how the View-A-Strip is unique. It lets you view fabric as it will look after it is cut and sewn into strips. The View-A-Strip has a viewing range from 1/2 up to 3 inches wide. Especially helpful for large floral prints, patterns and striped fabric. Avoid time consuming stitch removal by viewing it before you sew it! No need to do anything special. We will automatically add Kaye's View-A-Strip to any order of $10 or more before s/h.
Free with a purchase of $10 or more, before s/h.
Q: I'm not quite sure when, I think about a year ago, you ran a question and answer bit about stabilizers. Could you please put that in again?
A: You have a great memory, so here you go, enjoy!
Q: Why do we use stabilizers in general?
A: We use "backing" stabilizers to relieve the stress placed on the fabric being embellished; they reduce or eliminate puckering, tunneling, or other unwanted reactions. Some can be used alone as the foundation on which our creative machine work is done.
Q: Which stabilizers should I use?
A: Be sure the stabilizers you use allow garments to move and bend when the wearer does, while providing sufficient stability to stitch a high quality embroidered design or creative technique on the fabric.
Q: Wow, this is confusing, how do I sort it out?
Hello to everyone, I hope your week is starting off to be a good one. It's a little hectic and a little crazy around here, but we're holding our own. The one thing helping everyone's attitude, is the weather. For once I can't complain, it's finally shaping up around here and turning into a wonderful spring! When I wake up and that sun is shining so bright and the birds are singing for all their worth, I just know it's going to be a good day! That along with the fact that there is still actual daylight after I get home, makes for a much nicer work week. A longer day also means that much more time for your favorite hobby-quilting! So, get those chores done early, so you can settle in with your favorite project and maybe a taped episode of Kaye's Quilting Friends. Just for inspiration of course!
Kaye's View & Do Circle Shape is the must have tool for anyone who does fussy cutting, scrap booking or any kind of craft. Made of hard plastic, which makes it suitable for rotary cutting, it has 4 removable pieces that make it easy for you to make circles of 2, 4, 6 and 8 inches. They nest inside each other, so you don't ever have to worry about losing one. View your fabric in a totally new way depending on which size you choose. This shape can be yours for $15 plus s/h.
This book will have you hitting the target....right in the bull's-eye as a matter of fact. By our own Kaye Wood, we bring you Circles Made Simple, featuring bull's-eyes made from circles. This book is packed with information and 17 different projects to choose from. Kaye also has 3 applique techniques, fray away edges, faced edges, turned under edges and 2 cutting choices. Try the hot new fray away edging for a unique look to your quilt or lined circles for borders. The best thing is you can get this great book for half price when you purchase the View and Do Circle Shape. That's a savings of $5 to you, so order today!
I don't know about you, but I love to get something free. I call on TV offers, shop on buy 1 get 1 free days, free is fun! So to put a little fun into your month, we're going to give you something free. When you make a purchase of $10 or more, we will send you a View-A-Strip for absolutely FREE! No additional cost, no additional shipping will be added to your order. Now, this is how the View-A-Strip is unique. It lets you view fabric as it will look after it is cut and sewn into strips. The View-A-Strip has a viewing range from 1/2 up to 3 inches wide. Especially helpful for large floral prints, patterns and striped fabric. Avoid time consuming stitch removal by viewing it before you sew it! No need to do anything special. We will automatically add Kaye's View-A-Strip to any order of $10 or more before s/h.
Free with a purchase of $10 or more, before s/h.
Q: Do you have any standard based sizes for quilts?
Hey everyone! I hope your week is starting out good! Coming off of a glorious weekend in Northern Michigan, I'm feeling pretty good myself! It has been absolutely wonderful! The trees are finally getting their leaves, grass is growing and daffodils are in full bloom! I actually got to work in my flower garden this weekend which always improves my mood! What can be better then a big old crick in your back, from bending down over a bunch of dirt for 4 hours! That's alright, come June and July, I'll see the fruits of my labor and be glad that I did! We also had our first barbecue of the year this weekend. Nothing like that first burnt hotdog on an open fire! Ahh springtime, you just gotta love it!
Free with a purchase of $10 or more, before s/h.
Hey everyone! I hope you're all doing well this week! As you can see from the daffodil picture, things are blossoming and coming up beautifully! That was last week. This being said, let me show you yet another picture....
No, there is nothing wrong with your monitor, that is actual snow...AGAIN! By the weekend, this was the picture in our neck of the woods! Once again, nature sneaks in and shows you who the boss really is and take my word for it, it's not any one of us! I guess I shouldn't be surprised, but I still have a problem with wearing sandals and a tank top one day, and going to gloves and snow boots, a couple days later! Who do I complain to? Hopefully, May will prove to be a little less radical then April, cross your fingers.
Free with a purchase of $10 or more before s/h.
Hey everyone! I have to ask, don't you just hate it when it's only Monday and you're already wishing for Friday? It really makes for a long week when that happens! I think we just need a few days of good old fashioned sunshine to perk us up. 
Buy the Square Knot pattern and your s/h for this pattern will be 99 cents!
Hey everyone! I know I'm a little behind, but I still want to wish all of you Mom's out there, a Happy Mother's Day! I had a wonderful day, starting out with a great breakfast in bed from my beautiful 10 year old daughter! If only every day was Mother's Day, or at least once a month! Anyway, in honor of all of you Mom's, thank you, for just being you!
Buy the Square Knot pattern and your s/h for this pattern will be 99 cents!
Hey everyone! Hope you're having a great week thus far. I don't know how it happened, but we're half way through May! I remember when I was a child, this time of the year meant one thing, summer vacation! It seemed like it took forever to get here. But once it did, it was an never ending time of playing ball, flower picking, swimming, hanging with friends, fighting with my siblings and basically driving my Mother crazy. We both had a calendar that we counted the days. Mine had the end of summer with a big "boo hoo" on the last day before school, and hers had a party hat and balloons! Now what do you think she meant by that? Truth be told, I think she loved those days and wonders as I do, how they went by so fast! Now it's my turn as I try to explain to my daughter, who is 10 going on 30, how important it is to enjoy the small time she has to just be a kid. I know she doesn't believe it as she hugs me with her, "Mom's having a moment" way, but I bet she will when she's 30! 
Hey everyone! I hope you're all enjoying our beautiful summer weather! Could be a tad bit cooler here, but I swear, I'm not complaining! 
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Yours for $11 plus s/h!
Starmaker 8 Master Template
Kaye's Quilting Friends Quilting and Sewing Newsletter! 
! It has been a scorcher here in Northern Michigan for weeks now! The kind of heat and humidity that makes you sweat just by breathing. My philosophy is if it's going to be this hot, we might as well be on a beautiful island, enjoying it! But, alas, it's only in my dreams! So, since we can't be there, I think you should fix a big pitcher of lemonade, turn on a big fan, and settle yourself in front of the sewing machine to finish some of those projects you haven't had time for. Not feeling that ambitious? You can always find the latest Kaye's Quilting Friends program on PBS, BYU or QNN, for guaranteed enjoyment! Stay cool!
certain shade of fabric, but couldn't find the right color? Maybe you had a certain design in your mind and once again, you couldn't find it. Well, with this book you have no more excuses. Join well known quilter and fabric designer Cindy Walter along with the founder of Fabrics To Dye For, Jennifer Priestley, as they open you to a new world of dyeing and painting fabrics! This book has over 100 inspiring photos, instructions for 20 different techniques of dyeing and painting fabric, along with full-size patterns for unique fabric projects. Also learn about the different dyes and how they react and what types of paints to use with what fabrics. From immersion dyeing to splatter painting, it has a wealth of information that includes basic painting techniques, supply lists and much more. We offer this book everyday for $19.95 in our catalog. If you buy it during the next week, you can have it for $12.95 plus s/h!
price. There are 9 colors to choose from all hand picked by Cindy Walter, to go with the projects in this book. 3 Lumiere, 3 Dye-Na-Flow and 3 Traditional, have all the wonderful colors you'll need, to complete your dyeing and painting mission. So let your imagination come alive as you create your own specialty fabrics in the colors and patterns you create! This special is for 1 more week, so order now!
can get this book for the rest of July for only $14.95. Make your home bloom with these perfect bouquets! Laura Farson shows you how easy it is to create beautiful, curvy-petaled flowers using nothing more than a rotary cutter, ruler and sewing machine. Seventeen projects in all for quick and easy home decor, seasonal and holiday gift items galore. This book is fully illustrated with detailed color photographs and twelve simple, timesaving techniques for easy rotary cutting and assembly. Paper templates are included, although we do suggest and have available, Laura's Hexagon/Triangle Acrylic Template for $18.99. So burst into summer and spread flowers throughout your home with Fast Folded Flowers, on sale for the rest of July only. VHS or DVD of the show available for $12.00.
Join Karen as she teaches you how to make wonderful story jackets and vests! Your fondest memories can be remembered and cherished forever, whenever you put on your jacket or vest! A wonderful gift to start for generations to come, so they too can remember a special story or event! It couldn't be easier, and best of all, it starts with just a sweatshirt. Just click the link to check out the peek pages in this wonderful book!
Your source for over 700 top quality fabrics to choose from! Absolutely the lowest prices anywhere! We also carry a fine supply of books, magazines, notions, patterns and gifts. Need it gift wrapped? Just request it in the mailing instructions, we love to wrap! Free drawings, newsletter sign-up, quilts for sale and challenges. Just click on the link and check us out!
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Keep quilts out of direct or indirect sunlight or strong artificial light. Florescent lights can cause color fading.
If quilts are displayed on wood or on abrasive walls, protect the back of the quilt by covering the wall surface or lining the back of the quilt.
Quilts should not be displayed where they will be exposed to odors and harmful moisture.
Quilts should not be displayed where they can be easily handled.
Hey everyone! I hope you're all keeping cool wherever you are! One look at the weather map told me I shouldn't complain when places in the south and west are over a 100 degrees! Yikes! This is the first summer in a long time I can actually say, I'm looking forward to it ending! It's been too hot for too long! Fall has always been my favorite time of the year and it can't get here soon enough! So hang in there everyone, drink lots of water and sit in front of the fan! It's the end of July, and before you know it the kids will be back in school, the trees will start turning color and things should start cooling down. It's a good time to start planning your new fall projects, hint, hint.
fun, you will love it, I guarantee! No extra tools to buy, templates are provided for 4, 6, 9 and 12 inch blocks, along with instructions for four different size quilts! These quilts can easily be made as small or large as you desire by using fewer or more blocks! Detailed supply lists are provided for each quilt size along with a free Brandy's key chain! Also available ar VHS or DVD copies of the Just Country show as it appeared on Kaye's Quilting Friends. Click on the link and check it out! 
I thought pre wound bobbins were not for bed quilts as the thread was not strong enough. I was also told not to use lingere thread for the same reason. What do you think?
I think it's a safe bet if you just use cotton or cotton-poly blend threads. These always work best for me and it doesn't matter how it's wound.
Can you tell me where I can get two sided, hand pressable stabilizer to do landscape scenes? I have tried all over and can't seem to find any.
I would suggest you use Lite Steam a Seam 2. It would hold temporarily by hand pressing but to make a lasting hold, you would have to iron it. Just go to our home page and put Lite Steam in the search engine. It will take you right to the page it appears on.
I am searching for instructions on how to stipple. Can you help?
When you stipple, you cover the surface with close quilting stitches to give a dimpled effect. I am going to direct you to an expert on stipple. Just click the provided link and it will take you to the Sulky instruction page on how to stipple. Good luck.
I am a beginning quilter and would like to know a really structured way to do patchwork piecing. Can you help?
There is no rhyme or reason to crazy quilts. Any straight edged pieces will work, just remember to press the seams toward the new piece after each addition. Trim the seam allowances after adding each piece. If this is not enough information, click on the link below and it will give you at least 10 different sights that are dedicated to crazy quilting, including lessons and how to's. Have fun!
sleeves that are strip pieced into log cabin diamonds. Fully lined and loosely fitted, it comes in a variety of sizes, S-3X, to fit everyone! It also comes in 3 different, flattering lengths, waist, hip and knee. This would make a great fall jacket!
number of designs. These include tumbling blocks, 6 pointed stars or hexagons. Put your designs together to make a table cloth, table runner or a beautiful full size quilt. Kaye includes full instructions such as fabric requirements, layering, mitered borders and quilting of your project. Try Kaye's trademark technique for perfect mitered borders and you'll be amazed at how easy it can be. Kaye's Starmaker 6 is suggested and available for this project.
this book for the rest of July for only $14.95. Make your home bloom with these perfect bouquets! Laura Farson shows you how easy it is to create beautiful, curvy-petaled flowers using nothing more than a rotary cutter, ruler and sewing machine. Seventeen projects in all for quick and easy home decor, seasonal and holiday gift items galore. This book is fully illustrated with detailed color photographs and twelve simple, timesaving techniques for easy rotary cutting and assembly. Paper templates are included, although we do suggest and have available, Laura's Hexagon/Triangle Acrylic Template for $18.99. So burst into summer and spread flowers throughout your home with Fast Folded Flowers, on sale for the rest of July only. VHS or DVD of the show available for $12.00.
Protect your new quilt by displaying it in a place where it will receive the least amount of stress. (Tips covering this are in last weeks newsletter.)
Avoid washing when spot cleaning or airing would be sufficient.
Restrict activities that would cause stress to bed quilts. This would include food, beverages, cosmetics and denim jeans that may transfer a dye.
Make repairs of seams that come unstitched or other minor damage quickly, so further deterioration is halted.
Hey everyone! I hope you're finding an easy way to cope with the heat! It's now the beginning of August, which I can't believe, and before you know it, summer will be gone! So try to find some enjoyment in the warm sun, while you still can! 
Just Ask Kaye!
What would you consider the best choice of batting for a quilt that will be used and abused?
I would use a poly bonded batting. They seem to take the washing and drying better.
I am making a round robin quilt and need the formula to make the four triangles that are added to the sides.
I would cut the strips 3/4" wider than you need. To figure out how much you need, measure from the edge of the square to where the next corner will be. Sew the strip on, then square it up.
I have seen Kaye's show and wondered where she got the sewing machine thread carousel she uses.
Kaye got this handy device from Ray's Sewing Machine Center. Here is the address and phone number.
How do you avoid puckering and gathering while machine quilting?
I use lots and lots of safety pins to baste the layers together. A spray adhesive would work well too.
Kit! Talk about fun and easy, this is just the ticket! These decorative bowls are great for a number of things such as candy dishes, seasonal decor, soap holders, you name it! Our office manager, Brenda, made a bunch and then filled them with goodies, to give as prizes at her daughter's baby shower! Can you say BIG HIT? My daughter's bowl has a porcelain baby wrapped in a blanket, on a cloud of cotton batting in her room. The possibilities are endless. Each kit comes with full instructions, the bowl tool, accessory tool and 1 piece of 13 1/2" bowl interfacing. Order extra interfacings to make lots of bowls. Great for gift giving, parties, holidays, you name it! Check it out by clicking the link.
sleeves that are strip pieced into log cabin diamonds. Fully lined and loosely fitted, it includes a variety of sizes, S-3X, to fit everyone! It also comes in 3 different, flattering lengths, waist, hip and knee. This would make a great fall jacket!
combined and turned to make a number of designs. These include tumbling blocks, 6 pointed stars or hexagons. Put your designs together to make a table cloth, table runner or a beautiful full size quilt. Kaye includes full instructions such as fabric requirements, layering, mitered borders and quilting of your project. Try Kaye's trademark technique for perfect mitered borders and you'll be amazed at how easy it can be. Kaye's Starmaker 6 is suggested and available for this project.
completely, in less than a day, REALLY! Kaye's unique 3 layer quilt-as-you-go construction, makes it the easiest quilt you will ever finish! This book has several reversible baby quilts, full size quilts, wall hangings, and wearables. Turn Me Over includes tips for choosing colors and fabrics, fabric preparation, marking and cutting accuracy, and how to plan your quilt. Techniques include reversible applique, tying quilts, figuring yardage, and how to do borders and bindings. This is a great addition to your library, and it's FREE, when you place an order of $25 or more! 
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I have but one small request. I need to fill up my gas tank this week and have to find a low interest loan to pay for it! Are you believing these gas prices? As a person who drives over 30 miles one way to get to work, this is not good! If this keeps up, Kaye's going to have to adopt me as her 6th child! I have always driven my daughter to school to avoid her having to get up at 5:00 and riding the bus for an hour and a half. Now I'm thinking, forgo the beauty sleep, and catch a few extra winks on that bus trip to school! I don't know how they expect people to deal with this! It must be time to go back to a simpler way of life and beg Terrye for the use of her horse and buggy! I'll have to leave at midnight the night before to get to work, but I can feed that horse like a king for the amount I'm paying for gas! Take my advice, if you can do it, stay home and quilt! It's a lot less stress, much more enjoyable and far cheaper in the long run!
I'm finally trying to organize my fabrics, what a job! Do you have any suggestions?
I sort my fabric by color schemes. All my reds together, same with blues, you get the idea. I, like everyone else, have to put them in different places to accommodate all the fabric I have. My solution is to put it in wire baskets, clear plastic drawers, and regular drawers with the color posted on the drawer front. That way when I need, say a pink, I just go to that bin or drawer, and there are all the pinks I have in my stash. Oh yes, and roll your fabric. It takes less space and less digging time.
How can I enlarge a quilt without taking away from the current design?
I would add one or two plain borders, one light and one dark. This will actually frame your design rather than detract from it.
Can you tell me what echo quilting is?
Echo quilting is a quilt line repeated over the surface at even measures. It is often used to fill in a background area and the first line is generally parallel to the edges of a pieced or appliqued shape. Thus, the repeated lines "echo" that shape.
complete instructions for a baby quilt, pillows, a quilted tote bag with wonderfully big outer pockets, and the cutest little jacket pattern that starts out with just a sweatshirt! You also get enough chenille-by-the-inch for one of the baby quilts, the cutting line ruler, chenille brush and full instructions on how to make more! Embroidery pages also included to help you make the zoo come alive! I can't think of a child alive who wouldn't love these zoo animals! DVD and VHS copies of this show also available, click the link to check it out! 
Now you can get the instructions for this beautiful quilt in e-pattern format. Only $4, you download the link to your computer and print it out! Click the link to order.
Tote Bag is a wonderful combination of tote bag and backpack. Wear it over your shoulder with one strap or unzip the strap to use as a backpack! Tuck the side edges into the bag and cinch it closed for a great hobo bag. This is a great pattern to make gifts for loved ones, craft shows, or for yourself. When you buy the Chelsea Tote Bag pattern you can get the acrylic Bag-E-Bottom for half price. This acrylic base is great for any bag or purse you have that needs a nice sturdy base. The 7" x 7" size is the perfect fit for your Chelsea Tote but can also be used for any bag up to 8 1/2". But hang on because we're going to make this a deal you just can't refuse. Buy the Chelsea Tote Bag pattern for $8 along with the Bag-E-Bottom for $4.50, and we will cut your s/h down to $1.99! This is a savings to you of over $7! You do the math, anyway you figure it you'll see it's a steal of a deal! Unfortunately, the $1.99 shipping offer is available for customers in the continental US only.
completely, in less than a day, REALLY! Kaye's unique 3 layer quilt-as-you-go construction, makes it the easiest quilt you will ever finish! This book has several reversible baby quilts, full size quilts, wall hangings, and wearables. Turn Me Over includes tips for choosing colors and fabrics, fabric preparation, marking and cutting accuracy, and how to plan your quilt. Techniques include reversible applique, tying quilts, figuring yardage, and how to do borders and bindings. This is a great addition to your library, and it's FREE, when you place an order of $25 or more!
Kaye Wood's Quilting Newsletter
Hey everyone! I hope you had a great weekend! Things are finally shaping up here in Northern Michigan. The temperature is agreeable enough to enjoy the great outdoors a little bit, without suffering from a heat stroke! 
I often wondered just what women in earlier centuries used for batting.
They used pretty much anything they could get their hands on. Unless you were a women of means, you couldn't just run out and buy something, so they made due with the things around them. This ranged from old blankets to newspapers to feathers and even leaves! Sure makes us appreciate our century! 
I have a bad habit of starting more projects before finishing others I have already begun. Any ideas on how to be more disciplined? 
Why would you want to be? People who force themselves to do that, in my opinion, are taking all the fun and adventure out of quilting! Everyone tends to get bored at one time or another with a project. I think it's better to put it aside and let it rest. When you do go back to it, it will be fresh again and you'll probably have many more fantastic ideas for your quilt. If you do insist on being that diligent, maybe you should think about smaller projects that you can get done faster. Another way is to join a group or guild. It's a great way to meet new friends and get new ideas. You'll be surprised how much you can get done while chatting away with a friend. Good luck!
My cutting board has deep ridges and is getting ruined! Any ideas why this is happening?
This is from having a dull blade on your cutter. When your blade is dull, then you have to adjust the pressure you put on your rotary cutter in order for it to cut. More pressure, deeper ridges. Your blade should be changed often, so you don't have to force your blade through the cloth.
When you do machine quilting, I'm confused about which foot to use. Should it be the walking foot or rolling foot?
No need to be confused, you can use either one. Both do what they should, which is to reduce pressure on the fabric, so the top layer isn't pushed through faster. However, if quilting in the ditch, the rolling foot is better because you can see the ditch better.
Hey everyone, this special we only do a few times a year, so take advantage of it. For the next two weeks, you can get any video of Kaye's Quilting Friends, in any format, VHS or DVD, for $13 a piece! This, my friends, is a savings of $5 off each one you purchase! This is a great time to add to your Kaye Wood video library or to start one. Do you have the book? Now you can make it complete by adding the video! Makes a great gift for people who are "hands on" and learn easier by watching! They also make a great reference guide! So check your stock and check it twice to get your orders in while you can! 
REALLY! Kaye's unique 3 layer quilt-as-you-go construction, makes it the easiest quilt you will ever finish! This book has several reversible baby quilts, full size quilts, wall hangings, and wearables. Turn Me Over includes tips for choosing colors and fabrics, fabric preparation, marking and cutting accuracy, and how to plan your quilt. Techniques include reversible applique, tying quilts, figuring yardage, and how to do borders and bindings. This is a great addition to your library, and it's FREE, when you place an order of $25 or more!
used in Everyone Can Quilt, Pieces of Eight and Circles Made Simple. Also used in the pattern Hearts in Bloom. Using this tracing fabric allows for a smooth finish line with no added bulk when turning under edges. Comes in 1 yd. pieces (36" x 45"). Click the link below to order.
format. Only $4, you download the link to your computer and print it out! Click the link to order.
I have a book that shows the log cabin blocks, and I would like to know how to make the quilt smaller than it shows in the book. Do I just make a smaller number of blocks, or is there a certain pattern that you must use to make it smaller? 
You could use less strips, you could use thinner strips or you could use a smaller amount of blocks. It's up to you, but all will work.
I'm making a quilt for my daughter-in-law. She's not very fabric/quilt literate, so I'm looking for instructions for quilt care, to give to her at the same time when I present her quilt. Me thinks, she would be more interested if they came from someone who is considered a professional in the field. Where can I find instructions to print off to include with the gift?? Thanks for any help you can give me. 
I found a wonderful web site for you to get this info. Click the link and go to "our loft". Scroll down and they have a caring for your quilt section to click on. It has all the information you need.
When rotary cutting, my cutter skips. I have changed blades several times and it still does it. What am I doing wrong? I'm new at this.
What kind of mat are you using? It could be that. You should try to use a higher quality mat and cutter such as a Clover, Olfa or Fiskars. A cheaper one will be, well, you get what you pay for. ;-) 
completely, in less than a day, REALLY! Kaye's unique 3 layer quilt-as-you-go construction, makes it the easiest quilt you will ever finish! This book has several reversible baby quilts, full size quilts, wall hangings, and wearables. Turn Me Over includes tips for choosing colors and fabrics, fabric preparation, marking and cutting accuracy, and how to plan your quilt. Techniques include reversible applique, tying quilts, figuring yardage, and how to do borders and bindings. This is a great addition to your library, and it's FREE, when you place an order of $25 or more!
old-fashioned fun. There's nothing old-fashioned about the sewing of all those curves or squares, though. It's easy to sew and play. We'll show you how to make curves without curved piecing! We'll take all those squares to your sewing machine in one piece with no lost pieces and perfect intersections. This is all done through the magic of QuiltSmart printed interfacing. The Game Quilt Kit includes pre-printed fusible interfacing, and complete instructions to make this wonderful quilt! Family game night is back and you're guaranteed to love it! Makes a great gift, just click the link for more info!
Hey everyone! I'm sure you all have seen or heard about Hurricane Katrina and the devastation it is causing down south. Please, take a moment to say a prayer, donate, volunteer, anything to help. The Red Cross is always looking for donations and volunteers. If you have a couple of extra quilts or anything else that might help, please contact your local Red Cross. If you don't know where it is, here is a link to find out. 
Did you know that September is National Sewing Month? Well it is and here are some great resources from the Home Sewing Association's web site.
Did you know sewing increases creativity in children? It sure does, check it out!
If you have a lot of stress, you should try sewing! The stress reducing benefits from sewing are remarkable! Take a look.
Make the most of national sewing month, here are some tips how.
Dress up your home for the holidays with any of the three easy to piece quilts featured in this pattern. The large fat quarter friendly quilt measures 62" x 78" and features four Santas, four trees, four stars and four sets of presents along with a double border with stars in the corners. Also included are directions for two smaller quilts. The perfect thing to curl up with on a cold night! For more information, click the link.
with a combination of eleven snowmen, three trees and fourteen pairs of mittens. Each of the blue, red, gold, and three of the green fabrics, are used in different combinations for the snowmen hats and vests, as well as the mittens. Use your creativity when combining your fabrics together to make a beautiful 62.5" x 80.5" quilt. This pattern also includes directions for a smaller quilt and wall hanging. A fun quilt with easy piecing and applique directions, it works and looks great with your cotton or flannels. Have fun with it and stay warm this winter! Makes a wonderful gift!
Buy the shape and get the new pattern for half price!
put on by Marcus Brothers! Introducing:
Just in time for fall is the Autumn Splendor table runner! Just think how beautiful this would look on your table at home! The perfect blend of fall colors, will definitely put you in the fall mood! Easy to do, with the Sew Easy Triangles, it would make a wonderful gift for your friends or yourself! Keep reading for more information on the Sew Easy Triangles.
GUILD CHALLENGE 2005/2006
quilts are made totally out of your stash. Everyone needs to empty their stash sometime, if for nothing else, to have room to store more fabric. When you see these 6 quilt patterns you will have no problem doing just that! Beth makes it easy with all the directions and tips you need to make your quilt a success! This book is fully illustrated, with pictures in color and black and white and includes all the paper templates you need for the applique. Check it out, this is one book you have to add to your library and I promise, you won't be disappointed! Just click for more info.
Batting for quilts.
Keeping your cutting board from warping.
"Because we appreciate the generous nature of quilt guilds, and their willingness to share their talents, we've designed our first challenge as a celebration of creativity as well as community service. . .plus, of course, the chance to win lots of FREE FABRIC!!!"
