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Prep, Projects & Pics

by Great Joy Studio | May 22, 2014 | Quilting & Fabric

Our “Angel Band” presentation

In the Quilting Treasures booth

At the Spring International Quilt Market

The patchy wall/throw quilt was made by Diane O’ Shea

using the small patch panel.

The giant pincushion pillows (Amy Butler’s Puffy Pillow pattern)

& the apron were made by Nancy McClellan

using the vintage patterns and the festive forms.

I had fun making the Angel Band bunting and decorating it with bits of ephemera, old photos, notions & a variety of saved gadgets. Of course, any greeting can be printed and traded out for A N G E L B A N D, to suit your personal holiday project.

I also hand stitched the dress form ornaments which can then double as gift tags for a personal touch on muslin backs.

The “Christmas Story Quilt” (pictured at top, left) using the large patch panel is a free project you can download at QuiltingTreasures.com

Each one of the angel’s patches contains a snippet of the scripture story reference.

The “Angel Band” fabric collection (by J. Wecker Frisch) will be available in quilt shops

June 2014.

Spring Special

by Great Joy Studio | May 3, 2014 | Quilting & Fabric

ETSY SALE

In honor of Mother’s Day

20% Off on all fabrics and mugs at Great Joy Studio!

During the entire month of May

Use coupon code: may2014

She Who Sews Challenge

by Great Joy Studio | Apr 12, 2014 | Quilting & Fabric

Announcing our first

Handmaids™ Challenge Giveaway

We tried to keep it S I M P L E so, here’s how to play. Details to participate in the challenge are listed below:

Eligibility:

• Anyone who sews (or non-sew project) and is among the first 30 to sign up.

• Anyone who can email us a photo of your finished project or projects.

• Anyone who will share this on your Facebook page (if you have) & your blog (if you have).

• Anyone who will like us on our Handmaids Facebook page OR sign up for our Handmaids Newsletter OR follow this blog by email (in left sidebar).

Challenge Rules:

1. Sign up by April 25, 2014 with an email to tidings3@aol.com and comment to this post – Accepting the first 30

2. Make any item (s) of your choice using one (total) or more yards of the “She Who Sews” fabrics (collection from Quilting Treasures – available in quilt shops & on line)

3. Use two “She Who Sews” fat quarters – We provide

4. Also (must) use at least 2 more cuts (skus), your choice, of the “She Who Sews” fabrics, in any increments, totaling an additional 1/2 yard or more – You purchase

5. To be eligible/entered for the participant giveaway/drawing, you must email photo(s) of finished project(s) to tidings3@aol.com by May 26, 2014

Steps to Sign Up:

• To become a participant you must be among the first 30 to sign up

• Email us your name, address and blog address (if applicable) to receive 2 free “She Who Sews” fat quarters – To tidings3@aol.com

• All Email’s subject line should read: Handmaids Giveaway Challenge

Prizes:

1.) All Participants – Receive two “She Who Sews” fat quarters – Just for signing up, to get you started.

2.) 3 Winners By Random Drawing to Participants only, can win:

• One of three, Handmaids™ 16″ x 16″ Framed Prints from Frames Plus, Inc!

• Plus a “She Who Sews” panel – Large patch, small patch or chalk board signs patch!

A $95.00 value!

3.) Non Participants can play too! To be entered to win a “She Who Sews” Panel, simply leave a comment here on this blog! 3 winners will be chosen by random drawing.