January 2011

moravian star download

by kath_red on January 8, 2011

in Features, Paper+Mixed Media

[via design sponge] this Moravian star printable.

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pinwheel quilt

by kath_red on January 8, 2011

in Features, Quilting

This pinwheel quilt is inspiring me – what is inspiring you?

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Whip up pattern: Cosy cross couch throw

by kath_red on January 4, 2011

in Whip Up Tutorials

Cosy Cross Couch Throw
This modern with a vintage touch couch throw (final size of approx 1 x 1.25m) is made from an assortment of linen/cotton blend fabrics with a soft cosy back. Feel free to use whatever materials you have on hand – I used an assortment of Japanese linen cotton fabrics, a soft man-made fluffy fabric on the back and various linen and cotton scraps in shades of purple and mauve.

You will need:

Materials
Main front fabric (1.10m x 90cm / 35 x 40 inches)
Fluffy backing fabric (1m x 1.25m / 39 x 49 inches)
Scraps of fabric
Sewing thread
Embroidery thread
Optional: Vintage doily, linen tape (1m / 39inches)

Tools:
Sewing machine
Scissors
Ruler + pencil
Hand sewing needle + thimble + pins
Iron

[Note: Press seams open as you go each step of the way.]

Step 1. Cut your scrap fabrics into pieces 15cm / 6 inches wide and of various lengths. Machine sew these together, to make 2 strips (1.25m + 95cm / 49 + 37 inches ). Trim the strips to an even width.

Step 2. Make your off-centre cross design by cutting your main fabric a third in from one side. Sew one of the scrappy strips to one edge and then reattach the other section. At right angles to the first strip of fabric, cut a third in from the edge and sew in the other scrappy strip in the same way. (Optional) Sew on your linen tape and doily by machine. Here I have sewn the linen tape down one of the strips and attached the doily onto one corner.

Step 3. Trim your top piece square. Lay out your fluffy backing material right side up. Place your patchwork top face down onto this fabric. Straighten up the edges and pin all around. Machine sew all around the edges, leaving a 15cm / 6 inch opening on one side. Turn the throw right side out by putting your hands into the opening and pulling out the corners. Pin the opening closed, and top stitch all around the perimeter about 1cm / 1/4inch in from the edge – this will also close the opening at the same time.

Step 4. Lay your patchwork throw out and pin to hold the 2 layers together. Take your embroidery thread and needle and hand-sew a running stitch parallel to the strips, to hold the layers together, 2 rows of stitches is enough, but if you enjoy hand sewing feel free to do more.

Now snuggle under with your favourite book and a nice cup of tea and enjoy your creative efforts.

By Kathreen Ricketson from Whipup.net
[First published in Woman's Day Magazine Australia 2010]

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crochet candle cosies

by kath_red on January 3, 2011

in Home+Decor, knitting+crochet+yarn

I am loving these cute crochet cosies for candle holders - crochet pattern at wisecraft

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whipup.net 2011 calendar

by kath_red on January 2, 2011

in Whip-Up

There is still time to get the Whipup.net 2011 calendar. Featuring 12 beautiful images from 12 amazing makers.

Print any or all of the three printable formats on your home printer (vertical a4/letter, horizontal a4/letter and vertical 2 printed to a page a4/letter) or purchase the already beautifully printed hard copy from Redbubble.

Print as many whipup 2011 calendars as you like and hang them in your kitchen, craft room or office.

All three printable formats are included in the one low price of $5.00

Purchase your calendar in 2 different ways.

1. Get the printable pdf right here for $5.
In the pdf package you will receive the calendar in 3 different formats to allow you to print and display however you like.

To Print: I recommend printing on paper that is designed especially for your printer. ie if you have a colour injet then purchase inkjet paper for brighter colours. Alternatively you might like to print it onto slightly heavier or textured card, which can give a nice surface quality. These files are designed to be printed on A4 or letter. One of the files has 2 months per page and can be trimmed for a long thin calendar.

To display: Use a hole punch and thread ribbon through to hang, or use an oversized paperclip or bulldog clip as I have here. Or make up your own binding method.

2. Purchase a beautiful quality calendar from print-on-demand online store Redbubble. ($AU27.50) They ship internationally and have very reasonable shipping costs. Go to Redbubble store to purchase.
This calendar comes printed on high quality satin art paper, they have a hanger and white wire binding (size 12×17 inches / 30x44cm).