Gift cards are an excellent option when shopping time is tight or you're struggling to figure out someone's correct size, individual style or unique taste. That said, a gift card stuffed into an envelope can seem a little... well... impersonal. Our pretty fold-over gift card case adds the personal touch that says, "I may not know if you prefer bohemian or Burberry, but I know you're special, and I've made this just for you." There are two 4¾" pockets to hold gift cards, cash and/or a handwritten note. We've even designed two sheets of ten, all-occasion gift tags you can print and cut (that's 20 total if you're doing the math). They're perfectly sized to fit in the inner pockets.
Pleated Window Valance
If you already have blinds or shades in your room, a pretty little valance is an easy way to add a bit of color and style to your window treatment. Our pleated valance tutorial finishes at 44", which is a great standard width, but the clever panel construction means it's easy to add or remove inches to make the valance wider or narrower.
Christmas Figs – New Book from Fig Tree Quilts with It’s Sew Emma; Enter to Win 1 of 5
We missed the traditional Christmas in July festivities this year, so we’re celebrating this month with the debut of a brand new holiday-themed book from Joanna Figueroa of Fig Tree Quilts. The Christmas Figs Block of the Month book is Joanna’s first with It’s Sew Emma, the sister site of Fat Quarter Shop. This lovely quilt is layered with 10 traditional blocks and finishes at a generous 78½” x 96½”. Read on to get a sneak peek inside the book, and enter to win one of five free books from our friends at It’s Sew Emma.
Lightweight String Style Backpack with Crossover Pockets
String style backpacks are in high demand right now for back-to-school, but they're really a year-round, on-the-go mainstay. They're compact and lightweight but can still hold plenty. You can find them in almost every style, from ripstop athletic gear to high-end leather bags. Ours is made in brightly colored quilting weight cotton. And to give the design even more functionality, we added unique front crossover pockets, which create four individual sections to hold smaller items.
The S4H Maker’s Club - Exclusively at your Janome Dealer - Patchwork & Tufted Floor Cushion
These boxed floor cushions, with their piping and tufting, are a home décor classic. But many otherwise hearty sewing enthusiasts shy away from attempting anything three-dimensional. That’s not you, right? Of course not! So let’s get ready to go 3D! This is the fifth project in our S4H Maker’s Club, available exclusively at participating Janome Dealers across the US and Canada. With this design, Club members will do some simple but very clever and pretty patchwork, learn how to create and attach piping, and put it all together into an expertly tufted box. Read on to find out more about the project and how you may be able to join a Club in your area.
Congratulations to Two New Great Giveaway Winners
Doubly delightful! The two winners of our two most recent Great Giveaways scored big with boxes of goodies landing on their doorsteps. Read on to find out a little bit about the winning duo. And remember, there are always more opportunities ahead. Stay tuned and stay creative. Your lucky day may be next. “Life’s a game. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. But whatever cards you’re dealt, never play without heart.”
Elegant Patchwork Pillow Trio
Update your pillow-scape with three pretty pillows in a cornucopia of color and pattern. We started with a full Fat Quarter Bundle, selecting 13 pieces to blend together into three different pillow shapes: one square, one rectangle, and one bolster. That means we still had 27 fat quarters left to play with when done. Combining different sizes and shapes is a great way to add instant interest to your décor. And with so many beautiful quilting cotton collections out there, this trio gives you a wonderful way to use some of your favorites in one easy patchworking project.
How Tapered Corners Make Square Pillows: Quick Pro Trick
The square pillow – it's a decorating staple and a great way to freshen up a room. You pick your favorite fabric, measure carefully, and cut two perfect squares. You sew the seams, pivoting at each corner with precision, and insert the pillow form. You set the finished pillow on the sofa, and... Hey! That pillow doesn't look square! Instead of crisp straight edges, the sides curve in toward the center and the corners are floppy. Use this quick pro tip to learn how a slight curve can create a better square.
Two-Tone Burlap Table Runner for Weddings & More
The most popular fabric in the realm of rustic is burlap. Believe it or not, this coarse fabric, more traditionally known for bagging coffee beans than bedecking elegant tabletops, is the hottest ticket out there when it comes to adding some trendy texture. Part of the reason behind this is how many options are available in burlaps today – both in density (the coarseness of the weave) as well as color. Yep... burlap is not just brown anymore. We've come up with a beautiful design for a simple table runner made of two layers of burlap joined with decorative stitching and highlighted with a splash of luxurious silk. We show it as wedding décor, but it's lovely for a variety of occasions. Burlap, like many specialty fabrics, comes in very wide widths. The burlaps we found at Fabric.com ranged from 47" to 60" wide with the most common width being 60". This means you can cut a number of strips from each piece.
Box Style Tote with Yarn Wrapped Handles & Accents
Often, the best way to showcase an interesting embellishment is to keep your fabric muted so the featured technique shines. We used a variegated cotton yarn to create custom wrapped handles on this classic box tote – then added yarn whip stitching along the pocket top and an eye-catching crosshatch to hold the unique reverse box corners in place. Dimension, color, and style all in one.
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