by Great Joy Studio | Jul 3, 2016 | Quilting & Fabric
Well,
we are half way through the year already and have yet to get our
2016 Handmaids® Challenge & GIVEAWAY underway.
So,
how about mid July?
Using fabrics from any of the three Handmaids® collections,
She Who Sews,
Draw Near or
Angel Band
we are thinking, pin cushions!
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We will post complete details for the challenge on the 15th.
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For now, here are more images from the She Who Sews 2017 Calendar from
LANG!
Available now.
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Happy Birthday Dad.
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&
Announcing, a FLASH SALE July 4th
in our JOY STUDIO VINTAGE Etsy shop,
10% Off using Code: july42016
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by Great Joy Studio | May 19, 2016 | Quilting & Fabric
“Quilting B’s” is our brand new collection from Quilting Treasures. It is presenting this weekend May 20 – 22 at the International Quilt Market in Salt Lake City, Utah to the trade. The star for this group is the letter B of course. So, bees, birds, butterflies, blossoms, babydoll dresses, babies in bathtubs and birthday cakes! And a bit of inspiration, from the Beatitudes.
Behind however, is the B word that comes to my mind. As in, 2016 is kicking our behinds and running behind has been the constant theme this year. It doesn’t happen often but I missed posting on the blog for April altogether. And we still have not been able to squeeze in the 2016 Handmaids Challenge yet either. Boo! Confident though, that we will be able to catch up.
I began thumbnail sketches for this group years ago but they never quite made it to the drawing table. At last, it came together combining some unusual vintage sewing images from my ephemera collection along with some odds and ends. I think it offers some interesting yardage in beautiful, fresh colors. I can’t wait to see what all of you create using it. My personal favorites are the vintage Babydoll Dresses! And the bunting panel.
So, if you happen to be a shop going to Utah, check it out in the
Quilting Treasures Booth #2531
or if a fabric shopper, begin asking for
“Quilting B’s”
at your favorite quilt shop. Available by November 2016
Hand Drawn Chevrons
Meanwhile, enjoy three of our classic Book Panels newly released & available now!
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by Great Joy Studio | Mar 15, 2016 | Quilting & Fabric
“Sewing Seeds II”
is
A V A I L A B L E
in
quilt shops now!
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Pin cushion prep for quilt market last Fall.
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Our October booth in Houston.
Sewing Seeds Scarecrow Dress Form
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All the way from Canada! Anne Dale of My Sewing Room, Inc. and me.
Sewing Seeds II contains similar heartfelt quotes as in the original collection only with veggies this time. My personal favorite coordinate, is this seed packet inspired, Tomato (pin cushion) Tag toss. Created on ecru (shown) and also black grounds.
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Hope you enjoy.
To view the entire group go to:
QUILTINGTREASURES.com
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by Great Joy Studio | Sep 1, 2015 | Quilting & Fabric, Studio
THANK YOU!
To all of you for supporting us on our Joy Studio facebook page last month
&
participating in the Sew Scary fabric giveaway.
To continue the first year celebration of the Joy Studio expansion
and home studio spruce up,
we are sharing progress shots featuring
more of our fabric collection,
Letter Stitch!
Here is some of the fun we had creating with the Antique Typography
in the home studio.
Art history studio screen.
Window shade buntings.
Sewing supply shelves.
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Needlecraft collectibles.
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Pillows.
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Quilts of course.
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Upholstery
&
comfy couch makins.
The possibilities for this fabric group are endless and inspiring.
If you love letters, written text and pattern, check out
“Letter Stitch” from Quilting Treasures in quilt shops now.
Still going too!
Lots more studio joy in store!
Coming right up.
by Great Joy Studio | Aug 10, 2015 | Quilting & Fabric, Studio
Last Fall we presented our Sew Scary Collection to the trade at the
International Quilt Market in Houston
Where, sooooo much excitement with this group began.
Now, we are delighted to share, with you!
Here are some of the process shots, projects and fun stuff from the studio.
Our first look (in print) on paper.
The festive and fast, FREE project download at Quilting Treasures.
And some fun framed & stuffed ideas.
Sew Scary delivered to quilt shops in the Spring and is widely available.
So, try your local quilt shop.
AND . . .
Quilted!
By Brenda Miller of Among Brenda’s Quilts.
Above, is a peek at our
Scaredy Patch
quilt in
AMERICAN QUILTER MAGAZINE!
Another easy patch project in the AQ September Issue 2015
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For a little extra excitement,
our Joy Studio (North) is celebrating our
ONE Year Anniversary in the new work space.
So, how better than with a giveaway!
Yeah! Applause, applause, applause 😉
WIN
This Sew Scary Tote & a Sew Scary short stack of fat quarters!!!
‘Like’ our Joy Studio Page on Facebook
to be entered. We will be including our current fans as well.
And please, let us know.
Random drawing, choosing five winners again, for a LIKE of our FB Page
In honor of the 1 Yr. anniversary, Joy Studio work space.
Drawing results announced August 31
by Great Joy Studio | Jun 29, 2015 | Collectables, Quilting & Fabric
So many projects and events over the last six months has been beyond challenging. All were wonderful opportunities but most likely, we (I) took on too much, given the time frame. However, I’m happy to say the end is close at hand and we can re-adjust our (my) focus. We’ll post the work, the fun and some exciting news, throughout the remainder of the year.
One small project I wanted to share now is, our Letter Stitch Stool. We used this in our display at Spring Quilt Market last month and it received much attention. The large antique typography, which I love, is the pattern we chose.
Quilting Treasures offers this print in three soft colors, ecru, lime and orange.
Letters are a generous 4 – 4.5 inches, perfect for any celebration bunting, personalization in a child’s room or studio/office space!
The vintage footstool was purchased from a yard sale many years ago and was shelved. One of those good intentions projects that we all have, right? I thought it was a small upholstered item that even I could tackle. It was quickly discovered, that having all of the necessary tools and supplies, would have been helpful. I did own a magnetic tack hammer and tacks but also opted to use a staple gun.
The photos may appear that this was a nice neat job but I want to warn any of you re-upholstery novices like me. Within the layers of the little old stool, lurked at least a pound (seemingly) of fine dust and icky dirt! Oh my. I wanted to reuse the horsehair stuffing so I took the piece outside to pull the rusted tacks/nails, disassemble, shake out and clean. Blacht!
Since this was my first attempt at a stuffed item, I am not the one to offer an adequate how to although, if pictures truly are worth a thousand words, then perhaps these visual steps will help. I simply tried to put it back together, the same way it came apart. I had to replace the batting and some stiff cardboard used on the frame. I used mat board scraps and quilt batting supplies that I already had on hand.
Not a bad first attempt, and not my last. Lots more stools and numerous seats, still to cover.
And I plan to use Letter Stitch!
Available in quilt shops July, 2015
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