Riley Blake Designs Provides Summertime Fun Quilting Project

Riley Blake Designs has provided a PDF of the Summertime Fun quilt project. Fabric and cutting requirements are provided, along with block assembly, center assembly, and border instructions.

For more information, visit https://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/media/uploads/Free_Quilting_Projects/2015/SummerCelebrationFreeQuiltProject.pdf

Bernina Provides eBook ‘All About Stabilizers’

Bernina has provided a Just Embroider It ebook – “All About Stabilizers.” This ebook covers choosing a stabilizer, the three main types of stabilizers, specialty stabilizers and toppings.  Information is provided on which type of stabilizer is best for particular applications and the best ways to use the different types of stabilizers.

For more information, visit https://www.bernina.com/en-US/Experience-en-US/Embroidery/Embroidery-ebooks/JEIAllAboutStabilizers/BERNINA-JustEmbroiderIt-eBook-Stabilizers.pdf

Advanced Embroidery Designs Offers Purse With Flower Embroidery Project

Advanced Embroidery Design has provided a project to make a cosmetic or jewelry purse with flower embroidery. A list of supplies and illustrated instructions show all that is needed to complete your own 8” x 10” purse.

HTC Sheer D’Light Light Weight 2102-7, http://www.htc-retail.com/product-info.php?pid17.html , is a lightweight fusible stabilizer that is made of polyester, which is ideal for light fabrics and can be machine washed and dried, making it perfect for a project like this.

For more information, visit https://www.advanced-embroidery-designs.com/projects2016/JewelryPurse.html

Sewing Stitching & Handcraft Show Announced In Australia

The Sewing Stitching and Handcraft Show is being held in Adelaide, Australia July 14-16, 2017. With workshops and seminars, and many exhibitor displays, this show also features the Festival of Quilts and the Scrapbooking and Papercraft show.

For more information, visit http://www.kjex.com.au/Sewing%20Show.html

Workroom Social Offers Weekend Swimwear Sewing Class

Workroom Social in Brooklyn, New York is offering a Weekend Swimwear Sewing Intensive class. Designed for advanced-beginners to intermediate-level sewers, this class will teach the skills needed to sew a professionally finished swimsuit. In 16 hours over two days, students will cover prep, specialty stitches, edge finishes and handling stretchy fabrics. The next class is offered in June 2017.

For more information, visit http://workroomsocial.com/shop/classes/swimwear-sewing-class/

Quilt Alliance Announces 2017 Quilt Contest “Voices”

Quilt Alliance has announced its contest for 2017 entitled “Voices.”  Open to all Quilt Alliance members, up to four quilts may be submitted per registration.  In addition to online judging by Quilt Alliance members for 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd and Honorable Mention, there will be Judges’ Choice awards and Outstanding Label prizes as well.  All quilts must be entered by June 2, 2017.

For more information, visit https://quiltalliance.org/contest/2017contest/

Create Custom Easter Basket For The Grandkids

Check out this free project from HTC Retail that shows you how to create an Easter basket as a useable keepsake for children or a decorative accessory for your home this spring. Go to

http://www.htc-retail.com/cmspage.php?page_id=33

Living With Punks Blog Offers Bookworm Skirt Project

Susan at Living With Punks has provided a Bookworm Skirt project. This skirt is just the thing for the little bookworm in your life, and is a great way to make use of your scrap fabric.  Starting with a simple list of materials, the illustrated steps will guide you through the process of making this cute skirt.

For more information, visit http://www.livingwithpunks.com/2011/06/sysbookworm-skirt/

Quilting Tour Of Amish Country Scheduled For September 2017

US Quilt Tours has announced a quilting tour of the Amish Country of Pennsylvania from September 12-18, 2017 starting in Philadelphia. Highlights include a visit to the Winterthur Museum, three nights in Amish country visiting local quilters and quilt stores, and culminates in the National Quilt Extravaganza.

For more information, visit http://usquilttours.com/amish-autumn-pennsylvania-national-quilt-extravaganza/

RinseAway Water-Soluble Stabilizer Dissolves In First Wash

RinseAway, which is offered by HTC Retail, is designed for open embroidery on light cottons and linens. When the embroidery is finished, the excess tears easily away from the stitches and the rest dissolves in water with the first wash.

The secret is in the construction. It is composed of some water soluble and some non-water soluble materials. Only some of the stabilizer dissolves leaving the nonsoluble fibers under the stitching to give the embroidery the support it needs to keep the design looking sharp and crisp throughout the life of the garment.

RinseAway is made using a wet-laid nonwoven process which ensures it is nondirectional and dense for maximum support. This type of stabilizer also makes it easier to achieve the tambourine skin tension level that is ideal for perfect registration and fine details.

To view on the website, go to http://www.htc-retail.com/product-info.php?pid33.html

For more information or find the dealer nearest you, visit www.htc-retail.com or call (800) 275-4275; fax: (212) 545-0603: e-mail: info@htc-retail.com.